AIRCARE 5D6700 Mini-Console Evaporative Humidifier User Guide

AIRCARE 5D6700 Mini-Console Evaporative Humidifier

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

General Safety Instructions

READ BEFORE USING YOUR HUMIDIFIER
DANGER: means, if the safety information is not followed someone, will be seriously injured or killed.
WARNING: this means, if the safety information is not followed someone, could be seriously injured or killed.
CAUTION: this means, if the safety information is not followed someone, may be injured.

1. To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, this humidifier has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). Plug 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 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 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 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 humidifier, do not tilt, jolt or tip humidifier while 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.

WARNING: For your own safety, do not use humidifier if any parts are damaged or missing.
WARNING: To reduce risk of fire, electric shock, or injury always unplug before servicing or cleaning.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not pour or spill liquid into control or motor area. If controls get wet, let them dry completely and have unit checked by authorized service personnel before plugging in.

INTRODUCTION

Your new humidifier adds invisible moisture to your home by moving dry inlet air through a saturated wick. As air moves through the wick, the water evaporates into the air, leaving behind any white dust, minerals, or dissolved and suspended solids. Because the water is evaporated, there is just clean and invisible moist air.
As the evaporative wick traps accumulated minerals from the water, its ability to absorb and evaporate water decreases. We recommend changing the wick at the beginning of every season and after every 30 to 60 days of operation to maintain optimum performance. In hard water areas, more frequent replacement may be necessary to maintain your humidifier’s efficiency.
Use only AIRCARE® or Essick Air® brand replacement wicks and additives. To order parts, wicks and other products call 1-800-547-3888. This humidifier uses two wicks # 1040(CN). Only the AIRCARE® evaporative wick guarantees the certified output of your humidifier. Use of other brands of wicks voids the certification of output. HOW YOUR HUMIDIFIER WORKS

• Your new evaporative humidifier is designed to satisfy home humidity requirements through the principle of evaporation of water in the air.
• Once the wick becomes saturated, air is drawn in, passes through the wick and moisture is absorbed into the air. All evaporation occurs in the humidifier so any residue remains in the wick.
• This natural process of evaporation creates no white dust like some other humidifiers

CAUTIONS ON ADDITIVES TO WATER:

• To maintain the wick’s integrity and warranty, never add anything to the water except Essick Air bacteriostat for evaporative humidifiers. If you only have softened water available in your home, you can use it, but mineral buildup will occur more quickly. You can use distilled or purified water to help extend the life of the wick.
• Never add essential oils in the water. It can damage the plastic seals and cause leaks.

NOTES ON LOCATION:
In order to get the most effective use from your humidifier, it is important to position the unit where the most humidity is needed or where the moist air will be circulated throughout the house such as near a cold air return. If the unit is positioned close to a window, condensation may form on the window pane. If this occurs the unit should be repositioned in another location.
Do NOT position the unit directly in front of a hot air duct or radiator. Do NOT place on soft carpet.
Due to release of cool, moist air from the humidifier, it is best to direct air away from thermostat and hot air registers. Position humidifier next to an inside wall on a level place at least 4 inches away from the wall or curtains.

ASSEMBLY

1. Unpack humidifier from carton.
2. Remove all packaging material, wicks, etc. from cabinet.
3. Place the wicks in position by sliding them into the mounting ribs molded into the bottom of the cabinet.
4. Insert the plastic platform with the circular cutout (transitional molding) on top of the mounted wicks. Note that the transitional molding is notched and marked “FRONT” to indicate proper placement.

Replacement Parts Available For Purchase

Description| Part Number
Transitional Molding| 1B71786
Humidifier Wicks (2 Required)| 1040(CN)
Air Purifying Filter (Optional)| 1050

WATER FILL
CAUTION: Before filling, ensure unit is turned OFF and unplugged.

1. Before replacing the chassis, fill the cabinet with unsoftened water. DO NOT POUR WATER OVER THE ELECTRICAL CHASSIS. Fill the cabinet only through the opening between the wick and the cabinet sidewall. Note the MAX. FILL notation on the side wall of the cabinet. DO NOT OVERFILL. Cabinet capacity is 3.0 gallons.
   NOTE: If only softened water is available, it can be used; however you will notice a build-up of minerals on the evaporative wick much sooner.

NOTE: We recommend using Essick Air® Bacteriostat Treatment when you refill the water reservoir to eliminate bacterial growth. Add bacteriostat according to the instructions on the bottle. Under no circumstances should you use Water Treatment products intended for Rotobelt or Ultrasonic humidifiers.

