Owner`s Manual (General)
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1. activated carbon media which absorbs odors from cooking pets or tobacco smoke We recommend replacing the Air Care filter at least once a year more often if necessary When the white filter media is coated with a layer of dust and dirt it is time to replace the filter The certified water output of your humidifier will be reduced when using the Air Care filter The Air Care filters are optional and are not required for normal operation of the humidifier CARE AND MAINTENANCE CAUTION Disconnect power before filling cleaning or servicing unit Keep chassis dry at all times CLEANING DISINFECTING INSTRUCTIONS 1 Turn unit off then unplug electrical cord from the wall outlet 2 Lift off chassis and transitional molding from cabinet and set aside 3 Lift wicks from cabinet allow water to drain from wicks into cabinet and then set aside 4 Empty cabinet into sink Remove any remaining water from cabinet with a sponge 5 Fill reservoir with water and then add 8oz 1cup of undiluted white vinegar Let solution stay 20 minutes then empty 6 Clean all interior surfaces of reservoir with a soft brush Dampen soft cloth with undiluted white vinegar and wipe out reservoir to remove scale 7 Rinse cabinet thoroughly with fresh water and remove scale and cleaning solution DISINFECTING RESERVOIR 8 Fill reservoir with water and add 3 teaspoons of chlorine bleach Let solution stand for 20 minutes 9 Empty and rinse thoroughl2. must be used when filling Remove top grille and fill through the left opening between wick and sidewall of cabinet Any water spilled on chassis must be dried before energizing humidifier 6 This humidifier is ETL listed with Essick Air brand evaporative wicks in place To maintain your ETL rating see your service center for all repairs 7 Itis very important that cleaning solutions such as bleach anti bacteria treatment or descaler which could be used to clean the cabinet are not sprayed or applied to the chassis assembly These solutions can cause serious electrical malfunction of the humidifier INTRODUCTION Your Essick Air evaporative humidifier adds invisible moisture to your home by moving dry inlet air through a saturated wick As air moves through the wick the water evaporates into the air leaving behind any white dust minerals or dissolved and suspended solids Because the water is evaporated there is no messy mist or spray and no white dust just clean and invisible moist air As the evaporative wick traps accumulated minerals from the water its ability to absorb and evaporate water decreases We recommend changing the wick at the beginning of every season In hard water areas more frequent replacement may be necessary to maintain your humidifier s efficiency Use only Essick Air brand replacement wicks and chemicals To order parts wicks and chemicals call 1 800 547 3888 The 500 Series humidifiers use Essick Air wic
3. ECIEPT REQUIRED AS PROOF OF PURCHASE FOR WARRANTY CLAIMS
4. READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS eee cS Sa ESSICK OWNER S CARE amp USE MANUAL MODEL 5D6 700 e 4 speed Fan e Portable for Versatility e Ideal for Home Office Dorms or Vacation Spots e Easy to Clean e Lift Out Power Pack e Easy Fill Reservoir e Air Care Filter optional SAVE THE ENVIRONMENT RECYCLE APPROPRIATE MATERIALS Patents Pending To order parts and accessories call 1 800 547 3888 EVAPORATIVE HUMIDIFIER French and Spanish Instructions included Se incluyen instrucciones En Espa ol y Franc s Directives en Francais et en espagnol compris 1B71766 12 07 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS READ BEFORE USING YOUR HUMIDIFIER 1 This appliance has a polarized plug one blade is wider than the other To reduce the risk of electric shock this plug is intended to fit into a polarized 120 volt AC 15 amp outlet and only one way If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet reverse the plug If it still does not fit contact a qualified electrician Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature If an extension cord must be used it should also accept the wide blade plug and meet this electrical rating 2 Do not place the cord under rugs near loose drapes in traffic areas nor near heat sources or combustible materials 3 Do not use the humidifier if the cord is damaged Always unplug the power cord before filling cleaning servicing or when the unit is not in use 5 Care
5. RFILL 7 Werecommend using Essick Air Bacteriostat Treatment whenever you refill the humidifier reservoir to eliminate bacterial growth Add bacteriostat according to the instructions on the bottle OPERATION 8 Replace the chassis 9 Plug cordset into wall 10 The digital control allows you to use the low setting for the quietest operation or a high setting for maximum output 11 For initial operation push the speed button once for the sleep setting and continuously press the button to increase desired speed TO STOP the unit press the speed button for two seconds or keep pressing button until display reads OFF 12 To take advantage of the digital humidistat press the speed button to any setting other than OFF Then adjust the set humidity by using the up and down buttons Humidity will increase in increments of 10 When the room humidity level rises above the set humidity the humidifier will stop When the humidity level drops below the set humidity the humidifier will turn on automatically 13 Turn humidifier ON the humidity is regulated by using the HI LO speed switch AIR CARE FILTERS The 5D6 700 has an optional two stage air filter 1050 that can be inserted into the top of the chassis which filters the air as it humidities The first stage of the air filter is a high efficiency electrostatically charged filter media which traps dust pollen and airborne pollutants The second stage of the Air Care filter is an
6. k 1040 and air filter 1050 Only the Essick Air evaporative wick guarantees the certified output of your humidifier Use of wicks other than Essick Air brand will void your warranty as well as the certification of output and may reduce the efficiency and output of your humidifier CAUTION Do NOT position the unit directly in front of a hot air duct or radiator ASSEMBLY FILLING amp OPERATION ASSEMBLY 1 Unpack humidifier from carton 2 Remove all packaging material wicks etc from cabinet 3 The wicks are located by four pairs of ribs in the bottom of the cabinet Locate the two wicks REMOVE THE PLASTIC WRAP Transition AROUND WICKS Insert them by dropping each one down into Molding the locating ribs see illustration de 4 After inserting the wicks place the transition molding on top of them flange side up The notch along one side of the transition goes to the back of the cabinet 5 Place the chassis unit onto cabinet FILLING 6 Before replacing the chassis fill the reservoir with water DO NOT POUR WATER OVER THE ELECTRICAL CHASSIS Fill the cabinet only through the opening between the left wick and the cabinet sidewall If water spills on the chassis it must be allowed to dry completely before energizing the humidifier If you have only softened water available in your home you can use it but you will notice a build up of minerals on the evaporative wicks much sooner Reservoir capacity is 3 0 gallons DO NOT OVE
7. y Refill unit with water and reassemble unit SUMMER STORAGE 1 Clean unit as outlined in Care amp Maintenance section 2 Discard used wicks and any water in the reservoir and allow cabinet to dry thoroughly before storage Do not store with water inside reservoir 3 Do not store unit in an attic or other high temperature area 4 Install new filter at beginning of season HOME COMFORT DIVISION ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY The Essick Air humidifier warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from date of retail purchase This warranty applies only to the original purchaser of the product Within the first 12 months from the date of purchase Essick Air will repair or replace at its discretion any defective part of the humidifier covered by this warranty This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state or province to province This warranty does not cover damage resulting from misuse or abuse of the humidifier accidents or alterations to the product commercial use or damage during shipment Misuse includes malfunctions caused by negligence in cleaning or parts fouled with mineral deposits due to hard water conditions Alterations to the product include the substitution of non Essick Air brand components including but not limited to wicks If service becomes necessary take or send the product to any Essick Air service center SALES R
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