Essick Air 427 300 User's Manual
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1. is ieee Een es nE R ES ETN iba A ES VANAN ES VAUN Es N E IN ES RRAN ES RAN E ANAN E WA E YARA i YARAN ES ANAN ES ANAY Es AOTAN E A VAT ER YAAN E AAN E ADAT E TAN eh AA ES ANAN ES WAUA TAY N ES RANTAN ES NAAN E AUAN WA ES ARAN a UM We A BEMIS BY ESSICK3 Essick Air Products Inc 5800 Murray Street Little Rock AR 72209 501 562 1094 BEMIS presses ACCESSORY ORDER FORM To keep your humidifier in top working condition use only Bemis by Essick Air replacement parts Only Bemis by Essick Air replacement wicks guarantee your humidifier will maintain its original AHAM certified output ALND END POE EROA paaa n ANION No 1041 Superwick for 400 amp 600 Series Console amp Credenza Humidifiers No 1045 Superwick for H12 Series Console Humidifiers OORO NN 15 99 ee LO 18 99 No H4000 ee lt _ No 1051 Summer Protective 22A Air Cleaner Filter for 400 amp 600 Series Dust Cover for 400 Series ae Console amp Credenza Tabletop Humidifiers Console Humidifiers Sh 17 99 He BEMIS B BY ESSICKE Z No 1043 No 1990 Superwick for 800 Series Digital Hygrometer Comfort Sensor Space Saver Console Hum2. 5 Odor e Bacteria may be present Clean and disinfect cabinet following CARE AND MAINTENANCE instructions Use Bemis by Essick Air Bacteria Treatment to help eliminate unpleasant odors It may be necessary to replace the wick if the odor persists Right water bottle has water remaining when unit shuts off e The unit is designed to empty the right water bottle first then the left bottle If the refill light comes on and the right bottle has not emptied raise the right side of the unit with spacers until the unit is level DIGITAL HUMIDISTAT MODELS 8 9 Rapid cycling humidistat e Certain room conditions may result in the humidifier running for short periods of time turn ing off and then restarting in short cycles Increase the Set Humidity to the next higher setting e Move the humidifier to a differ ent location in the room e Maintain 4 inches clearance to the wall Fan motor does not start Bottles must be filled e Fan speed must be set not OFF green power light must be ON e Set Humidity must be higher than Room Humidity The electronic module is not con sumer serviceable contact an authorized service center for assistance Accessories EVAPORATIVE WICK Model 1041 Replaceable evaporative wick con tinuously draws up moisture as it filters out miner al deposits and reduces scale build up in the unit Only Bemis by Essick Air wicks are UL a
3. HIGH OY HIGH 2 SPEED AIRFLOW Model 43 HUMIDITY CONTROL OFF ZO e LO 6666 H1GH Low ree HIGH 3 ED AIRFLOW Model 44 HUMIDITY CONTROL CONTROLS Model 4D7 800 4D6 800 Digital Humidistat 16 Models 4D6 800 and 4D7 800 are equipped with a multi speed fan con trol switch Use the lower settings for quiet operation and the higher set tings for maximum output These models have a digital humidistat with LCD display The room s Relative Humidity RH is displayed at the top and the desired humidity level is displayed at the bottom The desired humidity level can be manually adjusted between 30 and 90 using the Set Humidity button 45 RH is the suggested initial setting _ Bemis 17 The automatic humidistat will turn 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 in the room exceeds the humidistat setting by 6 R H This will reduce rapid cycling When the humidifier is running you will feel cool invisible humid air exiting from the outlet grill 18 When first plugged in the display will show the current Room Humidity and will default to 45 Set Humidity If there is no water in the cabinet the red Refill indicators will be lit and the fan motor will not run Fill both water bottles following the Filling Water Bottles instructions When the
4. s FDN Soe 5 pe ae x lt Sista et oe A ae LEON See ner Se Mes SD y original purchaser of the product A Within the first 12 months from date of purchase Essick Air will repair or replace at its discretion any defective part of the humidifier covered by this warranty This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which gt vary from state to state or province to province This warranty does not cover damage resulting from misuse or abuse of the humidifier accidents or alterations to the product commercial use or damage during shipment Misuse includes malfunctions caused by negligence in cleaning or parts fouled with mineral deposits due to hard water conditions Alterations to the product include the substitution of non Bemis by Essick Air brand components including but not limited to wicks If service becomes necessary take or send the product to any Bemis by Essick Air service center aa Ls Nes Lares na eee ESE SO ERR AROS A E a i Pax ee X A oS Si z NNV RSS i LEN es s 355 s es Se a Lies oe 3 A Az 4 see sere Poe S ease ass Ser ae Yee signee nes ose 52
