MoistAir MA 0800 0 User Manual

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CAUTION: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLATION.

SAVE THIS OWNER’S MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

Model No.

MA 0800 0

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MA 0800
Evaporative Console
Humidifier Owner’s Manual

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Limited Warranty

All products covered by this Owner’s Manual are warranted against defects in workmanship
and materials for one year from the date of sale except for motors, which are warranted for two
years. This warranty does not apply to damage from accident, misuse, alteration, nor where
the connected voltage is more than 5% above the nameplate voltage, nor to the equipment or
products being improperly installed or wired or maintained in violation of this Owner’s Manual.

THIS IS THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY GIVEN BY MANUFACTURER WITH
RESPECT TO THE PRODUCTS AND IS IN LIEU OF AND EXCLUDES ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, ARISING BY OPERATION OF
LAW OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, MERCHANTABILITY AND/OR
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. 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 costs incurred in the removal or reinstallation and shipping of the
product for repairs. Within the limitations of this warranty, inoperative units should be returned,
with a copy of the sales receipt, freight prepaid to an authorized repair service center and the
manufacturer will repair or replace the product, at its option, at no charge to the customer with
return freight paid by the manufacturer. It is agreed that such repair or replacement is the
exclusive remedy available from the manufacturer and that THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT

RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING INCIDENTAL AND
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE OR LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES. Some provinces and

states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the
above exclusion or limitation may not apply in some cases.

The warranty gives the customer specific legal rights, and the customer may also have other
rights which vary from province to province, or state to state.

SALES RECEIPT REQUIRED AS PROOF OF PURCHASE FOR WARRANTY CLAIMS.

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Safety Signal

Words

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, plug humidifier directly into a
120V, A.C

. electrical outlet. Do not use

extension cords.

2. Keep the electric cord out of traffic
areas. To reduce the risk of fire hazard,

ver put the electric cord under rugs,

ne
near heat registers, radiators, stoves or
heaters.

3. Always unplug the humidifier before
moving it, removing the fan assembly
section, before cleaning, or whenever
the humidifier is not in service.

4. Keep the humidifier clean.

5. Do not put foreign objects inside the
humidifier.

6. Do not allow to be used as a toy.
Close attention is necessary when
used by or near children.

7. Never use your humidifier while any
part is missing or damaged in any
manner.

8. To reduce the risk of electrical hazard
or damage to humidifier, do not tilt, jolt
or tip humidifier while unit is running.

o reduce the risk of damage to

9. T
humidifier, unplug when not in use.

10. To reduce the risk of accidental
electrical shock, do not touch the cord
or controls with wet hands.

11.

Note the w

ar

ning label shown below.

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

2

Base

Bottle

Speed &
Humidity
Controls

B

ottle HandleFan Assembly

Housing
Assembly

Filter:
Replacement No.
MAF2

Humidistat
(On Power
Cord)

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Know Your Humidifier

Description MA 0800

* Output/24 hrs 8 Gallons/30.2 Litres

Capacity of Bottle 1.2 Gallons/4.54 Litres

Capacity of Base 1.2 Gallons/4.54 Litres

* Sq. Ft. Coverage 1700

Fan Speeds 3

Replacement Filter MAF2

Auto Humidistat Yes

Auto Shut Off Yes

Controls
Rubber Feet 6

CUL Listed Yes

Volts 120 A.C.

Hertz 60

Amps (High Speed) 1.2

Watts (High Speed) 81

* Based on an area with average insulation and an 8 foot

ceiling height

Electronic (Push Button)

3

Dry air
enters
through
the
louvers
in the
housing

H

umidified air is

t

hen released

through the top

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How Your Humidifier Works

Your new MoistAIR humidifier is designed

o satisfy home humidity requirements

t
through the principle of evaporation of
water in the air.

Once the filter becomes saturated, air is
drawn in, passes through the filter and
moisture is absorbed into the air.
All evaporation occurs in the humidifier
so any residue remains in the filter.
This natural process of evaporation
virtually eliminates white dust.

CAUTION: 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.

To reduce the risk of scalds and
damage to humidifier, never put hot
water in humidifier.

