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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
READ BEFORE USING YOUR HUMIDIFIER
1) This is an electrical appliance and requires attention when in use. The length of cord used on this appliance was selected to
reduce the hazards of becoming tangled in, or tripping over a longer cord. If a longer cord is necessary an approved extension
cord may be used. The electrical rating of the extension cord must be equal to or greater than the rating of the humidifier. Care
must be taken to arrange the extension cord so that it will not drape over the counter top or tabletop where it can be pulled on by
children or accidentally tripped over.
2) Do not place the cord under rugs, near loose drapes, in traffic areas, nor near heat sources or combustible materials.
3) Do not use the humidifier if the cord is damaged.
4) Always unplug the power cord before filling, cleaning, servicing, or when the unit is not in use.
5) This humidifier is UL listed with Essick Air brand evaporative wicks in place. To maintain your UL rating, see your service center
for all repairs.
6) Regular cleaning is recommended. Refer to the CARE & MAINTENANCE section in the manual.
INTRODUCTION
Your Essick Air evaporative humidifier adds invisible moisture to your home by moving dry inlet air through a saturated wick. As
air moves through the wick, the water evaporates into the air, leaving behind any white dust, minerals, or dissolved and suspended
solids. Because the water is evaporated, there is just clean and invisible moist air.
As the evaporative wick traps accumulated minerals from the water, its ability to absorb and evaporate water decreases. We
recommend changing the wick at the beginning of every season. In hard water areas, more frequent replacement may be necessary
to maintain your humidifier’s efficiency.
Use only Essick Air brand replacement wicks and chemicals. To order parts, wicks and chemicals call 1-800-547-3888. The TD6
Series humidifier uses (2) Essick Air wicks # 1040 (Twin pack). Only the Essick Air evaporative wick guarantees the certified output of
your humidifier. Use of wicks other than Essick Air brand will void your warranty as well as the certification of output and may reduce
the output of your humidifier.
Dry air is drawn into the humidifier through the back and moisturized as it passes through the evaporative wick. It is then fanned out
into the room.
CAUTION: Do NOT position the unit directly in front of a hot air duct or radiator. Do NOT place on soft carpet.
ASSEMBLY, CONTROLS & OPERATION
1) Remove all packaging materials before operation.
2) The humidifier should be placed at least FOUR inches away from any walls and away from heat
registers. Unrestricted airflow into the unit will result in the best efficiency and performance.
3) Remove the evaporative wicks and all of the remaining packaging materials from the cabinet.
Check to see that you have all of the items removed from the box before discarding the
packaging.
IMPORTANT FILLING INFORMATION
4) Fill by taking the tank/container filled from your sink with cool tap water, or bottled distilled water.
Do not use warm water as this might cause damage and leaking to the unit.
5) Remove the water bottle, observe the water
bottle cap
, and locate the
valve stem mechanism
(Figure A)
. The cap may be removed for filling and to provide easy access for cleaning with a
long soft brush. The valve supplies a regulated amount of water to the channel and wick. Do not
attempt to increase water flow by modifying this valve or adding additional holes to the bottle.
Doing so will invalidate your warranty and may cause water damage to your home. NOTE:
The water level can be easily observed through the tinted water bottle. It is time to refill the
bottle when the refill light is on.
6) Fill the tanks with water. If you only have softened water available in your home, you can use
it, but you will notice a buildup of minerals on the wick much sooner. The tanks hold 1.5
gallons each. When filling, be careful not to overfill.
7) When the tank is filled for the first time and the wick is still dry, it will take approximately 30
minutes for the wick to absorb the water from the reservoir. After this initial saturation, the tank
should be refilled again to obtain maximum running time.
REPLACING EVAPORATIVE WICKS
8) Remove both bottles.
9) Depress both latches to remove grille and wicks.
10) Replace wicks and grille, latches will snap in place.
11) Replace bottles to original position
(See Figure B)
.
Figure A
Figure B
