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VAPORSTREAM INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
Tap/softened water:
MAINTENANCE
Humidifier De-scaling Solution
Scale buildup on humidifi er heaters acts as
an insulator, reducing humidifi er performance
while increasing energy costs. To keep
humidifi ers operating as effi ciently as possible,
remove scale with DriSteem's Humidifi er De-
scaling Solution, available for purchase from
your DriSteem representative or distributor.
The De-scaling Solution cleans without risk
of corroding humidifi er tanks or welds. The
De-scaling Solution also cleans surfaces
unreachable by hand scraping.
DriSteem's Humidifi er De-scaling Solution is the
only approved cleaner/de-scaler for use with
DriSteem humidifi ers. Use of other cleaners/de-
scalers may void your DriSteem warranty.
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• Cleaning the skim/overfl ow port
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Water should drain from the skimmer drain pipe after each fi ll cycle.
This should be verifi ed visually by a weekly inspection.
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Loosen deposits in and around the skimmer/overfl ow port with a
long tool such as a screwdriver.
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If fl ow through the water seal/P-trap is diminished due to mineral
accumulation:
– Remove the water seal piping from the hu mid i fi er and fl ush out.
– Replace the water seal with new piping if the minerals have
hardened in the water seal.
– Install a union at the base of the water seal to ease removal if
water quality causes the water seal to become clogged often with
scale.
• When the maintenance requirements are complete:
– Slide the cleanout tray back into the tank.
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Hook the tab on the backside of the cleanout plate over the edge of
the cleanout tray and slide the cleanout plate over the tank studs.
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Torque the cleanout plate nuts to 25 to 35 in-lb (2.8 to 4.0 N-m).
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Verify that the probe rod holder is secure and that the probe plug
and cable assembly are plugged into the probe rod holder.
– Replace and secure all covers and doors.
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Verify that the drain valve assembly is in the closed position.
– Turn on the water supply.
– Turn on the electrical power.
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Do not leave humidifi er unattended. Allow the hu mid i fi er to cycle
through multiple fi ll cycles and verify that the humidifi er cover,
cleanout plate, and probe holder gasket are not leaking.
3.
Off-season maintenance
• Perform complete inspection and cleaning of the following:
– Heaters
– Probe
rods
– Skimmer port and water seal
– Humidifi er tank
•
After cleaning, the humidifi er should remain empty until humidifi cation is
required.
Inspection and maintenance