Essick MA0800 Owner's Manual

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CONSOLE

EVAPORATIVE

HUMIDIFIER

MODEL:

MA0800 Contemporary Styling

• Humidifies up to 1,700 sq. ft

• 8 gallons of output per day

• Easy bottle fill

• 3-speed Digital Control

SAVE THE ENVIRONMENT

RECYCLE APPROPRIATE MATERIALS

To order parts and accessories call 1-800-547-3888

Part No. 1B72131 5/11 Printed in China

OWNER’S CARE & USE MANUAL

General Safety Instructions

READ BEFORE USING YOUR HUMIDIFIER

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 injured.

1. 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 risk 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.

Description

MA0800

*Output per 24 hrs

8 gallons/30.2 Litres

Capacity of Bottle

1.2 gallons/4.54 Litres

Capacity of Base

1.2 gallons/4.54 Litres

*Sq. ft. coverage

1,700

Fan Speeds

Replacement Wick

MAF2

Auto Humidistat

Yes

Auto Shut Off

Yes

Controls

Digital

Rubber feet

ETL Listed

Yes

Volts

120 A.C.

Hertz

Amps (High Speed)

1.2

Watts (High Speed)

Know Your Humidifier

* Based on an area with average insulation and an 8 foot ceiling height.

Parts and accessories may be ordered by calling 1-800-547-3888. Please have model number of humidifier available when calling.

For Reference Only

When Outdoor

Temperature is:

F C

Recommended

Indoor Relative

Humidity (RH) is

-10° 2° 10°

20°*

-24°

-18°

-12°

-6°*

20% 25% 30%

35%*

* or higher

How Your Humidifier Works

Your new Essick Air® Evaporative humidifier is designed to satisfy 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. All evaporation occurs in the humidifier so any residue remains in the wick. This natural process of evaporation creates no white dust like some other humidifiers.

Set Up and Location

1) Unpack humidifier from carton and

remove all packaging material, wick, etc. from box.

2) Place humidifier on a flat level 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.

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

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 inside wall. Unit should not be placed where cold air from outside walls or warm air from a hot air register blows directly on it.

3) Place the humidifier at least 4 inches from the wallor curtains.

Filling

CAUTION: Disconnect power before filling, cleaning or servicing unit. Keep grille

dry at all times. 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.

After the humidifier is positioned where it will be operating you are ready to fill the humidifier. The bottle lifts straight up and away from the base. Take care not to bump or damage fill valve assembly on the bottom of the bottle.

Invert the bottle. Press the valve stem button into the bottle and turn clockwise to lock in open position. Place bottle under the faucet. Fill the bottle, being careful not to allow any debris to get in the bottle. Debris may interfere with the valve seating. Once the bottle is full, press the valve stem button and turn counter clockwise to release and close.

CAUTION: Use only EPA Registered Bacteriostat. Under no circumstances should you use water treatment products designed for Roto belt or Ultrasonic humidifiers.

We recommend using only EPA registered bacteriostat treatment such as Essick Air Bacteriostat, Part Number 1970 whenever you refill the humidifier base to eliminate bacterial growth. Add bacteriostat according to the instructions on the bottle.

Place the water bottle back into the humidifier base. When positioned properly, the plunger will open and the water will flow into the base. The base will hold the entire contents of the water bottle. Once the bottle is empty, remove it and repeat the filling process. The humidifier is now filled to capacity. To benefit from less frequent filling let the humidifier exhaust both the water from the bottle and the base before filling.

Controls and Operation

NOTE: The humidifier should be placed at least FOUR inches away from any walls

and away from heat registers. Do not place on soft carpet. Unrestricted airflow into the unit will result in the best efficiency and performance.

Where you set your desired humidity levels depends on your personal comfort level, outside temperature and inside temperature. A starting set point of 30% to 40% ROOM humidity is recommended but there may be conditions that require a different setting.

NOTE: If excessive condensation occurs, reduce fan to a lower speed setting.

