MoistAir MA 0950 User Manual

Part No. SP6549 Printed in Canada

CAUTION READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLATION.

SAVE THIS OWNER’S MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

Model No.

MA 0950 0

MA 0950
Evaporative Console
Humidifier Owner’s Manual

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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, never put
the electric cord under rugs, 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. Never use your humidifier while any part is
missing or damaged in any manner.

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

8. To reduce the risk of damage to humidifi­er, unplug humidifier when water bottles
are empty or when the humidifier is not in
use.

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

10. Note the warning label shown below.

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

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

2

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 or alteration nor where the connected voltage is more than 5% above the
nameplate voltage, nor to the equipment improperly installed or wired
or maintained in violation of this Owner’s Manual. No other written or oral
warranty applies. No employee, agent, dealer or other person is authorized to give
any warranties on behalf of Emerson.
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 a local repair service center and we will repair or replace, at our
option, at no charge to you with return freight paid by Emerson. It is agreed that such
repair or replacement is the exclusive remedy available from Emerson and that

Emerson Is Not Responsible For Damages Of Any Kind, Including Incidental

And Consequential Damage. Some states or provinces do not allow the exclusion

or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above exclusion or lim­itation may not apply to you.
The warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state or province to province.

Sales receipt required as proof of purchase for warranty claims.

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Description MA 0950

Gallon Output/24 hrs 9.5
Capacity of Bottle 1.9 Gallons

Capacity of Base 2.0 Gallons

* Sq. Ft. Coverage 2000

Fan Speeds 3
Replacement Filter MAF-1
Power Light Yes
Fill Light Yes
Auto Humidistat Yes
Auto Shut Off Yes
Controls Rotary
CUL Listed Yes
Volts 120 A.C.
Hertz 60
Amps 0.80
Watts 80

Know Your Humidifier

3

* Based on an area with average insulation

and an 8 foot ceiling height.

Bottle Handle

Speed Control

Bottle

Base

Filter:
Replacement No.
MAF-1

Fan Assembly

Humidity Control

Housing
Assembly

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Carefully remove the humidifier and all
other contents from the carton.
There is a black strip that contains six
pads for the bottom of the humidifier.
Remove each pad and place one on
each of the six legs on the bottom of the
base as shown, by the solid dots.
Once installed return the humidifier to
it’s original state and proceed to
“Locations Instructions

”.

Your new MoistAir humidifier is designed
to satisfy home humidity requirements
through the principle of evaporation of
water in the air.
After water is added to the humidifier, the
filter begins to soak up the water and will
become saturated in approximately 30
minutes. Air drawn in through the open­ings in the lower housing passes through
the filter by means of a circulation fan. As
air passes through the filter, moisture is
absorbed into the air and then released in
the form of vapor. No water droplets will
enter the home. All evaporation into the
air takes place in the humidifier, which
means that the residue left by evaporat­ing water is not passed into the home,
but remains in the filter.
This natural process of evaporation helps
eliminate the chance of white dust in the
humidified output air.

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

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.

Humidifier Operations

Assembly

4

Humidified air is
then released
through the top

Dry air
enters
through the
louvers in
the housing

2

1

5

4

3

6

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Location Instructions

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

Step 1

Place humidifier on a flat level surface in
an area of house where most humidity is
needed, or one which would likely result in
moist air being circulated throughout the
house such as near a cold air return.
Placing the unit level is very important.
Special attention should be given to
unit's level if the humidifier is located on
carpeting.
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 is not appropriate 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 home thermostat and hot air regis­ters. It is best to position humidifier next to
an inside wall. Hot air registers and cold
air from outside walls can affect the effi­ciencies of the controls. Unit should not
be placed where warm air from a hot air
register blows directly on unit.

Step 2

The humidifier should be positioned with
the back (cord exit side) and left side, at
least 2 inches 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.

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 directly into a 120V A.C.
outlet. Do not use extension cords.

To reduce the risk of electrical shock,
this humidifier has a polarized plug (one
blade is wider than the other). This plug

will fit in a polarized outlet only one way.
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.

Electrical Hook-Up

5

At least 2"
from wall

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WARNING: To reduce the risk of
shock, always unplug humidifier
before cleaning or servicing.

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.

