Timberk THU UL 17 Instruction Manual

Instruction manual

Руководство по эксплуатации

Электрический
увлажнитель
воздуха

Модели/Models:

THU UL 17 (W)
THU UL 17 (BL)

Electric
humidifier

Outlook of devices, aslo colour scores can be revised without any special advance
notices.

Производитель вправе менять внешний вид прибора и цветовую гамму при­бора без специального уведомления.

Цвет/Color: (W) - белый / white

(BL) -черный / black

Руководство по эксплуатации включает в себя гарантий­ный талон

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The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes in the design,
scope of delivery or product manufacturing process in order to improve
its properties without any prior notice of the customer. The text and digital
designations in this instruction manual may contain misprints.

If after reading the instruction manual you still have question as to the
operation and use of the unit, contact the seller or the specialized service
center for clarification. The product has a tag specifying all necessary
technical data and other useful information about the unit.

Use this unit only for the purpose, listed in this manual.
The humidifier is intended to humidify room air. Comfortable conditions are

provided at relative air humidity of 40 to 60%. Insufficient air humidity results
in dehumidification of mucous membranes which in its turn is the cause of
decrease in immunity, head ache, cracking of lips, “sandpaper” in the eyes,
also enables development of infection and causes respiratory illnesses,
fatigue, increased eye fatigue and worsening of attention concentration,
and has negative effect on pets and indoor plants, and causes increased
dust generation and electrostatic charging of synthetic fabrics.

1. Important information

2. Safety rules

3. Specification

4. Description of the unit

5. Scope of delivery

6. Filling of tank with water

7. Operation of the unit

8. Water softening filter cartridge

9. Cleaning and maintenance

10. Transportation and storage

11. Troubleshooting

12. Utilizatione

1. IMPORTANT INFORMATION

CONTENTS

Dear customer!

We thank you for your happy choice! You’ve bought an air
humidifier TIMBERK. It will serve you for a long time. Please,
read this manual carefully before operating the device!

Humidifier is used to raised relative humidity level up, improving
microclimate. It helps to eliminate problems connected with
low air humidity.

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To avoid electric shock, a damaged power supply unit must be replaced
only in authorized service centers by qualified specialists. To avoid electric
shock, do not place the power cord next to heating appliances and
flammable or combustible substances.

To avoid injuries and property damage do not try to repair the humidifier
by yourself. To repair the humidifier contact the manufacturer’s authorized

Prior to using the humidifier please read this instruction manual carefully
and keep it for future reference.

When using the unit, you need to follow a number of precautions. Improper
operation as a result of ignoring precautions may harm health of the
user and other people, as well as damage their property. The humidifier
is intended to operate in living quarters provided specified operation
conditions are observed. Inappropriate operation of the humidifier may
cause situation, dangerous for people’s lives and health.

The electrical unit must be supervised when in operation, especially if there
are children nearby. The unit is not intended for use by people (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lacking
experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or
instruction as to the use of the unit by an individual responsible for their
safety. Children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the
unit.

Do not use the unit for purposes not specified by this instruction manual.
The humidifier must not be used if its power cord or plug is damaged, as

well as if the humidifier is inoperable, damaged upon falling down or due
to other circumstances. The humidifier must be used only fully assembled.

To avoid being burned do not touch the humidifier’s membrane when it
is operating. The membrane gets very heated due to high membrane’s
oscillation frequency.

2. SAFETY RULES

NOTE:

High-frequency oscillations of the ultrasonic
humidifier membrane are noiseless and safe for
people and pets.

service center.
Take the power cord out from an electric outlet in the following cases: prior

to water discharge and filling of the tank; prior to cleaning and technical
maintenance; prior to assembly/disassembly of humidifier’s elements; prior
to relocating the humidifier.

Install the humidifier on an even dry surface. Steam, coming out from the
humidifier, can damage surfaces it comes into contact with. Do not install
the humidifier on the floor, as well as in close vicinity to heating appliances,
walls, furniture and other things.

The manufacturer and the seller are not responsible for damages, incurred
due to improper location of the humidifier.

The humidifier should be installed on some sort of an elevation, for example,
on a table, stand, etc. at the distance of not less than 60 cm from the floor
and not less than 10 cm from the wall.

It is forbidden to pour water into the humidifier through the atomizer.
Do not immerse the humidifier into water or other fluids.
Do not install the humidifier in the aisle or other places, where it can be

pushed, tipped over, etc.
If you do not use the humidifier, disconnect it from the power line.
Do not lay the power cord under a carpet or other things. Place the

humidifier so that you couldn’t touch the power cord.
Do not use the humidifier in damp rooms. Excessive room humidity may

cause water condensation on windows and furniture. If this is the case,
turn off the humidifier.

