Hunter Care Free Permawick 34407 User manual

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The Care Free®
Permawick™
Evaporative Humidier
Model 34407
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Table of Contents
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...............................................................3
How The Hunter Evaporative Humidifier Works.........................3
Humidifier Parts...................................................................................4
Using Your Humidifier ........................................................................6
Features and Options.........................................................................7
Refilling the Water Tank.....................................................................8
Humidifier Maintenance.....................................................................9
Service Parts......................................................................................15
Warranty ..............................................................................................16

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READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
How The Hunter®
Evaporative Humidier Works
Important Safety
Instructions: Read all
instructions before using
this humidier.
1. This humidier may not work properly
on an uneven surface. ALWAYS place
this humidier on a rm, level, and water
resistant surface.ALWAYS place the hu-
midier at least six (6) inches away from
walls and heat sources such as stoves,
radiators, or heaters.
2. ALWAYS place the humidier in an area
that is out of the reach of children.
3. Before using the humidier, extend the
cord and inspect for any signs of dam-
age. DO NOT use the product if the cord
has been damaged.
4. This product has a polarized plug (one
blade is wider than the other) as a safety
feature. This plug will t into a polarized
outlet only one way. If the plug does not
t fully into the outlet, reverse the plug.
If it still does not t, contact a qualied
electrician. DO NOT attempt to defeat or
override this safety feature.
5. ALWAYS UNPLUG AND EMPTY the
humidier when it is not in operation or
while it is being cleaned.
6. DO NOT tilt or move the humidier while
it is in operation. Never move the humidi-
er while there is water in the tank. Empty
the water tank, turn off, and unplug the
unit before moving.
7. In addition to routine maintenance which
may be required, this humidier requires
seasonal cleaning. Refer to and follow
CLEANING THE HUMIDIFIERAND THE
WATER TANK instructions.
Thank you for purchasing The Care
Free® Humidier Evaporative Humidier
by Hunter Fan Company. Please read
and save these instructions to receive
the maximum benet and performance
from your humidier.
The Hunter® Evaporative Humidier has a unique patented design with several innovative
features:
• Low Maintenance – Other humidiers have paper lters that need to be replaced every
few months. Our exclusive PermaWick™ lter saves time and money. It’s designed to last
season after season, saving up to $45 a year. No wet paper odors, either.
• Regulated Release™ System – By dispersing water from the top of the PermaWick™ l-
ter, stagnant water around the PermaWick™ lter is elimnated, and the buildup of mineral
residue that can clog the lter and impede performance is eliminated. NOTE: The lter has
a coating on the wick which may make it appear old or used, but is actually new.
• Built-in Antimicrobial Properties – The plastic parts and the lter have built-in antimicrobial
properties to inhibit the growth of bacteria, mold and fungi that may affect these parts.
NOTE: This product contains antimicrobial properties which are built-in to inhibit the growth
of bacteria which may affect the plastic and lter in the humidier. These properties do not
extend to the water, humidied air or users. Conduct routine cleaning and maintenance
based upon use and individual conditions.

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Humidier Parts
Figure 1
• No White Dust – The Hunter®Evaporative Humidier produces no white dust that can settle
on furniture or be inhaled.
NOTE: You may notice mineral deposits accumulating in the tank base. This is normal and
does not affect performance. If you would like to clean these deposits away, please see
CLEANING THE HUMIDIFIER AND WATER TANK.
Wicks (3)
Water Tank
Tank Tote
Water Tank Cap
(under Tank)
Control Panel
Main Housing
Drainage Tray
Base

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Figure 2
Humidier Parts (continued)
Control Panel
Power
Timer Humidity
NiteGlo™
Rell Tank
LED (Red)
Speed
Power: Turns the humidier on and off. the power should always be off before unplugging the
humidier, moving the humdier, or relling the water tank.
Rell Light: The red LED turns on to signal that the humidier has automatically turned off and
the Water Tank needs to be relled.
Humidity: Enables you to set the desired maximum humidity level. Once this level is reached,
the unit will autimatically shut off until the humidity level drops. NOTE: The humidier may
not ne running because the Span Setting may need to be adjusted.
Speed: Sets the humdier’s fan speed to Low (1), Medium (2), or High (3).
Timer: Sets the humidier to run for 2, 4, 8, or 10 hours. when the timer is not used, the humidi-
er will run and cycle automatically.
LED Display