Step 1. Getting Your Humidifier Up and Running

Once removed from its carton, remove all
packing materials. Verify the filter is
properly seated (See page 10).

4

At least 2 inches
(5 cm) from wall

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Step 2. Location and Electrical Hook Up

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

Selecting A Location

Place humidifier on a flat level surface,
take extra care in leveling when placing
the unit on carpet. Position the humidifier
where the most humidity is needed or
where the most air will be circulated
throughout the house such as near a
cold air return.

Moist air (humidity) produced will
disperse into the whole house, but the
area closest to the unit will have the
highest humidity. 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.

NOTE: Due to release of cool, moist air
from humidifier, it is best to direct air
away from thermostat and hot air
registers and to position humidifier next
to an inside wall. Unit should not be
placed where cold air from outside walls
or warm air from a hot air register blows
directly on it.

Positioning The Unit

The humidifier should be positioned with
the back (cord exit side) and left side, at
least 2 inches (5 centimetres) away from
the wall. Air needs to enter through all of
the louvers in the housing assembly in
order for the humidifier to operate at peak
efficiency.

NOTE: Be sure that the humidistat, which
is located on the power cord, is free from
obstruction and away from any hot air
source.

Electrical Hook-Up

Locate nearest 120V A.C. wall socket in
the location desired, preferably on inside
wall. With the humidifier in the desired
location, route the electrical cord safely
so no one will trip or upset the humidifier.
Plug in the electrical cord.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire
or shock hazard, humidifier should
be plugged into a 120V A.C. outlet.
Do not use extension cords.

To reduce the risk of electrical shock,
this humidifier has a polar
blade is wider than the other). This plug
will fit in a polarized outlet only one way.

ed plug (one

iz

If the plug does not fit fully in 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.

5

Bottle

Base

Spring Valve
Assembly

PUSH IN

TURN

CLOCKWISE

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Step 3. Water Fill

ARNING:To reduce the risk of fire

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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.

After the humidifier is positioned where it
will be operating you are ready to fill the
humidifier. The bottle lifts straight up and
away from the base. Take care not to
bump or damage fill valve assembly on
the bottom of the bottle.

Invert the bottle. Press the valve stem
button into the bottle and turn clockwise
to lock in open position. Place bottle
under the faucet. Fill the bottle, being
careful not to allow any debris to get in
the bottle. Debris may interfere with the
valve seating. Once the bottle is full,
press the valve stem button and turn
counter clockwise to release and close.

CAUTION: Use only EPA Registered
Bacteriostat. Under no circumstances
should you use water treatment
products designed for Roto belt or
Ultrasonic humidifiers.

Place the water bottle back into the
humidifier base. When positioned
properly, the plunger will open and the
water will flow into the base. The base will
hold the entire contents of the water
bottle. Once the bottle is empty, remove it
and repeat the filling process. The
humidifier is now filled to capacity. To
benefit from less frequent filling let the
humidifier e
the bottle and the base before filling.

xhaust both the water from

6

Function
Buttons

Digital Display

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Step 4. Operating the Controls

Where you set your desired humidity
levels depends on your personal comfort
level, outside temperature and inside
temperature. A starting set point of 30% -

ROOM humidity is recommended

40%
but there may be conditions that require
a different setting.

When Outdoor Recommended Indoor

Temperature is: Relative Humidity is:

-10° F
2° F

10° F

20° F*

-24° C

-18° C

-12° C

-6° C*

20%
25%
30%
35%

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%.

To Operate the Controls

Digital Display

Press the power button once to turn the
unit on* . Initially there is a slight
delay while the electronics calibrate.
Two bars (- -) appear during this time.
Once calibration is complete a
humidity reading between 20% - 95% will
be displayed. A flashing 20 display
indicates that the room humidity is less
than 20%.

NOTE: The default settings at initial
startup are

SET

(LOW) F1 fan speed and 65%

humidity. After desired settings are
selected by the user, they remain as long
as the unit remains plugged in and there
is no power interruption. If the unit is
unplugged the

original default settings

are employed.

Humidifier fan should operate at initial start

*

. If it does not, refer to “Fan not operating

up
(digital display is illuminated)” in the “Trouble
Shooting” section on page 12 of this manual.

