SP6551 manual - 71238 7/12/05 1:56 PM Page 13
Troubleshooting
TROUBLE | PROBABLE CAUSE | REMEDY | |
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Unit will not run and no | • No power. | • Check 120 volt power source. | |
control panel lights are | • Speed control in off position. | • Turn speed control clockwise. | |
illuminated. |
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Power source OK and fans | • Selected humidity level has | • Raise humidistat setting if desired. | |
still not operating. | been established. |
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Unit will not shut off. | • Float is not free. | • Free float from obstruction | |
| • Float retainer positioned in | • Slide float retainer down to lowest | |
| “Manual Dryout” position | position in slot at back of | |
| (top slot at back of cabinet). | cabinet.(See diagram on page 11.) | |
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Slow evaporation of water. | • Dirty filters. | • Change to fresh filters. | |
Left bottle not emptying | • Right bottle contains water. | • The humidifier is designed so the | |
right bottle empties first. Continue to | |||
and/or Fill indicator turns |
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| run until fill light comes on. | ||
on before bottles are emp- |
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tying. |
| • Position unit level. (Some carpet | |
| • Unit is not set up on a level | ||
| padding may allow unit to sit lower in | ||
| surface. (Float will not sense | ||
| front than rear with additional weight | ||
| water at the rear of the cabi- | ||
| of water bottles in the front of the | ||
| net.) | ||
| cabinet.) Install caster pads under | ||
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| front casters. (See owner’s manual.) | |
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Neither bottle is emptying. | • Bottle is not seated | • Check the position of bottles. | |
Reposition so that bottle cap plunger | |||
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| (stem) is depressed by post in | ||
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| bottom of cabinet. | |
Bottles continue to empty. | • Air is entering water | • Ensure Side Fill Caps and valve | |
| bottles. | assembly caps are tight. | |
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| • Check for leak in water bottles. | |
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| • Ensure gasket for each cap is in | |
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A small amount of water in | • This is normal. | • Approximately one inch of water | |
cabinet and fill light is on. |
| remains in the cabinet after unit | |
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| shuts off. Position float retainer in | |
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| “Manual Dryout” position to | |
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| completely dry out. See owner’s | |
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| manual (if applicable). | |
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CAUTION: Use only approved EPA Registered liquid bacteriostat available from your local retail store. Use of other water treatment products may damage the filter elements. Under no circumstances should you use water treatment products designed for Rotobelt or Ultrasonic humidifiers.
FOR TECHNICAL HELP
If in the USA call 1-800-654-3545
If in Canada call 1-888-744-4687
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