Moist Air Mao601 Owner's Manual

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READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Use and Care Guide

TOWER HUMIDIFIER
6 Gallon Output with
Digital Readout

Model MA0600

5800 Murray St.

Little Rock, AR 72209

1-800-547-3888

1B71754 Printed in China

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CAUTION: Before using this
product, read this manual and
follow all its Safety Rules and
Operating Instructions.

Safety

• Assembly

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Parts

Part No. 1B71754 Printed in China

5800 Murray St. Little Rock, AR 72209

Essick Air Products

www.moistair.com

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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 120 V, 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, before
cleaning, or whenever the
humidifier is not in service.

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

Table of Contents

General Safety Information........... 2

Know Your Humidifier ................... 3

How Your Humidifier Works..........4

Getting your Humidifier Up

and Running............................... 4

Location ..................................... 4

Electrical Hook-up......................5

Water Fill.................................... 6

Setting the Controls.................... 7

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 supervision 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.

9. To reduce the risk of damage
to 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. To reduce the risk of fire, do
not use next to an open
flame source, such as a
candle or other flame source.

12. Note the warning label
shown adjacent.

Operating the Controls...................7

Using Your Humidifier....................8

Filter Replacement and Care.......10

Cleaning and Maintenance..........11

Troubleshooting...........................13

Parts List for Moist Air

P/N MA0600 ................................14

Warranty Information...................15

HUMIDIFIER WARRANTY POLICY

This product is 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 filters or wicks which are customer-replaceable parts.
This warranty applies only to the original purchaser of the product when it is purchased
from a reputable retailer/dealer.

This warranty does not apply to damage from accident, misuse, alterations,
unauthorized repairs, unauthorized use, mishandling, unreasonable use, abuse,
including failure to perform reasonable maintenance, normal wear and tear, 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.

Alterations include the substitution of name brand components including, but not limited
to wicks and bacteria treatment.

THIS PRODUCT IS NOT INTENDED FOR COMMERCIAL USE. THIS IS THE SOLE
AND EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY GIVEN BY MANUFACTURER WITH RESPECT TO
THE PRODUCTS AND, TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, 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, purchaser with inoperative units should
contact customer service @ 800-547-3888 for paperwork and instructions on the
return of the unit for repair. A copy of the sales receipt is required before

authorization to return a unit for repair is approved. The manufacturer will repair or
replace the product, at its discretion, 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 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.

This warranty will be null & void if purchaser attempts to repair or replace any
parts which are mechanical or electrical.

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

MoistAIR

EFFECTIVE APRIL 1, 2008

FOR ALL WARRANTY CLAIMS.

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Parts List for MoistAir Humidifier Model No. MA0600

Always order by part number - Not by key number

Key No. Part No. Description

1 MA0600 * Housing, Upper Assembly (includes all parts 1-7)
2 MAF2 ± Filter
3 831188-1 Support, Float
4 831189 Float, Reservoir
5 1B71760 Base
6 1B71762 Bottle Assembly
7 1B71754 Operator’s Manual (not shown)

Stock item - May be secured through the Hardware Department of most retail

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stores.

KNOW YOUR HUMIDIFIER

Description MA0600

* Gallon Output 24/hrs
Capacity of Bottle
Capacity of Base
* Sq. Ft. Coverage
Fans Speeds
Replacement Filter
Auto Humidistat
Auto Shut Off
Controls
UL/CUL Listed
Volts
Hertz
Amps (High Speed)
Watts (High Speed)

* Based on an area with average insulation and an 8 foot ceiling height.

6 gallons

1.25 gallons

1.25 gallons
1300
3
MAF2
Yes
Yes
Electronic Pushbutton
Yes
120 A.C.
60

1.2
81

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