Duracraft Humidifier DH 831 User Manual

HIGH  
OFF  
POWER  
NORMAL  
MOISTURE  
OUTPUT  
HIGH  
DESIRED  
HUMIDITY  
HUMIDITY  
LEVEL  
LOW  
O W N E R S M A N U A L  
4 Gallon (15.1 Litre) Output Per Day  
NATURAL COOL  
MOISTURE HUMIDIFIER  
Model DH-831  
 
I N T R O D U C T I O N  
Thank you for purchasing the  
H O W D O E S I T W O R K ?  
®
DURACRAFT MODEL DH-831  
Dry air is pulled through the Natural  
Natural Cool Moisture HUMIDIFIER  
Cool Moisture system and a quiet fan  
with removable water tank.  
disperses invisible, moisture-balanced air.  
Unwanted minerals and bacteria from the  
water are trapped inside the Natural  
Before using your humidifier, we  
would like to explain the benefits of  
maintaining your home or office at  
the proper humidity level.  
Cool Moisture filter. There is no mist”  
or excessive condensation emitted.  
®
Duracraft's exclusive Automatic Moisture  
H E A LT H  
Balance System increases moisture out-  
put when the air is dry and lowers the  
moisture output when the humidity level is  
high. This automatically adjusts the output  
for maximum comfort and helps prevent  
condensation.  
Your body needs moisture to stay healthy  
and comfortable. Dry air can be damag-  
®
ing and irritating. The Duracraft Natural  
Cool Moisture Humidifier can help  
relieve:  
Dry, itchy skin and chapped lips.  
Cold symptoms and congestion.  
Dry, scratchy throat and coughs.  
For serious medical conditions, always  
consult your physician prior to use.  
E N V I R O N M E N T  
Maintaining the proper moisture level in  
®
your home or office with your Duracraft  
Natural Moisture Humidifier will also:  
Replace needed moisture in furniture.  
Keep indoor plants moist and healthy.  
Eliminate cracking and dryness in  
wood furniture and fixtures.  
Minimize static electricity.  
 
S E T U P  
Select a firm, level, flat  
location at least six  
inches (15 cm) from any  
wall for proper air flow  
and convenient to an elec-  
trical outlet.  
Remove the Upper Motor Turn the Water Tank  
Housing from the Reservoir  
Base, being careful not to  
let the power cord drop  
into the base (Fig. 2).  
upside-down so that  
the fill cap is facing up;  
unscrew the fill cap by  
turning it counter-clock-  
wise.  
FIG. 2  
Place the humidifier on  
a water-resistant surface,  
as water can damage fur-  
niture and some flooring.  
Fill the tank with  
HIGH  
OFF  
COOL tap water (Fig. 4).  
Distilled water is not nec-  
essary as the water is fil-  
tered by the Natural Cool  
POWER  
NORMAL  
MOISTURE  
OUTPUT  
HIGH  
DESIRED  
HUMIDITY  
HUMIDITY  
LEVEL  
LOW  
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Duracraft will not accept  
responsibility for property  
damage caused by water  
spillage.  
Moisture filter. DO NOT  
Remove the Natural  
Cool Moisture filter from  
USE HOT WATER.  
FIG. 4  
its frame in the Reservoir  
Base (Fig. 3). Run it under  
cold water; this will help  
reduce residue build-up.  
Turn the filter upside down  
before repositioning it in  
its frame. Replace in the  
humidifier. To help extend  
the life of your filter,  
F I L L I N G  
We recommend that the  
humidifier be disinfected  
prior to first use. Please  
see CLEANING instruc-  
tions.  
Replace the fill  
cap by turning it  
clockwise. DO NOT  
OVER TIGHTEN.  
repeat this step every time  
you fill your humidifier.  
Remove the Water Tank  
by grasping handle and  
pulling straight up. Set  
aside (Fig. 1).  
FIG. 3  
NOTE: WHEN CARRYING  
THE FILLED WATER TANK,  
PLEASE USE THE HANDLE  
AND PLACE YOUR OTHER  
HAND UNDER THE  
TANK FOR ADDITIONAL  
SUPPORT.  
FIG. 1  
 