5. bottles have been filled the LCD display will initiate with a segment display test the Room and Set humidity will be displayed and the a speed will be shown as OFF FAN SPEED 19 The fan speed can be set to the desired airflow level by pressing the Set Speed left button The Green power indicator will be lit To increase fan speed repeatedly press the Set Speed button A bar segment indicator at the left side of the display will indicate increasing fan speed After the HIGH fan speed has is reached the next press of the button will return back to the LOWEST fan speed To turn the humidifier OFF press AND HOLD the Set Speed button down for two seconds HUMIDITY SETTING 20 If the room PA is lower than the Set Humidity the fan motor will start and run until the room humidity exceeds the Set Humidity by 6 R H If higher than the Set Humidity the fan motor will not start The desired humidity level can be changed with the Set Humidity right button Press the button once and fe display will flash Repeatedly press ing the button will increase the Set Humidity in steps of 5 RH When the desired humidity level is reached between 30 90 RH release the button If the button is released and then held down while flashing the display will auto advance through the range Release the button to exit the auto advance mode BOTTLE REFILL SYSTEM 21 When one bottle empties one red refill indicator light
6. plug from chas 8 ipower pak re eniad Rinse water channel thoroughly with fresh water to remove scale 4 Lift off end covers and remove and cleaning solution before both water bottles disinfecting NOTICE Water bottles must be removed before chassis power DISINFECTING RESERVOIR pak to prevent possible switch 9 Fill water channel with mixture of lever damage one teaspoon chlorine bleach in one gallon water Let solution stay 20 minutes swishing every few minutes Make sure the REMOVING SCALE cleaning solution does not come ert in contact with the chassis 6 Carefully lift wick from cabinet power pak Do not attempt to allowing any water to drain pour liquid directly through the from IMO WOIT channel Place grill into the humidifier cabinet in sink or tray to finish draining 5 Lift chassis power pak unit from cabinet 7 Remove any remaining water in channel with a sponge Fill water channel with one 8 oz cup of undiluted white vinegar 10 Empty water channel after 20 minutes Rinse with water until bleach smell is gone Dry with clean cloth or paper towel 11 Clean all surfaces of the chassis power pak with a soft dry cloth ZOWARNING DO NOT USE LIQUID CLEANING SOLUTIONS INCLUDING WATER TO CLEAN THE CHASSIS POWER PAK AN ELECTRIC SHOCK MAY RESULT OR THE HUMIDIFIER MAY BE DAMAGED 12 Remove water bottle cap and empty remaining water into a drain Pour a mixture of one pint of water and tw
7. required for normal operation of the humidifier Care and Maintenance IMPORTANT We recommend cleaning your humidifier every two weeks Follow instructions Humidifiers provide comfort by adding moisture to dry heated indoor air To get the most benefit from the humidifier and avoid product misuse follow a instructions carefully specifically the operation care and maintenance guide lines Please note this is an electrical appliance and requires careful attention when in use In addition if you do not follow the recommended care and maintenance Sl ed microorganisms may be able to grow in the water within the humid ifier s reservoir A CAUTION Disconnect power before cleaning or servicing unit A WARNING It is very important that cleaning solutions such as bleach bacteria treatment or descaler which could be used to clean the cabinet are not sprayed or applied to the chassis power pak assembly Additionally do not immerse the power pak in water or any other solution These solutions can cause a serious electrical malfunction of the humidifier 1 Turn unit off by turning humidis Let solution stay 20 minutes tat completely counterclockwise Remove with a sponge Clean For digital unit hold speed but all interior surfaces with soft ton down for two seconds brush Dampen soft cloth with undiluted white vinegar and wipe out water channel to remove scale 2 Unplug electrical cord from wall outlet 3 Unplug interlock
8. READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Evaporative BEMIS Humidifier BY ESSICK3 OWNERS USE MANUAL 4D7 800 497 800 497 300 4D6 800 496 800 447 401 447 301 427 300 CARE amp Models White Variable Speed Digital with Air Care Filter White Variable Speed with Air Care Filter Light Oak Variable Speed with Air Care Filter White Variable Speed Digital White Variable Speed Mahogany Burl Four Speed with Air Care Filter Mahogany Four Speed with Air Care Filter Oak Burl Two Speed with Air Care Filter BEMIS 0 BY ESSICKE Z SAVE THE ENVIRONMENT RECYCLE APPROPRIATE MATERIALS Patents 5 037 583 5 110 511 5 133 904 Other Patents Pending Printed in U S A To order parts and accessories call 1 800 547 3888 French and Spanish instructions included Se incluyen instrucciones en Espa ol y Franc s Directives en fran ais et en espagnol compris 586 4150 Rev 4 04 Important Safeguards READ BEFORE USING YOUR HUMIDIFIER 1 8 This appliance has a polarized plug one blade is wider than the other To reduce the risk of electric shock this plug is intended to fit into a polarized 120 volt AC 15 amp outlet only one way If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet reverse the plug If it still does not fit contact a qualified electri cian Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature If an extension cord must be used i
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10. idifiers 25 99 12 99 e Digitally monitors temperature amp e Filter only frame not included humidity No 1970 Bacteria Treatment 32 oz 5 99 Helps Eliminate Bacteria amp Algae Build up Strongly Recommended for Bemis Humidifiers amp All Other Evaporative Humidifiers Unit Item Description Qty Price Amount 1041 Superwick for 400 and 600 Series Console Humidifiers 15 99 1043 Superwick for 800 Series Space Saver Console Humidifiers 12 99 1045 Superwick for H12 Series Console Humidifiers 18 99 1051 Air Cleaner Filter for 400 and 600 Series Console Humidifier 17 99 1970 Bacteria Treatment 32 oz 5 99 H4000 Summer Protective Cover for 400 Series Console Humidifiers 6 99 1990 Digital Hygrometer Comfort Sensor 25 99 Shipping Schedule TOTAL MERCHANDISE 0 00 19 99 4 00 20 00 49 99 6 00 CT RESIDENTS ADD 6 TAX 50 00 99 99 8 00 100 00 10 00 SHIPPING amp HANDLING SES CREE Revised TOTAL INVOICE AMOUNT BEM 110 05 03 04 Name Address City State Zip Code Phone number Email address Enclosed is my J Check or Money Order US Currency payable to BEMIS BY ESSIK AIR LJ Visa MasterCard American Express LJ Discover Card Signature Expiration Date Web Orders www bemis parts store com Telephone Orders Call toll free 1 800 547 3888 e 15 00 minimum telephone orders Mail Orders BEMIS BY ESSICK AIR CONSUMER SERVICES 20 Constitution Boulevard South P O Box 884 Shelton CT 06484 0884 ORDERS ARE
11. nd AHAM certified to provide the rated performance from your Bemis by Essick Air Humidifier Ca 4 AIR CARE FILTER Model 1051 Replaceable two stage Air Care filter 3M FILTRETE removes airborne parti cles and activated carbon removes odor This is not standard on all units It can however be added as an accessory to any Bemis by Essick Air Console Humidifier BACTERIA TREATMENT No 1970 32 oz Bacteria Treatment Controls bacteria growth in humidifiers Helps elimi nate unpleasant odors This solution should not be used to clean the humidifier chassis power pak Improper use of this solution can cause a serious electrical malfunction of the humidifier BEMIS BY ESSI K3 2 HOT ASTER SATIRE A E E UT A E e A A CAA ANU TMC AGAR COTTER ca LCA CAT LEH CASH KO es sos eee zA So ae es SAN e HOME COMFORT DIVISION o KAN Y S See ae aS Riera i y a A eS ese x35 SS ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY The Bemis by Essick Air humidifier warranty covers defects in materials and workman ship for a period of one year from date of retail purchase This warranty applies only to the ies gt j at ae
12. nd covers over the water bottles 11 Plug cordset into interlock receptacle on back of unit 12 Plug cordset into wall receptacle Humidifier is now ready for use 9 CONTROLS Models 497 800 497 300 496 800 447 401 447 301 427 300 FAN SPEED 13 Open control panel door by lifting with your finger under the finger tab Depending on which model you have you will have a choice of two three four or variable fan speeds allowing you to use a low setting for the most quiet operation or a high setting for maximum output HUMIDITY SETTING 14 All models have an automatic humidistat The humidistat will turn 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 For initial operation set the humidistat in the comfort zone and adjust up or down from there to achieve the desired humidity level Turning the varia blespeed humidistat all the way counterclockwise will turn the unit off regardless of the relative humidity This must be turned on again before the unit will work REFILL LIGHTS 15 The Refill Bottles indicator will light and the motor will turn off when the bottles are empty The right bottle will empty first then the left bottle If the Refill Light comes on and the right bottle has not emptied raise the right side of the unit until it is level Model 42 HUMIO oar Kj w
