Maintenance

To enjoy the benefits of a properly humidified environment, periodic cleaning is necessary to control both water and household impurities. Film or scum, which can contain bacteria or fungi, may appear on the water surface, the sides, or bottom of your humidifier. A crusty deposit or scale may also appear and is composed of minerals that have settled out of the water.

To improve the efficiency of your humidifier, and to reduce the possibility of a health hazard, it is recommended that you take the following precautions:

•Follow the manufacturer’s recommended cleaning and maintenance instructions below and on the next page.

•The amount of minerals and other impurities in a water source can vary greatly, therefore, the frequency of cleaning the unit also varies.

•During the heating season, check for film or scale build-up in the unit, or any moving part. Establish a proper cleaning schedule to ensure the efficiency of the humidifier.

•An algaecide, such as a humidifier cleaning tablet or bacteriostatic liquid/powder, can be used to combat algae build-up, should it become evident.

•At the end of the winter humidification season, drain and thoroughly clean your humidifier as part of the summer shutdown.

Like your heating system and air conditioning unit, periodic maintenance and cleaning are required to ensure the safe and efficient operation of your humidifier. Due to the operation cycle of the furnace and humidifier, it may require 2 to 5 days to reach the proper humidification level.

CAUTION

Before cleaning or servicing this unit, it is recommended that the unit be disconnected from any electrical supply outlet.