SP6551 manual - 71238 7/12/05 1:56 PM Page 1 CAUTION: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLATION. SAVE THIS OWNER’S MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. Model No. HD14050 HD1405 Evaporative Console Humidifier Owner’s Manual Part No.
SP6551 manual - 71238 7/12/05 1:56 PM Page 2 Limited Warranty All products covered by this Owner’s Manual are warranted against defects in workmanship and materials for one year from the date of sale except for motors, which are warranted for two years. This warranty does not apply to damage from accident, misuse or alteration nor where the connected voltage is more than 5% above the nameplate voltage, nor to the equipment improperly installed or wired or maintained in violation of this Owner’s Manual.
SP6551 manual - 71238 7/12/05 1:56 PM Page 3 Know Your Humidifier Control Panel Cover & Pivoting Lid Removed for Clarity Humidity Light Controls Fan Assembly Bottles Fill Light Filter Housing Filters: Replacement No. HDC-12 or HDC12C Description HD1405 Gallon Output/24 hrs.* Litre Output / 24 hrs.* Capacity of Bottles (U.S. Gallons) Capacity of Bottles (Litres) Sq. Ft.
SP6551 manual - 71238 7/12/05 1:56 PM Page 4 Humidifier Operations Humidified Air is Then Released Through the Top Your new Emerson humidifier is designed to satisfy home humidity requirements through the principle of evaporation of water into the air. After water is added to the bottles and positioned in the humidifier, the filters begin to soak up the water and become totally saturated in approximately 30 minutes.
SP6551 manual - 71238 7/12/05 1:56 PM Page 5 Location Instructions NOTE: Due to release of cool, moist air from humidifier, it is best to direct air away from home thermostat and hot air registers. It is best to position humidifier next to an inside wall. Hot air registers and cold air from outside walls can affect the efficiencies of the controls. Unit should not be placed where warm air from a hot air register blows directly on unit.
SP6551 manual - 71238 7/12/05 1:56 PM Page 6 Water Fill (continued) Open the pivoting lid of the humidifier. Remove the water bottles, by lifting them straight up and out of the cabinet. Notice the water bottles are designed as right and left hand units. Position them in the correct location so the humidifier can function properly. The water bottles should rest in the front of the cabinet.
SP6551 manual - 71238 7/12/05 1:56 PM Page 7 Operating Humidifier Controls The operating controls of your Emerson evaporative humidifier are located on the top center of the humidifier. The controls are found under the smoked cover, located between the air circulating fans. Lift the control cover by placing your finger in the round cutout and lifting. The cover will stay open. Now you can clearly see the control area.
SP6551 manual - 71238 7/12/05 1:56 PM Page 8 Using Your Humidifier Step 1 Be sure unit is full of water and plugged in. Step 2 Set air flow control to desired setting. Step 3 Set Humidity Control to medium position (half way between and ) 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 clockwise and unit should begin to operate.
SP6551 manual - 71238 7/12/05 1:56 PM Page 9 Replacement and Care of Filters WARNING: To reduce the risk of shock or injury from moving parts, always unplug humidifier before removing or replacing any parts. CAUTION: To help retard bacteria growth and keep maximum efficiency, the filters should be replaced at least once a season, or more often under hard water conditions. Use Emerson HDC-12 (or HDC12C in Canada) recommended replacement filter. All filters may be rinsed in clear water only.
SP6551 manual - 71238 7/12/05 1:56 PM Page 10 Replacement and Care of Filters (continued) c. Install new filters in the filter housing track with the glue beads of the wicking pad to the inside of the filter housing. Fixed Tabs Spring Tabs d. Return the top cover of the filter housing by installing the cover over the fixed tabs on the rear of the lower filter housing and pivoting the cover down over the top of the filters. Snap the cover over the two spring tabs. e.
SP6551 manual - 71238 7/12/05 1:56 PM Page 11 Cleaning Your Humidifier CAUTION: To reduce the risk of injury, fire or damage to humidifier, use only cleaners specifically recommended for humidifiers. Never use flammable, combustible or poisonous materials to clean your humidifier. To reduce the risk of scalds and damage to humidifier, never put hot water in humidifier.
SP6551 manual - 71238 7/12/05 1:56 PM Page 12 Cleaning Your Humidifier (continued) 2. Empty humidifier cabinet after 20 minutes. Rinse with water until bleach smell is gone. Allow unit to dry out completely. Bi-Weekly Maintenance Removing Scale 1. Fill the humidifier cabinet with one 8 oz. cup of undiluted white vinegar. Let solution stay 20 minutes. 3. Water bottles should be cleaned in same manner. 2. Clean all interior surfaces with soft brush.
SP6551 manual - 71238 7/12/05 1:56 PM Page 13 Troubleshooting PROBABLE CAUSE TROUBLE Unit will not run and no control panel lights are illuminated. • No power. • Speed control in off position. Power source OK and fans • Selected humidity level has been established. still not operating. • Float is not free. • Float retainer positioned in “Manual Dryout” position (top slot at back of cabinet). Unit will not shut off. Slow evaporation of water. • Dirty filters.
SP6551 manual - 71238 7/12/05 1:56 PM Page 14 Repair Parts 32 14 15 12 23 24 30 14 23 24 25 26 27 28 34 27 26 21 22 10 7 31 11 21 13 4 8 6 9 5 33 2 28 1 20 19 16 18 17 3 Parts List for MoistAir Humidifier Model No.
Cover, Dust Lid, Stationary Lid, Pivoting Knob Label, Control Cover, Control Switch, Rotary Light, Fill Light, Humidity Humidistat Switch, Micro Enclosure, Electronics Retainer, Float Float, Water Level Side Fill -Cap Bottle, Left (Includes Key No's 15 & 18) Bottle, Right (Includes Key No's 15 & 18) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 509229-1 828998 823726 * 828515 823849 HDC-12 or HDC12C 828197 828534 828115-1 822406-1 828197 824120 826367 * 828920 SP6551 Cap, Valve Assembly Cabinet Rail, Kick * S
SP6551 manual - 71238 7/12/05 1:56 PM Page 16 FOR TECHNICAL HELP, CALL (800) 654-3545 FROM USA OR (888) 744-4687 FROM CANADA (Please have complete model number) Emerson Tool Company For more information about MoistAir® humidifiers visit our website at www.moistair.com © 2004 Emerson Part No. SP6551 Form No.