13. o tablespoons of household bleach into each bot tle Replace caps and shake bot tles thoroughly Remove caps drain bottle into sink rinse well with fresh water 13 Replace evaporative wick into water channel allowing it to hang from the rib on the inside back wall of the cabinet 14 Replace chassis power pak unit into cabinet ensuring that the chassis seats correctly on the back edge of the cabinet 15 Replace water bottles into cabi net 16 Replace end covers onto cabi net 17 Plug cord set into interlock receptacle at back of unit Plug cord set into wall outlet 18 Reset humidistat to desired set ting and adjust fan speed EVAPORATIVE WICKS 19 We recommend replacing the wick at least once a season more often in hard water areas When the wick appears exces sively clogged with mineral deposits discard it and restore your humiditier s efficiency with a new wick Bemis by Essick Air number 1041 fits all console humidifiers Call 1 800 547 3888 to order Only Bemis by Essick Air evapo rative wicks guarantee the certi tied output i your humidifier Use of a wick other than a Bemis by Essick Air will void your warranty as well as the certification of output and may reduce the efficiency and output of your humidifier Summer Storage 1 Clean unit as outlined in Care amp Maintenance section 2 Discard used wick Install a new Bemis by Essick Air wick at the beginning of the next sea
14. own AIR CLEANING FILTER Models 4D7 800 497 800 497 300 447 401 447 301 amp 427 300 5 The Air Care filter has four tangs that engage into four keyhole slots that mount the Air Care filter onto the out side of the back of the cabinet CHASSIS POWER PAK 6 Place the chassis power pak unit into the cabinet ensuring that chassis power aa seats correctly onto the front and back edges of the cabinet BOTTLES 7 Fill the bottles with cool fresh preferably unsoftened water If you have only softened water available in your home you may use it but you will notice a buildup of minerals on the wick much sooner The bottles hold 2 75 gallons each When filling the bottles be careful not to pressurize them by over filling Bottle damage can result from this To reduce carrying weight the bottle may be partially filled and unit will still operate properly A il hose is provided with your humidifier which will fit most faucets eel ee stn cil eel ee et 8 We recommend using Bemis by Essick Air Bacteria treatment whenever you refill the water bottles to eliminate bacterial growth Add bacteriostat according to the instructions on the bot tle and then tighten the valve caps on your water bottles Place water bottles into the humidifier with the valve cap end down and to the back of the humidifier so that the valve cap enters the water channel aligning with the post in the cabinet 10 Place the e
15. r output AAAAANY m S TRASERAS KAN i N ba GS OI BK GW Locate your humidifier on an inside wall near an electrical outlet The humidifi er should be at least 4 away from the wall for best results Do not position the unit directly in front of a hot air duct or radiator Assembly and Operation 1 Unpack humidifier from carton 2 Remove all packaging materials Check to see that you have all of the fol lowing items before discarding packaging Fill hose Cord Set Evaporative wick Two end covers Two water bottles with caps Caster kit Air Care filter if unit is an Air Care model NOTICE The wick and Air Care filter are packaged to prevent breakage in shipping They must be removed from the unit and correctly installed secorcing to these instructions prior to operation to prevent damage to the unit CASTERS 3 Remove the water bottles chassis and evaporative wick from the base of the humidifier Turn the base of the empty humidifier upside down Insert the caster stem into the large caster holes in the four corners of the humidifi er bottom The casters should fit snugly and be inserted as far as possible Do not force When all four casters are in place turn the unit right side up EVAPORATIVE WICK 4 The wick has a mounting rib on the top edge which eae over a rib at the inside back of the cabinet This allows the wick to hang in the water channel see illustration Hang evapo rative wick into cabinet as sh
