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H u m i d i t y S y s t e m s - s i n c e 1928 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Evaporative humidifier...
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( see chapter "4. Cleaning and maintenance" on page 17). Accessories The following accessories are available for the Brune B 260 evaporative humidifier from Brune Luftbefeuchtung Proklima GmbH: Pressure hose with Aquastop (only for units with direct water connection) / item no.: 1754 ...
Table of contents 1. Product description 1.1 Humidifier overview 1.2 Operating and display elements 1.3 Technical data 2. Security 2.1 Symbols in this manual 2.2 Intended use 2.3 Hazards posed by the humidifier 2.4 Environmental protection 3. Transport and commissioning 3.1 Transport and set up 3.2 Prepare the humidifier for operation 3.3 Putting the humidifier into operation...
Product description Humidifier overview Fig. 1.1.1: Overview humidifier (left: front view; right: rear) 1. Control panel 4. Connection socket mains cable 2. Filler flap 5. Solenoid valve water connection 3. Air outlet grille 6. Intake grille Function The humidifier works on the principle of evaporation. This means that the evaporation filter disc inside the water tank rotates and absorbs the moisture during this process.
Operating and display elements Operation Operating elements Symbol Description Operation Increase the fan speed. FAN + Reduce the fan speed. FAN - Lowest level: Switch on automatic mode. Increase the target value of the relative humidity. HUMIDITY + ...
Display elements Symbol Description Display Red: Automatic mode running see "Automatic mode fan" on page 13 AUTO MODE Red: An error has occurred see "Error code display" on page 22 ERROR Red: Tank empty see chapter "4.3 Changing the water and cleaning the WATER TANK appliance"...
Intended use The B 260 evaporative humidifier is intended exclusively for humidifying and purifying room air in a private environment and is not suitable for use in the medical sector. Intended use also includes compliance with all the information in these instructions.
Fill humidifier only with fresh ordinary tap water (max. 150 CFU/ml). Do not add essential oils or other flammable liquids. Only use additives approved by Brune Luftbefeuchtung Proklima GmbH. Do not use fragrances or flavourings. Never cover the appliance.
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Poor cleaning WARNING! Replace the evaporation filter disc after three months at the latest. Always follow the time intervals for cleaning, filter change and water change described in chapter "4. Cleaning and maintenance" on page 17. If the room air and water are heavily contaminated, shorten the time intervals accordingly. Overhumidification WARNING! Over-humidified air promotes the formation of mould and harmful germs.
Unsuitable installation site NOTE! Only set up the humidifier on level, sufficiently load-bearing and moisture-resistant floors. Do not place the appliance near furnishings that absorb water (e.g. curtains, wallpaper, carpets). Environmental protection NOTE! Incorrect handling of environmentally hazardous substances, especially incorrect disposal, can cause considerable damage to the environment.
Transport and commissioning Transport and set up Only set up the humidifier on level, sufficiently load-bearing, moisture-resistant floors. Ensure that the circulation of the air is guaranteed. Intake and discharge grilles must not be covered. The distance to other objects in the vicinity must be at least 10 cm at the sides and at least 20 cm above. ...
Prepare the humidifier for operation Connection socket Mains plug connection cable! If the mains connection cable of this unit is damaged, it must be replaced by a special connection cable! This can be obtained from the manufacturer or your customer service. Check the connection cable for damage.
Water connection (optional accessory) As an alternative to filling the water tank manually, the humidifier can be connected to the water network by means of an automatic water supply. To do this, have the humidifier connected via the solenoid valve on the back exclusively by sanitary specialists. Additional safety accessories To reduce the risk of property damage, the following safety accessories are recommended: ...
Switching the key lock on and off 1. To switch on the key lock, press the HUMIDITY and HUMIDITY keys until the display shows "88" appears. + The key lock is activated. 2. To switch off the key lock, press the HUMIDITY and HUMIDITY keys simultaneously until the display shows "88"...
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Each unit is controlled via a separate radio humidity transmitter. For this purpose, all units must be coded differently. Encode radio humidity transmitter The coding switch for coding is located on the The coding of the B 260 humidifier and the circuit board of the radio humidity transmitter. There associated radio humidity transmitter must match are only the positions "ON = up"...
Encode radio humidity transmitter NOTE! Material damage due to short circuit! Only code the radio transmitter with a non-metallic object. 1. Code the radio humidity transmitter by adjusting the sliders with a suitable non-metallic object. 2. Confirm the coding by pressing the small button. It can then be read out and selected on the unit.
Cleaning and care WARNING! Disconnect the unit from the mains Maintenance table before carrying out maintenance work. Maintenance work WARNING! Rotating The frequency of maintenance depends on the air and water quality at the installation site. If necessary, adjust the fan wheel can cause hand injuries.
Change water and clean the unit NOTE! Use a limescale remover for cleaning in case of heavy soiling Do not use abrasive, corrosive or soapy and limescale. You can obtain a suitable limescale remover from our cleaners. May cause damage to the customer service (...
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7. Check the electrode rods for water level measurement (Fig. 4.2.6/1) for dirt. If necessary, remove limescale and other residues with a cloth or sponge. Fig. 4.2.6: Electrode rods for water level measurement 8. Place the evaporation filter disc in the water tank (Fig. 4.2.7) and fold the electrode rods down.
Change cleaning filter WARNING! Danger of electric shock if the mains plug is not pulled out! Disconnect the unit from the mains before starting. The matching cleaning filters (item no.: 2624) can be obtained from our customer service department ( "Customer service" on page 2). 1.
5. Menu overview The following table gives an overview of the menu structure. Menu Description Settings Comment Factory Settings Coupling with the radio humidity By pressing the HUMIDITY + transmitter or - button to select the desired radio coding, see "Radio humidity transmitter coding" on page 16.
6. Fix problems Error code display If the operation of the humidifier is disturbed, an error message appears in the AIR HUMIDITY % display field. Error number Description Remedy F2 / Beep Tank empty Refill with water and clean the electrode rods ("Filling the water tank"...
Filter rack water tank B 250 / B 260 2451.1 Water tank B 250 / B 260 2250 Electrode rods B 250 / B 260 with head and cable loom 2587 Nameplate The name plate contains the following information: Manufacturer ...
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H u m i d i t y S y s t e m s - s i n c e 1928 Luftbefeuchtung Proklima GmbH Schwarzacher Str. 13 74858 Aglasterhausen Germany Tel.: +49 (0) 6262 / 5454 Fax: +49 (0) 6262 / 3255 Mail: mail@brune.info Web: www.brune.info...
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