Part No. SP6471 Printed in Canada
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Moist
AIR™HD1205 and HD1211
Evaporative Console
Humidifier Owner’s Manual
EMERSON
®
Model Nos.
HD1205 0 & HD1211 1
Model HD1211
Shown
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GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Limited Warranty
All products covered by this Owner’s Manual are warranted against defects in
workmanship and materials for one year from the date of sale except for motors,
which are warranted for two years. This warranty does not apply to damage from
accident, misuse or alteration nor where the connected voltage is more than 5%
above the nameplate voltage, nor to the equipment improperly installed or wired or
maintained in violation of this Owner’s Manual. No other written or oral warranty
applies. No employee, agent, dealer or other person is authorized to give any
warranties on behalf of Emerson.
The customer shall be responsible for all costs incurred in the removal or reinstallation and shipping of the product for repairs. Within the limitations of this warranty,
inoperative units should be returned, with a copy of the sales receipt, freight prepaid
to a local repair service center, and we will repair or replace, at our option, at no
charge to you with return freight paid by Emerson. It is agreed that such repair or
replacement is the exclusive remedy available from Emerson and that Emerson Is
Not Responsible For Damages Of Any Kind, Including Incidental And
Consequential Damage. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages, so the above exclusion or limitation may not
apply to you.
The warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state or province to province.
Sales receipt required as proof of purchase for warranty claims.
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Safety Signal Words
DANGER: means if the safety information
is not followed, someone will be seriously
injured or killed.
WARNING: means if the safety information
is not followed, someone could be seriously injured or killed.
CAUTION: means if the safety information
is not followed, someone may be seriously
injured or killed.
1. To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, plug humidifier directly into a 120V,
A.C. electrical outlet. Do not use extension cords.
2. Keep the electric cord out of traffic
areas. To reduce the risk of fire hazard,
never put the electric cord under rugs,
near heat registers, radiators, stoves or
heaters.
3. Always unplug the humidifier before
moving it, before cleaning, or whenever the humidifier is not in service.
4. Keep the humidifier clean.
5. Do not put foreign objects inside the
humidifier.
6. Never use your humidifier while any
part is missing or damaged in any
manner.
7. To reduce the risk of electrical hazard
or damage to humidifier, do not tilt, jolt
or tip humidifier while unit is running.
8. To reduce the risk of damage to humidifier, unplug humidifier, when humidifier
cabinet is empty or when the humidifier is not in use.
9. To reduce the risk of accidental electrical shock, do not touch the cord or
controls with wet hands.
10. Note the warning label shown below
and on the humidifier.
WARNING: To avoid fire or shock hazard:
1. Unplug humidifier before filling.
2. Close the control cover.
3. Fully open front access door.
4. If controls get wet, let them dry completely. Have
unit checked by authorized personnel before plugging back in.
5. Do not overfill.
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Description HD1205/HD1211
Output/24 hrs 12 Gallons/45 Litres
Capacity of Tank 4.5 Gallons/17.0 Litres
* Sq. Ft. Coverage 2500
Fan Speeds Three
Filters Set of 4 (HDC411)
Fill Light Yes
Auto Humidistat Yes
Auto Shut Off Yes
Manual Dryout Yes (see page 7)
Controls Rotary
CUL Listed Yes
Volts 120 A.C.
Hertz 60
Amps 2.28
Watts 130
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Know Your Humidifier
Controls
Fill Light
Top Filter
Housing
Model HD1211 Depicted Throughout
Control Panel Cover Removed for Clarity
Filters:
Replacement
No. HDC411
Fan
Assembly
Pivoting
Lid
* Based on an area with average insulation and an 8
foot ceiling height
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Humidifier Operations
Your new Emerson humidifier is designed to
satisfy home humidity requirements through
the principle of evaporation of water into the air.
After water is added to the tank the filters
begin to soak up the water and become
totally saturated in approximately 30 minutes. Air is drawn in from the rear of the
humidifier, then passes through the filters
by means of two circulation fans. As air
passes through the filters, moisture is
absorbed into the air and then released
through the top of the humidifier. This
moist air is released in the form of vapor.
No water droplets will enter the home. All
evaporation into the air takes place in the
humidifier, which means that the residue
left by evaporating water is not passed
into the home, but remains in the filter.