To Operate the Controls

Digital Display

Press the power button once to turn the unit on*. Initially there is a slight delay while the electronics calibrate. Two bars (- -) appear during this time. Once calibration is complete a ROOM humidity reading between 20% - 95% will be displayed. A flashing 20 display indicates that the room humidity is less than 20%.

NOTE: The default settings at initial startup are (LOW) F1 fan speed and 65% SET humidity. After desired settings are selected by the user, they remain as long

as the unit remains plugged in and there is no power interruption. When the unit is unplugged, the original default settings are reinstated.

* Humidifier fan should operate at initial start up. If it does not, refer to “Fan not operating (digital display is illuminated)” in the “Trouble Shooting” section on page 10 of this manual.

Speed Button

This humidifier is equipped with a 3-speed fan control. Initially depressing the speed button will display the current speed setting. Each push of the speed button advances the mode through the settings of

(HIGH) F3, (MEDIUM) F2 and (LOW) F1.

The selected setting is displayed on the digital readout. The higher the setting, the faster water is evaporated and released into the air. F1 (LOW) is the quietest setting and is provided for conditions that do not require a rapid evaporation rate.

Humidity Control

This button allows you to adjust the humidity to suit your needs. This humidifier will automatically cycle on and off as required to maintain the selected setting.

The readout displays both actual (ROOM) and desired (SET) humidity percentage (%) settings when humidity control button is pressed. The ROOM readout has a range of 20% to 95% RH. If the room humidity level is equal to or less than 20% RH the display will show a flashing 20. The SET readout has a range of 25% to 65% RH and is adjusted in increments of 5%. Initially depressing the humidity button will display the current humidity setting. Each additional press of the button increases the setting by 5%. A SET point of 65% RH operates the humidifier continuously regardless of the ROOM reading. The humidistat that senses the readings is located on the power cord. Insure that it is free from obstruction.

Using Your Humidifier

Refill Display

For maximum run time both the bottle and the base should be filled. When both the bottle and the base are empty, the display alternates the room humidity reading and “F” (FILL), indicating additional water is required.

Check Filter Indicator

The ability of any humidifier to efficiently supply humidity output relies heavily on the condition of the filter. As the filter loads with impurities it gradually loses its wicking capability. When this happens, moisture output is reduced and the humidifier has to work longer to satisfy the selected setting. This humidifier has a check filter reminder timed to appear after 720 hours of operation. When the display shows an alternating “CF” and “room humidity” setting at 5 second intervals it is a reminder to check the filter condition.

NOTE: Some areas have high water mineral content causing the need for more frequent filter changes. Reset the Check Filter “CF” function each time you replace a filter by unplugging

the unit from the power source, then plug it in again. Refer to Replacement and Care of Filter on page 8. If a build-up of deposits or

severe discoloration is evident replace the filter to restore maximum efficiency.

Control lock

To avoid unwanted tampering with the humidifier settings the controls can be locked.

Activation Procedure After the humidifier functions have been set up, hold

the power button down for 5 seconds. The display will show “CL” for 2 seconds; release the power button and the control will resume the display of the room humidity. The humidifier will continue to function with the locked in settings. If buttons are operated while “CL” is active, the “CL” is displayed and settings are unaffected.

Deactivation Procedure

To deactivate the “CL” function simply press and hold the power button for 5 seconds. “CL” will flash at the rate of 1 second on and 1 second off for a period of 2 seconds and then resume the display of room humidity.

Humidistat

The humidistat located on the power cord senses the percentage of humidity in the

air. It causes the humidifier to cycle on

and off to maintain the selected humidity SET point. The fan will turn on if the “ROOM” reading falls 3% below the SET point and will continue to run the humidifier until a reading of 1% above the SET point is achieved. The fan will turn off until the ROOM reading falls 3% below the SET point again.

NOTE: Be sure that the humidistat, which is located on the power cord, is free from obstruction and away from any hot air source.

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 filter should be replaced at least once per season, or more often under hard water conditions. Use Essick/MoistAIR MAF2 replacement filter.

Replace the evaporative wicking filter at least once per humidification season or more depending on water conditions in your area.

