Removing Lime And Mineral Deposits - Hatco Flav-R-Savor FSHC-7W Series Installation And Operating Manual

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Removing Lime and Mineral Deposits

Use the following procedure for periodic cleaning and deliming
of the water reservoir on humidified models.
NOTE: The lime and mineral content of the water used for
daily operation will determine how often the deliming
procedure must be performed.
NOTE: Perform this procedure when the unit will not be used
for a period of time, such as the end of the day.
1. Move the POWER ON/OFF (I/O) switch to the OFF (O)
position and unplug the power cord. Allow the unit to cool.
2. After the unit has cooled down, perform the "Draining the
Water Reservoir" procedure in this section.
3. Remove the reservoir cover.
4. Fill the water reservoir with a mixture of 75% water and
25% white vinegar. Do not use flavored vinegar.
5. Replace the reservoir cover.
6. Plug in and turn on the unit.
7. Set both the air temperature and humidity level to their
highest settings and allow the unit to run for 30 minutes.
8. Move the POWER ON/OFF (I/O) switch to the OFF (O)
position and unplug the power cord. Allow the unit to cool.
9. Perform the "Draining the Water Reservoir" procedure to
empty the deliming solution from the water reservoir.
10. Continue to fill and drain the water reservoir with clean
water until the deliming solution is rinsed through and the
reservoir is clean.
11. Plug the unit into its power source and fill the reservoir
as usual for daily operation. Refer to the procedure in the
OPERATION section of this manual.
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