Care And Maintenance; Disinfecting Unit - Aircare 826000 Guía De Uso Y Cuidado

REPLACEMENT OF WICK
CAUTION: Before changing wick, ensure
unit is turned OFF and unplugged.
NOTE: This unit uses model 1043
wick. Replace the wick at the
beginning of each season, and
more often in areas with hard water
To replace wick, lift the retainer
1)
with wick out of the unit. Lay the retainer on its back, unsnap front
grid from retainer frame. Extract and discard old wick. Do not discard
wick retainer.
Insert new wick into frame and reinstall retainer front grid.
2)

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 at least once every two weeks to maintain
optimum environmental conditions for your home. We also recommend using
®
AIRCARE or Essick Air
humidifier to eliminate bacterial growth. Add bacteriostat according to the
instructions on the bottle. Please call 1-800-547-3888 to order Bacteriostat
Treatment, part number1970.
1) Turn off unit completely and unplug from outlet.
2) Lift off the chassis.
3) Roll or carry the base to cleaning basin. Lift wick from the base allowing the
water to drain and remove float assembly from wick. Rinse wick under
freshwater only. Do not use soap, detergent, or any other cleaners on the
wick. Leave in sink to drain.
REMOVING SCALE
4) Pour out any remaining water from the reservoir. Fill reservoir ½ full with
water and add 8 oz. (1 cup) of undiluted white vinegar. Let stand 20 minutes.
5) Dampen a soft cloth with undiluted white vinegar and wipe out reservoir to
remove scale. Rinse the water bottle and reservoir thoroughly with fresh water
to remove scale and cleaning solution before disinfecting.

DISINFECTING UNIT

6) Fill the reservoir ½ full with water and add 1 teaspoon of bleach. Let solution
stay for 20 minutes, then rinse with water until bleach smell is gone. Dry
interior surfaces with clean cloth. Wipe down the outside of the unit with a soft
cloth dampened with fresh water.
7) Refill unit and reassemble per ASSEMBLY instructions.
SUMMER STORAGE
1)
Clean unit as outlined in Care & Maintenance section.
2)
Discard used wick and any water in the reservoir. Do not discard wick retainer.
Allow to dry thoroughly before storage. Do not store with water inside
reservoir.
3)
Do not store unit in an attic or other high-temperature area, as damage is
probable.
4)
Install new filter at beginning of season
.
®
Bacteriostat Treatment each time you refill your
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