Filter Replacement

1. Unplug humidifier. Before removing

the filter, 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 water bottle and set aside.

Be sure not to bump or damage the fill valve.

3. Grasp the housing assembly and lift

straight up and away from the base and set aside. The filter is now accessible.

4. Take note of the filter position.

Remove the filter. You may want to clean the base at this time. See the "Cleaning and Maintenance" section of this manual.

5. Install a new filter (MAF2) into the base. Coil the filter and position it between the

uprights in the bottom of the base. The start and finish of the coil should be captured at the center of the base (see diagram) and the filter should be resting on the floor of the base.

6. Return the housing assembly to the top of the base. Reposition the

humidifier to its operating position.

7. The humidifier is now ready to be filledfor operation.

Care and Maintenance

Cleaning your humidifier regularly helps eliminate odors, 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 your humidifier at least once a week to maintain optimum environmental conditions from your humidifier.

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.

Cleaning Instructions

WARNING: 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 MAF-2 replacement filters. We also recommend using EPA approved bacteriostat, and humidifier cleaner, available at your local retailer.

Step 1

To make cleaning easier, the humidifier base should be empty and completely dried out. To accomplish this, use the following method:

a. Allow the humidifier to run until the REFILL message “F” illuminates and

the automatic shutoff has stopped the humidifier fan.

b. Unplug humidifier.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of shock, always unplug humidifier before cleaning

or servicing. If humidifier is not un-plugged, fan could start after housing is removed

Step 2 To Remove Parts

See “Replacement and Care of Filters” page 8.

NOTE: There may be a little water still in the base. Carefully dump the water out or remove with a sponge.

Step 3 Bi-Weekly Maintenance Removing Scale

1. Fill the humidifier base with one 8 oz. cup (236 milliliters) of white vinegar. Let solution stay 20 minutes.

2. Clean all interior surfaces with a soft brush. Dampen a soft cloth with white vinegar and wipe out the base to remove scale.

3. Rinse thoroughly with clean warm water to remove scale and cleaning solution.

Trouble

Probable Cause

Remedy

Digital display not illuminated.

• No Power.

• Power button has not been

depressed.

• Check 120 volt power source.

• Press power button once to turn on.

Fan not operating (digital display is illuminated).

• ROOM humidity level is not 3% or more below SET humidity level.

• Reservoir is empty.

• Raise SET humidity level if

desired.

• Increase fan speed.

• Fill humidifier with water.

Fan running continuously.

• SET humidity level is 65%.

• ROOM humidity level has

not reached 1% or more above SET humidity level.

• A SET humidity percentage of 65% operates fan continuously. Adjust SET level between 25% - 60%.

• Continue to run until desired humidity level is achieved. This may take up to 48 hours initially.

Poor evaporation of water.

• CHECK FILTER (CF)

message flashing.

• Mineral buildup on filter.

• Change to a fresh new

filter.

• NOTE: Local water varies from area to area and under certain conditions minerals will build up more rapidly in the filter.

Bottle empties completely

• This is normal for initial

filling

• Refill bottle for maximum run time.

Bottle continues to empty after complete filling.

• Air is entering water bottle.

• Check for leak in water

bottle.

• Ensure fill valve position is turned to closed and valve has no interfering debris.

Disinfecting Base

1. Pour 1/2 gallon (1.89 litres) of water and 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 millilitres) chlorine

bleach into the base. Let solution stay for 20 minutes, carefully swishing every

few minutes. Wet all surfaces normally exposed to water.

2. Empty base after 20 minutes. Rinse with water until bleach smell is gone.

Allow unit to dry out completely.

NOTE: The water bottle should be cleaned in the same manner as the base.

Rinse thoroughly with clean water after all steps are complete

End of Season Maintenance

1. Follow “Bi-Weekly Maintenance” instructions at end of humidification season.

2. Remove filter.

3. Let humidifier dry completely before storing.

4. Store in cool, dry location.

5. Install a new filter in clean humidifier before next season begins.

NOTE: “Bi-Weekly Maintenance” procedure is also recommended if you do not plan to run the humidifier for one week or more.