ROOM

* and above

7

Humidity
Button

Speed Button

Refill Display

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Operating the Controls (cont’d.)

Speed Button

his humidifier is equipped with a

T
3-speed fan control. Initially depressing
the speed button will display the current
speed setting. Each push of the speed
button advances the mode through the
settings of

and (LOW) F1.

The selected setting is displayed on the
digital readout. The higher the setting, the
faster water is evaporated and released
into the air.
setting and is provided for conditions that
do not require a rapid evaporation rate.

(HIGH) F3, (MEDIUM) F2

F1 (LOW) is the quietest

Humidity Control

This button allows you to adjust the
humidity to suit your needs. This humidifier
will automatically cycle on and off as
required to maintain the selected setting.
The readout displays both actual
and desired (SET) humidity percentage
(%) settings when humidity control button
is pressed. The
range of 20% to 95% RH. If the room
humidity level is equal to or less than 20%
RH the display will show a flashing 20.

The
65% RH and is adjusted in increments of
5%. Initially depressing the humidity
button will display the current humidity
setting.
button increases the setting by 5%. A
SET point of 65% RH operates the
humidifier continuously regardless of the
ROOM reading. The humidistat that
senses the readings is located on the
power cord. Insure that it is free from
obstruction.

(ROOM)

ROOM readout has a

SET readout has a range of 25% to

Each additional press of the

Using Your Humidifier

Refill Display

For maximum run time both the bottle
and the base should be filled. When both
the bottle and the base are empty, the
display alternates the room humidity
reading and
additional water is required.

“F” (FILL), informing

8

Check Filter
Display

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Check Filter

Indicator

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
work longer to satisfy the selected setting.
This humidifier has a check filter reminder
timed to appear after 720 hours of
operation. When the display shows an
alternating

“CF” and “room humidity”

setting at 5 second intervals it is a
reminder to check the filter condition.

NOTE: Some areas have high water
mineral content causing the need for more
frequent filter changes.

Refer to Replacement and Care of Filter on
page 10. If a build-up of deposits or severe
discoloration is evident replace the filter to
restore maximum efficiency.

umidistat

H

The humidistat located on the power cord
senses the percentage of humidity in the
air. It causes the humidifier to cycle on
and off to maintain the selected humidity

SET point. The fan will turn on if the
“ROOM” reading falls 3% below the SET

point and will continue to run the
humidifier until a reading of 1% above the
SET point is achieved. The fan will turn
off until the
below the

ROOM reading falls 3%

SET point again.

NOTE:

Be sure that the humidistat, which
is located on the power cord, is free from
obstruction and away from any hot air
source.

9

Grasp housing
assembly
securely and
lift off

Position start
and finish of
coiled filter at
center of base

Align housing
assembly
bottom with
top of base
and reposition
securely

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Replacement and Care of Filters

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

Filter Replacement

1. Unplug humidifier. Before removing the

2. Remove the water bottle and set aside.

3. Grasp the housing assembly and lift

4. Take note of the filter position. Remove

5. Install a new filter (MAF2) into the

6. Return the housing assembly to the

7. The humidifier is now ready to be filled

ARNING:To reduce the risk of

W

hock or injury from moving parts,

s
always unplug humidifier before
removing or replacing any parts.

CAUTION: To help retard bacteria
growth and keep maximum efficiency,
the filter should be replaced at least
once per season, or more often
under hard water conditions. Use
MoistAIR MAF2 recommended
replacement filter.

filter, we recommend moving the
humidifier to an area where floor
coverings are not susceptible to water
damage. (i.e. kitchen or bath areas.)

Be sure not to bump or damage the fill
valve.

straight up and away from the base
and set aside. The filter is now
accessible.

the filter.You may want to clean the
base at this time. See the "Cleaning
and Maintenance" section of this
manual.

base. Coil the filter and position it
between the uprights in the bottom of
the base. The start and finish of the
coil should be captured at the center
of the base (see diagr
filter should be resting on the floor of
the base.

top of the base. Reposition the
humidifier to its operating position.

for operation.

am) and the

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