Step 2. Location and Electrical
Hook-Up
WARNING:
For your own safety,
do not
use humidifier
if any parts are damaged
or missing.
Selecting
A Location
Place humidifier
on a flat
level surface,
take extra
care in leveling
when placing
the unit on carpet.
Position the humidifier
where the most humidity
is needed
or
where the most air will be circulated
throughout
the house such as near a cold
air return.
Moist air (humidity)
produced
will
disperse
into the whole
house, but the
area closest to the unit will have the
highest
humidity.
If the unit is positioned
close to a window,
condensation
may
form on the window
pane.
If this occurs
the unit should
be repositioned
in
another
location.
NOTE:
Due to release
of cool, moist air
from
humidifier,
it is best to direct
air
away
from
thermostat
and hot air
registers
and to position
humidifier
next
to an inside wall.
Unit should
not be
placed
where cold air from outside
walls
or warm
air from a hot air register
blows
directly
on it.
Positioning
The
Unit
The humidifier
should
be positioned
with the back (cord exit side) and left
side, at least 2 inches away
from the
wall. Air needs to enter through
all of
the louvers
in the housing
assembly
in
order
for the humidifier
to operate
at
_eak efficiency.
NOTE:
Be sure humidistat,
which
is
located
on power
cord,
is free from
obstruction
and away
from any hot
air source.
Electrical
Hook-Up
Locate
nearest
120V A.C. wall socket
in
the location
desired,
preferably
on inside
wall. With
the humidifier
in the desired
location,
route the electrical
cord
safely
so no one will trip or upset the
If the plug does not fit fully
in the
outlet,
reverse
plug. If it still does not
fit, contact
a qualified
electrician
to
install the proper
outlet.
Do not
change
the plug in any way.
humidifier.
Plug in the electrical
cord.
To
reduce
the risk of electrical
shock, this
humidifier
has a polarized
plug (on
blade
is wider than the other).
This plug
will fit in a polarized
outlet
only one
way.
WARNING:
To reduce
the risk of
fire or shock hazard,
humidifier
should
be plugged
into a 120V A.C.
outlet.
Do not use extension
cords.