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Using Your Humidier (continued)
Basic Set-Up and Operation
1. Remove the Hunter® Evaporative Humidier from its packaging.
2. Place the humidier on a hard, at, water resistant surface. Always place the humidier at
least six (6) inches away from walls and sources of heat.
3. Grasp the Water Tank by its Tank Tote and remove it from the Base. See Figure 3.
Twist to open
Figure 4
Water Tank Cap
(under Tank)
4. Turn the Water Tank upside-down and remove the Water Tank Cap. See Figure 4.
Figure 3
Tank Tote

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Automatic Shut-Off
When the Water Tank is empty, the humidier will automatically turn off and the red Rell
Tank LED will turn on. The Rell Tank LED will turn off when the Tank is relled and placed
back on the humidier.
Timer
You can set your humidier to run for pre-set periods of time.
1. To see the current Timer setting, press the Timer button once.
2. To change the Timer setting, press the Timer button and hold it for 3 seconds. The current
Timer setting will begin to ash.
3. Press the Timer button again to change the setting. The settings in hours are OF (Off), 2,
4, 8 and 10.
3. When the LED Display shows your desired run time, release the Timer Button. After 2 sec-
onds, the run time is set and the LED Display will show the relative humidity.
4. The humidier will shut down automatically when the set time expires.
5. Fill the Water Tank with water, return the Water Tank Cap to its position and tighten it, and
return the Water Tank to the Base.
6. Plug the humidier’s Power Cord into a standard household power outlet.
7. Press the Power Button on the Control Panel.
8. To see the current humidity, press the Humidity button. To change the humidity, press and
hold the Humidity button for 3 seconds. The LED Display will ash the current humidity set-
ting. Press the Humidity button until the LED Display shows your desired humidity setting.
You can change the setting in 5% increments from 30% relative humidity to 80%. When
the LED Dispaly shows your desired humidity setting, release the Humidity button. After 2
seconds, the humidity setting is set and the LED Display will show the relative humidity.
9. To see the current Fan speed setting, press the Speed button. To change the Fan speed
setting, press and hold the Speed button for 3 seconds. The LED Display will ash the cur-
rent Fan speed setting. Press the Speed button until the LED Display shows your desired
Fan speed setting, Off (“OF”), Low (1), Medium (2), or High (3). Release the Speed button.
After 2 seconds, the Fan speed is set and the LED Display will show the relative humidity.
10. During normal operation, the LED Display will show the relative humidity of the space in
which you place your humidier.
Using Your Humidier (continued)
Features and Options

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Relling The Water Tank
1. When the water tank level is low, turn the humidier ‘OFF’, and unplug.
2. Remove the tank and take it to the sink or tub to rell.
3. Turn the tank upside down and unscrew the tank cap by turning it counterclockwise. Empty the
tank, rell with fresh cool water (never use hot water), and replace the tank cap. Be sure not to
overll the tank as water damage may occur to furniture or ooring due to spillage. HUNTER
WILL NOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY CAUSED BY
WATER SPILLAGE.
4. Carry the tank back to the humidier. Turn the tank upright and place it on the humidier.
Be sure that the tank is seated properly in the base. If the tank is properly located on the
base, you will see air bubbles owing up into the tank.
Span Setting
Your humidier is set at the factory to cycle at setting 2. If you nd your humidier is cycling
either too often of not often enough, change the Span setting to change the cycle time.
1. To see the current Span setting, press both the Humidity and Speed buttons.
2. To change the Span setting, Press and hold both the Humidity and Speed buttons for 3
seconds. The LED Display will ash the current Span Setting.
3. Press the Speed button to change the Span setting. Set the Span to 3 to increase the
humidier’s run time. Set the Span to 1 to decrease the humidier’s run time.
4. When the LED Display shows your desired Span setting, release the Speed button. After
two seconds, the Span is set and the LED Display will show the relative humidity.
The NiteGlo™ Night Light
Press the NiteGlo™ button on the Control Panel to turn the night light on and off. The Nite-
Glo™ night light can be turned on even when the humidier is turned off.
Humidier Features and Options (continued)

