EMERSON HD1300C, HD1300WC Evaporative Console Humidifier Owner’s Manual

: July 29, 2024
: Emerson

EMERSON HD1300C, HD1300WC Evaporative Console Humidifier

CAUTION: Read all instructions carefully before installation. Save this Owner’s Manual for future reference.

Repair Parts

PARTS LIST FOR EMERSON HUMIDIFIERS MODEL NOS. HD1300C0C AND HD1300WCOC

Standard Hardware Item – This may be purchased locally.

OVERVIEW

Troubleshooting

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CAUTION: Use only Emerson WT-BC EPA Registered Bacteriostat available from your local retail store or by calling 800-654-3545. Use of other water treatment products may damage the filter elements. Under no circumstances should you use water treatment products designed for Rotobelt or Ultrasonic humidifiers.

Cleaning Your Humidifier

BiWeekly Maintenance

Removing Scale

Fill the cabinet with one 8 oz. cup of undiluted white vinegar. Let the solution stay 20 minutes.
Clean all Interior surfaces with a soft brush. Dampen a soft cloth with undiluted white vinegar and wipe out the cabinet to remove the scale.
Rinse thoroughly with clean warm water to remove scale and cleaning solution before disinfecting the cabinet.
Dust the fan assembly and outside surfaces with a soft cloth only.

Disinfecting Cabinet

Fill the cabinet with 1 teaspoon of chlorine bleach in 4 liters of water. Let the solution stay 20 minutes, swishing every few minutes. Wet all surfaces normally exposed to water.
Empty cabinet after 20 minutes. Rinse with water until the bleach smell is gone. Allow the unit to dry out completely.
Water bottles should be cleaned in the same manner.

End-of-Season Maintenance

Follow bi-weekly maintenance instructions at the end of the humidification season or when the humidifier will not be used for at least one week or more.
Remove and throw away filters.
Let the humidifier dry completely before storing. Do not store water inside the abi- the et.
Store in a cool, dry location.
Install new filters and a clean humidifier before the next season begins.

CAUTION: 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. To reduce the risk of scalds and damage to a humidifier, never put hot water in the humidifier.

CAUTION: Local water purity may vary from area to area and under certain conditions water impurities and airborne bacteria may promote the growth of microorganisms in the reservoir of a humidifier. To retard bacteria growth that may cause odors and be harmful to your health, use only Emerson HDC 12 Replacement filters. We also recommend using Emerson WT-BC EPA registered bacteriostat, and cleaners specifically recommended for humidifiers available at your local retail store or by calling 800-654-3545.

NOTE: If it is necessary to use an approved bacteriostat, follow the directions correctly. The bottles of the 49-litre unit will hold 9 liters of water each.

Step 1
To make cleaning easier, the humidifier cabinet should be empty and completely dried out. To accomplish this, use the following method:

Allow the humidifier to run until the automatic shutoff turns the humidifier “OFF”,
Unplug humidifier
WARNING: If the humidifier is not plugged in, the fan could start after the housing is removed.
Follow the instructions in step 2 “To Remove Parts*
After removing the parts, dry out the bottom of the humidifier cabinet.
Proceed to ‘Bi-Weekly Maintenance’ or “End of Season Maintenance”.

Step 2
To Remove Parts

Lift the pivoting lid, remove the fan assembly which contains the motors and fans, and set it aside. (See Repair Parts list )
Remove the water bottles from the cabinet and remove the filter housings (see “Repair Parts” list for identification).
Remove the water level float and empty the cabinet.
Proceed to “Bi-Weekly Maintenance” or “End of Season Maintenance”.
Remove old filters and dispose of them properly. Continue to clean the cabinet and internal parts as described on the next page

Step 3
Install new filters (purchase Emerson HDC12C Replacement Filter for your humidifier) into the location where the old filters were positioned. Install water level float at the back of the cabinet. Install the filter housings with the new filters in the correct location. Position the fan assembly on top of the cabinet and retum the humidiher to the desired location for use. Refill humidifier bottles with fresh cool water. Plug the unit into a 120-volt A.C. power outlet and set the controls per the ‘Operating Humidifier Controls* section of this manual.

