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  • Page 1 PLEASE READ AND SAVE ALL INSTRUCTIONS! AOS 7145...
  • Page 3 Instructions for use...

  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    PLEASE READ AND SAVE ALL THESE INSTRUCTIONS! Important safety instructions • Do not touch the water in the base during operation • The use of water additives, such as ethereal/essential • Prior to using the appliance, read through the in­ because of high frequency vibrations in the water. oils, fragrances, eucalyptus, water conditioners etc., structions for complete use and retain in a safe place • Do not run power cords under carpets, and do not co­ damages the tank material and as a consequence for later reference. ver with throw rugs. Arrange cord so that it will not be the whole unit. Any use of such additives will void the • WARNING – Only use the Ultrasonic indoors and within tripped over. manufacturer’s warranty. the specified technical data. Improper use can be • Never pull the plug from the outlet by the cable or with • Remark: Neither humans nor animals can hear the high hazardous for the health and lead to critical injury. wet hands. frequency vibrations. • Connect the unit only to alternating current with • Do not use the appliance where combustible gases or voltage according to the rating label.

  • Page 6: General Information

    Foreword Unpacking Congratulations on choosing the Ultrasonic AIR­O­SWISS • Carefully remove the humidifier from the box. Place 7145! Did you know that dry room air: your hands underneath the product to pull it out of the box (10). • Causes the membranes in your respiratory system to • Warning: Do not take the unit out of the box by pulling dry out, and also causes chapped lips and stinging up on the tank handle ­ base may fall and will be da­ eyes? maged (11). • Encourages infections and illnesses of respiratory • Remove the plastic bag from the humidifier. system? • Observe the information given on the rating plate about • Causes weariness, tiredness and poor concentration? the voltage. • Stresses household pets and house plants? • Use the original packaging for storing the appliance if • Encourages the formation of dust and the electrostatic you do not use the humidifier all year round. charging of textiles made of synthetic fibers, carpets and plastic flooring? • Damages furnishings made of wood and parquet? • Detunes musical instruments? General information A comfortable atmosphere indoors is reached with a re­...

  • Page 7: Setting Up

    Description of the appliance Setting up Finding the ideal location for your unit: • Do not place the humidifier directly next to a heating vent or on a floor with floor heating. The moisture of the mist can damage the floor surface (6) (see Safety Mist outlet (rotating) Instructions). • The unit should be placed in an elevated position (7), e.g. on a table, chest, etc. at least 3 ft off the floor. • The mist outlet must not be pointed directly at plants, furniture, or other objects (12). Keep distance of Water tank at least 20 inches (50cm). • Soak the demineralization cartridge in a water bath Evaporation chamber 24 hours before using it (13). The resin has to absorb water to reach high performance. If it is soaked in the tank, make sure to exchange the water and empty the water from the base before using the humidifier. • On average the demineralization cartridge should be 24 h replaced every 2 – 3 months depending on your water hardness. Some areas may need to replace the cart­ ridge sooner, some may last longer. The cartridge must be exchanged at the latest after 6 months or the unit does not reach its full performance anymore. See «Replacement of the demineralization cartridge». Demineralization cartridge • Read the instructions under «Filling the Tank» for adding water in the humidifier (14 and 15).

  • Page 8: Filling The Tank

    Filling the tank Always unplug the unit before removing the water tank. Do not touch the water in the base during operation! Do not operate the humidifier when the water tank is empty! When the water reaches the minimum level, the unit switches off the nebulizer function automatically. The red light comes on indicating tank is empty. • Remove the water tank from the base and unscrew the water tank cap (14). • Make sure that no foreign objects are in the water tank. • Fill the tank with clean, cold water from the tap (15). Close the cap of the water tank securely, place the wa­ ter tank onto the base (16). The water is now running from the tank into the base. • Do not pour water into the mist outlet of the appliance (17). • Insert the plug into the socket and switch on the appliance using the on/off dial (18). The red empty indicator light may stay illuminated for some seconds until the base is filled with water. Then the green light...

  • Page 9: On/Off Switch

    Operation 71 C) Empty indicator (red) The water level is easy to see, thanks to the transparent water tank. The appliance also alerts you when the wa­ ter tank is empty. The red empty indicator is illuminated (symbol C). Please read the chapter «Filling the tank» for more information. The red symbol C may stay illuminated for some seconds with a refilled tank until the base is filled with water. A) On-off switch Turning the rotary switch clockwise switches the appliance on and at the same time regulates the mist output from low to high. B) Hygrostat (setting the humidity level) The desired humidity level can be set by turning the rotary switch clockwise. A relative humidity between 40 and 60% is recommended. You can achieve this level by rotating the switch until it is roughly in the vertical position. The accu­ racy of measurement is +/­ 5%. The unit will switch off when the moisture level exceeds the desired setting. The appliance does not switch off if the switch is turned all the way to the right. This activates the continuous operation function.