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Humidier Maintenance
Many regions have hard water with high concentrations of minerals. When water evaporates
from The Hunter® Evaporative Humidier, minerals may be left behind. These minerals can
form a hard white scale which can be removed by following the cleaning instructions. The
frequency of cleaning due to mineral build up can vary depending upon the quality of water
you may have.
Refer to Figure 1 for part names.
1. Turn the humidier ‘OFF’ and unplug the unit.
2. Lift the Main Housing as shown in Figure 5. The motor is attached to the main housing. Do
not place the motor near water.
Figure 5
Grasp here
3. Remove the Drainage Plate and the three Wicks. See Figures 6A and 6B.
Drainage Plate
Wicks
Figure 6A Figure 6B

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Humidier Maintenance (continued)
4. Turn the Main Housing upside down to gain access to the humidier’s cleanable parts.
5. Press the Shower Head Latches in the direction shown in Figure 7, releasing the Shower
Head. Then, gently lift the Shower Head from its position and let it rest in the Main Hous-
ing.
Figure 7
Shower Head Latches
Shower Head
6. Press the three Pump Cover Latches in the direction shown in Figure 8, releasing the Pump
Cover.
Figure 8
Pump Cover Latches
Pump Cover

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7. Remove the Shower Head, Pump Cover, and Tubing from the Main Housing. See Figure
9.
Figure 9
Humidier Maintenance (continued)
Shower Head
Pump Cover
Tubing
8. Press the six Shower Head Latches in the direction shown in Figure 10 to separate the two
halfs of the Shower Head.
Figure 10
NOTE: Tubing has been omitted for
clarity.

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Motor Shaft
Stopper Ring
Pump
9. Hold the Motor Shaft Stopper Ring so that it can not rotate. Twist the pump counter-clockwise
as shown in Figure 11 to loosen it. NOTE: Turning twisting the pump clockwise tightens it.
Figure 11
Humidier Maintenance (continued)
10. Remove the Pump and the Motor Shaft Stopper Ring. See Figure 12.
Figure 12

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Humidier Maintenance (continued)
11. Do not expose Motor or other electrical components to water. Do not use a wet towel on
the Motor or Motor Housing as electrical shock may occur.
12. Remove the Water Tank from the base and empty it of any remaining water. Fill the Water
Tank with a mixture of one (1) gallon of water and eight (8) ounces of white vinegar. Leave
the mixture in the Water Tank for 20 minutes, giving the Water Tank a shake every few
minutes. After 20 minutes, give the Water Tank a nal shake and discard the mixture. Rinse
the Water Tank several times with clean water. Leave the Water Tank Cap off to allow the
Water Tank to dry completely.
13. Fill the Base with a mixture of one (1) gallon of water and eight (8) ounces of white vinegar.
Leave the mixture in the Base for 20 minutes, then discard the mixture. Rinse the Base well
with clean water and let it air dry or wipe it dry with a cloth.
14. Rinse the Shower Head, Pump Cap, Tubing, Pump, and Motor Shaft Stopper Ring in clean
water to remove any debris. If the parts show hard water residue, soak them in a mixture
of one (1) gallon of water and eight (8) ounces of white vinegar for 20 minutes, then rinse
the parts well with clean water.
15. Wipe the surfaces of the main housing with a soft damp cloth.
16. Once all the parts are clean, reassemble the humidier. NOTE: The underside of Motor
Shaft Stopper Ring has a groove that ts over two nibs on the Motor Shaft. See Figure 13.
The groove and the nibs MUST BE MATED for the humidier to be properly reassembled.
17. Follow the USING YOUR HUMIDIFIER section to continue use. If you are storing the
humidier, make sure the parts are completely dry.
Motor Shaft
Stopper Ring
Groove
Motor Shaft Nibs
Figure 13

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To obtain a service part for your humidier, call customer service at 1-888-830-1326 or e-mail
us at [email protected]. Please be prepared to tell the operator the model number
of your humidier and the name of the part you need to replace and the part number. Refer to
Figure 1 for part names.
Service Parts
34407
Model No. Base Tank
Assembly
97668 97670
Replacement
Wick Set
87955

