Essick Air ED11 910 User Manual

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OWNERS
CARE
&
USE

MULTI-ROOM,

Console Style

Evaporative Humidifier

MANUAL

MODEL:

ED11 800 – Variable Speed
ED11 910 – Variable Speed

Digital Control

• Automatic Humidistat

• Automatic Shutoff

• Quiet Setting for Nighttime use

• Easy to clean, removable power

pack

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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

ED11 SERIES

French and Spanish
Instructions included.

Se incluyen instrucci ones
En Español y Francés.

Directives en Français et en
espagnol compris

This product uses
Air Filter #1051 and
Wick #1041.

1B71285 12/05

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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) 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
ED11 Series humidifiers use Essick Air wick # 1041. 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.

1) Chassis/Power Pack (motor and fan assembly)

2) Evaporative wick

3) Water reservoir

4) Dry room air intake

5) Moist air output

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 the two polyfoam inserts from the top of the humidifier.

2) Lift off the chassis/power pack and then remove the humidifier tank/cabinet from the carton.

3) Remove the evaporative wick and all of the remaining packaging materials from the cabinet. Check to see that you have all of
the following items removed from the boxes accessory kit and cabinet before discarding the packaging:

o Caster kit
o Bacteriostat treatment sample
o Float (Styrofoam)/Float rod
o Retainer (key for float rod)

CASTERS

4) Turn the emptied cabinet upside down. Insert each caster stem into the four

caster holes on each corner of the humidifier bottom. The casters should fit snugly and
be inserted until the stem shoulder reaches the cabinet surface. Do not force.
cabinet right side up.

EVAPORATIVE WICK

5) When placing the wick back into the humidifier, the rod and float assembly must be in plac e. Insert the to p of the fl oat rod throug h

the hole on the extended wick retainer (attached to the cabi net). (A). NOTE: T he float rod retainer must be e xtended prior to inserting
the float rod. The white float must be positioned into the pocket in the bottom of the cabinet. When plac ed, the rod will slide into the
aligned hole on the bottom of the chassis

CHASSIS/POWER PACK

6) Place the chassis/power pack unit into the cabinet, so it fits without tipping or rocking, insuring the float rod fits in the pocket of the
chassis.

NOTE: Chassis must be in place before filling.

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IMPORTANT FILLING INFORMATION

7) Fill by using a pitcher/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.

8) Fill the container by pressing the water fill door. It should pop up and open. Carefully pour the water into the reservoir. Fill up
the tank to the fill line as shown on the fill line label.

9) 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 the fill line to obtain maximum running
time.

10) 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 tank holds 2.5
careful not to overfill.

AIR CLEANING FILTER (OPTIONAL)

11) The AirCare filter has four tangs that engage into four keyhole slots that mount the AirCare
filter onto the outside of the back of the cabinet. (B)

NOTE: We recommend using Bemis by Essick Air Bacteriostat treatment part # 1970 when you
refill the tank to eliminate bacterial growth. Add bacteriostat according to the instructions on the
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 the highest speed. TO STOP the unit, press the 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
using the up and 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. The motor will also shut off. To refill, see Step 9.

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.
OPTIONAL AIRCARE ® F ILTE R

The first stage of the air filter is a high-efficiency, electrostatically charged filter media which traps dust, pollen, and airborne
pollutants. The second stage is an activated carbon media which absorbs odors from cooking, pets, or tobacco smoke. W e
recommend replacing the AirCare® filter at least once a year and more often if necessary. When the white filter media is coated with
a layer of dust and dirt, it is time to replace the AirCare® filter. The certified water output of your humidifier will be reduced when
using the AirCare® filter. AirCare® filters are optional and are not required for normal operation of the humidifier. AirCare® is

registered trademark of Essick Air Products.

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) Lift out the power pack.

3) Carry base to cleaning basin. Lift wick from the base allowing the water to drain. Rinse the wick 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. Fill reservoir ½ full with water and add 8 oz. (1 cup) of undiluted vinegar. 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.

gallons. When filling, be

Figure B

. Then adjust the set humidity by

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DISINFECTING UNIT

6) Fill the reservoir ½ full with water and add 1 teaspoon of bleach. Wet all surfaces on cabinet, 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

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.

4) Install new filter at beginning of season.

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 purc haser 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 neglige nce in cleaning or
parts fouled with mineral deposits due to hard-water conditions. Alterations to the product include the substitution of non­Bemis 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. To locate a service
center in your area call
1-800-547-3888.

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ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

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