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Using Your Humidifier
Step 1
Be sure unit is full of water and plugged in.
Step 2
Set air flow control to desired setting.
Step 3
Set Humidity Control to medium position
(half way between and )
NOTE:
Humidifier should operate with humid-
ity control on the recommended medium set-
ting. If it does not, the humidity is at a rela-
tively high level. To test the unit under this
condition, turn Humidity Control all the way
clockwise and unit should begin to operate.
After the unit has been tested, set Humidity
Control to about medium or desired level.
Allow 24 to 48 hours for humidifier to adjust.
If humidity level in home is sufficient, the
humidifier will only operate with Humidity
Control turned all the way clockwise.
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.
When Outdoor Recommended Indoor
Temperature is:
Relative Humidity is:
-10°F
20%
0°F
25%
10°F
30%
20°F & above
35%
1. Position the humidifier at least 2 inches
from any wall and away from any heat reg-
isters.
2. Do not restrict airflow from entering or
exiting the humidifier.
3. Use liquid EPA Registered Bacteriostat 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 filters at
least once per humidification season or
more depending on water conditions in
your area.
Operating Tips for Best Performance
Step 5
If humidifier stops running and the amber Fill
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.
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