Kaz 2100 User Manual

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ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE PLUG FROM THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET BEFORE CLEANING.
REMOVE STEAM UNIT, LETTING ALL WATER DRAIN BACK INTO THE CONTAINER.

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE THE ELECTRODE HEATING UNIT. DOING SO WILL VOID
OUR WARRANTY AND COULD DAMAGE THE VAPORIZER OR CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY.

DANGER: NEVER CONNECT ELECTRIC CORD TO WALL OUTLET UNLESS OUTER CAP,
HEATING UNIT, LENS AND PROTECTIVE HOUSING ARE SECURELY ATTACHED.

Daily Maintenance:

Empty any unused water from the water container. Rinse container thoroughly with water,
drain and wipe with a dry, clean cloth.

Weekly Maintenance:

1. Empty any unused water from the water container. Rinse

container thoroughly with water, drain and wipe with a dry,
clean cloth.

2. Soak steam unit in 3 1/2 inches of white vinegar for 20

minutes.

(Figure F). Then, with finger covering the bottom
hole of the steam unit, add tap water into steam outlet.
(Figure G) Cover steam outlet with finger of other hand,
shake vigorously, then empty the water through steam outlet.
(Figure H) Repeat several times until black scale/particles are
no longer emitted and vinegar odor is gone.

3. Be sure that steam outlet, Safety Vents (in front corners of

night-light lens), and water intake hole in bottom of steam
unit are open and not clogged. Poke clean with a toothpick.

Disinfecting the Reser voir:

Fill reservoir with water and add 1 teaspoon of bleach per gallon
of water. Swish to wet all inner surfaces. Let stand for 20 minutes.
Then empty reservoir and rinse with tap water until the bleach
smell is gone. Dry with a clean cloth.

End-Of-Season Maintenance/Storage:

Follow Weekly Maintenance and Disinfecting the Reservoir
procedures at end-of-season or when the vaporizer will not be
used for several days. Be sure to dry all parts, place vaporizer
into its original box and store in a cool, dry location. DO NOT
STORE UNIT WITH WATER INSIDE.

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Thank you for buying a Kaz Vaporizer. Kaz has been a leading manufacturer of vaporizers
for over 75 years. We are committed to your family’s health and safety, so be sure to
carefully read these instructions…especially those regarding safe operation.

WARNING: KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
We recognize that many of our customers use Kaz vaporizers in homes with young children.

Carefully supervise your children when the vaporizer is operating, especially crawling infants
and toddlers. For children who can understand, please be sure to take the time to instruct them
that the vaporizer is not a toy…it is a serious medical device that produces hot steam and could
cause severe burns and injuries if they do not stay away from it.

Vaporizer should always be placed on a firm, flat surface at least four feet away from
bedside. For safest operation, vaporizer should be placed on floor, where it cannot fall
or be pulled down. Be sure the power cord is out of the way to prevent vaporizer from
being upset. Protect floor, rug or furniture by placing the vaporizer on a non-metallic
heat-resistant surface.

ADDING SALT FOR STEAM FLOW: Steam output depends directly
on the mineral content of the water and the amount of salt you
add. For the vaporizer to operate in areas of low or moderate
mineral-content water, 4 TO 5 PINCHES OF SALT MUST BE
ADDED TO THE WATER AND MIXED THOROUGHLY.

If an adequate steam flow is not obtained after ten minutes, add another PINCH or
two as needed. CAUTION: Add salt only by the PINCH, since too much salt can cause
excessive boiling, a blown fuse or tripped circuit breaker.

If you live in a “hard-water” area, the vaporizer may operate well without salt additive.
The salt and other minerals in your

water remain inside the vaporizer
and do not affect the purity of the
steam.

USE FINGER GRIPS when handling
steam unit, grasping from the rear
of outer cap. See

Figure C on next
page. Do not move vaporizer while
in use.

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If you have any questions about
the operation of your vaporizer,
call our toll-free Consumer
Service Line: 800/477-0457.

Replacement Parts

Credit Card Payment

We accept Visa®and MasterCard®. Minimum credit card order is $10.00.

To Order by Phone

Call toll-free by dialing 1-800-477-0457. Please have your credit card handy for payment.
Carefully spell out your name and mailing address.

To Order by Mail

Send your order to Kaz Consumer Service Orders, 4411 Route 9, One Vapor Trail,
Hudson, NY 12534. Please clearly print your name, mailing address, and products
ordered. Enclose check or money order payable to Kaz, Incorporated (no cash, please).