  • Page 10: Cleaning & Maintenance

    Cleaning/Maintenance Always unplug the unit before removing the water tank. Do not touch the water in the base during operation! Caution – risk of electric shock and damage of the product! • Switch off the appliance and unplug it from the socket before cleaning it (19). • Clean the water tank and the base regularly. Use water only, no detergents (20). • Use AIR­O­SWISS EZCal custom cleaning and desca­ ling agent only to remove deposits from the membrane regularly (21 and 22). There is a sample of EZCal in­ cluded in the packaging of your humidifier. Instructions for using are on the packet. Only use 1 packet for 32 oz of water. Do not change the ratio. Do NOT run the unit when using EZCal. This can cause damage to the pro­ duct and voids the warranty. Thoroughly rinse the base with potable water after using EZCal and make sure no EZCal residues remain in the base. 30 min 140°F / 60°C...
  • Page 11 Water quality maintenance EZCal from AIR­O­SWISS is the only recommen­ ded cleaning and descaling solution. Do NOT use The Ionic Silver Stick (27) keeps the water free of micro­ ® any other cleaning solutions since it can damage bial growth. The anti­microbial action of silver is used. The the product. Any use of cleaning solutions apart Ionic Silver Stick (ISS) releases silver ions in the water over from EZCal will void the warranty. a long period of time (approx. one year). It‘s self­regulating and maintenance­free. Look at picture 27 for the position of • Make sure main body is never submerged in water the ISS in the base part of the unit. Do not touch the water in (23)! the base during operation! Switch off the unit first. Contact • Clean the inner parts with a soft cloth. Do not use any your local retailer or check our website www.airoswiss.net solvents or aggressive cleaning agents to clean the for reorder information. appliance (24). The Ionic Silver Stick comes with a metallic clip which can ® • Only use the brush to clean the membrane. This should be removed for the placement in this product type. be done once a week. Only use the soft­bristle portion Lifecycle Indicator of the brush (25). • Change the water in the tank at least once a week if Your appliance comes with a lifecycle indicator for changing water is standing for more than a week. the Ionic Silver Stick . To remind yourself of when you put ®...
  • Page 12 Replacement of the demineralization • Remove the plastic cup and the pink styrofoam piece cartridge from the cartridge (37) and retain for future use (the Always unplug the unit before removing the refill resin consists of 3 refill bags) (38). water tank. Do not touch the water in the base • Close the cartridge (39). during operation! • Soak the demineralization cartridge in a water bath 24 hours before using it (42). The resin has to absorb The water tank is equipped with a demineralization cart­ water to reach high performance. If it is soaked in the ridge. This cartridge has to be replaced every 2 – 3 months. tank, make sure to exchange the water and empty the If the water is very hard, it may be necessary to replace the water from the base before using the humidifier. cartridge earlier. White dust around the device is a sure sign • Screw the cartridge on the water tank cap (43). that the cartridge needs replacing. Please note white dust • Screw the cartridge on the bottom side of the water is not harmful. If white residue still forms around the device...
  • Page 13 24 h...

  • Page 14: Technical Data

    Storing the appliance for extended periods Technical data Clean the appliance as described earlier and allow to dry thoroughly. Preferably store the appliance in its original box, Electrical voltage 120 V / 60 Hz in a dry place away from high temperatures. Power consumption up to 45 W Legal notice Humidity output up to 3 gallons / 24 h The humidifier is cUL­listed. Suitable for rooms up to 600 sq ft / 55 m Subject to technical change. The instructions for use are Dimensions (LxWxH) 9.5 x 10.3 x 12.2 in protected by copyright © PLASTON AG. 24 x 26 x 31 cm Accessories Weight (empty) 6.6 lbs / 3 kg Contact your local retailer or check our website www. Accessories Demineralization cartridge airoswiss.net for re­order information.
  • Page 15 General Humidifier Questions Q. Why do I need a humidifier when I can just open Q. There is no fill-line on the water tank, how far my window? may I fill it up? Q. Why isn’t there enough moisture in my room? A. The moisture level within the outside air is not high A. There is no fill line on the water tank, and it may be A. How often do you run the unit? If the unit is only run at enough to humidify a room. The colder the air the less...
  • Page 16 placed at least 3 feet off the floor, the mist will have the Q. H umidity level is not changing or does not reach tank cap). If the water tank is full but there is only little the desired humidity level. opportunity to evaporate before hitting the floor. water in the base it indicates that the water is now A. If the water tank needs refilling more than once per flowing through the demineralization cartridge. Q. Water does not go into the tank. day, the unit is working properly and the climatic con­ • Wait for 15 minutes to allow the mist to come out of A. In order to fill the tank, it must be turned upside down. dition in the room has an influence on the humidity. the unit. The cartridge is placed on the water tank cap. Do not Reasons for low humidity level: • If the unit is not working and the empty light is not pour water in the tube which is the mist outlet.
  • Page 17 • If the contents of the cartridge were just replaced there are probably too many granules in the cartridge. Re­ move 2 tablespoons of granules from the cartridge. Accessories Q. Do I need to keep any parts before I replace the demineralization cartridge? A. Yes, always keep the water tank cap (this is the piece that attaches the demineralization cartridge to the water tank). Q. Ionic Silver Stick (water treatment) replacement ® reminder A. In each Ionic Silver Stick ® (ISS) box and on all the new products there is an ISS lifecycle indicator. Check the box of the month when starting to use the ISS and write the year on the line indicated. Exchange it after 12 months. Q. W hat is EZ Cal? A. There is a sample packet of EZCal included in the packaging of your humidifier. EZCal is used for cleaning and descaling any of the AIR­O­SWISS products, and...
  • Page 18 Please check our website www.airoswiss.net for further information. AIR-O-SWISS is a brand name of PLASTON AG, Switzerland.

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