Essick Air 7D6 100 User Manual

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EVAPORATIVE HUMIDIFIER

MODEL 7D6100

USE AND CARE GUIDE

Adjustable Humidistat Four Speed Fan 

Easy Bottle Fill

TO ORDER PARTS AND ACCESSORIES CALL 1.800.547.3888

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 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. To reduce the risk of injury, fire or damage to humidifier,

use only cleaners specifically reco mmende d for hum idi fiers. Never use flammable, combustible or poisonous materials to clean your humidifier

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. 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 accidental electrical shock, do not touch the cord or controls with wet hands.

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

WARNING: For your own safety, do not use humidifier if any parts are damaged

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

servicing or cleaning. WARNING:

into control or motor area. If controls get wet, let them dry completely and have unit checked by authorized service personnel before plugging in.

To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not pour or spill liquid

INTRODUCTION

certification of output and may void your warranty.

This natural process of evaporation creates no white dust like some other humidifiers.

Description

7D6 100

*Output per 24 hrs

3 gallons

Water capacity

2 gallons

1000 (Tight Construction)

700 (Average Construction)

Fan Speeds

Replacement Wick

SGL1040

Auto Humidistat

Yes

Controls

Digital

ETL Listed

Yes

Volts

120

Hertz

Watts

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

Your new 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 AIRCARE® or Essick Air® brand replacement wicks and chemicals. To order parts, wicks and chemicals call 1-800-547-3888. This humidifier uses wick # SGL1040. Only the AIRCARE certified output of your humidifier. Use of other brands of wicks voids the

HOW YOUR HUMIDIFIER WORKS

Your new evaporative humidifier is designed to satisfy home humidity requirements through the principle of evaporation of water in 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.

or Essick Air® evaporative wick guarantees the

*Sq. ft. coverage

NOTES ON LOCATION:

In order to get the most effective use from your humidifier, it is important to position the unit where the most humidity is needed or where the moist 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.

Do NOT position the unit directly in front of a hot air duct or radiator. Do NOT

a level place at least 4 inches away from the wall or curtains.

ASSEMBLY

Replacement Parts Available For Purchase

Description

Part Number

Chassis (Entire top portion excluding bottle)

1B72699

Base

1B71783

Water Bottle

1B71779

Bottle Cap

1B71780

Wick

SGL1040

Manual (not shown)

1B72695

WATER FILL

NOTE: Unit will continue running, even when out of water.

to the base.

place on soft carpet. Due to release of cool, moist air from the humidifier, it is best to direct air away

from thermostat and hot air registers. Position humidifier next to an inside wall on

1) Unpack humidifier from carton.

2) Remove all packaging materials, wick, etc. from box.

REMOVE THE PLASTIC WRAP AROUND WICK

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

CAUTION: Before filling, ensure unit is turned OFF and unplugged.

1) Remove water bottle and unscrew cap on bottom. Fill bottle with unsoftened

water. Replace cap and tighten securely. Use both han ds to car ry the bottle

NOTE: If only softened water is available, it can be

for Rotobelt or Ultrasonic humidifiers.

ABOUT HUMIDITY

°F ° C

Humidity (RH) is

30°

40 - 45%

Humidity levels can vary significantly even in one room.

NOTE: This unit has an automatic humidistat located on the cord that senses the humidity

when the relative humidity reaches the humidistat setting.

exceed 50%.

used; however you will notice a build-up of minerals on the evaporative wick much sooner.

2) While the bottle is removed from the unit, make sure

wick is resting all the way into the water channel.

3) Return bottle to its upright position using the

handle on the top of the bottle. Set the bottle in the recessed area with the top of the bottle flush with the top of the humi dif ier. When positioned properly, the valve will open and water will flow into the water channel.

CAUTION: Do not spill water on fan motor. Electrical components must be kept dry.

NOTE: We recommend using AIRCARE

or Essick Air® Bacteriostat Treatment when you refill the water reservoir to eliminate bacterial growth. Add bacteriostat according to the instructions on the bottle.

Under no circumstances should you use Water Treatment products intende d

Where you set your desired humidity levels depends on your personal comfort level, the outside temperat ure and the inside temperature.

NOTE: Recent CDC tests show that the chances of flu transmission are greatly reduced at levels of 43% humidity.

