Important Safeguards - Essick Bemis H12 001 Care And 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, 15-amp outlet
in only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse it. If the plug 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 cleaning, servicing, or when the unit is not in use.
5) Do not place the humidifier near loose drapes, combustible materials, or heat-producing
objects.
6) This humidifier is UL listed with the Bemis by Essick Air brand evaporative wicks in
place. To maintain your UL rating, see your service center for all repairs. To maintain
your certified rating, use only Bemis by Essick Air brand replacement wicks and chemi-
cals. To order parts, wicks, and chemicals, call 1-800-547-3888.
7) Regular cleaning is recommended. Refer to the CARE & MAINTENANCE section in this
manual.
8) It is very important that cleaning solutions and other liquids (such as bleach) which may
be used to clean the cabinet are not sprayed or applied to the power pack/chassis
assembly. These cleaning solutions can cause a serious electrical malfunction of the
humidifier.
Introduction
Your Bemis by Essick Air 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, minerals, 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 wick traps accumulated materials 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 wick at the end of the humidifying season
and starting with a new wick at the beginning of the next humidifying season. In hard water
areas, more frequent replacement may be necessary to maintain your humidifier's efficiency.
CAUTION - We recommend Bemis by Essick Air Bacteria Treatment whenever
you refill the water bottles to eliminate bacteria growth. Follow the directions
to determine the proper amount to be added to the 2.5-gal. water bottle.
The wick does not require the use of chelating agent-type water treatments that
are intended for use in Rotobelt or waterwheel-type humidifiers.