Essick Air EA1208, HDC311 User Manual

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COMFORT IS IN THE AIR

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EA1201; EA1208

EAD AND

AVE

HESE INSTRUCTIONS

TRIANGLE CONSOLE

EVAPORATIVE HUMIDIFIER

EA12 SERIES

USE AND CARE GUIDE

Adjustable Humidistat Variable Speed Fan 

Easy Pour-in 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.

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

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.

INTRODUCTION

Dry air is drawn into

FEATURES

* Based on an area with

Output per 24 hrs

12 gallons

Water capacity

3.5 gallons

2500 (avg. construction)

3000+ (tight construction)

Fan Speeds

Variable (9)

Replacement wick filter (set of 3)

HDC311

Adjustable humidistat

Yes

Auto shutoff

Yes

Refill indication

Yes

Control type

Digital Touchscreen

Casters

Yes (4)

ETL Listed

Yes

Volts

120

Hertz

Watts

Your new humidifier adds invisible moisture to your home by moving dry 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 in the wick. Because the water is evaporated, there is no messy mist or spray, 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 order parts, wicks and chemicals call 1-800-547-3888. The EA12 series humidifier uses 3 Wicks (part number HDC311). Only the AIRCARE MoistAIR

evaporative wick guarantees the certified output of your humidifier. Use of other brands of wicks voids the certificat ion of output and may void your warranty.

HOW YOUR HUMIDIFIER WORKS

or Essick Air® brand replacement wicks and chemicals. To

or Essick Air®/

the unit through the sides where the air is pulled through the saturated wicks and becomes moisturized before it is fan forced out the top of the unit into the room.

Sq. ft. coverage*

average insulation and an 8’ ceiling height ANSI/AHAM HU-1-

1997. SEC. 8.1. Results may vary.

NOTES ON LOCATION:

♦ Caster kit

♦ Evaporative Wicks (One set of 3)

♦ Bacterial treatment sample

♦ Manual

WATER FILL

turned OFF. Keep grille dry at all times.

before plugging in.

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 the 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 surface at least 4 inches away from the wall or curtains.

ASSEMBLY

1. Open the carton and lift out the humidifier.

2. Lift the humidifier chassis (top part) off the base to locate the accessory kit

inside, including:

CASTERS

3. Remove wick frame and float assembly from base.

4. Turn the base upside down. Insert each caster stem into a caster hole on each corner of the humidifier bottom. The casters should fit snugly and be inserted until the stem shoulder reaches the cabinet surface.

5. Turn the base right side up.

6. Replace wick frame assembly and float back in place.

CAUTION: Before filling, ensure unit is

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

Under no circumstances should

home. The following is a chart of recommended humidity settings.

*When Outdoor

Recommended

-20

-30°

15 - 20%

exceed 50%.

Your humidifier is equipped with a convenient front pour- in door. Use a pitcher to fill the unit through the pour-in door. When the door is opened an LED light illuminates the MAX FILL line inside. Fill the unit until the small white float reaches the MAX FILL line. The reservoir holds 3.5 gallons.

Do Not Overfill.

NOTE: Fill unit with cool, fresh (preferably unsoftened) water. If you only have

softened water available in your home, you can use it, but mineral buildup will occur more quickly.

NOTE: On initial fill up, it may take approximately 20 minutes for the wicks to become fully saturated.

CAUTION: Use only EPA Registered Bacteriostat. you use Water Treatment products intended for Rotobelt or Ultrasonic humidifiers.

NOTE: We recommend using AIRCARE® or Essick Air® Bacteriostat Treatment P/N

1970 when you refill the water reservoir to eliminate bacterial growth. Add bacteriostat according to the instructions on the bottle.

ABOUT HUMIDITY

Where you set your desired humidity levels depends on your personal comfort level, the outside temperature 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

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

*Model 1990 digit al hygrometer is available for purchase by cal ling 1-800-547-3888. NOTE: External hygrometer readings and humidistat readings may differ.

Humidity levels can vary significantly even in one room.

*or higher

Temperature is:

°F ° C

-10° 2° 10° 20° 30°

-24°

-18°

-12°

-6°

-1°

Indoor Relative

Humidity (RH)

20 - 25% 25 - 30% 30 - 35% 35 - 40% 40 - 45%

CONTROLS AND OPERATION

1. Plug cord into wall receptacle. Your humidifier is now ready for use. The humidifier should not be near any heat registers.