Do not let foreign objects get into the humidifier.
Do not obstruct the humidifier’s air intake and atomizer by foreign objects.
Do not sit, stand and put heavy objects on the humidifier.
To avoid damaging the humidifier, do not add essential oils, preservation

agents, fragrances and other foreign admixtures into the water used for
humidification. The manufacturer and the seller are not responsible for
damage of the humidifier incurred as a result of failure to comply with this
requirement.

When disconnecting the humidifier from the power line, do not pull the
power cord and do not touch it with wet hands.

Make sure to take this information into consideration.

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3. SPECIFICATIONS

4. DESCRIPTION OF THE UNIT

The manufacturer reserves the right to change component parts of the product
for various delivery batches without any prior notice (including components to
be poured/filled in), not affecting the main technical parameters of the product
or improving them, as well as not violating quality standards and statutory
regulations, adopted within the country of manufacture/transit/sales, by such
changes.

This can cause changes in the weight and overall dimensions of the product,
but not more than by +\- 5-20% (subject to variation for different types of the
product).

* This performance is specified at the mode of hot steam.

Table 1

Specifications

Unit of

measurement

Value

Humidification capacity ml/h 400*

Power supply V/Hz 220~/50

Tank capacity l 4

Rated power consumption W 105

Rated current A 0.5

Protection rating - IPХ0

Electric protection category - ll

Dimensions of the unit mm 281x182x182

Net weight kg 1.47

Recommended floor area m

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1. Water tank cap with atomizer

2. Water tank

3. Water level control window

4. Base

5. Air coal filter

6. Air filter grill

7. Control panel

8. Water softening filter cartridge

9. Carbon filter

10. Ion resin filter

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5. SCOPE OF DELIVERY

1. Air humidifier – 1 pc.

2.Manual and warranty card - 1 pc.

3. Package – 1 pc.

4. Water softening filter – 3 pc.

6. FILLING THE TANK WITH WATER

1. Remove the water tank cap with the atomizer and then the water tank
itself from the unit.

2. Take the tank handle and pull upwards.

3. Turn over the tank and unscrew the tank cap with the valve and the filter
counterclockwise.

4. Fill the tank with water.

5. Screw the tank cap with the valve and the filter clockwise. Make sure
that the tank cap is tightly secured. Make sure than the rubber ring is
installed on the tank cap.

Failure to take all of the above measures may result in air ingress in the
water tank and, as a result, break-down.

6. Install the tank and the water tank cap with the atomizer back to the unit.

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1. Warm mist

2. Power

3. Speed

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IMPORTANT!

To avoid electric shock, prior to disassembling the unit
(removing the tank), disconnect the unit from the power
line! Do not fill the tank with other liquids but tap water.

Different composition of liquids has harmful effect on
internal parts and causes failures.

Do not fill the unit or the water tank with such additives
as essential oils, fragrances, cleaning agents, chemical
medical drugs, warm water (above 40°), etc.

Otherwise, the water tank and internal parts of the unit
will be damaged and inoperable.

Do not fill water directly into the internal part of the unit
or the atomizer.

Water inside the unit may cause failure of the unit.
Do not hit or throw the water tank. It may get damaged

resulting in water leaks. Do not use the unit in case if the
water tank is heavily hit.

Immediately contact the technical support service or the
maintenance and repair station.

Every day fill the tank with fresh water and keep the unit clean.

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7.OPERATION OF THE UNIT

Connect the unit to the power line, having filled the tank with water first.
Press the on/off button, (the unit will automatically start operating), and the

current air humidity will show up on the display.
At the very beginning of operation, the atomizing level may appear

unstable, which is caused by the temperature difference and water quality.
It takes some time for water to start turning into steam on the ultrasonic
membrane. After 10-25 minutes the atomizing level will gradually stabilize.

To select the required room humidity, press the humidity level setting button
(5). The unit will automatically adjust the steam outflow intensity to reach
the humidity level you have set.

To adjust the humidity level manually, press button (2), the steam outflow
intensity will change (low, medium, high). This action will be shown on the
display by indicators.

The display show the set humidity level and the current humidity level after
the user finishes setting up. The display show the actual room temperature.

By pressing the timer set button (4), you can set the time for the unit to
switch off in 1 – 12 hours.

To activate air ionizing, press the corresponding button (3).
The ionizer generates negative ions (anions) and refreshes the room air.

Anions reinforce the nervous and the blood-vascular system, improve lungs
performance and provide effective protection against respiratory illnesses
(such as asthma and pneumonia). Anions clean air from dust and smoke.

