AIRCARE EP9 Series Digital Whole House Pedestal Style Evaporative

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• READ BEFORE USING YOUR HUMIDIFIER

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury, always unplug the unit before moving, filling, servicing, or cleaning. Do not pour or spill water onto the controls or motor area. If these get wet, let them dry completely and have the unit checked by authorized service personnel before plugging in. Do not use the humidifier if any parts are damaged or missing. Contact us for replacement parts at 800.547.3888.

1. To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, this humidifier has a polar­ized plug (one blade is wider than the other). Plug the humidifier directly into a 120V, A.C. electrical outlet. Do not use extension cords. If the plug does not fully fit into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.
2. Keep the electric cord out of traffic areas. To reduce the risk of fire haz­ard, never put the electric cord under rugs, near heat registers, radiators, stoves, or heaters.
3. Always unplug the unit before moving, cleaning, or removing the fan assembly section from the humidifier, or whenever it is not in service.
4. Keep the humidifier clean. To reduce the risk of injury, fire, or damage to a humidifier, use only cleaners specifically recommended for humidifi­ers. Never use flammable, combustible, or poisonous materials to clean your humidifier
5. Do not put foreign objects inside the humidifier.
6. Do not allow the unit to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children.
7. To reduce the risk of electrical hazard or damage to a humidifier, do not tilt, jolt, or tip the humidifier while the unit is running.
8. To reduce the risk of accidental electrical shock, do not touch the cord or controls with wet hands.
9. To reduce the risk of fire, do not use near an open flame such as a candle or other flame source.

ESSICK AIR PRODUCTS, INC. TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY FOR EVAPORATIVE HUMIDIFIERS IN THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA. SALES RECEIPT REQUIRED AS PROOF OF PURCHASE FOR ALL WARRANTY CLAIMS. This warranty against defects in workmanship and materials is extended by Essick Air Products, Inc. (“Essick Air”) when the unit is installed and used under normal conditions as follows:

• Two (2) years from the original date of purchase, and
• Thirty (30) days from the original date of purchase for wicks and filters, which are considered disposable components and should be replaced periodically.

Essick Air will replace the defective part product, with return freight paid by Essick Air. It is agreed that such replacement is the exclusive remedy available from Essick Air and that TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ESSICK AIR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE OR LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES.

Exclusions from this warranty: Because Essick Air cannot control the quality of products sold by unauthorized sellers, this limited warranty applies only to products that were purchased from Essick Air or an Essick Air- authorized seller in the United States of America or Canada, unless otherwise prohibited by law. We reserve the right to reject warranty claims from purchasers for products purchased from unauthorized sellers. including unauthorized Internet sites. We are not responsible for normal and/or periodic replacement of wicks and filters. We are not responsible for any incidental or consequential damage from any malfunction of the product.

This warranty does not apply to, nor are we responsible for any incidental or consequential damages or defects resulting from accident, misuse, alterations, unauthorized or individual service or repair, unauthorized use, mishandling, unreasonable use, abuse (including failure to perform reasonable maintenance), normal wear and tear, where the connected voltage is more than 5% above the nameplate voltage, nor where the equipment or parts were improperly installed, wired, or maintained in violation of the owner’s manual. Alterations include the substitution of non-Essick Air/AIRCARE parts with Essick Air/AIRCARE com­ponent parts, including, but not limited to, demineralization cartridges, filters, wicks, and bacteria treatment. We are not responsible for any damage from the use of water softeners or treatments, chemicals, or descaling materials. We are not responsible for the cost of service calls to diagnose the cause of trouble, or labor charge to repair and/or replace parts. No employee, agent, dealer, or other person is authorized to give any warranties or conditions on behalf of Essick Air. Some jurisdictions (which may include the Province of Quebec) do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. The disclaimers, exclusions, and limitations of liability under this warranty will not apply to the extent prohibited by applicable law (which may include the Province of Quebec). Except where prohibited by applicable law (which may include the Province of Quebec), this warranty applies only to the original purchaser of the Product and is not transferable. How to obtain service under this warranty.

Within the limitations of this warranty, purchasers with inoperative units should contact customer service at 800-547-3888 for instructions on how to obtain service under this warranty as listed above. This warranty gives the customer specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from province to province, or State to State. To the extent Essick Air, or a third party, offers an extended war­ranty, the terms of any such extended warranty are separate and apart from this warranty, and the failure to sign up for any extended warranty does not diminish your rights under this warranty. Where any term of this warranty is prohibited by such laws, it shall be null and void, but the remainder of the warranty shall remain in effect. Register your product at AIRCAREproducts.com Failure to complete the registration form does not diminish your warranty rights. Last Updated: September 1, 2022.

