Cleaning and Maintenance
Cleaning and Maintenance
Cleaning Instructions
Proper cleaning of your Ultrasonic Vortex Humidifier is essential to the air quality and performance of your unit. The frequency in which your Humidifier will need to be cleaned will vary, depending on use, water hardness, and outside environmental factors. It is recommended, assuming average use, to thoroughly clean the unit several times throughout the season, or when algae, mineral deposits or other particles begin to form. To clean your Humidifier, follow these instructions:
1.Turn the Humidifier Off and unplug. Do not submerge into water. Remove Mist Outlet by grasping base of Outlet and pulling up (A).
3.Fill Base and Water Tank with a mixture of water and white vinegar - mixed at a ratio of one (1) 8 oz. cup of undiluted white vinegar per 1 gallon of water (B). Do not overfill, discard unused portion. Solution should remain in Base and Water Tank for 20 minutes to dissolve any residue.
B
8 oz. | + | 1 gal. |
White |
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Vinegar |
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To Disinfect:
1.Place Mist Outlet back into Water Tank.
2.Fill Base and Water Tank with a mixture of water and chlorine bleach - mixed at a ratio of one (1) teaspoon of chlorine bleach per 1 gallon of water (D). Do not overfill, discard unused portion. Solution should remain in Base and Water Tank for 20 minutes to fully disinfect.
D
1 tsp. | + | 1 gal. |
Chlorine |
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Bleach |
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heavy use, using the unit continuously, we recommend replacing the Cartridge approximately once a month. For lighter use, using the unit intermittently, we recommend replacing the Cartridge every two months.
The Cartridge will need to be replaced earlier if white powder residue accumulates around the device. If the water used in the humidifier has been treated by a decalcification system, the salt from the treatment can show up as white dust also.
How to Replace:
1.Remove Water Tank (See FILLING WATER TANK for instructions)
2.Unscrew Cap.
3.Unscrew Mineral Cartridge from Cap (A). Discard Cartridge.
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4.Empty after 20 minutes and clean Mist Outlet and all interior surfaces of Base and Water Tank with soft brush (C). Use Cleaning Brush, stored in Base of unit to clean hard to reach areas. Dampen soft cloth with undiluted white vinegar and wipe down to remove scale. Rinse thoroughly with clean warm water before disinfecting.
3.Rinse with water until bleach smell is gone. Dry with clean cloth or paper towel.
4.Reinstall all components. Components must be securely in place for unit to function properly.
MINERAL CARTRIDGE | MINERAL CARTRIDGE |
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2.Empty water from Base and Water Tank. (See FILLING WATER TANK for instructions). Place Mist Outlet inside Water Tank to clean both components at the same time.
Note: Do not operate the unit during cleaning.
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Mineral Cartridge Replacement
The Mineral Cartridge removes minerals from the water thereby softening the water and reducing harmful mineral buildup on the Transducer.
When to Replace: Many factors affect the frequency in which the Cartridge will need to be replaced - including amount of use, water hardness, and outside environmental factors. For
4.Install new Cartridge onto Cap.
5.If continuing use of Humidifier, fill Water Tank and reinstall Cap. Replace Tank back into unit. Your Humidifier is now ready for use. Note: the unit may take several minutes to create mist with the initial use of a new Mineral Cartridge.
6.If storing unit, empty Water Tank and reinstall Cap. Replace Tank back into unit. See STORAGE for instructions.
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