Owner`s manual

14
Troubleshooting
CA
UTION:
Use only EP
A Registered Bacter
iostat.
Use of other water treatment products may damage the filter elements. Under no circumstances should you use
water treatment products designed for Roto belt or Ultrasonic humidifiers.
T
rouble
Digital display not illuminated.
F
an not operating (digital
d
isplay is illuminated).
Fan running continuously,
unit will not shut off.
Poor evaporation of water.
Neither bottle emptying.
Bottles continues to empty.
Left bottle not emptying.
Refill display “F” is on before
bottles are empty.
Display blinks or fan moves slightly
when humidifier is plugged in.
Alternating “F” and room humidity
displayed.
Alternating “CF” and room humidity
displayed.
P
robable Cause
• No Power.
•
Power button has not been
d
epressed.
•
ROOM humidity level is not 3% or
m
ore below SET humidity level.
• Reservoir is empty.
• Float is obstructed.
• SET humidity level is 65%.
•
ROOM humidity level has not
r
eached 1% or more above SET
humidity level.
• Check filter message “CF” is
flashing.
• Mineral buildup on filter.
• Bottle cap plunger missing post in
bottom of cabinet.
• Dirty filters.
• Air is entering water bottle.
• Right bottle contains water.
• Unit is not set up on a level
surface. (Float will not sense water
at the front of the cabinet.)
• Normal.
• Reservoir is empty.
• Filter may be dirty.
R
emedy
• Check 120 volt power source.
•
Press power button once to turn
o
n.
•
Raise SET humidity level if
d
esired.
• Increase fan speed.
• Fill humidifier with water.
• Free float from obstruction.
• A SET humidity percentage
o
f 65% operates fan
c
ontinuously. Adjust SET
level between 25% - 60%.
• Continue to run until desired
h
umidity level is achieved. This
may take up to 48 hours initially.
• Change to a fresh new filter.
NOTE: Local water purity varies
from area to area.
• Check orientation of bottles.
Reposition so that bottle cap
plunger (stem) is depressed by
post in bottom of cabinet.
• Change to fresh new filters
(HDC12).
• Check “Side-Fill Caps” and valve
assembly caps to ensure
tightness.
• Check for leak in water bottle.
• Ensure gaskets for “Side-Fill
Caps” are in place.
• The humidifier is designed so that
right bottle empties first.
• Position unit level. (Some carpet
padding may allow unit to sit lower
in the front than rear with the
additional weight of water bottles
in the front of the cabinet. Install
caster pads under front casters
(see page 5).
• No action required.
• Fill humidifier with water.
• Replace filter.
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