CAUTION: Use only EPA Registered
Bacteriostat available from your local
retail store. Under no circumstances
should you use water treatment products for Roto belt or Ultrasonic
humidifiers.
Humidified Air is
Then Released
Through the Top
Dry Air Enters
Through the
Rear
CAUTION: Keep your humidifier
clean. While humidifiers do not cause
colds, some studies suggest that
dirty humidifiers can cause cold-like
symptoms in some people. To reduce
the risk of this, we recommend you
clean your humidifier weekly with
cleaners specifically recommended
for humidifiers and use EPA recommended bacteriostat.
Assembly
Your new Emerson humidifier is completely assembled for you to use. Remove the
packaging material from inside your
humidifier and follow the instructions of
this owner's manual for proper usage. The
packaging material is located below the
fan assembly. Remove all of the packaging material and discard.
NOTE: The filters may have shifted
during shipping. Ensure that they are
properly seated in the bottom of the
cabinet below the top filter housings
before filling. Refer to “Replacement
and Care of Filters” section on page 9.
Locate nearest 120V A.C. wall socket in
the location desired, preferably on inside
wall. Plug in the electrical cord.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or
shock hazard, do not use extension
cords. Humidifier should be plugged
directly into a 120V A.C. outlet.
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this
humidifier has a polarized plug (one blade
is wider than the other). This plug will fit in
a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug
does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse
plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet.
Do not change the plug in any way.
Electrical Hook-Up
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WARNING: For your own safety, do
not use humidifier if any parts are
damaged or missing.
Step 1
Place humidifier on a flat level surface in
area of house where most humidity is
needed, or an area which would likely
result in moist air being circulated throughout the house, such as near a cold
air return. Placing the unit level is very
important if the humidifier is located on
carpeting.
Moist air (humidity) produced will disperse
into the whole house, but area closest to
the unit will have the highest humidity. Do
not position humidifier close to a window.
Condensation may form on the window
pane.
NOTE: Due to release of cool, moist air
from humidifier, it is best to direct air away
from home thermostat and hot air registers. It is best to position humidifier next to
an inside wall. Hot air registers and cold air
Location Instructions
from outside walls can affect the efficiencies of the controls. Unit should not be
placed where warm air from a hot air register blows directly on unit.
Step 2
The humidifier should be positioned with
the back (cord exit side), at least 2 inches
away from the wall. Air needs to enter
through louvers in the rear panel in order
for the humidifier to operate at peak
efficiency.
At Least 2" From Wall
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of
shock, always unplug humidifier
before filling, cleaning or servicing.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or
shock hazard, do not pour or spill
water into control or motor area.
Close the control cover. If control get
wet, let them dry completely and have
unit checked by authorized service
personnel before plugging in.
This humidifier is designed to be filled
using a bucket fill method. The unit should
be positioned where it will be operating. To
fill the humidifier, close the control cover
and open the pivoting lid. Notice the splash
guard inside the cabinet of the humidifier.
Pour the water slowly from a bucket into
the cabinet onto the center of the splash
guard. The water deflects off the splash
guard and drops into the bottom of the
cabinet. Do not pour water onto top of unit
or control area. Standing in front of the
humidifier, notice the “FULL” labels positioned to the left and right of the splash
guard on the inner sides of the cabinet.
These labels indicate the maximum
amount of water that can be poured into
the humidifier.
Do not fill water in the cabinet above
this line. If you do, water will leak out of
the cabinet and onto the floor.
Water Fill
6
Pivoting Lid
Front of Humidifier
Cabinet
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Operating Humidifier Controls
The operating controls of your Emerson
evaporative humidifier are located on the top
center of the humidifier. The controls are
found under the smoked cover, located
between the air circulating fans. Lift the control cover by placing your finger in the round
cutout and lifting. The cover will stay open.
Now you can clearly see the control area.
Familiarize yourself with the controls and reference the diagram of the control area for the
correct naming used within this manual.
To Operate the Controls
Humidity Control:
Adjust the amount of humidity depending on
your needs. The humidifier will turn on and off
as required to maintain level of humidity
selected. A medium setting (half way between
and is recommended, but there are
times when a low or high amount of humidity
may be preferred. For constant operation of
humidifier, turning the control all the way
clockwise allows for the maximum amount of
humidity to be evaporated into the air
continuously.
