Maintaining Your Humidifier; Every 1 To 3 Months - Rheem RXIH-AB12A Owner's Manual

By-pass flow-through humidifiers with antimicrobial
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RXIH-AB12A AND RXIH-AB17A BY-PASS FLOW-THROUGH HUMIDIFIERS
Humidified air feels warmer and more comfortable so you may be able to lower your
thermostat heating setpoint, which saves money on your heating fuel bills. The end
result is that your humidifier gives you a cleaner, more comfortable environment that is
also energy efficient.

MAINTAINING YOUR HUMIDIFIER

A regular maintenance program prolongs the life of your humidifier and provides a
more comfortable home. Frequency of cleaning depends on the condition of your
water. You can use either hard or soft water in your humidifier, but hard water mineral
deposits are more difficult to clean than soft water deposits. For optimum performance,
replace the antimicrobial pad once a year. Use the following procedure to clean your
humidifier.
WARNING
Serious Personal Injury Hazard.
Can cause electrical shock and injury from moving parts.
Disconnect power and shut off water supply before removing cover.
IMPORTANT:
Never oil any part of
the humidifier.

Every 1 to 3 Months

(Depending on Water
Quality)
1. Disconnect power and
turn off humidifier water
supply.
2. Remove the humidifier
cover by unplugging the
connector and loosening
the thumb screw. Grasp
the cover near the bottom
and pull toward you.
3. Remove humidifier pad
assembly from humidifier
by grasping top of tray
and pulling it toward you.
4. Lift the tray off the pad.
5. Gently pinch water nozzle
catches inward until you
can lift water nozzle off
tray.
WATER
DISTRIBUTION TRAY
WATER FEED NOZZLE
ANTIMICROBIAL
HUMIDIFIER PAD ASSEMBLY
HUMIDIFIER HOUSING
WATER FEED TUBE
SIDEWALL
COVER
3
BYPASS SIDEWALL
M29012
69-2297—01

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