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting (con’t)

Trouble

Probable Cause

Remedy

Bottle not emptying.

• Spring Valve Assembly damaged or

missing post in bottom of base.

• Base full of water.

• Check position of bottle.

Reposition so that fill valve on bottom of bottle is depressed by post in bottom of base.

• The base will hold the contents

of water bottle (1.2

gallons). Continue to run

humidifier to deplete water

from base.

“CF” message does not appear even when filter is dirty or humidifier performance is clearly reduced.

• Loss of power or a power failure has caused the CF message to prematurely reset.

• Replace filter.

Display blinks or fan moves slightly when humidifier is plugged in.

• Normal

• No action required.

Alternating “F” and room humidity displayed.

• Reservoir is empty.

• Fill humidifier with water.

Alternating “CF” and room humidity displayed.

• Filter may be dirty.

• Replace filter.

• Unplug unit for 30 seconds

and replug in to clear display.

Controls are unresponsive or CL is displayed

CONTROL LOCK (CL)

feature has been activated.

Hold power button down for 5 seconds. Control Lock function will deactivate.

Repair Parts Parts List for Essick Air Humidifier Model No. MA 0800

Key No.

Part No.

Description

1B71997

Top Assembly

MAF2

† Filter

831188-1

Support, Float

831189

Float, Reservoir

831187-1

Base

831190

Foot Rubber

831199

Bottle Assembly

831207

Cap, Screw

1B71996

Owner’s Manual (not shown)

Parts List for Essick MA0800 Evaporative Humidifier

Model No. MA0800

Always order by part number - Not by key number

† Stock item - Purchase locally or call 1-800-547- 3888 from the USA

or 1-888-744-4689 from Canada to order.

• Any attempt to repair the control assembly or motor voids the warranty and may create a hazard unless repair is done by a qualified service technician.

To order parts, call: USA 1-800-547 3888 in Canada: 1-888-744-4687

ESSICK AIR PRODUCTS

HUMIDIFIER WARRANTY POLICY

EFFECTIVE APRIL 1, 2010

SALES RECEIPT REQUIRED AS PROOF OF PURCHASE

FOR ALL WARRANTY CLAIMS.

This product is warranted against defects in workmanship and materials as listed below: One year from the date of sale on factory installed components. Two years from the date of sale on motor. Thirty (30) days on replacement components. This warranty does not apply to filters or wicks which are customer replaceable parts. This warranty applies only to the original purchaser of the product when it is purchased from a

reputable retailer/dealer. This warranty does not apply to damage from accident, misuse, alterations, unauthorized repairs,

unauthorized use, mishandling, unreasonable use, abuse, including failure to perform reasonable maintenance, normal wear and tear, nor where the connected voltage is more than 5% above the nameplate voltage, nor to the equipment or products being improperly installed or wired or maintained in violation of this Owner’s Manual.

Alterations include the substitution of name brand components including, but not limited to wicks and bacteria treatment.

THIS PRODUCT IS NOT INTENDED FOR COMMERCIAL USE. THIS IS THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY GIVEN BY MANUFACTURER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCTS AND, TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IS IN LIEU OF AND EXCLUDES ALL OTHER WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, ARISING BY OPERATION OF LAW OR OTHERWISE. INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, MERCHANTABILITY AND/OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

No employee, agent, dealer or other person is authorized to give any warranties or conditions on behalf of the manufacturer. 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, purchaser with inoperative units should contact customer service @ 800-547-3888 for paperwork and instructions on the return of the unit for repair.

Notice:This warranty will be null & void if purchaser attempts to repair or replace any parts which are mechanical or electrical.

A copy of the sales receipt is required before authorization to return a unit for repair is approved. The manufacturer will repair or replace the product, at its discretion, with return freight paid by the manufacturer. It is agreed that such repair or replacement is the exclusive remedy available from the manufacturer and that TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE OR LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES.

The warranty gives the customer specific legal rights, and the customer may also have other rights which vary from province to province, or state to state.

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