16. son Only Bemis by Essick Air wicks guarantee the rated output of your humidifier 3 Allow humidifier to dry thorough ly before storage Do not store with water inside unit Troubleshooting ALL MODELS 1 Unit does not operate at any 2 3 A speed setting e Polarized cord must be fully inserted in wall outlet Check refill switch operation There are two switches on each side of the Power Pack Unplug the humidifier remove the water bottles and manually trip each switch spring lever You should hear the switch click If not service may be required Refill with water if necessary The motor contains a tempera ture sensing fuse If the motor becomes overheated the fuse may trip Unplug the unit and contact the nearest authorized service station DO NOT ATTEMPT electrical repairs yourself Not enough humidity e This is an evaporative type humidifier The humidity output is invisible e Check the condition of the evaporative wick Replace if clogged or hardened with min erals e Humidistat is not set high enough increase humidity setting Too much humidity e When condensation becomes heavy on cold surfaces in the room turn the humidistat set ting lower or increase the room temperature Water Leak e Any hole in the water bottle will allow air to enter the bottle and all the water in the bottle to run out Do not puncture the bottle in an attempt to drain it faster
17. t should also accept the wide blade plug and meet this electrical rating Do not place the cord under rugs in traffic areas or near heat sources Do not use the humidifier if the cord is damaged Always unplug the power cord before cleaning servicing or when the unit is not in use Do not place the humidifier near loose drapes combustible materials or heat producing objects This humidifier is UL approved with Bemis by Essick Air brand evaporative wicks in place To maintain your UL rating see ie service center for all repairs Use only Bemis by Essick Air brand replacement wicks and chemi cals To order parts wicks and chemicals call 1 800 547 3888 Regular cleaning is recommended Refer to the CARE amp MAINTENANCE section in this manual It is very important that cleaning solutions and other liquids such as bleach which may be used to clean the cabinet are not sprayed or applied to the power pak chassis assembly These cleaning solu tions can cause a serious electrical malfunction of the humidifier Introduction Your Bemis by Essick Air evaporative 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 no messy mist or spray and no white dust just clean and invisible moist air As the wick traps acc
18. umulated minerals from the water its ability to absorb and evaporate water decreases We recommend changing the wick at least once a year preferably disposing of the used wick at the end of the humidify ing season and starting with a new one at the beginning of the next humidify ing season In hard water areas more frequent replacement may be necessary to maintain your humidifier s efficiency NOTICE We recommend using Bemis by Essick Air Bacteria Treatment whenever you refill the water Bottles to eliminate bacteria growth Follow the directions to determine the proper amount to be added to the 2 75 gallon water bottles The evaporative wick does not require the use of chelating agent type water treat ments that are intended for use in Rotobelt or Water Wheel type humidifiers Your humidifier is eguipped with two water bottles When both bottles have emptied the humidifier fan will automatically shut off and the Refill Water Bottles message will light The unit will start again automatically when the water bottles are refilled The right bottle will empty first If it does not do so the humidifier may not be level Dry air is drawn into the humidifier through the back and moisturized as it passes through the evaporative wick It is then fanned out into the room Water bottles Chassis Power pak motor and fan assembly Evaporative wick Water channel tray Dry room air intake Moist ai
19. will light and the fan will continue to run When the water bottles are both empty the two red refill indicator lights will be lit and the fan motor will stop 22 After the Set Humidity button has been inactive for three seconds the control will exit the Set Mode with the last programmed number remaining on the display NOTICE Under certain conditions cold objects in the room such as windows and outside walls may cause moisture to condense Severe condensation on window sills and walls may result in water damage When these conditions exist a lower humidistat setting is recommended Air Care Filter MODELS 4D7 800 497 800 497 300 447 401 447 301 AND 427 300 Air Care models feature a two stage air filter which attaches to the back of the humidifier The Air Care filters the air as it humidifies The first stage of the air filter is a high efficiency electrostatically charged filter media which traps dust pollen and airborne pollutants The second stage of the Air Care filter is an activated car bon media which absorbs odors from cooking pets or tobacco smoke We recommend replacing the Air Care 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 Air Care filter The certified water output of your humidifier will be reduced when using the Air Care filter Air Care filters are optional and are not
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