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SP6549 Manual 71235 7/12/05 3:17 PM Page 1
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Model No.
MA 0950 0
MA 0950
Evaporative Console
Humidifier Owner’s Manual
Part No. SP6549 Printed in Canada
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SP6549 Manual 71235 7/12/05 3:17 PM Page 2 Limited Warranty All products covered by this Owner’s Manual are warranted against defects in work- manship 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 Owne
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SP6549 Manual 71235 7/12/05 3:17 PM Page 3 Know Your Humidifier Fan Assembly Bottle Handle Speed Control Humidity Control Housing Bottle Assembly Base Filter: Replacement No. MAF-1 Description MA 0950 Gallon Output/24 hrs 9.5 Capacity of Bottle 1.9 Gallons Capacity of Base 2.0 Gallons * Sq. Ft. Coverage 2000 Fan Speeds 3 Replacement Filter MAF-1 Power Light Yes Fill Light Yes Auto Humidistat Yes Auto Shut Off Yes Controls Rotary CUL Listed Yes Volts 120 A.C. Hertz 60 Amps 0.80 Watts 80 * Base
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SP6549 Manual 71235 7/12/05 3:17 PM Page 4 Humidifier Operations Your new MoistAir humidifier is designed to satisfy home humidity requirements Humidified air is through the principle of evaporation of then released water in the air. through the top After water is added to the humidifier, the filter begins to soak up the water and will Dry air become saturated in approximately 30 enters through the minutes. Air drawn in through the open- louvers in ings in the lower housing passes through t
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SP6549 Manual 71235 7/12/05 3:17 PM Page 5 Location Instructions WARNING: For your own safety, do Step 2 not use humidifier if any parts are The humidifier should be positioned with damaged or missing. the back (cord exit side) and left side, at least 2 inches away from the wall. Air Step 1 needs to enter through all of the louvers in Place humidifier on a flat level surface in the housing assembly in order for the an area of house where most humidity is humidifier to operate at peak efficien
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SP6549 Manual 71235 7/12/05 3:17 PM Page 6 Water Fill WARNING: To reduce the risk of shock, always unplug humidifier before cleaning or servicing. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not pour or spill water into control or motor area. Bottle If controls get wet, let them dry com- pletely and have unit checked by authorized service personnel before plugging in. Base This humidifier is designed for use with the water bottle located to the right of the upper grill. The wate
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SP6549 Manual 71235 7/12/05 3:17 PM Page 7 Position the water bottle back into the The water bottle may be filled at anytime humidifier base to the right of the grille. as necessary during operation. To benefit The “Side Fill Cap” must be facing from less frequent filling let the humidifier outward. When positioned properly, the exhaust both the water from the bottle plunger will open and water will flow into and base before filling. the base. The base will hold the entire The unit is now rea
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y t i d i m u H . l e R y t i d i m u H . l e R SP6549 Manual 71235 7/12/05 3:17 PM Page 8 Using Your Humidifier Step 1 Step 4 Be sure unit is full of water and plugged If humidifier stops running and the amber in. Refill Light is not illuminated, the humidity level is at the normal requirements for that Step 2 setting or it is adjusting to the home con- Set the Speed Control to LOW ( ). ditions. The table below shows recom- Step 3 mended indoor humidity levels. The figure below shows appro
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SP6549 Manual 71235 7/12/05 3:17 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 efficien- cy, the filter should be replaced at least once per season, or more often under hard water conditions. Use MoistAir recommended replacement filter MAF-1. To replace the filter in your humidifier, follow the instructions be
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SP6549 Manual 71235 7/12/05 3:17 PM Page 10 Replacement and Care of Filters (continued) 5. Install a new filter (MAF-1) into the Base Uprights base. Coil the filter and position it between the uprights in the bottom of the base. The start and finish of the coil should be captured at the center of the base (see diagram) and the fil- Base ter should be resting on the floor of the base. 6. Return the housing assembly to the Position start top of the base. Return the water bot- and finish of tle
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SP6549 Manual 71235 7/12/05 3:17 PM Page 11 Cleaning Your Humidifier WARNING: To reduce the risk of Step 2 injury, fire or damage to humidifier, To Remove Parts use only cleaners specifically 1. Remove the water bottle and set recommended for humidifiers. Never aside. Be sure not to bump or dam- use flammable, combustible or age the lower spring valve. poisonous materials to clean your humidifier. To reduce the risk of 2. Grasp the housing assembly and lift scalds and damage to humidifier,
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SP6549 Manual 71235 7/12/05 3:17 PM Page 12 Cleaning of Humidifier (continued) Step 3 End of Season Maintenance Bi-Weekly Maintenance 1. Follow “Bi-Weekly Maintenance” Removing Scale instructions at end of humidification season. 1. Fill the humidifier base with one 8 oz. cup of undiluted white vinegar. Let 2. Remove filter and dispose of properly. solution stay 20 minutes. 3. Let humidifier dry completely before 2. Clean all interior surfaces with a soft storing. Do not store with water insid
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SP6549 Manual 71235 7/12/05 3:17 PM Page 13 Troubleshooting Trouble Probable Cause Remedy Power light not illuminated • No Power • Check 120 volt power source. • Speed control in off posi- • Turn speed control clock- tion (See page 7.) wise. Unit will not run and Fill • Selected humidity level • Raise humidistat setting Light is not on. has been established. Note: Red power light is on. Unit will not cycle on and • Humidity control turned all • Turn humidity control off. the way clockwise to
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SP6549 Manual 71235 7/12/05 3:17 PM Page 14 Repair Parts Parts List for MoistAir Humidifier Model No. MA 0950 0 14
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SP6549 Manual 71235 7/12/05 3:17 PM Page 15 Repair Parts Parts List for MoistAir Humidifier Model No. MA 0950 0 Always order by part number - Not by key number Key No Part No. Description 1 830488 Housing, Upper 2 830782-1 Assembly, Control 3 830494-1 Knob 4 829821 Blade, Fan 5 830778 Motor 6 823728 Switch, Micro 7 830489-1 Housing, Lower 8 MAF-1 † Filter 9 829815 * Screw, Pan Hd. Ty. AB #6 x 1/2 SS 10 830496-1 Support, Float 11 829816 Float 12 830484-1 Base 13 829808 Foot, Rubber 14 830537-1
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SP6549 Manual 71235 7/12/05 3:17 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. SP6549 Form No. SP6549 Printed in Canada 11/04
