SP6553
EngSpa
Manual
68192
7/8/04
9:2Q_M
Page
8
Using Your Humidifier
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Step 1
Be sure humidifier
is full of water
and
plugged in.
Step 2
Set Speed Control
low speed " " "
Step 3
Set Humidity Control " %_
" to medium
position.
NOTE:
Humidifier
should
operate
with
humidity
control
on the
recommended
medium setting. If it does not, the humidity
is at a relatively high level. To test the unit
under this condition, turn Humidity Control
all the way to clockwise
and unit should
begin to operate. After the unit has been
tested, set Humidity Control to medium or
desired level.
Allow 24 hours for humidifier to adjust.
If humidity level in home is sufficient, the
humidifier will only operate with Humidity
Control turned all the way clockwise.
IMPORTANT:
Water damage may result
if condensation
starts
to form on win=
clews or walls. Humidity
Control setting
should
be lowered untit
condensation
no longer forms.
Step 4
If humidifier stops running and BOTH Fil!
indicators are not on, the humidity level is
at the normal requirements for that setting
or it is adjusting to the home conditions.
The chart
below
shows
recommended
indoor
humidity
levels.The
figure
below
shows approximate
relative humidity per-
centages which correspond to the various
settings of the Humidity Control.
When Outdoor
Temperature
is:
-10°F
0°F
10°F
20°F & above
Recommended
indoor Relative
Humidity
is:
20%
25%
30%
35%
Retative
Humidity
Operating
Tips for Best Performance
1. Position the humidifier at least 2 inches
from any wal! and away from any heat
registers.
2. Do not restrict airflow from entering or
exiting the humidifier.
3. Use Sears recommended
bacteriostat
42-14900 to retard bacteria growth that
may cause odors and may be harmful
to your health.
4. Perform regular cleaning as instructed
in "Cleaning Your Humidifier" section of
this manual
5. Replace the evaporative
wicking filters
at least once per humidification season
or more depending on water conditions
in your area.