Press the warm steam on/off button (6) to humidify by warm steam. When
humidifying by warm steam, water heating is performed by means of the
built-in heater. Water in the tank is heated and fed through the atomizer
turning into warm steam. The unit’s efficiency improves thanks to the
combined humidification (cold and warm steam).

It will take about ten-twenty minutes to atomize warm steam (time required
for water to be heating by the heater after it is switched on). The average
warm steam temperature is 40°. Sometimes it is hard to feel the steam
temperature due to the temperature difference and ambient humidity.

To deactivate the warm steam function, press button (6) again.
To switch off the unit, press the on/off button.

NOTE!

It the warm steam function was activated when the unit
was operating, then after the unit is switched off, the
fan will keep on working for 5 minutes to cool down the
heating element.

NOTE!

Dear customer,
When using the humidifier, you may come across

condensate generation on its upper part and objects
next to it, including water accumulation, which is not a
defect, but a feature of its operation. This feature may
have several causes, listed in the table on page 14.

8. WATER SOFTENING FILTER CARTRIDGE

The unit’s scope of delivery includes 1 filter cartridge with balls out of mineral
stone, installed on the water tank cap with the valve, 1 carbone filter (in set)
and 1 ion resin filter (in set). Filter cartridge with balls out of mineral stone,
which features strong absorbing properties. The filter absorbs elements of
heavy metals such as lead, chrome, mercury, zinc, etc. It decontaminates
water and restores normal pH level.

Filter’s life is 4-6 months, depending on the quality of water used and how
often the unit is used.

If the white deposit appears on things around the humidifier when it is used,
it may have the following causes:

1. Water used contains high amount of magnesium or calcium. You should
use water that was preliminarily treated by a domestic water filter.

2. Residues of calcium and magnesium salts have accumulated inside the
unit. You should clean inner parts of the unit.

3. Steam deposits suspended dust on a surface, contained in the air.

4. The water softening filter properties have deteriorated. You should
replace the water softening filter.

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9. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Prior to cleaning the unit make sure the power supply’s plug is disconnected
from the outlet. Otherwise, it may cause electric shock.

Prior to cleaning wait until water, remaining in the unit’s case, completely
cools down, to avoid getting burned.

Clean the unit once or twice a week.

9.1. Use a damp and soft fabric to wipe the unit’s external surface.
To avoid electric shock do not scratch or damage elements of the unit

when cleaning.
When cleaning, do not use solvents, benzene, xylene, scrub brush, talc

powder and other substances except for water.

9.2. Wipe off remains of water on the unit’s base using a damp and soft
fabric.

To wipe of remains of water on small parts you can use a soft brush and
then wipe them with a soft fabric again.

9.3. In case of dirt on the membrane, clean it with a brush.

9.4. Use a soft brush to wipe off remains of water on the surface of the
atomizer’s nozzle, then wipe it with a soft fabric again.

9.5 Wash the water tank and the atomizer by clean water. Wash the cap
with the valve carefully and lightly, otherwise it may cause water leaks
through the cover.

After removing water from the atomizer’s surface clean it with a soft fabric.
Clean the unit’s external surface with a damp and soft fabric.

9.6. Clean the air filter if:

- the air flow from the air outlet grill became weaker and the noise increased;

- the filter color has changed, which indicates that the filter is dirty.

IMPORTANT!

To avoid deformation or wear of working surfaces,
resulting in decreased atomizing or other malfunctions,
do not use metallic brushes, blades or talc powder to
wipe the surface of the atomizer’s nozzle.

The water tank may leak upon heavy impacts.
In case of water leakage, immediately stop using the unit

and contact a service center.
To keep the unit dry, remove water after cleaning and

make sure to dry the unit’s case.
Make sure that there is no water left inside the unit’s

case.
Prior to a long break in using the unit, dry its surface and

pack it into a plastic bag, then put it into a box.
Store the unit in a low-humidity room.
Storing the unit undried results in generation of mold.

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In case of emergencies use troubleshooting methods, listed in Table 2.
If it is impossible to remedy problems by the listed methods, contact the
manufacturer’s service center.

11. TROUBLESHOOTING

10. TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE

1. When transporting, any possible impacts and movements of the
package inside a vehicle must be avoided.

2. Handling symbols on the unit’s package must be strictly observed when
transporting and storing it.

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Temperature
requirements*

Humidity
requirements*

Transportation and
storage

-30°C to +50°C

15% to 85%
(no condensate)

We are researching new technologies and constantly improving the quality
of our products. Specifications, design and scope of delivery may be
changed without any prior notice.

* Products must be stored in dry, ventilated storages at the temperature not lower than -30°C.

