Essick Air D46720, HDC411 User Manual

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EVAPORATIVE

HUMIDIFIER

MODELD46720

USEANDCAREGUIDE

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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 recommended for humidifiers. 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: To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not pour or spill liquid

into control or motor area. If controls get wet, let them dry completely and have

unit checked by authorized service personnel before plugging in.

INTRODUCTION

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 two

wicks # 1040. Only the AIRCARE

or Essick Air

evaporative wick guarantees the

certified output of your humidifier. Use of other brands of wicks voids the certification

of output and may void your warranty.

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.

This natural process of evaporation creates no

white dust like some other humidifiers

Description D46720

*Output per 24 hrs 6 gallons

Water Capacity 2 Gallons

Sq. ft. coverage

2000 (Tight Constr.)

1300 ( Avg. Constr.)

Fan Speeds 4

Replacement

Wicks (2 required)

1040

Auto Humidistat Yes

Controls Digital

ETL Listed Yes

Volts 120

Hertz 60

Watts 40

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

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 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 a

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

HUMIDIFIED AIR DISPERSED

THROUGH TOP VENTS

DRY AIR

ENTERS

THROUGH

FRONT AN

BACK

LOUVERS

ASSEMBLY

1) Unpack humidifier from carton.

2) Remove all packaging material from humidifier.

3) ENSURE THERE IS NO PLASTIC WRAP IS AROUND WICKS.

Replacement Parts Available

For Purchase

Description

Part Number

Water bottles 1B71663

Bottle caps 1B71664

Front Grille 1B71665

Back Grille 1B71666

Bottle release latch 1B72089

Wick grille clip 1B71877

Wicks (2) 1040

Manual (not shown)

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To order parts or accessories please call 1-800-

547-3888. Please have humidifier serial number

when you call

WATER FILL

CAUTION: Before filling, ensure unit is turned OFF.

1) Remove the water bottle by pressing in on the

latch on top of the bottle.

2) Locate the valve stem mechanism on the bottom

of the bottle and inspect to ensure it is not

damaged in any way.

CAUTION: The valve supplies a regulated amount of

water to the channel and wick. DO NOT attempt to

increase water flow by modifying the valve or adding

additional holes to the bottle. Doing so voids your

warranty and may cause water damage to your

home.

NOTE: Do not fill bottle with warm water, as this

might damage the unit. When filling, be careful not

to overfill. Always leave a little air space at the top.

3) Remove the bottle fill cap and fill bottle by placing the opening under the faucet. Fill with

cool tap water or bottled distilled water. If you only have softened water available, you

may use it, but you will notice mineral buildup on the wick much sooner.

4) Upon first fill-up, it will take approximately 30 minutes for the wicks to absorb

the water from the base of the unit. After initial saturation, the tank should be

refilled again for maximum running time. Refill the bottle when the refill

indication illuminates.

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 intended for

Rotobelt or Ultrasonic humidifiers.

BOTTLE

CAP

VALV E

STEM

When Outdoor

Temperature is:

°F ° C

Recommended

Indoor Relative

Humidity (RH) is

-20

-10°

2°

10°

20°

30°

-30°

-24°

-18°

-12°

-6°

-1°

15 - 20%

20 - 25%

25 - 30%

30 - 35%

35 - 40%

40 - 45%

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

NOTE: External hygrometer readings and humidistat readings may differ. Humidity

levels can vary significantly even in one room.

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.

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

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 when the

relative humidity reaches the humidistat setting.

CONTROL PANEL

TO TURN ON/OFF

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 D46720 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 the humidity in 5% increments. The range is 25% to 65%.

5) At 65% the humidifier will run constantly until it runs out of water.

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

REFILL INDICATION

1) When the unit is out of water, the motor shuts off

and a flashing F will display on the display panel.

NOTE: The motor will turn on again when unit is refilled.

Water

Refill

Display

CHECK FILTER

he ability of any humidifier to efficiently supply humidity output relies heavily on the

ondition of the filter. As the filter loads with impurities it gradually loses its wicking

apability. When this happens, moisture output is reduced and the humidifier has to

ork longer to satisfy the selected setting.

HUMIDITY

PRESS TO SET

RANGE

25% - 65%

SPEED

PRESS TO SET

HOLD FOR OFF

FAN SPEED

BUTTON

HUMIDITY

CONTROL

BUTTON

DIGITAL DISPLAY

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%.

1) 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.

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

CONTROL LOCK FEATURE

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 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 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 OFF and unplugged.

NOTE: This unit uses 2 model 1040 wicks.

Replace the wick at the beginning of each

season, and more often in areas with hard water.

1) Remove both bottles.

2) Depress both latches to remove

grille and wicks.

3) Replace wicks and grille, latches will snap in

place.

4) Replace bottles to original position.

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 every two weeks to maintain optimum

environmental conditions for your home.

We also recommend using AIRCARE

or 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, part number 1970.

1) Turn off unit completely and unplug from outlet.

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

3) Lift wicks from the base allowing the water to drain. Rinse the wicks under

fresh water only. Do not use soap, detergent, or any other cleaners on the

wick. Leave in sink to drain

Check Filter

Function Display

Control Lock

Display

REMOVING SCALE

4) Empty the water from the base and bottles. Fill bottles and base ½ full with water

and add 4 oz. (½ cup) of white vinegar. Let stand 20 minutes, then empty

solution.

5) Dampen a soft cloth with white vinegar and wipe out the base to remove scale.

Rinse the bottles and base thoroughly with fresh water to remove scale and

cleaning solution before disinfecting.

DISINFECTING UNIT

6) Fill the bottles ½ full with water and add 1 teaspoon of bleach. Wipe all surfaces

on cabinet with a soft cloth dampened with 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) Refill unit and re-assemble per ASSEMBLY instructions.

SUMMER STORAGE

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 reservoir.

3) Do not store unit in an attic or other high-temperature area, as damage will occur.

4) Install new filter at beginning of season.

HUMIDIFIER TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY POLICY

SALES RECEIPT REQUIRED AS PROOF OF PURCHASE FOR ALL

WARRANTY CLAIMS.

This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of this humidifier when the

unit is installed and used under normal conditions against defects in workmanship

and materials as follows:

 Two (2) years from date of sale on the unit, and

 Thirty (30) days on wicks and filters, which are considered disposable

components and should be replaced periodically.

The manufacturer will replace the defective part/product, at its discretion, with

return freight paid by the manufacturer. It is agreed that such 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.

Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the

above limitations may not apply to you.

Exclusions from this warranty

We are not responsible for replacement of wicks and filters.

We are not responsible for any incidental or consequential damage from any

malfunction, accident, misuse, alterations, unauthorized repairs, abuse, including

failure to perform reasonable maintenance, normal wear and tear, nor where the

connected voltage is more than 5% above the nameplate voltage.

Alterations include the substitution of name brand components including, but not

limited to wicks and bacteria treatment.

We are not responsible for any damage from the use of water softeners or

treatments, chemicals or descaling materials.

We are not responsible for the cost of service calls to diagnose the cause of

trouble, or labor charge to repair and/or replace parts.

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

labor costs incurred.

This warranty will be null & void if purchaser attempts to repair or replace any parts

which are mechanical or electrical.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential

damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.

How to obtain service under this warranty

Within the limitations of this warranty, purchaser with inoperative units should

contact customer service at 800-547-3888 for instructions on how to obtain service

within warranty as listed above.

This warranty gives the customer specific legal rights, and you may also have other

rights which vary from province to province, or state to state.

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