Essick EP9R, EP9 Owner’s Manual

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EVAPORATIVE

HUMIDIFIER

OWNER'S

CAR

MANUAL

MODELS:

EP9 500 Nutmeg Pedestal EP9R 500 Nutmeg Pedestal

with Remote

• Digital control

• Variable Speed

• Automatic Humidistat

• Automatic Shutoff

• Quiet Setting for Nighttime use

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Patents: 5,037,583; 5,110,511; 5,133,9(74

Other Patents Pending

French and Spanish Instructions included.

Se incluyen instrucciones En Espahol y Franc_s.

Directives en Frangais et en

espagnol compris

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

General Safety Instructions

READ BEFORE USING YOUR HUMIDIFIER

DANGER: meansif 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

injured.

To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, this humidifier has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other.) Plug humidifier directly into a 120V, A.C.

electrical outlet. Do not use extension cords. If the plug does not fully fit into 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.

2. Keep the electric cord out of traffic areas. To reduce the dsk of fire hazard, never put the electric cord under rugs, near heat registers, radiators, stoves

or heaters.

3. Always unplug the unit before moving, cleaning or removing the fan assembly section from the humidifier, or whenever it is not in service.

4• Keep the humidifier clean.

5. Do not put foreign objects inside the humidifier.

6. Do not allow unit to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used

by or near children.

7. Never use your humidifier while any part is missing or damaged in any manner•

8. To reduce the risk of electrical hazard or damage to humidifier, do not tilt, jolt or tip humidifier while unit is running.

9. To reduce the risk of damage to humidifier, unplug when not in use.

10. To reduce the risk of accidental electrical shock, do not touch the cord or controls with wet hands.

11. To reduce the risk of fire, do not use near an open flame such as a candle or

other flame source.

12. Note the warning label shown below.

WARNING: To reduce risk of fire, electric shock, or injury always unplug before servicing or cleaning.

CAUTION: If a plant is placed on the pedestal, ertsdre no Water is pour@d onto the control panel when watering the plant. If water enters the electronic control panel, damage may result. Ensure control panel is entirely dry before use.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not pour or spill water into control or motor area. If controls get wet, let them dry completely and have

unit checked by authorized service personnel before plugging in.

•Know Your Humidifier

Natural Stone Tile (Can be removed & replaced with any std. 12x12 tile)

Air Release Vents

(Both sides)

Chassis

(Entire upper body)

Pour-in Fill Door

Control Panel

Description

*Output per 24 hrs

Capacity of Unit Sq. ft. coverage

Fan Speeds Replacement Wick

Automatic Humidistat

Controls ETL Listed

Volts

Hertz

Watts

Base

Casters

EP9 500I

TEPgR 500

9 + gallons

3.5 gallons 2000

Variable (9) No. 1043

Yes Digital (t'wl Remote) . Yes 120 6O 7O

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How Your Humidifier Works

Your new evaporative humidifier is designect to satis_home humidity requirements through the principle of evaporation of water into the air.

Once the.wick becomes saturated, air is drawn in, passes through the wick and moisture is absorbed into the air. :AEevaporation occurs in the humidifier so any residue remains in the wick. This natural process of evaporation creates no white

dust like some other humidifiers•

Dry air is drawn into the humidifier though the back and moisturized as it passes

through the evaporative wick. It is then fanned out into the room•

Dryair entersthe back

Humidified air exits

through both sides

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When Outdoor

Temperature is:

F C

-10° -24°

2° .18 °

10° .12 o

_>20°* >_-6"*

"Recomrriended

Indoor Relative

Humidity (RH) is

20% 25% 30%

35%

IMPORTANT: Water damage may result if condensation starts to form

on windows or walls. Humidity SET point should be lowered until

condensation no longer forms. We

recommend room humidity levels do not exceed 50%.

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WARNING:

For your own safety, (to "notuse humidifier if any parts are damaged or'missing •

I AUTION: Do NOT position the unit directly in front of a hot air duct or radiator.Do NOT place on soft carpet

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Set Up and Location :

1) Unpack humidifier from carton and'remove all packaging material from the bOx_ NOTE: This unit I_as a natural stone (marble) tile inset. Take care when-

removing the marble tile from the package, as it is breakable and heavy:

2) Lift up the Chassis (upper cabinet) to locate the casters and manual•

3) Place humidifier on a flat levee surface. Position the humidifier where the most humidity is needed or where the most air will be circulated throughout the house

such as near a cold air return. If the unit is positioned close to a window, condensation may form on the window

pane. If this occurs the unit should be repositioned in another location.

