Lasko 1128 User Manual

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Congratulations on your purchase of the Recirculating Console Humidifier. Featuring the unique use of pump driven watercirculation, this unit provides exclusive features that no other humidifiers offer.IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSREAD AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSIMPORTANT INFORMATION and FEATURESYour Recirculating Console Humidifier is an EVAPORATIVE TYPEHUMIDIFIER. This means that the air being drawn through themoistened filter naturally evaporates the water and dispersesINVISIBLE MOISTURE into the air. This type of humidifier DOESNOT PRODUCE MIST, WATER DROPLETS, STEAM OR EXCESSIVECONDENSATION associated with other types of humidifiers.EXCESSIVE HUMIDITY CAN OFTEN LEAD TO UNANTICIPATEDPROBLEMS. Air containing water droplets or mist can create a goodhabitat for the growth of mold and mildew.Misting units often oversaturate the air, while the Lasko RecirculatingConsole Humidifier reaches a maximum humidity output levelwithout oversaturating. With a properly operating EvaporativeHumidifier, the evaporation rate increases naturally when the airis dry. When the humidity in your home is high, moisture outputautomatically decreases to help prevent damaging condensation.The Watershow Viewing Window provides a visible way for you toknow that your Recirculating Console Humidifier is operating. Asair passes over the filter, the humidity in the room will increase, andthe water level in the Unit will begin to decrease.Unlike misting humidifiers, the Evaporative Filter in your RecirculatingConsole Humidifier also traps unwanted minerals that reside in nor-mal tap water. This filtering also assures there is NO WHITE DUSTdispersed into the air.DO NOT pour waterinto Grill. DO NOT spillwater on Control Panel.Water should only bepoured into the Unitusing the Jug.Rev. F 6/08 1 2084256ASSEMBLYCAUTION: DO NOT fill unit before assembling.1. Remove Water Jug then,Upper Housing from baseof unit. (Figure 1)2. Lay base of unit on it’s sideso the bottom of the unit isfacing you.3. Fully insert the four Castorsinto the holes in the bottomof the unit. (Figure 2)4. Replace Upper Housing,then Water Jug into unit.Figure 1BaseUpper HousingWater JugEVAPORATIVE HIGH PERFORMANCERECIRCULATING CONSOLE HUMIDIFIER Model 1128NOTE: A few droplets of water may be present inyour humidifier as a result of our quality testingprior to packaging and shipment.When using electrical appliances, basic precautions should alwaysbe followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury topersons, including the following:1. Make certain that the power source conforms to the electricalrequirements of the Humidifier.2. Where possible, avoid the use of extension cords. If you mustuse an extension cord, minimize the risk of overheating by us-ing the shortest cord possible and ensuring that it is UL Listed.NEVER use a single extension cord to operate more than oneappliance3. Do not insert fingers or foreign objects into the Humidifier. Do notblock or tamper with the Humidifier in any manner while it is inoperation. NEVER tilt or attempt to move the Humidifier while it isoperating.4. Always unplug the Humidifier before filling, servicing or movingthe Humidifier.WARNING: DO NOT DEPEND ON THE ON/OFF KNOB AS THESOLE MEANS OF DISCONNECTING POWER WHEN FILLING,SERVICING or MOVING THE HUMIDIFIER. ALWAYS UNLPUGTHE POWER CORD.5. This Humidifier is intended for general use only. It must NOTbe used in potentially dangerous locations such as flammable,explosive, chemical-laden or wet atmospheres.WARNING: REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK -DO NOT USE THIS HUMIDIFIER WITH ANY SOLID STATE SPEEDCONTROL DEVICES.6. Always place the humidifier on a stable, flat level surface whenoperating, to avoid the risk of the Humidifier overturning. Locatethe power cord so the Humidifier or other objects are not restingon it. Keep the power cord away from room traffic.7. Do not place Humidifier near a heat source such as stoves,radiators or heaters.This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than theother). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intendedto fit in a polarized outlet only one way. Match wide blade ofplug to wide slot. Fully insert. If the plug does not fit fully in theoutlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualifiedelectrician. DO NOT attempt to defeat this safety feature.This plug is a safety feature, to reduce the risk of fire, electricshock and personal injury. DO NOT remove, replace, repair ortamper with the originally supplied plug. If the Fan does notfunction properly, it may be due to the safety device incorpo-rated in this plug. Return to an authorized service center or call800-233-0268, Monday - Friday, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.EST. If the plug warning label is missing or damaged, call the tollfree number for a replacement label.8. Always direct air flow away from walls or furniture as excessivemoisture may cause damage.9. Humidifiers require regular cleaning to maintain proper operat-ing conditions. Refer to CLEANING and FILTER CARE for propercleaning procedures.10.Do not place Humidifier on an electrical appliance.11.This Humidifier is not suitable for use in agricultural facilitiesincluding areas where livestock, poultry or other animals areconfined. Please refer to National Electric Code (NEC) Article547-7 (2008), or applicable state or local codes or standardsrelating to electrical requirements for Agricultural Buildings.THIS HUMIDIFIER DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OFNEC ARTICLE 547-7 (2008).12.This Humidifier is not suitable for use in hazardous locations.Please refer to National Electric Code (NEC) Article 500 or appli-cable state or local codes or standards relating to electricalrequirements for Hazardous locations. THIS HUMIDIFIERDOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF NEC ARTICLE500 (2008).GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATIONFigure 2HoleCastor

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