IMPORTANT: Water damage may result if
condensation starts to form on windows or
walls. Humidity Control setting should be
lowered until condensation no longer forms.
Air Flow Control
The unit is adjusted from OFF “ ” to high
“ ” with a three speed rotary control.
The higher the air flow speed, the more water
is evaporated and released into the air. Low
speed “ ” is the quietest and is provided for
conditions that may not require as high an
evaporation rate.
Fill Light
When the unit has a small amount of water
left in it, the amber fill light will come on
and the unit will automatically shut off.
TOP POSITION
IS FOR MANUAL
DRYOUT
BOTTOM POSITION
IS FOR NORMAL
OPERATION MODE
FLOAT
RETAINER
SLOT
Manual Dryout
At the end of the humidification season or if
you do not plan to run the humidifier for one
week or more, you can override the automatic shutoff function to completely dry the
humidifier cabinet out.
To do this, simply slide the float retainer located at the back of the humidifier cabinet to the
top position of the slot it is located in. This will
hold the float in an upward position and the
fans will run until you turn the power off.
NOTE: Be sure to position float retainer to
the normal operating mode (lowest position
in slot) for normal operation.
Below is a diagram of the slot the float retainer is located in at the back of the cabinet.
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Back of Cabinet
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Relative Humidity
Using Your Humidifier
Step 1
Be sure unit is full of water and plugged in.
Step 2
Set air flow control to desired setting.
Step 3
Set Humidity Control to medium position
(half way between and )
NOTE: Humidifier should operate with humidity control on the recommended medium setting. If it does not, the humidity is at a relatively high level. To test the unit under this
condition, turn Humidity Control all the way
clockwise and unit should begin to operate.
After the unit has been tested, set Humidity
Control to about medium or desired level.
Allow 24 to 48 hours for humidifier to adjust.
If humidity level in home is sufficient, the
humidifier will only operate with Humidity
Control turned all the way clockwise.
IMPORTANT: Water damage may result if
condensation starts to form on windows
or walls. Humidity Control setting should
be lowered until condensation no longer
forms.
When Outdoor Recommended Indoor
Temperature is: Relative Humidity is:
-10°F 20%
0°F 25%
10°F 30%
20°F & above 35%
1. Position the humidifier at least 2 inches
from any wall and away from any heat registers.
2. Do not restrict airflow from entering or
exiting the humidifier.
3. Use liquid EPA Registered Bacteriostat to
retard bacteria growth that may cause
odors and may be harmful to your health.
4. Regular cleaning as instructed in
“Cleaning Your Humidifier” section of this
manual is recommended.
5. Replace the evaporative wicking filters at
least once per humidification season or
more depending on water conditions in
your area.
Operating Tips for Best Performance
Step 5
If humidifier stops running and the amber Fill
Light is not illuminated the humidity level is
at the normal requirements for that setting or
it is adjusting to the home conditions. The
table below shows recommended indoor
humidity levels. The figure below shows
approximate relative humidity percentages
which correspond to the various settings of
the Humidity Control.
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Replacement and Care of Filters
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
shock or injury from moving parts,
always unplug humidifier before
removing or replacing any parts.
CAUTION: To help retard bacteria
growth and keep maximum efficiency, the filters should be replaced at
least once a season, or more often
under hard water conditions. Use
Emerson HDC411 replacement filters.
All filters may be rinsed in clear water only.
Take care not to damage paper.
To replace the evaporative wicking filters
in your Emerson humidifier, follow the
instructions below:
1. Unplug humidifier, and proceed to
clean.
Before removing the filters, we recommend moving the humidifier to an area
where floor coverings are not susceptible to water damage, i.e. kitchen or
bath areas.
2. Remove the fan assembly by opening
the pivoting lid. Grasp the fan assembly front center and rear center. Lift off
and set aside on a clean flat surface.
The filter housing assemblies are now
accessible.
NOTE: There are two filter housing
assemblies. Each assembly consists of a top filter housing and a
front filter housing. The front filter
housing contains tabs that secure
the top filter housing. Do not
remove the front filter housings.
3. To remove top filter housing, deflect
the two vertical tabs on top of front filter housing and lift up and out of cabinet. With a soft, absorbent cloth
remove any remaining water or loose
mineral deposits not trapped in the filter from the filter housing assemblies.