This humidifier is designed for use with
the water bottle located to the right of the
upper grill. The water bottle holds 1.9
gallons of water. The humidifier should be
positioned where it will be operating.

To fill the whole house humidifier, grasp
the bottle handle at the top of the bottle
and lift it straight up and away from
humidifier base. Take care not to bump
or damage spring valve assembly on bot­tom of bottle.

NOTE: If it is desired to use approved
bacteriostat, follow directions correctly.

The bottle of the whole house humidifier
will hold 1.9 gallons of water.

The water bottle is designed with a Side
Fill Cap. Remove the Cap on the side
of the water bottle by twisting counter­clockwise.

Place the opening of the water bottle
under a water faucet and fill. If desired,
add liquid bacteriostat to help control the
build up of bacteria and algae. Do not
use solid water treatments. Solid debris
could make the lower valve leak.

Install the “Side Fill Cap” by twisting
clockwise. Hand tighten only.

Check for possible leaks by perform­ing the following:

1. Grasp bottle handle and hold the bot­tle upright over a sink.

2. Press up on valve plunger for about
one second to let out a little water.

3. Release the plunger.

4. Listen for air bubbles. Look for leaks
around the “Side Fill Cap” and valve
plunger.

5. If you hear air bubbles or see leaks,
retighten the “Cap” and repeat steps
1-4.

Wipe off excess water from the bottle.

Water Fill

6

Turn Counterclockwise
to Remove “Side Fill
Cap”

Spring Valve Assembly

Base

Bottle

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Position the water bottle back into the
humidifier base to the right of the grille.
The “Side Fill Cap” must be facing
outward. When positioned properly, the
plunger will open and water will flow into
the base. The base will hold the entire
contents of the water bottle. Allow up to
one minute for the water to flow into the
base. Once the bottle is empty, remove it
and refill it as mentioned earlier. Return it
to the right side of the grille. The humidifi­er is now filled to capacity.

The water bottle may be filled at anytime
as necessary during operation. To benefit
from less frequent filling let the humidifier
exhaust both the water from the bottle
and base before filling.
The unit is now ready for operation.

The operating controls of your MoistAir
whole house humidifier are located
towards the front of the humidifier.

Familiarize yourself with the controls.
Refer to the diagram of the control area
for the correct nomenclature used in this
manual.

To Operate the Controls

Power Light

When the unit is plugged in and turned
on, the red power light will come on. It
will stay on until the unit is turned off ( )
or unplugged.

Humidity Control:

Adjust the amount of
humidity depending on your needs. The
humidifier will turn on and off as required
to maintain level of humidity selected. A
medium setting (half way between the
controls rotation) is recommended, but
there are times when low or high amount
of humidity may be preferred. For con­stant operation of humidifier, rotating the
control all the way clockwise allows for
the maximum amount of humidity to be
evaporated into the air continuously.

IMPORTANT: Water damage may result
if condensation starts to form on win­dows or walls. Humidity Control setting
should be lowered until condensation
no longer forms.

Speed Control

This humidifier has a three speed fan con­trol switch. ( ) - Low, ( ) - Medium and
( ) - High). The maximum humidity output
is obtained with the fan control on
high ( ).

The higher the air flow speed, the more
water is evaporated and released into the
air. Low speed ( ) is the quietest and is
also provided for conditions that may not
require as high an evaporation rate.

Refill Light

When the unit has a small amount of
water left in it, the amber refill light will
come on and the unit will automatically
shut off.

Operating Humidifier Controls

Humidity Control

Speed Control

Refill Light

Power Light

Off Position

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Step 1

Be sure unit is full of water and plugged
in.

Step 2

Set the Speed Control to LOW ( ).

Step 3

Set Humidity Control to a medium posi­tion (see diagram below)

NOTE: Humidifier should operate with
humidity control on the recommended
medium setting. If it does not, the humidi­ty is at a relatively high level. To test the
unit under this condition, turn Humidity
Control all the way to clockwise and unit
should begin to operate. After the unit
has been tested, set Humidity Control to
medium or desired level.

Allow 24 hours for humidifier to adjust.

If humidity level in home is sufficient, the
humidifier will only operate with Humidity
Control set on maximum.

IMPORTANT: Water damage may result
if condensation starts to form on win­dows or walls. Humidity Control setting
should be lowered until condensation
no longer forms.