To Order by Fax

Fax your order to Kaz Consumer Service Orders at 1-518-828-2015. Please clearly print
your name, mailing address, products ordered, and price extension. Be sure to specify
either Visa

®

or MasterCard®, card number and expiration date, then sign your order.

Minimum credit card order is $10.00.

To Order Via The Internet

E-Mail us at [e-mail]. Be sure to include your name, mailing address
and products ordered. Specify either Visa

®

or MasterCard®, your card number and

expiration date. Minimum credit card order is $10.00.

Prices:

 Kaz Inhalant 6 ounce bottle $4.00 each

Doctor-prescribed for vaporizer therapy for over half
a century. Formulated for use in all electric vaporizers.

 Vaporizer Steam Unit With Night-Light for Model 2100 7.00 each
 Vaporizer Water Container 1.5 gallon for Model 2100 8.00 each

Add $4.00 per order for postage and handling. New York State residents please add
applicable sales tax.

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KAZ, INCORPORATED
VAPORIZER SERVICE DEPARTMENT
4411 ROUTE 9
ONE VAPOR TRAIL
HUDSON, NY 12534

©1997, KAZ, Incorporated

Made and printed in USA

Care and Cleaning

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Figure G

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Manufacturing Quality Healthcare Products for Over 70 Years

Vaporizer

FINGER GRIPS

STEAM OUTLET

OUTER CAP

NIGHT LIGHT LENS

SAFETY VENTS

MEDICATION CUP

PROTECTIVE
HOUSING

1. UNRAVEL CORD BEFORE USE. Failure to do so could

cause overheating and possible fire hazard.
Always disconnect cord at electrical outlet before

removing the steam unit or when vaporizer is not
in use. Allow steam unit to cool before handling.

2. FILL WATER CONTAINER: Remove steam unit. Fill

container with tap water to water level marking
on bowl. DO NOT OVERFILL.

(Figure A)

3. ADD SALT: For tap water of low or moderate mineral

content, ADD 4 TO 5 PINCHES (1/8 teaspoon) of
ordinary table salt to the water and mix thoroughly.

(Figure B)

Salt has no effect on the purity of the steam or
medication.

Caution: Too much salt can cause excessive
boiling or blown fuse.

4. REPLACE STEAM UNIT. Hold down steam unit for ten

seconds to allow water to enter the housing and
seat it properly in water container. If steam unit
floats, container is overfilled.

(Figure C)

5. PLACE VAPORIZER IN A SAFE POSITION. Vaporizer

should always be placed on a firm, flat surface
at least four feet away from bedside. For safest
operation, vaporizer should be placed on floor,
where it cannot fall or be pulled down. Be sure
the vaporizer is in a stable position and power cord
is out of the way to prevent vaporizer from being
upset or tipped over.

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PROTECT floor, rug or furniture by placing the

vaporizer on a non-metallic heat-resistant surface.
CAUTION: Do not direct steam flow directly at

patient, walls or furniture. You will still obtain desired
level of humidity. KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF
CHILDREN, ESPECIALLY CRAWLING INFANTS
AND TODDLERS; STEAM CAN CAUSE BURNS.

6. KAZ INHALANT MEDICATION: For best results fill the

medication cup on the steam unit (located directly
below and in front of the steam outlet) with one
tablespoon of KAZ INHALANT.

(Figure D)

Do not pour any other brand of medication into
the water container. It will damage the unit and
void our guarantee.

7. PLUG IN: Plug power cord into 110-120

Volts AC outlet in good condition fused
for at least 15 Amps. Do not use with
extension cords.

This product has a polarized plug (one
blade is wider than the other) as a safety
feature. This plug will fit into a polarized
outlet only one way. If the plug does not
fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug.
If it still does not fit, contact a qualified
electrician. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO
DEFEAT THIS SAFETY FEATURE.

Vaporizer will produce a gentle flow of
steam within a few minutes. If steaming
does not start within ten minutes, see
Troubleshooting checklist. The vaporizer
will automatically stop producing steam
when water has reached minimum level
(about 3/4 inch from bottom of container).
The night-light will remain on, indicating
that the vaporizer is plugged in.Always
unplug steam unit and allow to cool
before removing from water container.

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Under conditions of rapid boiling and
near the end of each operation, steam
may emerge from Safety Vents (in front
corners of night-light lens). This condition
is normal, preventing overboiling by
relieving steam pressure.

(Figure E)

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Do not lift or move vaporizer while it
is in use.

8. Use fresh water and medication each

time vaporizer is used.
NOTE: All medicinal ingredients of Kaz

Inhalant are released in use, leaving only
the mineral oil base in medication cup.
This should be emptied after operation.
Medication cup can be cleaned with a
piece of cotton.

