Vicks V150 Humidifier
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1. is unusually hot You may have added too much salt See section B above You may live in a hard water area See section B above This condition can happen when the water level in the container is low Disconnect vaporizer from electrical outlet allow to cool remove steam unit allowing hot water to first dribble out Fill container with tap water to water level marking This may be an indication your vaporizer needs cleaning Refer to the Weekly Maintenance section of Care and Cleaning Instructions If you are still experiencing difficulty in operating your vaporizer please call our Consumer Service Department at 800 477 0457 Cleaning Instructions If the unit still does not operate satisfactorily call our Consumer Service Department at 1 800 477 0457 write to Vaporizer Service Department P O Box 698 Hudson NY 12534 or email consumerservice kaz com explaining just how the vaporizer is operating Specify model number Our Consumer Service Representative will provide further instructions on how to correct the trouble yourself or will ask you to retum the steam unit for repair or replacement Sool ils nnn ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE PLUG FROM THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET AND ALLOW UNIT TO COOL BEFORE CLEANING REMOVE STEAM UNIT LETTING ALL WATER DRAIN BACK INTO THE CONTAINER DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE THE ELECTRODE HEATING UNIT DOING SO WILL VOID OUR WARRANTY AND COULD DAMAGE THE VAPORIZER OR CAUSE PERSONAL I2. G IN Plug power cord into 110 120 Volts AC outlet in good condition fused for at least 15 Amps Do not use with exten sion cords This product has a polarized plug one blade is wider than the other as a safety feature This plug will fit into a polarized outlet only one way If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet reverse the plug If it still does not fit contact a qualified electrician DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DEFEAT THIS SAFETY FEATURE Vaporizer will produce a gentle flow of steam within a few minutes If steaming does not start within ten minutes you may need to add salt Please see the Troubleshooting checklist The vaporizer will automatically stop producing steam when water has reached minimum level about 3 4 inch from bottom of container The nightlight will remain on indicating that the vaporizer is plugged in ALWAYS unplug steam unit and allow to cool before removing from water container t Under conditions of rapid boiling and near the end of each operation steam may emerge from SAFETY VENTS above and on both sides of the steam vent This condition is normal preventing overboiling by relieving steam pressure Figure E t Do not lift or move vaporizer while it is in use Special Notes Discoloration Black Particles After use the water residue in the bottom of the container may contain black particles and in some areas the water and the bottom of container may discolor These conditions are n
3. LY If an adequate steam flow is not obtained after ten minutes add another PINCH or two as needed mix thoroughly CAUTION Add salt only by the PINCH since too much salt can cause excessive boiling a blown fuse or tripped circuit breaker NIGHT LIGHT LENS If you live in a hard water area the yapon may operate well without OUTER CAP SAFETY VENTS salt additive The salt and other miner als in your water remain inside the vaporizer and do not affect the purity STEAM OUTLET of the steam MEDICATION CUP ts If you have any questions about the operation of your vaporizer call our toll free Consumer Service Line 1 800 477 0457 PROTECTIVE HOUSING kaz M anufacturing Quality Healthcare Products for Over 75 Years Instructions UNRAVEL CORD BEFORE USE Failure to do so could cause overheating and possible fire hazard Always unplug cord from electrical outlet before removing steam unit or when not in use Allow vaporizer to cool before handling FILL WATER CONTAINER Remove steam unit Fill container with tap water to WATER LEVEL MARKING on bowl DO NOT OVERFILL Figure A ADD SALT For tap water of low or moderate mineral content ADD 4 TO 5 PINCHES 1 8 teaspoon of ordinary table salt to the water and mix thoroughly Salt has no effect on the purity of the steam or medication CAUTION Too much salt can cause excessive boiling or blown fuse REPLACE STEAM UNIT Hold down steam unit f