ABOUT HUMIDITY

Where you set your desired humidity levels depends on your personal comfort level, the outside temperature and the inside temperature.
NOTE: Recent CDC tests show that the chances of flu transmission are greatly reduced at levels of 43% humidity. You may wish to purchase a hygrometer* to measure the humidity level in your home. Following is a chart of recommended humidity settings.
IMPORTANT: Water damage may result if condensation starts to form on windows or walls. Humidity SET point should be lowered until condensation no longer forms. We recommend room humidity levels do not exceed 50%.
A digital hygrometer is available for purchase by calling 1-800-547-3888.
NOTE: External hygrometer readings and humidistat readings may differ. Humidity levels can vary significantly even in one room. The amount of time it takes to affect the room humidity depends on the relative humidity of the air. In especially dry areas it could take up to 48 hours to see humidity climb to the desired level.

OPERATION

Plug cord into wall receptacle. Your humidifier is now ready for use. The humidifier should be placed at least FOUR inches away from any walls and away from heat registers. Unrestricted airflow into the unit will result in the best efficiency and performance.
NOTE: This unit has an automatic humidistat located on the cord that senses the humidity level around the immediate area of the humidifier. It turns the humidifier on when the relative humidity in your home is below the humidistat setting and will turn the humidifier off when the relative humidity reaches the humidistat setting.

CONTROL PANEL TO TURN ON/OFF

For initial operation, plug the unit in (the display will show – -). Press the button to turn the unit on or off.
FAN SPEED
The 5D6700(CN)has a four speed digital control panel.

1. Press the button to adjust the fan speeds.

2. The speeds: High (F4) – Low (F1) display on the digital panel. A display of “F0” indicates the fan is in standby and can be adjusted as desired.
   HUMIDITY CONTROL

3. The hygrometer on the cord reads the current room humidity and displays the percentage on LCD panel.

4. To set the desired humidity, press the button. Each successive push increases the humidity in 5% increments. The range is 25% to 65%.

5. At 65% the humidifier will run constantly with or without water.
   NOTE: If excessive condensation occurs, reduce fan to a lower speed setting CAUTION: Disconnect power before filling, cleaning or servicing unit. Keep grille dry at all times.

CHECK FILTER
The ability of any humidifier to efficiently supply humidity output relies heavily on the condition of the filter. As the filter loads with impurities it gradually loses its wicking capability. When this happens, moisture output is reduced and the humidifier has to work longer to satisfy the selected setting.

1. This humidifier has a check filter reminder timed to appear after 720 hours of operation. When the Check Filter (CF) message is displayed, disconnect the power cord and check the condition of the filter. If a build-up of deposits or severe discoloration is evident replace the filter to restore maximum efficiency.
2. The CF function is reset after plugging the unit back in.

CONTROL LOCK FEATURE

To avoid unwanted tampering with the humidifier settings the controls can be locked.

ACTIVATION PROCEDURE
After the humidifier functions have been set up, hold the Speed and Humidity buttons down for 5 seconds. The display will show “CL” for 2 seconds.
Release the buttons and the control will resume the display of the room humidity. The humidifier will continue to function with the locked in settings. If buttons are operated while “CL” is active, the “CL” is displayed and settings are unaffected.

DEACTIVATION PROCEDURE
To deactivate the “CL” function simply press and hold both buttons for 5 seconds. “CL” will flash at the rate of 1 second on and 1 second off for a period of 2 seconds and then resume the display of room humidity.

REPLACEMENT OF WICK

CAUTION: Before changing wick, ensure unit is turned OFF and unplugged.
NOTE: This unit uses 2 model 1040(CN) wicks. Replace the wick at the beginning of each season, and more often in areas with hard water.

1. Lift off chassis and set aside.
2. Lift off transition molding tray, then remove and discard used wicks.
3. Install new wicks according to instructions listed in ASSEMBLY section.

OPTIONAL AIRCARE ® FILTER
This humidifier is built to accommodate the two-stage 1050 optional air purifying filter. The first stage is a high-efficiency, electrostatically- charged filter media which traps dust, pollen and airborne pollutants. The second stage is an activated carbon media which absorbs odors from cooking, pets or tobacco smoke. We recommend replacing the AIRCARE® filter at least once a year, more often if necessary. When the white filter media is coated with a layer of dust and dirt, it is time to replace the filter.
NOTE: The certified water output of your humidifier will be reduced when using the AIRCARE® filter. The AIRCARE® filters are optional and are not required for normal operation of the humidifier. When the white filter media is coated with a layer of dust and dirt, it is time to replace the filter.