Replacement and Care of Filters

Install new filters in the filter housing track with the glue beads of the wicking pad to the inside of the filter housing.
Return the top cover of the filter housing by installing the cover over the fixed tabs on the rear of the lower filter housing and pivoting the cover down over the top of the filters. Snap the cover over the two spring tabs.
Replace the filter housing in the cabinet. Note: There is a left and a right til- ter housing. There is also a front and back orientation. To position the filter housings correctly:
- Make sure the two indents in the cylinder section of the top covers are positioned toward the center of the cabinet.
- Be sure that the spring tabe of filter housings are towards the front of the cabinet.
- Align the lower portion of the filter assembly over the six ribs, located at the bottom rear of the humidifier cabinet.
Position the fan assembly onto the cabinet. Make sure the fan venturi (lowest cylinder section below the fan) is placed inside the filter housing
Replace water bottles. h. Close the pivoting lid on the fan assembly.
The unit is ready for use or to be stored away for the next season.

NOTE: For correct operation of the filter housing assembly, filters must be fully contained inside the flange of the top cover.

Replacement and Care of Filters

WARNING: To reduce the risk of shock or injury from moving parts, always unplug the humidifier before removing or replacing any parts.
CAUTION: To help retard bacteria growth and keep maximum efficiency, the filters should be replaced at least once a season, or more often under hard water conditions. Use Emerson HDC12C recommended replacement filter.

All filters may be rinsed in clear water only. Take care not to damage the paper. To replace the evaporative wicking filters in your Emerson humidifier, follow the instructions below.

Unplug the humidifier, and proceed to clean. Before removing the filters, we recommend moving the humidifier to an area where floor coverings are not susceptible to water damage, I.e. kitchen or bath areas
Open the pivoting lid remove water bottles and set aside. Grasp the fan assembly front center and rear center. Lift off and set aside on a clean flat surface. The filter assemblies are now accessible.
Lift filter housings out of the cabinet and place them where you may work on them comfortably. With a soft, absorbent cloth, remove any remaining water or loose mineral deposits not trapped in the filter from the humidifier cabinet.
To open filter housing for easy access the filters

Deflect the two spring tabs on top of the filter housing. Lift the top cover off of the fil- ter housing and set it aside.
Remove the two filters and dispose of the property, Clean the internal parts of the humidifier per the “Cleaning Your Humidfier” section of your owner’s manual.

Using Your Humidifier

Step 1
Be sure the unit is full of water and plugged in

Step 2
Set the Fan selection switch to *2. This will allow both fans to operate if the humidistat senses humidity is needed.

Step 3
Set airflow control to MIN.

Step 4
Set Humidity Control to medium position.

NOTE: Humidifiers should operate with humidity control on the recommended MEDIUM setting. I 2 does not, the humidity is at a relatively high level. To test the unit under this condition, tum Humidity Control to the MAXIMUM, and the unit should begin to operate. After the unit has been tested, set Humidity Control to MEDIUM or desired level. Allow 24 hours for a humidifier to adjust. If the humidity level in the home is sufficient, the humidifier will only operate with Humidity Control set to maximum.

IMPORTANT: Water damage may result if condensation starts to form on windows or walls. The humidity Control setting should be lowered until condensation no longer forms.

Step 5
If the humidifier stops running, the humidity level is at the normal requirements for that setting or it is adjusting to the home conditions. The table below shows approximate relative humidity percentages (RH%)which correspond to the various settings of the Humidity Control. The humidity switch shows settings for your 49-litre model.

Operating Tips for Best Performance

Position the humidifier at least 2 inches from any wall and away from any heat reg- Isters.
Do not restrict airflow from entering or exiting the humidlier.
Use Emerson-recommended bacteriostat WT-BC to retard bacteria growth that may cause odors and may be harmful to your health.
Regular cleaning as instructed in the “Cleaning Your Humidifier” section of this manual is recommended.
Replace the evaporative wicking filters at least once per humidification season or more depending on water conditions in your area.

Operating Humidifier Controls

The operating controls of your Emerson evaporative humidifier are located on the top center of the humidifier. The controls are found under the smoked cover, located between the air-circulating fans. Lift the control cover by placing your finger in the round cutout and letting. The cover will stay open Now you can see the control area. Familiarize yourself with the controls and reference the diagram of the control area for the correct naming used within this manual.

To Operate the Controls

Humidity Control
Adjust the amount of humidity depending on your needs. The humidifier wil turn on and off as required to maintain the level of humidity selected. MEDIUM setting is recommended, but there are times when a low or high amount of humidity may be preferred. For the constant operation of the humidifier, MAX allows for the maximum amount of humidity to be evaporated into the air continuously.

IMPORTANT: Water damage may result if condensation starts to form on windows or walls. Humidity Control setting should be low- ered until condensation no longer forms.