LETS GET YOU UP AND RUNNING

1. Remove the Pedestal from its packaging. You should have:
   • Top
   • Base EP9500 #1871982 I EP9800 #1B72716
   • 1043 Super Wick® ALL 1043 WICKS Wick frame

   • 1B72081 Float (taped to the back of your wick frame)

   • 1871971 Float support and two screws

   • SUPPORT #S988304 I SCREWS #829815 Four casters

   • 1B5460070  Fill door (attached to top)

   • EP9500 #1B71970 I EP9800 #1B72712
   • Deflector vent (attached to top)
   • EP9500 #1871973 I EP9800 #1872714
   • Funnel #1872282
   • Top insert(attached) #1B72726
   • Owner’s Manual #1873525

If you are missing any parts, call us at 800.547.3888. We hope you love your Pedestal. Prefer to see a video? Watch the Pedestal set-up at aircare.com/support. SCAN THE CODE TO THE RIGHT WITH YOUR PHONE’S CAMERA

1. Remove everything from the base. Turn the base over and insert the casters snugly into the bottom. Just use your hands! Using tools can crack the base.
2. Remove the float from the back of the wick frame. Place the wide end of the float in the circular area in the base. Slide the float retainer down to the base and squeeze gently to seat the screw tabs between the pegs. Use a Phillips screwdriver to screw in the float retainer. Do not overtighten or use a drill.
3. Put your Pedestal base in the most centrally-located room of your home. It should be on a level surface against an interior wall. Make sure it’s at least two inches from the wall so the humidistat (on the cord) can accurately read your humidity.

More about positioning:

1. To maximize humidity circulation, put your unit near a cold air return.

2. If you prefer to put your unit in the room where humidity is most needed, you can! But the humidity won’t circulate as well with this method.

3. Don’t put your humidifier under a window, as condensation may OCCUr.

4. Put the unit on the bottom floor of a multi-story home.

5. More about positioning:

   • To maximize humidity circulation, put your unit near a cold air return.
   • If you prefer to put your unit in the room where humidity is most needed, you can! But the humidity won’t circulate as well with this method.
   • Don’t put your humidifier under a window, as condensation may Occur.
   • Put the unit on the bottom floor of a multi-story home.

6. With the wick in the frame, place the frame into the base with the MAX FILL label facing the base’s FRONT label. Fill the base with water. Your Pedestal holds 3.5 gallons of water.

7. Plug in your unit and press the power button.

8. Set your desired fan level by pressing the fan speed button. Your Pedestal has nine fan speeds that are displayed by F1 (the lowest speed) through F9 (the highest speed).
   Note: On higher speeds, the Pedestal puts out a tremendous amount of humidity, so it’s louder on these levels. Most of our customers liken it to the sound of a box fan. Rest assured there is nothing wrong with your unit, it’s just working very hard to put out much-needed humidity.

9. Press the humidity control button to set your humidity level from 25% to 65%. The humidistat on your cord will read your home’s humidity and turn your fan off when the set level is reached. When set to 65%, your unit will run continuously. That’s it! Your Pedestal is ready to use.

ABOUT THE CODES

• F – The F code means your unit is empty and needs to be FILLED with water.
• CF – The CF code triggers after 720 hours of use and means it’s time to CHECK YOUR FILTER (wick). Unplug your unit and check your wick. If your wick is still in good shape, simply clear the code by plugging your humidifier back in. If your wick needs replacing, follow these quick steps:

1. Remove the wick from the frame by gently squeezing the tabs around the wick frame. Do not discard your frame.
2. Insert a new 1043 Super Wick® in the frame and snap the frame shut. Put the wick and frame back into the unit with the MAX FILL label facing the front of the unit.
3. Put the wick and frame back into the unit with the MAX FILL label facing the front of the unit.

HOW TO CLEAN YOUR PEDESTAL

Regular cleaning is important for preventing mold, mildew, and other bacterial growth in your humidifier. It also keeps your EP9 working its best.

1. Let the unit run until it’s empty, then turn it off and unplug it.
2. Lift the top of the Pedestal, and remove the wick and wick frame from the base.
3. Throw your wick away if it is time to replace it. Otherwise, remove it from the wick frame (keep your frame) and put the wick in a sink while you finish cleaning your Pedestal.
4. Pour out any remaining water from the base.
5. Fill the base half-full with water and add 1 cup of white vinegar. Let sit for 20 minutes. To disinfect, replace the vinegar with 1 teaspoon of bleach. Do not mix vinegar and bleach.
6. After 20 minutes, empty the base.
7. Dampen a sponge with white vinegar, wipe down the base, float, and wick the frame. Rinse everything thoroughly. To disinfect, replace the vinegar with bleach.
8. Wipe everything dry. Put your existing wick (or a new one) in the wick frame. Then reassemble the unit.

When storing your Pedestal , discard the used wick (keep your wick frame) and disinfect the unit using the directions above. Dry the unit thoroughly, and store in a temperature-regulated area. Do not install a new wick until you are ready to use your humidifier again.

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