Essick Air 3D6 100 User Manual

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EVAPORATIVE

HUMIDIFIER

OWNER’S

CARE
&
USE
MANUAL

MODEL:

4-Speed with removable water bottles
Automatic Humidistat

RECYCLE APPROPRIATE MATERIALS

1B71900 03/09 Printed in China

3D6 100

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SAVE THE ENVIRONMENT

Patents Pending

To order parts and accessories call

1-800-547-3888

French and Spanish
Instructions included.

Se incluyen instrucciones
En Español y Francés.

Directives en Français et en
espagnol compris

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

READ BEFORE USING YOUR HUMIDIFIER

1) This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce
the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit into a polarized 120-volt AC, 15
amp outlet, and only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the
plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to defeat
this safety feature. If an extension cord must be used, it should also accept the
wide blade plug and meet this electrical rating.

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) 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 3D6 humidifier uses two (2) Essick Air wick
# 1040. 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 efficiency of your humidifier.

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

ASSEMBLY, CONTROLS & OPERATION

ASSEMBLY

1) Unpack humidifier from carton and remove all packaging material, wicks, etc. from

REMOVE THE PLASTIC WRAP AROUND WICK. Remove foam from

box.
bottles.

2) Place the humidifier with evaporative wicks at the location where the product will
be operated at least 4 inches from the wall. Fill bottles. Replace caps and tighten
securely. Using both hands, carry each bottle to the base. NOTE: If only softened
water is available, it can be used; however you will notice a build up of minerals on
the evaporative wick much sooner. Do not spill water on fan motor. Electrical

components must be kept dry.

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Figure A : 3D6 100 Assembly and Wick Placement

3) Make sure wicks are resting all the way into the water channel as indicated
by the illustrations.

WATER CAP

Figure B: Water Bottle Fillin

4) Return each bottle to its upright position using the handle on the top of the
bottle. Set each bottle in its recessed area, the top of the bottle flush with
the top of the humidifier. When positioned properly, the valve will open and
water will flow into the water channel.

5) We recommend using Essick Air Bacteriostat Treatment, P/N 1970
whenever you refill the humidifier reservoir to eliminate bacterial growth.
Add bacteriostat according to the instructions on the bottle.

6) Plug cord into wall receptacle and turn humidifier on.

**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.

OPERATION & CONTROLS

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.

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Control Panel

The four-speed digital control allows you to monitor room humidity and set target
humidity.

ACTUAL
HUMIDITY

DESIRED
HUMIDITY
INDICATOR

POWER
INDICATOR

HUMIDITY
CONTROL
BUTTON

INDICATOR

FAN SPEED
INDICATOR
LOW - 1
THROUGH
HIGH - 4

ON/OFF and
FAN SPEED

Figure C: Control Panel

1) For initial operation, plug the unit in (the display will show 00). Press the

speed button once. The fan speeds cycle from high to low. The unit will
initialize and begin reading the room humidity.

2) The built-in hygrometer senses the current room humidity and dis plays the
percentage on the right bar graph.

3) To set the desired humidity, press the HUMIDITY button and observe the left
bar graph climb with each pressing. Each successive push increases the
humidity in 10% increments. Once it reaches the maximum, it cycles back to
the beginning.

4) Press the SPEED button to adjust the fan setting. Use low setting (01) for
the quietest operation and the high (04) for maximum output.

5) TO STOP the unit, press the SPEED button for two seconds

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

Auto Humidistat

Once the unit is on, the automatic humidistat function allows you to set the
desired humidity level and the fan speed (01 through 04), and the unit will
operate until the desired humidity level is reached. When reached, the fan will
turn off.

When the humidity level drops below the set humidity, the fan will turn on
automatically.

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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 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#1970.

REMOVING SCALE

1) Turn off unit and unplug from outlet.

2) Remove water bottles from the humidifier and place it with the cap up in a

secure location. Locate the two internal spring latches on the front and rear of
the base. Releasing these latches will allow removal of the top housing. Flex
the rear latch and lift the back of the top housing off the base far enough to
clear the latch. Flex the front latch and lift the complete top housing away
from the base. Place the top housing on a flat surface.

3) Carry base to sink and wash it following the instructions in the REMOVING
SCALE and DISINFECTING UNIT sections.

4) Lift the wicks from the base allowing excess water to drain.

5) Rinse wicks under freshwater only. Do not use soap, detergent, or any other
cleaners on the wicks. Leave in sink to drain.

6) Empty the water from the base and water bottles. Fill the base and water

bottles with water and add 8 oz. (1 cup) of white vinegar. Let stand 20
minutes. Then empty solution.

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

DISINFECTING UNIT

8) Fill the water bottles and base with water and adding 1 teaspoon of bleach to

each bottle. Dampen a soft cloth with solution and wipe all surfaces on water
bottles and base. Let solution stay for 20 minutes, then rinse with water until
bleach smell is gone. Dry with clean cloth. The outside of the unit and water
bottle may be wiped down with a soft cloth dampened with fresh water.

9) Refill unit and re-assemble per ASSEMBLY instructions.

SUMMER STORAGE

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

2) Discard used wicks and any water in the reservoir and allow cabinet to

dry thoroughly before storage. Do not store with water inside reservoir.

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

4) Install new filter at beginning of season.

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ESSICK AIR PRODUCTS

This product is 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 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. 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.

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

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.

HUMIDIFIER WARRANTY POLICY

EFFECTIVE APRIL 1, 2008

SALES RECEIPT REQUIRED AS PROOF OF PURCHASE

FOR ALL WARRANTY CLAIMS.

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