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Connect the three Dehumidifiers to the brown extension cord.

Run the cut end of the brown extension through the same hole

in the bottom board as the white extension cord. Connect a

Super Plug to the cut end of the brown DEHUMIDIFIER cord in

the inside of the piano 

(Figure 11)

. Plug the brown extension

cord Super Plug into the DEHUMIDIFIER outlet on the

Humidistat 

(Figure 12, page 6)

.

STEP 6. ROUTING THE HUMIDISTAT

POWER CORD

If you have not already done so, run the Humidistat power cord

up beside the action and out the lid 

(Figure 15)

. Alternatively,

you may route the main power cord for the Humidistat out of the

piano through the hole previously drilled in the piano bottom

board. To provide strain relief for the cord, knot it and secure

the knot to an appropriate wood area with one of the 1/4-inch

clamps and a 1/2-inch screw.
After you have completed installation of the System, plug the

Humidistat into a non-switchable wall outlet.

Notice the Fused Plug on the Humidistat Power Cord in Figure
16. 
In the event of damage to the cord, or a direct lightning

FIGURE 18

Placement of Light Panel

FIGURE 15

Two-light

panel

SB

light

FIGURE 17

T

ongue-latch and prongs

insert in openings

For several years we have included fused

plugs on all Systems which protect pianos

in the United Kingdom and “blown” plug

fuses are a rare occurrence.

Includes (2) 5-AMP,

125-Volt, fast-acting

fuses.

Å

strike, the fuse in the plug will “blow out” and prevent the flow of
electricity through the power cord, thus preventing any further
damage. The plug contains two 5-AMP, 125-Volt glass fuses. If
the green POWER light is not on, advise the piano owner to
unplug the System and inspect the cord for damage. If there is
no damage, remove the fuse from the brass clips inside the
plug and replace it with the spare fuse in the plug. If the cord is
damaged, the Humidistat should not be plugged into an
electrical outlet. Call our technical support number for
instructions, (800) 438-1524 or (828) 692-8271.

Only 5-AMP, 125-Volt , 5 mm x 20 mm, fast-acting, glass fuses
should be used in the plug.
 Never use a fuse with greater
amperage than 5 AMPS. These fuses are readily available at
electronics stores such as Radio Shack. In the event you cannot
find the fuses, contact Dampp-Chaser for purchasing
information.

STEP 7. LIGHT PANEL INSTALLATION

The Two-Light Panel 

(Figure 17)

 features a green light marked

POWER, to indicate the System has electrical power, and a

yellow light marked WATER, which blinks when the Humidifier

needs water. The Single-Light Cube is controlled by the Smart

Bracket (SB). The red SB light, marked PADS, will blink when

the pads need to be replaced. Connect the two-light panel and

the single-light cube together by inserting the tongue-latch and

two prongs (on the side of the single-light cube) into the

corresponding openings on the two-light panel.  Insert the

metal prongs first while firmly pushing the panels together.

NOTE: the tongue-latch is slightly bent to create a snug fit

between the two panels.
To mount the light panel select two 3/4-inch screws and three

1/4-inch clamps with three 1/2-inch screws.
Run the light panel cord so that the panel is at an appropriate

location under the keybed.  Usually this is at the extreme treble

end beside the leg of the piano. Use the two 3/4-inch screws to

attach the light panel under the keybed 

(Figure 18).

 Secure the

SB red light cube with the clamp and screw provided. Plug the

telephone jack from the light-panel into the Humidistat outlet

marked 

LIGHTS

. Attach the light panel cord with three 1/4-inch

clamps and three 1/2-inch screws.

FIGURE 16

Содержание Piano Life Saver System

Страница 1: ...to check that none are missing prior to arriving at the installation location In the unlikely event that a part is missing please call 800 438 1524 with information from the end of the box and the assembler s name We will provide same day shipment of the replacement part NOTE Please read these instructions completely before beginning as some of the later steps are affected by earlier steps This Ba...

Страница 2: ...e of another brand of treatment voids the System s warranty and may also void the piano manufacturer s warranty OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION 1 The newly installed Piano Life Saver System will alter the piano s wood moisture content and therefore alter the tuning Ideally the System should be installed 3 weeks BEFORE the piano is tuned 2 A frayed or cracked electrical cord wire can cause a fire or sh...

Страница 3: ... push the pads down into the Humidifiers as shown in Figure 1 Note the plastic Clean Sleeves on the Humidifier Heater Bars The sleeve protects the Heater Bar from corrosion caused by excessive minerals in the water STEP 2 HUMIDISTAT INSTALLATION It should be noted that the two end vent holes on the top of the Humidistat above the Humidifier outlet act as a chimney to vent heat from the Humidistat ...

Страница 4: ... the wall Insert the 2 inch screws through the Humidistat case and into the wall Use the screws to mount the Humidistat Do not use the Velcro for permanent mounting FIGURE 5 Drill a hole in the corner of the bottom board FIGURE 4 FIGURE 7 Drill a 1 2 inch hole Figure 5 through the bottom board at the treble end that will enable you to run the Humidifier and Dehumidifier cords from the back of the ...

Страница 5: ...lip the tube end over the elbow on each Humidifier It s important that you support the elbow when pushing on it to avoid breaking the seal between the elbow and the Humidifer It may be easier to support the elbows with the Humidifiers outside the piano A little water on the inside of the tube ends will provide some lubricant to enable the tube to slip over the elbow Slip the locking rings onto the...

Страница 6: ...tribution Baffles above the Humidifiers between and at the top of the bays as shown in Figure 8 page 5 Properly installed the Baffle should resemble a small roof The Baffle is attached to the piano with two pin pegs pushed through the top of the Baffle roof one at each end into the wood of the piano Figure 13 Use Velcro to mount the Baffle where you encounter a metal surface STEP 5 DEHUMIDIFIER IN...

Страница 7: ...e is no damage remove the fuse from the brass clips inside the plug and replace it with the spare fuse in the plug If the cord is damaged the Humidistat should not be plugged into an electrical outlet Call our technical support number for instructions 800 438 1524 or 828 692 8271 Only 5 AMP 125 Volt 5 mm x 20 mm fast acting glass fuses should be used in the plug Never use a fuse with greater amper...

Страница 8: ...he warranty of the Piano Life Saver System and may void the warranty of the piano manufacturer If tap water comes from a well or is hard water meaning containing significant minerals we recommend using distilled water If distilled water is used add PAD Treatment according to the label instructions to ensure there are adequate electro lytes in the Humidifier to support operation of the low water wa...

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