Tabla

Problem Possible cause Remedy

Poor atomizing (insufficient capacity)

The unit is operating in the minimized
mode (low atomizing frequency)

There is no problem. If you need
to switch to the intensive mode of
operation, press button «Set» and
select the necessary steam outflow
intensity.

The atomizer is clogged Clean the atomizer.

Temperature of water in the tank
is too low

Set maximum capacity. The
humidifier’s capacity will go up after
a while.

No atomizing

The power cord is poorly connected
to the outlet

Connect the power cord into the
outlet carefully

The humidifier’s life is 2 years. At the end of life, the humidifier must be
disposed in accordance with regulations, rules and method, effective in
the disposal area.

12. UTILIZATIONE

Problem Possible cause Remedy

No atomizing

The red water level indicator is on
(water in the tank is completely
used up)

Add water into the tank

There is white deposit on objects
around the humidifier (salts,
separating out from water)

Lime deposits have formed on the
membrane

Clean the humidifier’s membrane with
a special brush

Properties of the water softening filter
have deteriorated

Replace the water softening filter.

The water used contains large
amounts of calcium and magnesium

Use softened water from a domestic
filter

Difference between the current
humidity level and hygrometer
readings is too big

Dirt has accumulated inside the
air vent

Clean the air vent.
Humidity may vary even in one room
depending on the unit’s location and
temperature

The unit operates in places with
environmental exposure, for example,
it is located by a window

Install the unit in places with no
environmental exposure

Steam has an unpleasant odor

Stale water is used

Clean the unit according to the
cleaning and maintenance instructions
and fill the tank with fresh water

Remains of stale water or waste have
accumulated in the unit’s case or
the atomizer

Condensate is formed on the
upper part of the humidifier and
on surrounding objects, when it is
operating.

1. High humidification intensity is set.

2. High room humidity and
temperature.

Lower the humidification intensity with
the help of the Set button.

Water appears next to the humidifier,
when it is operating.

1. High humidification intensity is set.

2. The water tank is loosely installed
on the unit’s base and there is a gap
between them.

3. Lime deposits have formed on the
membrane and in grooves for water
(in the unit’s base).

1. Lower the humidification intensity
with the help of the Set button.

2. Turn on the unit and make sure the
water tank is installed correctly and
without any gaps with respect to the
unit’s base.

3. Clean the unit according to
the cleaning and maintenance
instructions.

Water appears next to the humidifier,
when it is not operating.

The water tank is not leak proof.

Contact the manufacturer’s authorized
service center.

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1. Важная информация

2. Правила безопасности

3. Технические характеристики

4. Описание прибора

5. Комплектация

6. Наполнение резервуара водой

7. Экплуатация прибора

8. Фильтр картридж для умягчения воды

9. Чистка и обслуживание прибора

10. Гарантийный талон

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СОДЕРЖАНИЕ

Уважаемый покупатель!

Благодарим Вас за удачный выбор и приобритение увлаж­нителя воздуха ТIMBERK. Он прослужит Вам долго.

Увлажнитель воздуха повышает относительную влажность
воздуха в помещении и нормализует микроклимат, помогая
избежать пагубных явлений пониженной влажности.

Просим вас внимательно ознакомиться с руководством по
эксплуатации перед тем, как вы начнете эксплуатацию из­делия!

Производитель оставляет за собой право без предварительного уве­домления покупателя вносить изменения в конструкцию, комплек­тацию или технологию изготовления изделия с целью улучшения его
свойств. В тексте и цифровых обозначениях данного руководства
могут быть допущены опечатки.

Если после прочтения руководства у Вас останутся вопросы по рабо­те и эксплуатации прибора, обратитесь к продавцу или в специализи­рованный сервисный центр для получения разъяснений. На изделии
присутствует этикетка, на которой указаны все необходимые техниче­ские данные и другая полезная информация о приборе.

Используйте прибор только по назначению, указанному в данном ру­ководстве.

Увлажнитель предназначен для увлажнения воздуха в помещении.
Комфортные условия достигаются при относительной влажности
воздуха от 40 до 60%. Недостаточная влажность воздуха приводит
к высушиванию слизистых оболочек, что в свою очередь является
причиной снижения иммунитета, головной боли, растрескивания губ,
жжения в глазах, благоприятствует развитию инфекции и заболева­ниям дыхательных путей, вызывает утомление, приводит к повышен­ной усталости глаз и ухудшению концентрации внимания, отрицатель­но влияет на состояние домашних животных и комнатных растений,
приводит к усилению пылеобразования, повышению электростатиче­ского заряда синтетических тканей.

1. ВАЖНАЯ ИНФОРМАЦИЯ