4. NJ URY Daily Maintenance Empty any unused water from the water container Rinse container thoroughly with water drain and wipe with a dry clean cloth Weekly Maintenance Empty any unused water from the water container Rinse con tainer thoroughly with water drain and wipe with a dry clean cloth With steam unit safely unplugged soak steam unit in 3 1 2 inches of white vinegar for 10 minutes Figure F Then with fingers covering the bottom holes of the steam unit add tap water into steam outlet Figure G Cover steam outlet with finger of other hand shake vigorously then empty the Figure F water through steam outlet Figure H Repeat several times until black particles are no longer emitted and vinegar odor is gone If using Vicks VapoSteam make sure any residue is cleaned off steam unit using a mild detergent Be sure that Steam Outlet Safety Vents in front comers of nightlight lens and Water Intake Holes in bottom of steam unit are open and not clogged Poke clean with a toothpick Disinfecting the Reservoir Fill reservoir with water and add 1 teaspoon of bleach per gallon of water Swish to wet all inner surfaces Let stand for 20 minutes Then empty reservoir and rinse with tap water until the bleach smell is gone Dry with a clean cloth End O f Season Maintenance Storage Follow Weekly Maintenance procedure at end of season or when the vaporizer will not be used for several
5. OWNER S MANUAL IMPORTANT For the most effective and safe use of your vaporizer please READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS especially those regarding the addition of salt to the water In soft water areas salt must be added to water to generate steam In hard water areas the vaporizer may operate without the addition of salt WARNING KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN We recognize that many of our customers use vaporizers in homes with young children Carefully supervise your children when using a vaporizer especially crawling infants and toddlers Please be sure to take the time to instruct them that a vaporizer is nota toy it is a Serious medical device that produces hot steam and could cause severe burns and injuries if they do not stay aw ay from it Vaporizer should always be placed on a firm flat waterproof surface at least four feet away from bedside and out of reach of patient and children Be sure the vaporizer is in a stable position and power cord is out of the way to prevent vaporizer from being upset or tipped over Protect floor rug or fumiture by placing the vaporizer on a non metallic waterproof heat resistant surface ADDING SALT FOR STEAM FLOW Steam output depends directly on the mineral content of the water and the amount of salt you add For the vaporizer to operate in areas of low or moderate mineral content water 4 TO 5 PINCHES OF SALT 1 8 teaspoon MUST BE ADDED TO THE WATER AND MIXED THOROUGH
6. are and Cleaning Instructions Refill with fresh water but DO NOT ADD SALT If vaporiz er now does not operate or steams too slowly see above directions in section A Limited Warranty This vaporizer is warranted against defective materials and workmanship See carton for warranty period Any defective part will be replaced at no charge if it has not been tam pered with and appliance has been used according to our printed directions Warranty gives you specific legal rights you may have other rights which vary from state to state If you experience unsatisfactory operation first follow Troubleshooting and Care and You live in a hard water area and minerals in the tap water are causing the vaporizer to steam too rapidly To correct the condition Disconnect vapor izer from electrical outlet and allow to cool Remove steam unit allowing hot water to first dribble out pour out water and rinse container Rinse steam unit as described in Weekly Maintenance section of Care and Cleaning Instructions Refill with fresh water but DO NOT ADD SALT If unit still steams too rapidly use 1 2 distilled water and 1 2 tap water Food and drug stores usually stock distilled water In hard water areas it is advisable to clean the unit every few days in accor dance with the Weekly Maintenance section of Care and Cleaning Instructions C Vaporizer is making crackling buzzing humming sounds or water container
7. days Be sure to dry all parts and store in a cool dry location DO NOT STORE UNIT WITH WATER INSIDE Figure H Replacement Parts Credit Card Payment We accept Visa and MasterCard Minimum credit card order is 10 00 To Order by Phone Call toll free by dialing 1 800 477 0457 Please have your credit card handy for payment Carefully spell out your name and mailing address To Order by Mail Send your order to Kaz Consumer Service Orders One Vapor Trail P O Box 698 Hudson NY 12534 Please clearly print your name mailing address and products ordered Enclose check or money order payable to Kaz Incorporated no cash please To Order by Fax Fax your order to Kaz Consumer Service Orders at 1 518 828 2015 Please clearly print your name mailing address products ordered and price extension Be sure to specify either Visa or MasterCard card number and expiration date then sign your order Minimum credit card order is 10 00 To Order Via The Internet Be sure to visit our website at www kazstore com for Kaz products listing E mail us at consumerservice kaz com Be sure to include your name mailing address products ordered and price extension Specify either Visa or M asterCard card number and expiration date Minimum credit card order is 10 00 Prices B Kaz Inhalant 6 ounce bottle 5 50 each Doctor prescribed for vaporizer therapy for over half a century Formulated for use in all electr
