Important Safeguards; Read Before Using Your Humidifier - Essick Bemis 527 300 Owner's Care & Use Manual

Important Safeguards

READ BEFORE USING YOUR HUMIDIFIER

1) 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 electrician. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature. If an
extension cord must be used, it should also accept the wide blade plug
and meet this electrical rating.
2) Do not place the cord under rugs, in traffic areas, or near heat sources.
3) Do not use the humidifier if the cord is damaged.
4) Always unplug the power cord before filling, cleaning,
servicing, or when the unit is not in use.
5) Care must be used when filling. Remove top grille and fill through the
left opening between wick and sidewall of cabinet. Any water spilled
on chassis must be dryed before energizing humidifier.
6) Do not place the humidifier near loose drapes, combustible materials, or
heat-producing objects.
7) This humidifier is UL listed with Bemis by Essick Air brand evaporative
wicks in place. To maintain your UL rating, see your service center for
all repairs. Use only Bemis by Essick Air brand replacement wicks and
chemicals. To order parts, wicks and chemicals call 1-800-547-3888.
8) It is very important that cleaning solutions such as bleach, bacteria treat-
ment or descaler, which could be used to clean the cabinet, are not
sprayed or applied to the chassis assembly. These solutions can cause
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, min-
erals 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 evaporative wick traps accumulated 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 one at the end of the
humidifying season and starting with a new one at the beginning of the next
humidifying season. In hard water areas, more frequent replacement may by
necessary to maintain your humidifier's efficiency.