SP6549 Manual 71235 7/12/05 3:17 PM Page 6
Water Fill
WARNING: To reduce the risk of shock, always unplug humidifier before cleaning or servicing.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not pour or spill water into control or motor area.
If controls get wet, let them dry com- pletely and have unit checked by authorized service personnel before plugging in.
This humidifier is designed for use with the water bottle located to the right of the upper grill. The water bottle holds 1.9 gallons of water. The humidifier should be positioned where it will be operating.
To fill the whole house humidifier, grasp the bottle handle at the top of the bottle and lift it straight up and away from humidifier base. Take care not to bump or damage spring valve assembly on bot- tom of bottle.
NOTE: If it is desired to use approved bacteriostat, follow directions correctly. The bottle of the whole house humidifier will hold 1.9 gallons of water.
The water bottle is designed with a Side Fill Cap. Remove the Cap on the side of the water bottle by twisting counter- clockwise.
Place the opening of the water bottle under a water faucet and fill. If desired, add liquid bacteriostat to help control the build up of bacteria and algae. Do not use solid water treatments. Solid debris could make the lower valve leak.
Install the “Side Fill Cap” by twisting clockwise. Hand tighten only.
Check for possible leaks by perform- ing the following:
1.Grasp bottle handle and hold the bot- tle upright over a sink.
2.Press up on valve plunger for about one second to let out a little water.
3.Release the plunger.
Bottle
Base
Turn Counterclockwise to Remove “Side Fill Cap”
Spring Valve Assembly
4.Listen for air bubbles. Look for leaks around the “Side Fill Cap” and valve plunger.
5.If you hear air bubbles or see leaks, retighten the “Cap” and repeat steps
Wipe off excess water from the bottle.
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