9. AFTER EACH USE: Empty any unused

water from the water container. Shake
container gently back and forth to remove
any remaining water. Rinse container
thoroughly with water, drain and wipe
with a dry, clean cloth.

IMPORTANT: To maintain proper operation
of your vaporizer, be sure to follow

Care

and Cleaning Instructions.

Instructions

Figure A

Troubleshooting: What To Do If…

Figure C

Figure B

Figure D

Figure E

…Vaporizer does not operate or steams
too slowly:

1. Make sure vaporizer is plugged in and

the night-light is lit.
If the night-light is not on, you may have

a blown fuse, tripped circuit breaker or a
defective electrical outlet. Try a different
outlet or you may want to contact an
electrician to check out the potentially
defective outlet.

2. The fault may be the low mineral content

of the water in your area.
Unplug vaporizer from electrical outlet,

remove steam unit, add one or two
PINCHES of salt to the water and mix
thoroughly. Replace the steam unit and
plug in vaporizer. It should steam within
5 minutes. Add salt only by the PINCH,
since too much salt can cause excessive
boiling or blowing of fuse.

3. If vaporizer has been operating normally

and is now failing to steam, it needs
to be cleaned. See the “Weekly
Maintenance” section of

Care

and Cleaning Instructions.

…Vaporizer operates too fast, fuse
blows or circuit breaker trips:

Overboiling, flickering lights, blown fuse or
heavy steam flow from Safety Vents generally
indicates one of the following causes...

1. Too much salt was added to the water.

To correct the condition: Disconnect
vaporizer from electrical outlet, pour out
water and rinse container. Rinse steam
unit as described in “Weekly Maintenance”
section of

Care and Cleaning Instructions.

Refill with fresh water but DO NOT ADD SAL T.

If vaporizer now does not operate or
steams too slowly, see above.

2. You live in a “hard water” area and

minerals in the tap water are causing
the vaporizer to steam too rapidly.

To correct the condition: Disconnect
vaporizer from electrical outlet, pour
out water and rinse container. Rinse
steam unit as described in “Weekly
Maintenance” section of

Care and

Cleaning Instructions.

Refill with fresh

water but DO NOT ADD SALT.
If unit still steams too rapidly, use

1/2 distilled water and 1/2 tap water.
Food and drug stores usually stock
distilled water.

In “hard water” areas it is advisable
to clean the unit every few days in
accordance with the “Weekly
Maintenance” section of

Care

and Cleaning Instructions.

…Vaporizer is making crackling/
buzzing/humming sounds or water
container is unusually hot:

1. You may have added too much salt.

See above.

2. You may live in a “hard water” area.

See above.

3. This may be an indication your vaporizer

needs cleaning. Refer to the “Weekly
Maintenance” section of

Care and

Cleaning Instructions.

If you are still experiencing difficulty
in operating your vaporizer, please
call our Consumer Service
Department at 800-477-0457.

Special Notes

Discoloration/Black Particles

After use, the water residue in the bottom
of the container may contain black particles,
and, in some areas, the water and the bottom
of container may discolor. These conditions
are normal and do not affect the purity of the
steam or medication. The container is easily
cleaned with soap and water. Rinse and dry
the container after cleaning.

Ventilation

When vaporizer is used in closed or small
rooms, check periodically for proper ventilation,
as excessive humidity can cause condensation
stains on walls.

Storage of Vaporizer

When vaporizer is not in use, clean thoroughly,
following

Care and Cleaning Instructions.
Dry all parts and store in a cool, dry location.
NEVER store with water in the container!

Condition of Sale

As a condition of sale, the purchaser assumes
responsibility for the proper care and use of
this appliance in accordance with our printed
instructions. The purchaser or user must
judge for himself or herself when to use it
and length of use.

This vaporizer is warranted against defective
materials and workmanship. See carton for
warranty period. Any defective part will be
replaced at no charge if it has not been
tampered with and appliance has been used
according to our printed directions. Warranty
gives you specific legal rights; you may have
other rights which vary from state to state.

If you experience unsatisfactory operation,
first follow

Troubleshooting and Care and

Cleaning Instructions.

If the unit still does
not operate satisfactorily, call our Consumer
Service Department at 800/477-0457 or
write to Vaporizer Service Department,
4411 Route 9, One Vapor Trail, Hudson, NY
12534, explaining just how the vaporizer is
operating. Specify model number. Our
Consumer Service Representative will provide
further instructions on how to correct the
trouble yourself, or will ask you to return
the steam unit for repair or replacement.

Limited Warranty