Essick Air 5D6700 Humidifier User Manual


 
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INSTALLATION
1) To install the optional air filter,
remove the chassis (top portion
of the unit).
2) From the rear, locate the air filter
compartment and unlatch the
door.
3) Place the 1050 AirCare
®
air filter into
the compartment and close the door.
4) Replace the chassis onto the
cabinet.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Cleaning your humidifier regularly helps eliminate odors and bacterial and
fungal growth. Ordinary household bleach is a good disinfectant and can be used to
wipe out the humidifier base and bottle/reservoir after cleaning .We recommend
cleaning your humidifier at least once every two weeks to maintain optimum
environmental conditions for your home. We also recommend using AIRCARE
®
or
Essick Air
®
Bacteriostat Treatment each time you refill your humidifier to
eliminate bacterial growth. Add bacteriostat according to the instructions on the
bottle. Please call 1-800-547-3888 to order Bacteriostat Treatment, part number 1970.
1) Turn off unit and unplug from 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.
REMOVING SCALE
5) Fill cabinet with water and then add 8oz. (1cup) of white vinegar.
Let solution stay 20 minutes, then empty.
6) Clean all interior surfaces of cabinet with a soft brush. Dampen soft cloth with
white vinegar and wipe out cabinet to remove scale.
7) Rinse cabinet thoroughly with fresh water to remove scale and cleaning
solution.
DISINFECTING UNIT
8) Fill cabinet with water and add 3 teaspoons of chlorine bleach. Let solution
stand for 20 minutes.
9) Empty and rinse thoroughly.
10) Refill cabinet with water and re-assemble per WATER FILL instructions.
SUMMER STORAGE
1) Clean unit as outlined in Care & Maintenance section.
2) Discard used wicks and any water in the cabinet and allow unit to
dry thoroughly before storage. Do not store with water inside unit.
3) Do not store unit in an attic or other high-temperature area, as damage will
occur.
4) Install new wick at beginning of season.
Lift Top of Unit
Away from Base
Unlatch and Open
Filter Compartment
Door
Slide 1050
Air Filter into
Compartment