2. Place the unit at least FOUR inches away from any walls. Unrestricted airflow into the unit will result in the best efficiency and

performance.

3. The digital touch screen panel allows you to control the fan speed and humidity level by simply tapping the appropriate up or down arrow switch on the front of the panel.

4. A digital display provides information on the status of the unit. Depending on which function is being accessed, it displays ambient and set humidity, fan speed and status of the unit.

FAN SPEED

5. Tap the up arrow or down arrow on the FAN SPEED section to adjust the fan. The display will show F1 through F9 proceeding from low to high speed.

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

HUMIDITY CONTROL

NOTE: The EA12 series has an adjustable humidistat that cycles the humidifier

on and off as required to maintain the selected setting.

6. At initial startup the ambient humidity of the room will be displayed.

7. Tap the up or down arrow in the HUMIDITY SET section of the panel to adjust the humidity level in 5% increments. At 65% set point, the unit will operate continuously.

OTHER INDICATIONS

8. When the unit runs out of water the control will display a flashing ”F”. When the unit is completely out of water, the motor will shut off.

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

CONTROL LOCK OUT To avoid unwanted tampering with the humidifier settings the controls can be locked. Activation Procedure

10. After the humidifier functions have been set up, press and hold the power button down for 5 seconds. The display will show “CL” for 5 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 sett i ngs are unaffected.

Deactivation Procedure

11. To deactivate the “CL” function simply press and hold the power button for

5 seconds. “CL” will flash and then resume the display of room humidity.

NIGHTTIME SETTING

As a convenience, a nighttime setting switch (Cre sce nt moon ) ex tinguish es all lights on the control panel but leaves all settings in their current state. Touch any of the switches to reset the panel to the normal lighting.

REPLACEMENT OF WICK FILTER

CAUTION: Before changing wick filter, ensure unit is turned OFF. CAUTION: To help prevent bacteria growth and keep maximum efficiency, the wick

filters should be replaced at least once per season, or more often under hard water conditions. Use AIRCARE

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

/Essick® /MoistAIR

HDC311 replacement wick filter.

1. Unplug humidifier. Before removing the wick

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. Lift off chassis to reveal wick frame

assembly. One set of three (3) HDC311 wick

filters (provided) fit into the wick frame. To replace wicks separate the wick

frame top from the wick frame base and slide wicks into each of the three sections. Secure wick frame top to the base by positioning the slots on the top onto the tabs on the base. Ensure the float is in position, place

the chassis onto the base and the unit is ready for filling.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

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

grille dry at all times. Cleaning your humidifier regularly helps eliminate odors and bacterial / fungal

growth. Ordinary household bleach is a good disinfectant and can be used to wipe out the humidifier base / reservoir after cleani ng. We recommen d clea ning your humidifier at least once every two weeks to maintain optimum environmental conditions for y our home.

We also recommend using AIRCARE®/ 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.

1. Turn off unit completely and unplug from outlet.

2. Lift off the chassis.

3. Carry base to cleaning basin. Lift wick fame assembly from the base

allowing the water to drain out. Rinse wick filters under fresh water 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. Fill reservoir ½ full with fresh water

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

5. Dampen a soft cloth with 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 reservoir ½ full with water and add 1 teaspoon of bleach to each. Wipe

cabinet and reservoir surfaces with this solution. Let solution stay for 20 minutes, then rinse with water until bleach smell is gone. Dry with clean cloth.

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 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 wick filter at beginning of season.

Parts List for EA12 Series

Replacement Parts Available for Purchase

Item no.

Description

EA1201

EA1208

Trim Ring

1B72447

1B72708

Fill Door

1B72450

Fill Float

1B72487

Wick Frame Top

1B72444

Wick filter (set of 3)

HDC311

Wick Frame Bottom

1B72445

Float Retainer

S98830496C002

Float

F34829816

Casters (4)

1B5460070

Manual (not shown)

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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 w icks and fil ters, 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, unaut hor iz ed 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 repl ace par t s.

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 ser v ice 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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