8. ic vaporizers B gt Vicks Vaporizer Steam unit with Night Light for Model V150 7 00 each Add 4 00 per order for postage and handling New York State residents please add applicable sales tax Prices subject to change without notice The VICKS Vaporizer is manufactured by Kaz Incorporated under license from The Procter amp Gamble Company Cincinnati Ohio Vicks and VapoSteame are registered trademarks of The Procter amp Gamble Company g kaz KAZ INCORPORATED VAPORIZER SERVICE DEPARTMENT P O BOX 698 HUDSON NY 12534 website www kaz com e mail consumerservice kaz com 2000 Kaz Incorporated A 0150 C Made and printed in USA
9. judge for himself or herself when to use it and length of use Troup esnoonng Wnat To Doa o Vaporizer does not operate or steams too slowly Make sure vaporizer is plugged in and the night ight is lit If the night light is not on you may have a blown fuse tripped circuit breaker or a defective electrical outlet Try a different outlet You may want to contact an electrician to check the potentially defective outlet The fault may be the low mineral content of the water in your area Unplug vaporizer from electrical outlet and allow to cool Remove steam unit allow ing hot water to first dribble out add one or two PINCHES of salt to the water and mix thoroughly Replace the steam unit and plug in vaporizer It should steam with in 5 minutes Add salt only by the PINCH since too much salt can cause excessive boiling or blowing of fuse If vaporizer has been operating normally and is now failing to steam it needs to be cleaned See the Weekly Maintenance section of Care and Cleaning Instructions B Vaporizer operates too fast fuse blows Overboiling flickering lights blown fuse or heavy steam flow from Safety Vents generally indicates one of the following causes Too much salt was added to the water To correct the condition Disconnect vapor izer from electrical outlet and allow to cool Pour out water and rinse container Rinse steam unit as described in Weekly Maintenance section of C
10. or ten seconds to allow water to enter the housing and seat it properly in water container If steam unit floats container is overfilled Figure C PLACE VAPORIZER IN A SAFE POSITION Vaporizer should always be placed on a firm flat surface at least four feet away from bedside and out of the reach of patient and children Be sure the vaporizer is in a stable position and power cord is out of the way to prevent vaporizer from being upset or tipped over t Protect floor rug or furniture by placing the vaporizer on a non metallic waterproof heat resistant surface CAUTION Do not direct steam flow directly at patient walls or furniture You will still obtain desired level of humidity KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN STEAM CAN CAUSE BURNS VAPORIZER MEDICATIONS For best results fill the medication cup on the steam unit located directly below and in front of the steam outlet with one tablespoon of KAZ INHALANT Figure D If you use Vicks VapoSteam follow directions on the VapoSteam package Please pay careful attention to the added cleaning directions in the Daily Maintenance and Care and Cleaning sections NOTE Vicks VapoSteam should be put directly into the vaporizer water container see VapoSteam package directions it should not be placed in the medication cup Figure A Figure C kaz Inhalant VICKS VapoSteam Figure D PLU
11. ormal and do not affect the purity of the steam or medication The container is easily cleaned with soap and water Rinse and dry the container after cleaning Ventilation When vaporizer is used in closed or small rooms check periodically for proper ventila tion as excessive humidity can cause con densation stains on walls Figure E USE FRESH WATER AND MEDICATION each time vaporizer is used AFTER EACH USE Empty any unused water from the water container Shake container gently back and forth to remove any remaining water Rinse container thorough ly drain and wipe with a dry clean cloth NOTE All medicinal ingredients of Kaz Inhalant are released in use leaving only the mineral oil base in medication cup This should be emptied and cleaned with a piece of cotton NOTE If you are using Vicks VapoSteam be sure any residue in water container is thoroughly cleaned Refer to Care and Cleaning section IMPORTANT To maintain proper operation of your vaporizer be sure to follow Care and Cleaning Instructions KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN Carefully supervise children when the vapor izer is operating especially infants and tod dlers Vaporizers produce hot steam that can cause serious bums Condition of Sale As a condition of sale the purchaser assumes responsibility for the proper care and use of this appliance in accordance with our printed instructions The purchaser or user must
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