NOTE: Due to release of cool, moist air from humidifier, it is best to direct'air away from thermostat and hot air

registers, and to position humidifier .next

to an !nside. wail. Unit should not be placed where cold air from outside wails

or warm air from a hot air register blows directly on it.

3) Place the humidifier at least 2 inches

from the wall.

Assembly

CASTERS

Lift chassis Offof base and set aside.

Remove float and wick/wick retainer from base. Turn the empty base upside

down• Insert each caster stem intoa caster hole on each corner of the

humidifier bottom. The casters should fit snugly and be inserted until the stem

shoulder reaches the cabinet surface:

7"urn the base right side up..

EVAPORATIVE WICK

4) Ensure the t043 Superwick is installed in the two-part wick retainer

base in the base of the humidifier

5) Position the chassis over the bas.e

frame and press it onto the base

firmly until it is in place.

6) Ensure the chassis is peaced on the base with the float facing forward.

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FILLINGINFORMATION " "

7), Open the fill door on the front,of the unit. Using a pitcher; carefully.pour water into the water fill door.

NOTE: Reservoir holds 3.5 galtons_ Do notover-fill unit, as leaks may occur.

NOTE: On initial fill up, it will take

•approximately 20 minutes for the reservoir to fill because the dry wick has to absorb water."

Subsequent fillings will take approximately 12 minutes, since the wick is atready saturated.

After the filling process is complete, and the wick is saturated, the unit is ready for use.

CAUTION: ff a plant is placed on the pedestal, ensure no water is poured onto the control

panel when watering the I_lant. If water enters

the electronic control panel, damage may result.

If controls get wet, .letthem dry completely and have unit checked by authorized service personnel before plugging in.

8) Ptug cord into wall receptacle. Your humidifier is now ready for use. The humidifier should not be near any heat registers. PlaCe the unit at least TWO inches away from any walls• Unrestricted airflow into the unit will result in the

best efficiency and performance.

Controls and Operation

This unit has a digital control panel that allows you to adjust fan speed and humidity level, as well as view information on the status of the unit• The display will also

indicate Jfthe optional Remote Control (EP9R 500 only) is in use at the time•

1) The digitalcontroller has a display that provides information on the status of the unit.

Depending on which.function is being:acces.sed, it displays" relative humidity, fan

speed, set humidity and indicates when the unit isout of water.

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Digital

Humidity Control

On/Off Button

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"FAN SPEED

Press.Speedbut[on

The Speed button controls

to increasespeed•

the variable speed motor.

Nine speeds provide precise

fan controLPress the power button and select fan speed:

F1 through F9 proceeding

from low to high speed.

The fan speed will display on the control panel as the speeds are stepped through.

Fan Speed (F1-Fg) Will Display

NOTE: When excessive condensation exists, a lower fan speed setting is recommended•

HUMIDITY CONTROL NOTE:.The EP9 500 / EP9R 500 units have an automatic humidistat located on the

cord that measur.es the relative humidity in the room• When the selected humidity level drops 3% below the relative humidity, the humidifier cycles on and off as ..

required to maintain the selected setting.

At initial startup the

relative humidity of

the room will be

Press Humidity

increase

humidity setting

displayed.

Each successive

push of the Humidity Control Button will

increase the setting in 5% increments• At

65% set point, the

Displays Relative humidity at star_-up, steps through Humidity Lever Selection (in 5% increments),

then•returns to Relative Humidity after setting is eemplete.. "

unff will opera.te

contiriuously•

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OTHER INDICATIONS

This humidifier has a check filter reminder,timed to appear after

•720 hours of operation. Whenthe Check Filter (CF) message is displayed, disconnect the power cord and check the condition of the filter• The CF function is reset after plugging the unit back in.

5) When the unit is out of water, a flashing F will display on the display

panel.

A FlashingF indicates the unit needs to be filled•

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Check Filter Function Display

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IfyourunitI_asthe remotecontrol,orifyouhavepurchasedtherembtecontrol,Model1999,you

.havetheoptionof ¢ontrol]ingyou_humidifierfunctionsfroma distance.

TEMPERATURE DISPLAY

ToTurn theRemoteon:

With boththehumidifierand remotecontrolOFF,

Pressthe I/Obuttononthe remotecontrolonce. Thisturnsthe humidifierONand enablesthe

remotecontroltooperateallthefunctionsofthe humidifier.

(Thehumidifiercontrolpanelwill displayEC,for ExternalCon!rol)

Pressthe respectivehumidityandFanSpeed buttonsto adjustthe settingsontheremote,just

HUMIDITY DISPLAY

asyouwouldthe actualhumidifier.