Air Flow Control
The unit is adjusted from “OFF to high to low with a variable speed control. The higher the airflow speed, the more water is evaporated and released into the air. MIN speed is the quietest and is provided foconditionsns that may not require as high an evaporation rate, Model HD1300 and DH1300W have a variable speed control (MAX to MIN).

Fill Light
When the unit has a small amount of water left in it, the fil light will come on and the unit will automatically shut off.

Fan Control
Your Emerson humidifier allows a choice to be made for single or dual fan control. The slide switch located closest to the front of the cabinet allows one or two tans to be used. Slide the switch to the “1” position to operate one fan and the ‘2’ position to operate both trains.

The “FAN” slide switch, positioned in the 81 postion will operate the humidifier with one tan only in any speed position and provide reduced output at a lower noise level. The “FAN” slide switch positioned in #2 setting will operate the humidifier with both fans and provide greater output than the single fan settings. Maximum output is provided by the humidifier in the #2 position with the speed control set at high. This combination of an infinite number of tan/speed settings allows you to determine the noise level and output level that best suits you.

Water Fill (continued)

Open the pivoting lid of the humidifier. Remove the water bottles, and lift them straight up and out of the cabinet. Notice the water bottles are designed as right and left-hand units. Position them in the correct location so the humidifer can function properly. The water bottles should rest in the front of the cabinet. Each ‘E-Z-Fll Side-Cap” must be facing the rear of the unit Each water bottle is designed with an ‘E-Z- Fill Side-Cap* that is easily removable. Remove the “E-Z-Fill Side-Cap” on the side of the water bottle by twisting the counterclockwise.

Place the opening of the water bottle under a water faucet (the bottle should fit under a four-inch clearance faucet). Fill with the recommended mixture of cold water and Emerson WT-BC Bacteriostat only. Do not add solid debris as this could make the valve leak. Install the “E-Z-Fill Side-Cap’ by twisting clockwise. Hand tighten only.

Check for possible leaks by performing the fillowing

Grasp the bottle handle and hold the bottle upright over a sink.
Press up on the valve cap plunger for about one second to let out a little water.
Release the plunger.
Listen for air bubbles. Look for leaks around “E-Z-Fill Side-Cap”
If you hear air bubbles or see leaks. retighten ‘E-Z-Fill Side-Cap’ and repeat steps 1-4

NOTE: Repeat for other bottles, If either fill cap leaks, water may overflow and leak out of the rear vents of the cabinet.

Wipe off excess water from the bottle. Position the water bottle back into the unit. Grasp the water bottle handle, and lower it into the cabinet until the bottle is on pads at the bottom of the cabinet, the “E-Z-Fill Side-Cap” must be facing the rear of the cabinet. When positioned properly, the plunger will open and water will flow into the cabinet. The water level will automatically remain at approximately 1/2′ until the bottles are empty. The unit is now ready for operation.

Location Instructions

WARNING: For your safety, do not use a humidifier if any parts are damaged or missing.

Step 1
Place a humidifier on a flat level surface in the area of the house where most humidity is needed, or one which would likely result in moist air being circulated throughout the house such as near a cold air return. Placing the unit level is very important if the humidifer is located on carpeting

NOTE: The 49-litre humidifier contains water bottles. The weight of the bottles in the front of the cabinet may sink the casters deeper into the carpet. This will keep the water level forward in the cabinet. The water level float (located at the rear of the cabinet) may not sense the water and the fill light will be on and the unit will not energize. If this happens, the unit will need to be leveled for the humidifier to be energized.
NOTE: It may be necessary to purchase leveling coasters from your local hardware store The coasters should be positioned under the front two casters of the humidifier. Moist air (humidity) produced will disperse into the whole house, but the area closest to the unit will have the highest humidity. If the unit is positioned close to a window, condensation may form on the window pane. If this is not appropriate the unit should be repositioned in another location
NOTE: Due to the release of cool, moist air from the humidifier, it is best to direct air away from the home thermostat and hot air registers. It is best to position the humidifier next to an inside wall. Hot air registers and cold air from outside walls can affect the efficiencies of the controls. The unit should not be placed where warm air from a hot air register blows directly on the unit.

Step 2
The humidifier should be positioned with the back (cord exit side), at least 2 inches away from the wall. Air needs to enter through louvers in the rear panel for the humidifier 10 to operate at peak efficiency.

