Your
Humidity
Source
humidifier
is a precision-built
instrument that, given proper care, will provide years of
dependable service. All that is required
is
periodic cleaning
during the humidifying season when your humidifier
is
most
used. Depending
on
local water conditions, mineral solids and
other matter may accumulate
in
various parts
of
the unit.
These accumulations must be removed so that water flows
freely for efficient operation
of
the humidifier. A reverse
osmosis water treatment system will remove minerals and
greatly reduce the need to clean the humidifier.
See
R.O.
systems
under
"accessories".
Dome
Atomizing
Unit
Motor
Pan
Vapor
Maker
Comb
~~'mre~
Of
Pump Tube
Showing Apertures
Reservoir
CLEAN YOUR HUMIDIFIER AT END OF THE HEATING
SEASON. LEAVE THE UNIT EMPTY AND DRY
DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS. REFILL AGAIN
IN
THE
FALL. INSPECT AND CLEAN (IF NEEDED) ONCE OR
TWICE DURING THE HEATING SEASON.
IF
USED
ALL
YEAR, INSPECT AND CLEAN AS NECESSARY
QUARTERLY
STEP
1.
DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL PLUG FROM HOUSE LINE.
TURN OFF WATER SUPPLY.
STEP
2.
REMOVE DOME FROM UNIT, AFTER FIRST REMOVING
DOME STRAP. The dome rests
on
the copper motor pan;
it
lifts up and away from the unit. The vapor tube and extension
tube are connected by the rubber tube seal and will come out
together.
STEP
3.
LIFT OUT THE ATOMIZING UNIT. This rests freely
in
the
reservoir pan and lifts out easily.
STEP
4.
CLEAN THE ATOMIZING UNIT. Do
not
submerge unit
in
water
or
the atomizer motor will be damaged. First, remove the
cylindrical screen. Twist slightly out
of
lock position and
remove. Next, remove the impeller cap from the pump tube
by
tapping lightly
on
edge of cap with a flat object (such
as
a file
or flat screwdriver). Do
not
tap on face
of
cap, this can damage
its ability
to
pump water. Insert a pointed scraper or pipe
cleaner through the open end of the pump tube into the three
apertures located inside the pump tube (you may not actually
see the apertures but you can "feel" them). Gently poke and
free the three apertures
of
any solids that may have
accumulated. Scrape out waste materials along the inner walls
of
the pump tube. Flush out pump tube with low pressure water
being very careful to not force water into the atomizer motor.
Replace impeller cap on pump tube
by
tapping into place
around edge
of
cap, again, do
not
tap face
of
cap. Spin the
pump tube by hand to insure it rotates freely. Replace screen
by
twisting into lock position. Brush-clean the vapor maker
comb with a small wire brush or old tooth brush. Rinse out
motor pan being careful not to get water into the motor.
STEP
5.
EMPTY AND CLEAN RESERVOIR
of
all liquids and waste
materials. Use white vinegar to dissolve minerals. Care should
be
taken so as not to disturb floats or float valve.
STEP
6.
REASSEMBLE THE UNIT. Replace the atomizing unit
in
the
reservoir. Place the dome
on
the motor pan with the discharge
exhaust and extension tube positioned
in
line with the air
intake tube
on
the reservoir. Set entire unit back on mounting
plate positioning discharge tube and air intake tube through the
wall.
TURN
ON
YOUR WATER SUPPLY, PLUG
IN
YOUR
ELECTRIC CORD AND YOUR HUMIDIFIER
IS
AGAIN
READY FOR THE NEXT HUMIDIFING SEASON.