Step 4

If humidifier stops running and the amber
Refill Light is not illuminated, the humidity
level is at the normal requirements for that
setting or it is adjusting to the home con­ditions. The table below shows recom­mended indoor humidity levels. The figure
below shows approximate relative humidi­ty percentages which correspond to the
various settings of the Humidity Control.

Using Your Humidifier

Operating Tips for Best Performance

1. Position the humidifier next to an
inside wall at least 2 inches from the
wall and away from any heat
registers.

2. Do not restrict airflow from entering or
exiting the humidifier.

3. Use EPA approved bacteriostat (avail­able at your local retail store) to retard
bacteria growth that may cause odors
and may be harmful to your health.

4. Regular cleaning as instructed in
“Cleaning Your Humidifier” section of
this manual is recommended.

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

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Relative Humidity

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-10° F
2° F

10° F

20° F*

-24° C

-18° C

-12° C

-6° C*

20%
25%
30%
35%

When Outdoor Recommended Indoor

Temperature is: Relative Humidity is:

* and above

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WARNING: To reduce the risk of
shock or injury from moving parts,
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 recommended replacement
filter MAF-1.

To replace the filter in your humidifier,
follow the instructions below.

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

2. Remove the water bottle and set
aside. Be sure not to bump or damage
the lower spring valve.

3. Grasp the housing assembly and lift
straight up and away from the base
and set aside. The filter is now
accessible.

4. Take note of the filter position.
Remove the filter and dispose of prop­erly. You may want to clean the base
at this time. See the "Cleaning Your
Humidifier" section of this manual.

Replacement and Care of Filters

9

Filter

Base

Grasp housing
assembly
securely and
lift off

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5. Install a new filter (MAF-1) into the
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 diagram) and the fil­ter should be resting on the floor of
the base.

6. Return the housing assembly to the
top of the base. Return the water bot­tle to the right of the housing assem­bly and reposition the humidifier to its
operating position.

7. The humidifier is now ready to be
filled for operation.

Replacement and Care of Filters (continued)

10

Base

Position start
and finish of
coiled filter at
center of base.

Align housing
assembly
bottom with
top of base
and reposition
securely.

Return bottle
to right side
of humidifier.

Base Uprights

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WARNING: 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.

CAUTION: Local water purity varies
from area to area and under certain
conditions water impurities and
airborne bacteria may promote the
growth of microorganisms in the
reservoir of the humidifier.

To retard bacteria growth that may
cause odors and be harmful to your
health, use only MoistAir replacement
filters. We also recommend using
EPA registered liquid bacteriostat,
and cleaners specifically recom­mended for evaporative humififiers
available at your local retail store.

Step 1

To make cleaning easier, the humidifier
base should be empty and completely
dried out. To accomplish this, use the
following method:

a. Allow the humidifier to run until the

amber Refill light illuminates and the
automatic shutoff has stopped the
humidifier fan.

b. Unplug humidifier.

WARNING: If humidifier is not un­plugged, fan could start after housing
is removed.

Step 2

To Remove Parts

1. Remove the water bottle and set
aside. Be sure not to bump or dam­age the lower spring valve.

2. Grasp the housing assembly and lift
straight up and away from the base
and set aside. The filter is now
accessible.

3. Take note of the filter position.
Remove the filter and set aside or
dispose of properly.

NOTE: There may be a little water still in
the base. Carefully dump the water out
or remove with a sponge.

Cleaning Your Humidifier

11

NOTE: Remove excess
water before cleaning.

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Step 3

Bi-Weekly Maintenance
Removing Scale

1. Fill the humidifier base with one 8 oz.
cup of undiluted white vinegar. Let
solution stay 20 minutes.

2. Clean all interior surfaces with a soft
brush. Dampen a soft cloth with
undiluted white vinegar and wipe out
the base to remove scale.

3. Rinse thoroughly with clean warm
water to remove scale and cleaning
solution.

Disinfecting Base

1. Pour 1 gallon of water and 1 teaspoon
chlorine bleach into the base. Let
solution stay for 20 minutes, carefully
swishing every few minutes. Wet all
surfaces normally exposed to water.

