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Humidifier Operations

Your new Sears humidifier is designed to satisfy home

humidity requirements through the principle of evapora- tion of water into the air.

After water is added to the tank, the filters begin to soak up the water and become totally saturated in approxi- mately 30 minutes. Air drawn in from the rear and top of the humidifier then passes through the filters by means of a circulation fan. As air passes through the filter, moisture is absorbed into the air and then released through the top of humidifier. (See Fig. 2) This moist air is released in the form of vapor. No water droplets will enter the home. All evaporation into the air takes place in the humidifier, which means that the residue left by evaporating water is not passed into the home, but remains in the filter.

CAUTION: Use only 32-14900 EPA Registered Bac- teriostat available from SEARS Retail store. Use of other water treatment products may damage the fil- ters or may pose health hazards,

Under no circumstances should you use water treatment products designed for Roto belt or Ultra- sonic humidifiers.

Humidifier Operations (continued)

CAUTION: Keep your humidifier clean. While humidifiers do not cause colds, some studies sug- gest that dirty humidifiers can cause cold like symptoms in some people. To avoid this, we rec- ommend you clean your humidifier weekly with Humidifier Cleaner 32-7283 and use Bacteriostat 32-14900. These are available at your local Sears store.

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Assembly Instruction

(14 Gallon-Model 758.144240)

Included with this humidifier are two decorative handles

which must be _.t-taelibd to the top of the side panels.

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Locate handle and using a screwdriver attach the handle by inserting the screws through the pre-drilled holes in the cabinet housing. This is easiest with motor support removed (see unpacking instructiod_-printed o'ntop of carton).

Location Instructions

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1.Place humidifier in area of house where most humidity is needed, or one which would likely result in moist air being circulated throughout the house such as near a cold air return. Moist air (humidity) produced will dis- perse into the whole house, but area closest to unit will have the highest humidity.

2.Humidifier should sit at least two inches away from wall

for proper operation. Air needs to enter through rear and top louvers in order for humidifier to operate at peak efficiency.

NOTE: Due to release of cool, moist air from humidifier, it is best to direct air away from home'sthermostat and hot air registers. It is best to keep humidifier in front of 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 regis- ter blows directly on unit.

4.Pushdownon clipuntilfullyseatedagainstlid hinge. (Seefig.6)

5.Repeatsteps3and4to seatotherclip. NOTE:YourlidisnowfastenedtothehousingWerec.- ommendnotto removethelidretentionclipsoncethey havebeensecured.

6???Toremoveyourmotorsupportsectionliftlidandliftout motorsupportsection,thenslidecordto the rightto removefromhousing???

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Water Fill

WARNING:

1.To avoid shock, always unplug humidifier before filling, cleaning, or servicing.

2.Do not pour or spill water into control or motor area. If controls do get wet, have the unit checked

by a qualified service technician before plugging in.

???Raise the lid.

2.Locate controls on right side of humidifier??? (See Fig. 7)

3.Locate splash guard, between motor support section and rear of humidifier tank???

4??? Lift splash guard straight up to remove???

5.With the words "Splash Guard" facing you, position over the left rear louvers??? The splash guard will simply hook on the humidifier tank??? (See Fig. 8)

6.Pour water into humidifier from the left side (opposite the controls)??? (See Fig. 9)

NOTE: This is a splash guard to keep water from splashing out i_ear louvers. Pour water slowly to mini- mize any water getting outside of unit.

IMPORTANT: Be sure water does not go above FULL mark or water may run out of the rear louvers.

7.Fill tank with clean water up to FULL indicator label, located inside the housing on the left rear panel, (See Fig??? 9) by using a bucket???

8.When you are finished filling your humidifier, replace "Splash Guard" to its storage location. (Located between the motor support section and_ humidifier

tank.) The "Splash Guard" will hook onto the humidifier tank.

NOTE: When removing your "Splash Guard" we recom- mend reaching clown and grabbing the "S" in Splash Guard and slightly twisting to remove.

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Operating Humidifier Controls

Humidity Control:

This control adjusts the amount of humidity depending on user's needs. The humidifier will turn on and off as required to maintain level of humidity you select. (See Fig. 10) Medium setting is recommended but there are times when a low or high amount of humidity may be pre- ferred. For constant operation of humidifier. Constant On allows for the maximum amount of humidity to be evapo- rated into the air continuously.

IMPORTANT: Water damage may result if condensation starts to form on windows or walls. Humidity control set-

ting should be lowered until condensation no longer forms.

