Essick Air H12 Series manual Important Safeguards, Introduction, HOW Your Humidifier Works

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

READ BEFORE USING YOUR HUMIDIFIER

1.This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit into a polarized 120-volt AC, 15 amp outlet, and only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature. If an extension cord must be used, it should also accept the wide blade plug and meet this electrical rating.

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 ETL listed with Essick Air brand evaporative wicks in place.

6.It is very important that cleaning solutions such as bleach, anti-bacteria treatment or descaler, which could be used to clean the cabinet, are not sprayed or applied to the chassis assembly. These solutions can cause serious electrical malfunction of the humidifier.

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 no messy mist or spray and no white dust, 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 H12 Series humidifiers use Essick Air wick #1045. 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 efficiency and output of your humidifier.

CAUTION: Do NOT position the unit directly in front of a hot air duct or radiator. Do NOT place on soft carpet.

HOW YOUR HUMIDIFIER WORKS

Dry air is drawn into the humidifier though the back and moisturized as it passes through the evaporative wick. It is then fanned out into the room.

LEGEND:

1.Water bottle

2.Chassis/power pack (motor/fan assembly)

3.Evaporative wick

4.Water reservoir

5.Dry room air intake

6.Moist air output