INSTALLATION

1. To install the optional air filter, remove the chassis (top portion of the unit).
2. From the rear, locate the air filter compartment and unlatch the door.
3. Place the 1050 AIRCARE® air filter into the compartment and close the door.
4. Replace the chassis onto the cabinet.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Cleaning your humidifier regularly helps eliminate odors and bacterial and fungal growth. Ordinary household bleach is a good disinfectant and can be used to wipe out the humidifier base and bottle/reservoir after cleaning. We recommend cleaning your humidifier whenever changing the wicks. We also recommend using Essick Air® Bacteriostat Treatment each time you refill your humidifier to eliminate bacterial growth. Add bacteriostat according to the instructions on the bottle. Visit www.aircareproducts.com or call 1-800-547-3888 to order Bacteriostat Treatment, part number 1970.

STANDARD CLEANING

1. Turn off unit and unplug from outlet. Take unit to sink area.

2. Lift off chassis and transitional molding from cabinet and set aside. Remove and discard used wicks.

3. Pour out any remaining water. Fill cabinet with water and then add 8 oz. (1 cup) of white vinegar. Let solution stay 20 minutes, then empty it.

4. Clean all interior surfaces of cabinet with a soft brush. Dampen soft cloth with white vinegar and wipe out cabinet to remove scale. Rinse cabinet thoroughly with fresh water to remove scale and cleaning solution.
   DISINFECTING UNIT

5. Fill cabinet with water and add 3 teaspoons of chlorine bleach. Let solution stand for 20 minutes, then rinse with water until bleach smell is gone. Let unit dry. Wipe down outside of unit with soft cloth dampened with fresh water.

6. Empty and rinse thoroughly.

7. Refill cabinet with water and re-assemble per WATER FILL instructions.

SUMMER STORAGE

1. Clean unit as outlined in above.
2. Discard used wicks and any water in the cabinet and allow unit to dry thoroughly before storage. Do not store with water inside unit.
3. Do not store unit in an attic or other high-temperature area, as damage will occur.
4. Install new wick at beginning of season.

TROUBLESHOOTING

• Power button has not been depressed.

| • Check 120 volt power source.

• Press power button once to turn on.

Fan not operating (digital display is illuminated).| • ROOM humidity level is not 3% or more below SET humidity level.

• Bottles are empty.

| • Raise SET humidity level if desired.

• Increase fan speed.

• Fill humidifier with water.

Fan running continuously.| • SET humidity level is 65%.

• ROOM humidity level has not reached 1% or more above SET humidity level.

| • A SET humidity percentage of 65% operates fan continuously. Adjust SET level between 25%

– 60%.

• Continue to run until desired humidity level is achieved. This

may take up to 48 hours initially.

Poor evaporation of water.

| • CHECK FILTER (CF)

message flashing.

• Mineral buildup on filter (wick).

| • Change to a fresh new wick NOTE: Local water varies from area to area and under certain conditions minerals will build up more rapidly in the wick.

• Unplug unit for 1-2 minutes to reset CF function

Alternating “CF” and

room humidity displayed.

| • Wick may be dirty.| • Replace wick

• Unplug unit for 30 seconds and plug in again to clear display.

Control panel does not respond to input. Display shows CL| • Control lock feature has been turned on to prevent changes in

settings.

| • Press Humidity and Speed buttons at same time for 5 seconds to deactivate feature.
Water leaking from unit| • Reservoir is over filled| • Fill only to level indicated inside tank.
Display flashes “20”| • ROOM Humidity is lower than 20%.| • Will read actual humidity when level comes up to 25%.
Display flashes ”—“| • Unit initiating.

• Room humidity is over 90%.

| • Room humidity will display after initiation is complete.

• Will remain until humidity drops below 90%.

HUMIDIFIER TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY POLICY

SALES RECEIPT REQUIRED AS PROOF OF PURCHASE FOR ALL WARRANTY CLAIMS.
This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of this humidifier when the unit is installed and used under normal conditions against defects in workmanship and materials as follows:

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

The manufacturer will replace the defective part/product, at its discretion, with return freight paid by the manufacturer. It is agreed that such replacement is the exclusive remedy available from the manufacturer and that TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE OR LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations may not apply to you.

Exclusions from this warranty

• We are not responsible for the replacement of wicks and filters.
• We are not responsible for any incidental or consequential damage from any malfunction, accident, misuse, alterations, unauthorized repairs, abuse, including failure to perform reasonable maintenance, normal wear and tear, nor where the connected voltage is more than 5% above the nameplate voltage.
• 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 the manufacturer. The customer shall be responsible for all labor costs incurred.
• Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.

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 within the 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.
Register your product at www.aircareproducts.com.

References

• Humidifiers - AIRCARE Ultrasonic, Evaporative, & Steam Humidifiers
• essickair.com

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