2. Empty base after 20 minutes. Rinse
with water until bleach smell is gone.
Allow unit to dry out completely.

NOTE: The water bottle should be
cleaned in the same manner as the base.
Rinse thoroughly with clean water after all
steps are complete.

Step 4

Replacing Parts

1. Install a new filter (MAF-1) or the filter
previously set aside if it is in good
condition into the 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 in
the centre of the base (see diagram)
and the filter should be resting on the
floor of the base.

2. Return the housing assembly to the
top of the base. Return the water
bottle to the right of the housing
assembly and reposition the humidifier
to its operating position.

3. The humidifier is now ready to be filled
for operation.

End of Season Maintenance

1. Follow “Bi-Weekly Maintenance”
instructions at end of humidification
season.

2. Remove filter and dispose of properly.

3. Let humidifier dry completely before
storing. Do not store with water inside
base or bottle.

4. Store in cool, dry location.

5. Install a new filter in clean humidifier
before next season begins.

Note: “Bi-Weekly Maintenance” is
also recommended if you do not plan
to run the humidifier for one week or
more.

Cleaning of Humidifier (continued)

12

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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Troubleshooting

Trouble

Power light not illuminated

Unit will not run and Fill
Light is not on.
Note: Red power light
is on.

Unit will not cycle on and
off.

Unit will not shut off.

Unit will not dry out
completely.

Bottle continues to empty.

Unit is not emptying during
use.

Probable Cause

• No Power

• Speed control in off posi­tion (See page 7.)

• Selected humidity level
has been established.

• Humidity control turned all
the way clockwise to
"Constant On" position.

• Desired humidity not
established.

• Humidifier under size for
requirements.

• Float is not free.

• This is normal.

• Air is entering the bottle.

• Dirty filter.

• Lower spring assembly on
bottle damaged or missing
post in bottom of base.

Remedy

• Check 120 volt power
source.

• Turn speed control clock­wise.

• Raise humidistat setting

• Turn humidity control
counter clockwise until the
fan turns off.

• Allow up to 24 hours of
run time for unit to adjust.

• Designed to satisfy an
area up to 2000 sq. ft.

• Free float from obstruction.

• A small amount of water
remains in the base after
the Refill Light comes on.

• Check Side Fill Cap and
lower spring assembly

• Check for leak in water
bottle.

• Ensure gasket for Side Fill
Cap is in place.

• Change to a fresh new
filter.

• Check orientation of bottle.
Reposition so that lower
spring valve assembly is
depressed by post in
bottom of base.

CAUTION: Use only approved EPA Registered liquid bacteriostat available from
your local retail store. Use of other water treatment products may damage the
filter elements. Under no circumstances should you use water treatment prod­ucts designed for Rotobelt or Ultrasonic humidifiers.

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Repair Parts

Parts List for MoistAir Humidifier

Model No. MA 0950 0

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Repair Parts

Parts List for MoistAir Humidifier

Model No. MA 0950 0

Always order by part number - Not by key number

* Standard Hardware Item - May be purchased locally
† Stock item - Purchase locally or call 1-800-654-3545 from

the USA or 1-866-808-6500 from Canada to order

NOTE: Any attempt to repair the control assembly or motor may create a hazard unless
repair is done by a qualified service technician.

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Key No Part No. Description

1 830488 Housing, Upper
2 830782-1 Assembly, Control
3 830494-1 Knob
4 829821 Blade, Fan
5 830778 Motor
6 823728 Switch, Micro
7 830489-1 Housing, Lower
8 MAF-1 † Filter

9 829815 * Screw, Pan Hd. Ty. AB #6 x 1/2 SS
10 830496-1 Support, Float
11 829816 Float
12 830484-1 Base
13 829808 Foot, Rubber
14 830537-1

Bottle, Includes Key # 15
15 824690-3 Cap, Fill
16 829805 Screw, Pan Hd. Trx Hi-Lo #6 x 3/4
17 830587-1 Cap, Screw
18 SP6549 Owner’s Manual (not shown)

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© 2004 Emerson
Part No. SP6549 Form No. SP6549 Printed in Canada 11/04

FOR TECHNICAL HELP, CALL

[phone] FROM USA OR [phone] FROM CANADA

(Please have complete model number)

Emerson Tool Company

For more information about MoistAir® humidifiers visit our website at

www.moistair.com

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