You may wish to purchase a hygrometer* to measure the humidity level in your home. The following is a chart of recommended humidity settings.

IMPORTANT: Water damage may result if

When Outdoor

Temperature is:

Recommended

Indoor Relative 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

-20

-10° 2° 10° 20°

-30°

-24°

-18°

-12°

-6°

15 - 20% 20 - 25% 25 - 30% 30 - 35% 35 - 40%

*Model 1990 digital hygrometer is available for purchase by calling 1-800-547-3888.

NOTE: External hygrometer readings and humidistat readings may differ.

OPERATION

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.

level around the immediate area of the humidifier. It turns the humidifier on when the relative humidity in your home is below the humidistat setting and will turn the humidifier off

CONTROL PANEL

TO TURN ON/OFF

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

Keep grille dry at all times.

CHECK FILTER

work longer to satisfy the selected setting.

The CF function is reset after plugging the unit back in.

CONTROL LOCK FEATURE

the control will resume the display of the room humidity. The humidifier will continue to function with the locked in settings. I is active, the

DEACTIVATION PROCEDURE

For initial operation, plug the unit

in (the display will show - -). Press the speed button and hold for 5 seconds to turn the unit on or off.

FAN SPEED The 7D6100 has a four speed

digital control panel.

1) Press the SPEED button to adjust the fan speeds

2) The speeds: High (F4) - Low (F1) display on the digital panel.

HUMIDITY CONTROL

3) The hygrometer on the cord reads the current room humidity and displays the percentage on LCD panel.

4) To set the desired humidity, press the HUMIDITY button. Each successive push increases th e humidity in 5% increm ents. The range is 25% to 65%.

5) At 65% the humidifier will run constantly with or without water.

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

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

This humidifier has a check filter reminder timed to appear after 720 hours of operation. When the Check Filter (CF) message is displayed, disconnect the power cord and check the condition of the filter. If a build-up of deposits or severe discoloration is evident replace the filter to restore maximum efficiency.

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 Speed and Humidity buttons down for 5 seconds. The display will show “CL” for 2 seconds; release the power button and

f buttons are operated while “CL”

“CL” is displayed and settings are unaffected.

To deactivate the “CL” function simply press and hold both buttons 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.

REPLACEMENT OF WICK

CAUTION: Before changing wick, ensure unit is turned

3) Replace water bottle.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

complete top housing away from the base. Place the top housing on a flat surface

REMOVING SCALE

4) Install new filter at beginning of season.

OFF and unplugged. NOTE: This unit uses model SGL1040 wick. Replace the

wick at the beginning of each season, and more often in areas with hard water.

1) To replace wick, remove the water bottle and set aside in

a safe place.

2) Reach in and remove the old wick and replace with a fresh wick.

Cleaning your humidifier reg ul arly 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 every two weeks to maintain optimum environmental conditions for your home. We also recommend using

AIRCARE humidifier to eliminate bacterial growth. Add bacteriostat according to the

instructions on the bottle. Please call 1-800-547-3888 to order Bacteriostat Treatment, part number 1970.

1) Turn off unit completely and unplug from outlet.

2) Remove water bott le fr om th e humid if ier and place it in a secure place. Locate the two int ernal spri ng la tche s on t he fr ont an d 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

or Essick Air® Bacteriostat Treatment each time you refill your

3) Once separated from the chassis, place the base of the unit in the top rack of

a dishwasher, or hand wash by filling with water and adding 8 oz. of white vinegar. Let solution set for 20 minutes, then empty and rinse thoroughly.

4) Similarly, clean the bottle by filling with water and 8 oz. of white vinegar, then

allow to set for 20 minutes. Rinse thoroughly.

5) Lift the wick from the unit and let excess water drain. Rinse wick under fresh

water only. Do not use soap, detergent, or any other cleaners on the wick. Leave in sink to drain

DISINFECTING UNIT

6) Fill the base and bottle ½ full with water and add 1 teaspoon of bleach. Let

solution stay for 20 minutes, then rinse with water until bleach smell is gone. Dry interior surfaces with clean cloth. Wipe down the outside of the unit with a soft cloth dampened with fresh water.

7) Refill unit and reassemble per ASSEMBLY instructions.

SUMMER STORAGE

Clean unit as outlined in Care & Maintenance section.

2) Discard used wick and any water in the reservoir. Allow 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, as damage is probable.

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