Essick TD6 710 Owner's Care & Use Manual

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OWNERS
CARE
&
USE
MANUAL

MODEL:

TD6 710 – Multi-Room
4 Speed Digital Controls
With Removable Bottles

• Automatic Humidistat

• Automatic Shutoff

• Quiet Setting for Nighttime

SAVE THE ENVIRONMENT

RECYCLE APPROPRIATE MATERIALS

Patents: 5,037,583; 5,110,511; 5,133,904

Other Patents Pending

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

APARTMENT,

Tower Style

Evaporative Humidifier

French and Spanish
Instructions included.

Se incluyen instrucciones
En Español y Francés.

Directives en Français et en
espagnol compris

This product uses
2 wicks #1040.

1B71608 01/06

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

READ BEFORE USING YOUR HUMIDIFIER

1) This is an electrical appliance and requires attention when in use. The leng th of cord used on this appliance was selected to
reduce the hazards of becoming tangled in, or tripping over a longer cord. If a longer cord is necessary an approved extension
cord may be used. The electrical rating of the extension cord must be equal to or greater than the rating of the humidifier. Care
must be taken to arrange the extension cord so that it will not drape over the counter top or tabletop where it can be pulled on b y
children or accidentally tripped over.

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.

4) Always unplug the power cord before filling, cleaning, servicing, or when the unit is not in use.

5) This humidifier is UL listed with Essick Air brand evaporative wicks in place. To maintain your UL rating, see your service center
for all repairs.

6) Regular cleaning is recommended. Refer to the CARE & MAINTENANCE section in the manual.

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 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 TD6
Series humidifier uses (2) Essick Air wicks # 1040 (Twin pack). 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 output of your humidifier.

Dry air is drawn into the humidifier through the back and moisturized as it passes through the evaporative wick. It is then fanned out
into the room.

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

ASSEMBLY, CONTROLS & OPERATION

1) Remove all packaging materials before operation.

2) The humidifier should be placed at least FOUR inches away from any walls and away from heat
registers. Unrestricted airflow into the unit will result in the best efficiency and performance.

3) Remove the evaporative wicks and all of the remaining packaging materials from the cabinet.
Check to see that you have all of the items removed from the box before discarding the
packaging.

IMPORTANT FILLING INFORMATION

4) Fill by taking the tank/container filled from your sink with cool tap water, or bottled distilled water.
Do not use warm water as this might cause damage and leaking to the unit.

5) Remove the water bottle, observe the water bottle cap, and locate the valve stem mechanism
(Figure A). The cap may be removed for filling and to provide easy access for cleaning with a
long soft brush. The valve supplies a regulated amount of water to the channel and wick. Do not
attempt to increase water flow by modifying this valve or adding additional holes to the bottle.
Doing so will invalidate your warranty and may cause water damage to your home. NOTE:
The water level can be easily observed through the tinted water bottle. It is time to refill the
bottle when the refill light is on.

6) Fill the tanks with water. If you only have softened water available in your home, you can use
it, but you will notice a buildup of minerals on the wick much sooner. The tanks hold 1.5
gallons each. When filling, be careful not to overfill.

7) When the tank is filled for the first time and the wick is still dry, it will take approximately 30
minutes for the wick to absorb the water from the reservoir. After this initial saturation, the tank
should be refilled again to obtain maximum running time.

REPLACING EVAPORATIVE WICKS

8) Remove both bottles.

9) Depress both latches to remove grille and wicks.

10) Replace wicks and grille, latches will snap in place.

11) Replace bottles to original position (See Figure B).

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Figure A

Figure B

NOTE: We recommend using Bemis by Essick Air Bacteriostat #1970 treatment when you refill the tank to eliminate bacterial growth.
Add bacteriostat according to the instructions on the bottle and then tighten the bottle cap on your water bottle.

NOTE: Overfilling will result in water damage.

OPERATION

1) Plug cord into wall receptacle. Your humidifier is now ready for use. The
humidifier should be placed at least FOUR inches away from any walls and
away from heat registers. Unrestricted airflow into the unit will result in the
best efficiency and performance.

2) The digital control allows you to use the low setting for the quietest operation
or a high setting for maximum output.

3) 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.

4) To take advantage of the digital humidistat, press the speed button to any
setting other than OFF
down buttons. Humidity will increase in increments of 5%. 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.

5) The refill light will indicate when the unit is completely out of water in both bottles. The motor will also shut off. To refill, refer
back to Step 4 – Important Filling Information.

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

CAUTION: Disconnect power before filling, cleaning or servicing unit. Keep grille dry at all times.
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 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 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#1970.

1) Turn off unit completely and unplug from outlet.

2) Carry base and bottles to cleaning basin and remove bottles.

3) Lift wick from the base allowing the water to drain. Rinse wicks under freshwater 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 reservoir and bottles. Fill bottles and reservoir ½ full with water and add 8 oz. (1 cup) of undiluted
vinegar to each. Let stand 20 minutes. Then empty solution.

5) Dampen a soft cloth with undiluted white vinegar and wipe out reservoir to remove scale. Rinse the reservoir thoroughly with
fresh water to remove scale and cleaning solution before disinfecting.

DISINFECTING UNIT

6) Fill the bottles and reservoir ½ full with water and add 1 teaspoon of bleach to each container. Wet all surfaces on cabin et, then
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) Refill unit and re-assemble per ASSEMBLY instructions.

SUMMER STORAGE

. Then adjust the set humidity by using the up and

1) Clean unit as outlined in Care & Maintenance section.

2) Discard used wick and any water in the reservoir and allow unit to dry thoroughly before storage. Do not store with water inside

bottles or reservoir.

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

4) Install new filters at beginning of season.

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HOME COMFORT DIVISION

ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

The Bemis by 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-Bemis by Essick Air brand components including, but not limited to, wicks.
If service becomes necessary, take or send the product to any Bemis by Essick Air service center in your area. To locate one call 1-800-547-3888.

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