4. Remove the two filters and dispose of
properly. Repeat for other top filter
housing. Clean internal parts of humidifier per the “Cleaning of Humidifier”
section of this owner's manual.
Pivoting
Lid
Fan
Assembly
Top Filter
Housings
Float
Float
Retainer
Front of Humidifier
(top view)
Tab on
Front
Filter
Housing
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5. a. Install new filters (Emerson HDC411)
in the bottom of the cabinet.
b. Reposition top filter housings on top
of filters and snap into front filter
housings.
c. Position fan assembly onto the cab-
inet. Make sure the fan venturi (lowest cylinder section below the fan) is
placed inside the top filter housings.
d. Close the pivoting lid on the fan
assembly.
e. The unit is ready for use or to be
stored away for next season.
Replacement and Care of Filters (continued)
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Top Filter
Housings
Float
Float
Retainer
Front of Humidifier
(top view)
Tab on
Front
Filter
Housing
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CAUTION: To reduce the risk of
injury, fire or damage to humidifier,
use only cleaners specifically recommended for humidifiers. Never
use flammable, combustible or poisonous materials to clean your
humidifier. To reduce the risk of
scalds and damage to humidifier,
never put hot water in humidifier.
CAUTION: Local water purity varies
from area to area and under certain
conditions water impurities and airborne bacteria may promote the
growth of microorganisms in the
reservoir of the humidifier.
To retard bacteria growth that may
cause odors and be harmful to your
health, use only Emerson HDC411
replacement filters. We also recommend using EPA-approved bacteriostat and cleaners specifically recommended for humidifiers available at
your local retail store.
NOTE: If it is necessary to use approved
bacteriostat, follow the directions correctly. The cabinet for the whole house
humidifier will hold 4-1/2 gallons (17 litres)
of water.
Step 1
To make cleaning easier, the humidifier
cabinet should be empty and completely
dried out. To accomplish this, use the following method.
a. Allow the humidifier to run until the
automatic shutoff turns the humidifier
“OFF”.
b. Unplug humidifier.
WARNING: If humidifier is not unplugged, fan could start after housing is
removed.
Step 2
To Remove Parts
a. Remove the fan assembly by opening
the pivoting lid. Grasp the fan assembly front center and rear center. Lift off
and set aside on a clean flat surface.
b. Before removing the internal parts of
the humidifier cabinet, we recommend
moving the humidifier to an area where
floor coverings are not susceptible to
water damage, i.e., kitchen or bath
area.
c. Deflect the two vertical tabs on top of
the front filter housing to release the
top filter housing. Lift top filter housing
straight up and out of cabinet. Repeat
for other top filter housing.
d. Remove old filters and dispose of
properly.
e. Remove the water level float from the
humidifier cabinet by pinching the float
retainer to disengage it from the rear of
the cabinet. Refer to diagram on page
10 for float location.
f. Empty cabinet of any remaining water.
g. Proceed to “Bi-Weekly Maintenance”
or “End of Season Maintenance” and
then continue as described below.
Step 3
Install new filters (Emerson HDC411
Replacement Filters) into the location
where the old filters were positioned.
Reinstall the float into the rear of the cabinet. Note: Assure that the float retainer is
positioned in the bottom of the slot in the
back of the cabinet. (See diagram of slot
below.) Reposition top filter housings on
top of filters and snap into front filter
housings. Position the fan assembly on
top of the cabinet and return the humidifier to the desired location for use. Refill
humidifier cabinet with fresh cool water.
Plug the unit into a 120 volt A.C. power
outlet and set the controls per the
“Operating Humidifier Controls” section of
this manual.
Cleaning Your Humidifier
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FLOAT
RETAINER
SLOT
BOTTOM
POSITION
IS FOR
NORMAL
OPERATION
MODE
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Back of Cabinet
Bi-Weekly Maintenance
Removing Scale
1. Fill the humidifier cabinet with one 8 oz.
cup of undiluted white vinegar. Let solution stay 20 minutes.
2. Clean all interior surfaces with soft brush.
Dampen a soft cloth with undiluted white
vinegar and wipe out the humidifier cabinet and front filter housings to remove
scale.
3. Rinse thoroughly with clean warm water
to remove scale and cleaning solution
before disinfecting the humidifier cabinet.