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The Hunter Fan Company, Inc. makes the following warranty to the original residential
user or consumer purchaser of The Evaporative Humidier:
If any part of The Evaporative Humidier (“Humidier”) motor fails during the rst 5
(ve) years from the date of installation due to a defect in material or workmanship, we
will provide a replacement part free of charge. If no replacement part can be provided
for such motor, we will replace your humidier.
If your Humidier motor fails any time within 1 (one) year after the date of installation
due to a defect in material or workmanship, labor to repair the defect will be provided
free of charge at our nearest service centre or at our Service Department in Memphis,
Tennessee. You will be responsible for all parts and labor costs after this one-year
period.
If your Humidier water tank, lter fame, base, knobs, or tank cap fail any time within
1 (one) year after the date of sale to you due to a defect in material or workmanship,
we will repair or, at our option, replace the water tank, lter frame, base, knobs, or
tank cap free of charge for parts or labor performed at our nearest service centre or
our Service Department in Memphis, Tennessee.
IF THE ORIGINAL RESIDENTIAL USER OR CONSUMER PURCHASER CEASES
TO OWN THE HUMIDIFIER, THIS WARRANTY AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY
WHICH THEN REMAINS IN EFFECT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, ARE VOIDED.
NO WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, IS MADE IN
RESPECT TO THE FILTER.
THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES. THE DU-
RATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, IN RESPECT TO THE MOTOR IS EXPRESSLY LIMITED TO THE PE-
RIOD OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE.
This warranty is voided if your Humidier is not purchased and used in the USA or
Canada.
This warranty excludes and does not cover defects, malfunctions, or failures of the
Humidier which were caused by repairs by persons not authorized by us, use of parts,
Hunter Fan Company
Hunter® Humidier Evaporative Humidier
5 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Continued

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or accessories not authorized by us, mishandling, modications, or damage to the
Humidier while in your possession, or unreasonable use, including failure to provide
reasonable and necessary maintenance. This warranty does not cover humidiers
used in commercial applications. There are no express or implied warranties as to
commercial purchasers or users.
To obtain service, contact Hunter Fan Company Service Department, 2500 Frisco
Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee 38114, 1-888-830-1326. You will be responsible for
insurance and freight or other transportation to our factory service center. We will return
the Humidier freight prepaid to you. The Humidier should be properly packaged to
avoid damage in transit since we will not be responsible for any such damage. Proof of
purchase is required when requesting warranty service. The purchaser must present
the sales receipt or other document that establishes proof of purchase.
IN NO EVENT SHALL HUNTER FAN COMPANY BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT, INDI-
RECT, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES IN EXCESS OF
THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE HUMIDIFIER. YOUR SOLE REMEDY WILL BE
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED ABOVE.
SOME AMERICAN STATES AND CANADIAN PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW
• LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS;
• THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCI-
DENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES;
• THE EXCLUSION OR INVALIDITY OF EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES
IF THE USER CEASES TO OWN THE HUMIDIFIER;
• THE LIMITATION OF THE REMEDIESAND RECOURSESAVAILABLE TO THE
PURCHASER; OR
• THE INVALIDITY OF AN EXPRESS WARRANTY WHEN A PRODUCT IDENTI-
FIED BY BRAND NAME IS NOT USED (UNLESS SPECIFIC CONDITIONS ARE
FULFILLED);
SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO
HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE OR PROVINCE TO
PROVINCE.

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HUNTER FAN COMPANY
2500 FRISCO AVENUE
MEMPHIS, TN 38114, USA
To learn more about Hunter Fan Company products, please see our web page at:
www.hunterfan.com
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www.hunterfan.com
Humidicador de
evaporación Care Free®
de Permawick™
Modelo 34407
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Tabla de contenido
INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD ............................................3
Cómo trabaja el Humidificador de evaporación de Hunter......3
Partes del humidificador....................................................................4
Uso de su humidificador....................................................................6
Características y opciones ...............................................................7
Rellenado del tanque de agua.........................................................8
Mantenimiento del humidificador....................................................9
Partes de repuesto ...........................................................................15
Garantía...............................................................................................16