HUMIDOR INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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1. HUMIDOR INSTRUCTION MANUAL Quality Importers Trading Company Inc 3350 Enterprise Avenue Suite 120 Weston FL 33331 BREAKING IN SEASONING YOUR HUMIDOR The wood inside your humidor is high quality Spanish cedar that is kiln dried This process guards against sapping splitting and warping In order for it to perform at its best the wood must re absorb moisture Please follow these directions to properly season your humidor 1 Place a shot glass filled with distilled water in the bottom of your humidor 2 Charge the humidifier see humidifier section below and place it inside your humidor 3 Place the calibrated hygrometer inside the humidor 4 Close the lid 5 Check the humidity reading on your hygrometer daily When it reaches the 68 72 range the wood has been properly stabilized This is considered the ideal range for proper cigar storage Note Do not saturate the interior of your humidor with water This may cause damage HUMIDIFIER Charging and Filling Your Humidifier 1 Remove the humidifier s from the humidor 2 Fill your humidifier with a good quality Propylene Glycol Distilled Water Solution 3 Do not overfill the humidifier You want it wet not soaking 4 Wipe any excess liquid from the front of the humidifier with a clean dry cloth 5 Re attach humidifier back into humidor HYGROMETER Hygrometers Measure Humidity How to Calibrate your hygrometer Most humidors come equipped w2. ith hygrometers Before use we recommend that you calibrate its accuracy Follow these simple steps to insure that the analog hygrometer included with your humidor is working properly Most digital hygrometers do not require calibrating however for optimum protection of your cigar investment we recommend upgrading to the latest generation of adjustable digital hygrometers like the HygroSet series available from many fine tobacconists 1 Place a teaspoon of table salt in a plastic dish and add just enough water to make it damp 2 Place the dish in a zip lock plastic bag and place the hygrometer next to it Take care not to spill any salt water onto your hygrometer 3 Seal the plastic bag with some air trapped inside and allow it to sit for at least 6 hours 4 After the time has elapsed the hygrometer should read 75 humidity Some hygrometers have a small screw on the back that will allow you to adjust the reading if it is incorrect If yours does not make a note of the deviation Hygrometer Placement To insure an accurate humidity reading do not place your hygrometer next to the humidifier Keep it in an area where air will circulate around it Mounting your hygrometer on the lid interior or on a tray inside the humidor is recommended CARING FOR YOUR HUMIDOR With proper care and attention your humidor will give you many years of service To help maintain your investment follow these tips Storage e Place you
3. r humidor on a flat level surface This will guard against accidental damage from being knocked over e Never place your humidor near a heating vent or in direct sunlight The sun could fade the finish of the wood and raise the temperature inside the humidor e Avoid placing objects on top of your humidor Cleaning e Always use a soft cloth when cleaning you humidor e We recommend that you use a good furniture polish to protect your humidors outer finish e Regular dusting will help keep your humidor looking as good as new IMPORTANT NOTES e Do not wipe the interior of your humidor with water or any other liquid as it may damage the cedar lining e Place your humidor in a cool dry place Cigars should be stored at around 70 F e Avoid any unnecessary opening of your humidor lid This will allow humidity to escape e Avoid storing foreign objects such as lighters cutters etc inside the cigar storage portion of your humidor
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