Air Flow Control:

The higher the air flow speed, the faster humidified air is released into_the air. Low speed is the quietest and is provided for conditions that may not require as high an evaporation rate. (See Fig. 10)

Fill Light

When unit has a small amount of water left in it, a red fill light will come on and unit will shut off. (See Fig. 10)

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Using Your Humidifier

1.Be sure unit is plugged in, full of water and your splash guard is stored behind motor support section.

2.Set Air Flow Control knob to Low or number 1 position. (See Fig. 10)

3.Set Humidity Control to Medium position. (,See Fig. 11)

NOTE: Humidifier should operate with humidity control on the recommended Medium setting. If is does not, the humidity is at a relatively high level. To test the unit under this condition, turn Humidity Control all the way to Con- stant On and unit should begin to operate. After 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 set on Constant On.

IMPORTANT: Water damage may result if condensation starts to form on windows or walls. Humidity Control set-

ting should be lowered until condensation no longer forms.

4.If humidifier stops running, the humidity level is at the normal requirements for that setting or it.is adjusting to the home conditions. Figure 11 shows approximate rel- ative humidity percentages which correspond to the various settings of the Humidity Control.

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Cleaning of Humidifier Tank

WARNING: To avoid toxic injury, fire or damage to

humidifier, use only cleaners specially recom- mended for humidifiers. Never use flammable,

combustible or poisonous material to clean your humidifier. To avoid scalds and damage to humidi-

fier, never put hot water in humidifier.

CAUTION: Local water purity varies from area to area and under certain conditions water impurities and airborne bacteria may promote the growth of microorganisms in the reservoir of the humidifier.

To retard bacteria growth that may cause odors and be harmful to your health, use only Sears recommended filters. We also recommend using 32-149000 approved bacteriostat. Clean your humidifier regularly.

Care and Maintenance

To make cleaning easier, the tank should be completely dried out. Proceed as follows.

a.Loop switch actuato_ Fi_ngaround plastic hook located directly above the switch actuator.(Fig. 12)

b.Set humidity control to Constant On, air flow to High.

Run till tank is dry._

NOTE: With the switch actuator ring in place unit will con- tinue to run until the ring is released. Depending upon humidity levels, once the tank is empty the average dry out time is approximately 2 hours.

1.When unit is dry, release switch actuator ring and shut the unit off.

2.Unplug humidifier, and proceed to clean.

WARNING: If humidifier is not unplugged, fan could start after motor support is removed.

3.Raise lid to rest on hinges.

4.Lift out the motor support section and wipe off any mineral deposits with a clean cloth. (Fig. 13)

CAUTION: The switch actuator is a fragile part. Set

the motor support section down carefully to be sure the switch actuator does not become dam-

aged.

5.Before removing the filters, we recommend moving the humidifier to an area where floor coverings are not susceptible to water damage, i.e. kitchen or bath areas.

6.Slide up the filter holders and remove (either discard or store for further use) the filters located inside by gently pushing out from either side. Wash off mineral

deposits on filter holder and wipe with a clean cloth.

7.Remove the floats from the bottom of the humidifier cabinet. The cabinet should be empty and the water

reservoir is ready for cleaning. (The water reservoir is the lower areas of the humidifier cabinet that the

floats and filter holders are located during the normal operation time.)

8.Proceed to "Bi-Weekly Maintenance" or "End of Sea- son Maintenance.

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Bi-Weekly Maintenance

Removing Scale

1.Partially fill the water reservoir with one 8oz. cup of undiluted white vinegar. Let solution stay 20 minutes.

2.Clean all interior surfaces with soft brush. Dampen soft cloth with undiluted white vinegar and wipe out the water reservoir to remove scale.

3.Rinse thoroughly with clean warm water to remove scale and cleaning solution before disinfecting the reservoir.

Disinfecting Reservoir

1.Fill water reservoir and add 5 teaspoons chlorine bleach (1 teaspoon chlorine bleach in 1 gallon water.) Let solution stay 20 minutes, swishing every few min- utes. Wet all surfaces.

2.Empty water reservoir after 20 minutes. Rinse with water until bleach smell is gone. Dry with clean cloth or paper towel.

End of Season Maintenance

1.Follow bi-weekly maintenance instructions at end of humidification season or when humidifier will not be

used for at least one week or more.

2.Remove and throw away filters.

. ,3. Let humidifier dry completely before storing. Do not store with water inside water reservoir.

4.Store in cool, dry location.

5.Install new filters and clean humidifier before next sea- son begins.

Care of Filter

I WARNING: To avoid electric shock, always unplug humidifier before removing or replacing any parts.