Water Fill

WARNING: To reduce the risk of shock, always unplug the humidifier before filling, cleaning, or servicing.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not pour or spill water into the control or motor area. Close the control cover. If controls get wet, let them dry completely and have the unit checked by authorized service personnel before plugging it in. This humidifier is designed to be used with the two water bottles that are located under the pivoting lid.

Humidifier Operations

Your new Emerson humidifer is designed 10 satisfy home humidity requirements through the principle of evaporation of water into the air. After the water is added to the bottles and positioned in the humidifier, the filters begin to soak up the water and become totally saturated in approximately 30 minutes. Air is drawn in from the rear of the humidifier, and then passes through the filters employing two circulation fans. As air passes through the filters, moisture is absorbed into the air and then released through the top of the humidifier. This moist air is released in the form of vapor. No water droplets will enter the home. All evaporation into the air takes place in the humidilier, which means that the residue left by evaporating water is not passed into the home, but remains in the hotter.

CAUTION: Emerson WT-BC EPA Registered Bacteriostat is available from your local retail store or call (800) 654- 3545 to order. Under no circumstances should you use water treatment products for Roto belts or Ultrasonic humidifiers.

CAUTION: Keep your humidifer clean. While humidifiers do not cause colds, some studies suggest that dirty humidifiers can cause cold-like symptoms in some people. To avoid this, clean your humidifier weekly with cleaners specifically recommended for humidifiers and use Emerson WT-BC EPA-recommended bacteriostat.

Assembly

Your new Emerson humidifier is completely assembled for you to use. Remove the packaging material from inside your humidifier and follow the instructions in this owner’s manual for proper usage. The packaging material is located under the fan assembly. Remove the packaging material and discard it.

Electrical Hook-Up

Locate the nearest 120V A.C. wall socket in the location desired, preferably on the Inside wall. Plug in the electrical cord

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, the humidifier should be plugged into a 120V A.C, outlet. Do not use extension cords.

Know Your Humidifier

Limited Warranty

All products covered by this Owner’s Manual are warranted against defects in workmanship and materials for one year from the date of sale except for motors. which are warranted for two years. This warranty does not apply to damage from accident, misuse, or alteration nor where the connected voltage is more than 5% above the nameplate voltage, nor to the equipment improperly installed wired, or maintained in violation of this Owner’s Manual. No other written or oral warranty applies. No employee, agent, dealer, or other person is authorized to give any warrates on behalf of Emerson Electric. The customer shall be responsible for all costs incurred in the removal or reinstallation and shipping of the product for repairs. Within the limitations of this warranty inoperative units should be returned, freight prepaid to the nearest Emerson authorized service center or the Emerson Electric Co. Service Centre, and we will repair or replace, at our option, at no charge to you with return freight paid by Emerson. It is agreed that such repair or replacement is the exclusive remedy available from Emerson Electric Co. and that Emerson Is Not Responsible For Damages Of Any Kind, Including Incidental And Consequential Damage. Some provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above exclusion or limitation may not apply to you The warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from province to province. For the address of your nearest authorized service center, call 1-800-654-3545. SALES RECEIPT REQUIRED AS PROOF OF PURCHASE FOR WARRANTY CLAIMS.

SALES RECEIPT REQUIRED AS PROOF OF PURCHASE FOR WARRANTY CLAIMS.

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Safety Signal Words

DANGER: means it the safety information is not followed someone will be seriously injured or killed.
WARNING: means if the safety information is not followed someone could be seriously injured or killed.
CAUTION: means if the safety information is not followed someone may be injured.

1. To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard plug the humidifier directly into a 120V, A.C. electrical outlet. Do not use extension cords.
2. Keep the electric cord out of traffic areas. To reduce the risk of fire hazards, never put the electric cord under rugs, near heat registers, radiators, stoves or heaters.
3. Always unplug the humidifier before moving it, removing the fan assembly section, cleaning it, or whenever the humidity is not in service.
4. Keep the humidifier clean.
5. Do not put foreign objects inside the humidifier.
6. Never use your humidifier while any part is missing or damaged in any manner.
7. To reduce the risk of electrical hazard or damage to a humidifier, do not tilt, jolt or tip the humidifier over while the unit is running.
8. To reduce the risk of damage to a humidifier, unplug the humidifier when water bottles are empty or when the humidifier is not in use.
9. To reduce the risk of accidental electrical shock, do not touch the cord or controls with wet hands.
10. Note the warning label shown below and on the humidifier.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury always unplug before filing. servicing or cleaning.

FOR PARTS OR TECHNICAL HELP, CALL 800-654-3545

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