4. Dust the fan assembly and outside surfaces with a soft cloth only.
Disinfecting Humidifier Cabinet
1. Fill humidifier cabinet with 1 teaspoon
chlorine bleach in 1 gallon (4 litres) of
water. Let solution stay 20 minutes,
swishing every few minutes. Wet all surfaces normally exposed to water.
2. Empty humidifier cabinet after 20 minutes. Rinse with water until bleach smell
is gone. Allow unit to dry out completely.
End of Season Maintenance
1. Follow “Bi-Weekly Maintenance” instructions at end of humidification season.
2. Remove and throw away filters.
3. Let humidifier dry completely before storing. Do not store with water inside cabinet.
4. Store in cool, dry location.
5. Install new filters and clean humidifier
before next season begins.
6. “Bi-Weekly Maintenance” is also recommended if you do not plan to run the
humidifier for one week or more.
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Cleaning Your Humidifier
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Troubleshooting
PROBABLE CAUSE
• No power
• Selected humidity level has
been established
• Float is not free
• Float retainer positioned in top
slot at back of cabinet
• This is normal
• Dirty filters
• Too much water added
• Water splashing during filling
TROUBLE
Unit will not run and
Fill Light is not illuminated.
Unit will not shut off
Unit will not dry out
completely
Slow Evaporation
of Water
Water runs out of
rear of unit
REMEDY
• Check 120 volt source for power
• Raise humidistat setting if desired
• Free float from obstruction
• Slide float retainer down to lowest
position in slot at back of cabinet.
(See diagram on page 11)
• A small amount of water will
remain in cabinet after fill light
comes on. To completely dry out
cabinet see "Manual Dryout" section on page 7.
• Change to fresh new filters.
Purchase Emerson HDC411
Replacement Filters.
• Do not overfill past “Full” labels in
cabinet
• Deflect fill water off of the splash
guard.
FOR TECHNICAL HELP
If in the USA call 1-800-654-3545
If in Canada call 1-888-744-4687
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CAUTION: Use only EPA Registered Bacteriostat available from your local
retail store.
Use of other water treatment products may damage the filter elements.
Under no circumstances should you use water treatment products designed
for Roto belt Ultrasonic humidifiers.
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Parts List for Emerson Humidifier
Model No. HD1205 0 & HD1211 1
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Repair Parts
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†
* Standard Hardware Item - May be purchased locally.
† Stock Item - Purchase locally or call 1-800-654-3545 from
the USA or 1-866-808-6500 from Canada to order.
To order parts call: USA 1-800-654-3545
Canada 1-866-808-6500
Key
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Description
Cover Dust
Lid Stationary
Lid Pivoting
Knob
Label Control
Cover Control
Switch Rotary
Light Pilot
Humidistat
Switch Micro
Enclosure Electronics
Retainer Float
Float Water Level
Cabinet
Rail Kick
Scr. Pan Hd. Ty “AB” 10 x 3/4
Caster Twin Wheel
Filter Evaporative
Housing Top Filter
Housing Front Filter
Support Motor
Motor (Includes mounting hardware)
Fan
Cord w/Plug
Retainer Micro Switch
Scr. Pan Hd Ty “AB” #6 x 3/8
Owners Manual (Not Illustrated)
Model
HD1211 1
823884
823730-4
823724-3
826544-1
824643
826400
823912
825858
13805-02
823728
826401
824101-1
828200-1
828199-4
823726-2
*
828515
HDC411
828194
828195
828534
828115
822406-1
821904
826367
*
SP6471
Model
HD1205 0
823884
829844-1
829830-1
826544-1
824643
826400
823912
825858
13805-02
823728
826401
824101-1
828200-1
828998
823726
*
828515
HDC411
828194
828195
828534
828115
822406-1
821904
826367
*
SP6471
Repair Parts
For More information about Emerson
Moist
AIR
™
humidifiers
visit our website at www.moistair.com
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© 2002, 2004 Emerson
Part No. SP6471 Form No. SP6471 Printed in Canada 11/04
FOR TECHNICAL HELP, CALL
(800) 654-3545 FROM USA OR (888) 744-4687 FROM CANADA
(Please have complete model number)
9999 Highway 48
Markham, Ontario Canada L3P 3J3
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