CAUTION: To help retard bacterial growth and maintain maximum efficiency, the filters should be replaced at least once a season, or more often under hard water conditions. Use Sears recom-

mended replacement filter.

Dry out the unit completely before changing filters. (See Cleaning of Humidifier Tank).

1.Unplug the electrical cord.

2.Before removing the filters, we recommend moving the humidifier to an area where floor coverings are not susceptible to water damage, i.e. kitchen or bath areas.

3.Remove the lid completely from the unit by closing and lifting up from the hinge holders.

4.With one hand on each side of the motor support sec- tion, lift straight up and set gently on the floor in an upright position..

WARNING: Be sure the humidifier is unplugged or I the fan may come on after the motor support sec- I tion is removed from the tank.

5.The filter is enclosed in a filter holder. Lift out the entire holder to gain access to the filter.

a.To replace filter, remove used one from plastic holder by gently pushing from the side, insert a new filter in the filter housing.

b.To clean filter, lift out filter holder, leaving dirty filter in the holder. You can either dry out'filter or leave wet. Place filter and holder under cold tap water on medium pressure and rinse. Not all of the dissolved _ solids will wash off of filter, but this procedure will restore filter to a more efficient condition. Another

way to clean filter is to completely submerge filter in a bucket or sink full of clean cool water and dip repeatedly.

6.Replace the filter (in holder) in the humidifier tank by

lining up rear slot on filter holder frame with track on tank. Tilt holder toward rear and lower until front tab

lines up with front slot on the filter holder. (See Figure 14)

7.The filter holder sits on a float located at the bottom of the tank.

8.Pick up the motor support section and, while standing over the tank, locate the tabs that the support section sits on. Be sure the electrical cord is lined up with the rear opening, and gently slide the motor support sec- tion down into the tank.

9.Replace the lid and follow the filling and operating instructions.

FILTER HOLDER

FILTER

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Troubleshooting

Model 758.144120 and 758.144240

1.Unit will not run, ??? Switch Actuator not free to work properly. or will not shut

off.

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2.Water runs out of the rear of unit

3.Unit will not dry out completely

4.Unit will not cycle (Turn off) when out of water

???5. Filter does not float.

??? Splash guard not in place or missing.

?? Too much water.

??? Switch actuator ring is not in place.

??High humidity or low temperature resulting in slow evaporation.

??Float is hung up, or holders are not on the filter tracks.

-_--Unitwill continue to run for a time after Fill light comes on.

??Float may have leak.

???Cardboard packing piece between motor support and filter holder.

?? Check Full label in tank. Do not overfill.

??? Connect switch actuator ring. See instructio!0s. (pg 7 Fig. 12)

??Allow unit to continue running until reservoir becomes dry.

???Check float (pg 9 Fig. 14)

???Remove filter holder, install on filter tracks_ (pg 9

??Allow unit to continue runningin-diy out cy_le if dry out is desired.

???Check float for leak, replace if necessary.

???Remove cardboard.

CAUTION: Use Sears 32-14900 EPA Registered Bacteriostat treatment products may damage the filter elements.

Under no circumstances should you use water treatment humidifiers.

available from Sears Retail. Use of other water

products designed for Roto belt or Ultrasonic

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Key

Model No.

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Description

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1 Fan Guard

2Screw-Pan Hd. Ty. "AB" 8 x 5/8

3Label

4Knob

5Knob

6??? Control (Includes Key #4 & 5) Tie Wire

8Switch Actuator

9Lid

10 Lid Retention Clip

_il Splash Guard

12Handle w/screws & washers

13Finished Housing

14Caster

15??? Screw-Pan Hd. Ty, "T" 10-32 x 1/2

16Filter Float

17t Evaporation Filter

18Filter Housing

19Push Nut 5/16

20Clamp

21Fan Blade

22Motor

23Washer, 13/64 x 3/4 x 1/16

24Grommet

25Motor Housing

26Gasket Air Seal

27Airseal Gasket

28Spacer

29Grommet

30Lock Nut 8/32

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SERVICE

MODEL NO. 758.144120 758.144240

HOW TO ORDER

REPAIR PARTS

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Service for your humidifier is available by returning itto the. nearest Sears Service Center/Department threughout the United States.

The model number will be found on the Humidifier identification label. Always mention the Model Number when requesting ser- vice or repair parts.

WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE FOL-

LOWING INFORMATION:

1.PART NUMBER: (See Repair Parts)

2.PART DESCRIPTION: (See Repair Parts)

3.MODEL NUMBER: 758.144120 and 758.144240

4.NAME OF ITEM: Humidifier