Thedefaultsettingfortemperaturereadoutis

Fahrenheit(F).IfyoupreferdegreesCelsius(C),

POWER BLrI-FON/ FAN SPEED

CHANGES ° F/° C BUTTON

HUMIDITY

BUT£ON

PRESS 'TO INCREASE

pressth_1/Obuttononemoretimetousethat unit

of measure.

PressingtheI/Obuttononemoretimewillbrn

boththeRemoteControlandtheHumidifierOFF.

Ifthe Humidifierisa]readyonandoperatingwhenthe I/Obuttonontheremoteis pressed, commandofthehumidifiertransferstothe Remote,andrevertsto thesettingslastusedwiththe

remote.Youcan readjustthe settingsasdesired•

Ifthe controlsonthehumidifierareusedwhiletheRemoteControlisin command,controlwill revertto thehumidifier,ahdthe settingswill revertto thoselastusedonthehumidifiercontrol

- panel•Theremotecontrolwillremainonuntilturnedoff.

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Wick Replacement

The EP9 500/EP9R 500 use the :I043 Super Wick. Always use the o_iginal E_ssick

brand wick to maintain your unit and maintain your warrant,i. --

1) First, remove any items on top of the pedestal and remove thenatural stone tile

and place in a safe location.

2) Lift chassis up off the base to reveal the wick, wick retainer and float.

3) Remove the wick and retainer assembly. Separate the two-part wick retainer.

"4) Remove the ofd wick, drain excess water and discard.

5) Place new Essick !043 wick into smaller side of the wick retainer and snap the larger, back section into place.

6) Then place the assembly into the base, alianina it with the built-in auides.

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Care and MaintenanCe

CAUTION: Disconnect power before filling, cleaning or servicing unit. Keep gril{e dry

at all times, 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 after cleaning. We recommend cleaning yoL_rhumidifier at

least once every two weeks to maintain optimum environmental conditions for your home.

We also recommend using 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 reference part number 1970.

t) Remove any items from the. pedestal top. Remove natural stone tile and •place

in safe location. Turn off unit completely and unplug from outlet.

•2) Lift off chassis and set aside.

3) Carry base to cleaning basin. Lift wick and retainers from the base allowing the water to drain. Rinse wick under fresh water only. Do not use soap, detergent,

or any other cleaners on the.wick. Leave in sink to drain:

REMOVING SCALE

4) Empty the water from the base, Fill base.with water.ancl add 8 oz. (1 cup) of

white vinegar. Let stand 20 minutes. Then empty solution,

5) " Dampen a soft cloth'with white vinegar and wipe out base to remove scale, Rinse the entire water reservoir area thoroughly with fresh water to remove

scale and cleaning solution before disinfecting.

DISINFECTING UNIT

6) Fill base to MAX FILL line with water and add 1 teaspoon of bleach. Wipe

interior surfaces with this solution. Let solution stay for 20 minutes, then rinse

with water until bleach smell is gone. Dry with clean cloth. The outside of the

unit may be wiped down with a soft cloth dampened with fresh water.

7) Replace the chassis onto the base.and refill unit through the pour-fill spout. sijM'MERSTOP_GE " , " " " " "

Although the pedestal humidifier is attractive enough to be kept out year round, if you choose to put the unit away for the summer, ensure proper care is taken to

protect the hLimidifier during storage• We .recommend wrapping the marble tile in a towel or blanket to protect it during storage. Wearso recommend storing the optional

•reh_ote control (with batteries removed) with the-humidifier for easy access when.the humidifier is used again•

Clean unit as outlined in Care & Maintenance section.

1)- Discard used wickand any water in•the base and allow to dry thoroughly before.

storage. Do not store with water inside the base.

2) Do not store unit in an attic or other high-temperature area.

3) Install new filter at beginning of season,

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Parts List for EP9 5001EP9R 500

" Repla_cerhent Pa'rts Av_iilable For

Key No. Description

1 Deflector 2 Fill Door 3 Float

4 .. •Float I_etainer

5 Casters (4) 6 Wick Retainer- Front

7 Wick

i" •-. 8 Wick Retainer -. Back ,

9 12" x12" x 3/8" Natural Stone :rile

10 Remote Control

-- Owner's Manual (Not pictured)

Purchase • -.

Part Number 1B71973 1B71970 1B7197I 1B71972

1B5460070 1B71974 1043

1B71975 • . I B71984

7V1999 tB71976

Parts and accessories may be ordered by calling 1-800-547.3888. Always order by part number not key no. Please have model number of humidifier available

when calling.

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