F I L L I N G c o n t .  
Position the Upper  
Motor Housing back  
into the Reservoir Base.  
Adjust the round air  
outlet grill on the top of  
the Upper Motor Housing  
(above the fan) to direct  
moisture in the desired  
direction. DO NOT aim  
the moisture flow toward  
furniture or walls that  
could be damaged by  
excessive moisture.  
DO NOT FORCE THE  
POLARIZED PLUG INTO  
THE OUTLET; it will only  
fit one way.  
Position the Water Tank  
back into the humidifier  
and secure into place.  
CAUTION: DO NOT PLUG  
IN THE HUMIDIFIER WITH  
WET HANDS AS AN  
ELECTRIC SHOCK COULD  
OCCUR.  
Some water will empty  
into the Reservoir Base  
when the filled Water Tank  
is properly positioned.  
Slide the Humidity  
Level (Humidistat) knob  
to HIGH.  
When a comfortable  
humidity level is reached,  
lower the Humidity Level  
(Humidistat) setting slowly  
until the fan stops. The  
DESIRED HUMIDITY light  
will then illuminate, indi-  
cating that the desired  
humidity setting has been  
reached. The Humidistat  
will automatically restart  
the fan each time the  
Once the filled tank has  
been positioned, do not  
attempt to move the  
humidifier. If it has to be  
moved, unplug the humidi-  
fier and remove the Water  
Tank first.  
Set the moisture output  
control to the desired  
position:  
HIGH for fast humidify-  
ing or NORMAL for qui-  
eter operation.  
NOTE: DO NOT POUR  
WATER INTO THE GRILL  
ON THE TOP OF THE  
UPPER MOTOR HOUS-  
ING. DOING SO MAY  
DAMAGE THE HUMIDIFIER  
OR CAUSE PERSONAL  
INJURY.  
NOTE: IF THE HUMIDIFIER  
FAN WILL NOT START OR  
RESTART WHEN YOU  
SELECT A FAN SPEED, THE  
HUMIDISTAT MAY BE SET  
TOO LOW. MOVING THE  
HUMIDITY LEVEL KNOB  
TO A HIGHER SETTING  
SHOULD START THE FAN.  
humidity level falls  
below this setting. This  
"ON/OFF" cycle will con-  
tinue periodically while  
the humidifier is in use.  
Lower the Humidity  
Level setting if condensa-  
tion forms on walls or  
windows.  
O P E R A T I O N  
The length of time your  
humidifier runs will vary  
depending on the quality  
of construction and  
insulation of your room  
or house, as well as the  
fan speed.  
ALWAYS be sure to  
With the power switch  
in the OFF position, plug  
the filled humidifier into a  
polarized 120V outlet.  
discard any unused water  
in the base each time you  
refill the Water Tank or fin-  
ish using the humidifier.  
 
C L E A N I N G  
We recommend that you  
clean the humidifier once  
a week, or more often if  
you:  
First, turn off and  
With DuraRinse or  
unplug the humidifier.  
vinegar still in the unit,  
clean all interior surfaces  
of the base with a soft  
brush or cloth to remove  
scale.  
Remove the Water Tank  
by grasping the handle  
and pulling straight up.  
have hard water,  
notice a build-up  
Lift the Upper Motor  
Housing from the  
Reservoir Base.  
Rinse Reservoir Base  
thoroughly with clean,  
warm water to remove  
scale and cleaning  
solution.  
of impurities, or  
detect unpleasant odors.  
Remove the Natural  
Using DuraSept  
Cool Moisture Filter  
Humidifier Bacteriostatic  
Treatment (#AC-802) will  
help control the growth  
of bacteria, algae, and  
odors and help extend  
the life of the Natural  
from its frame (Fig. 5).  
S T E P T W O :  
W E E K LY  
D I S I N F E C T I N G  
( WAT E R TA N K  
A N D R E S E R V O I R  
B A S E )  
FIG. 5  
Cool Moisture Filter.  
Be sure the Water  
NOTE: THE USE OF  
Tank is empty. Fill with  
OTHER WATER TREATMENT  
PRODUCTS MAY CAUSE  
DETERIORATION OF THE  
FILTER OR DAMAGE THE  
HUMIDIFIER, THEREBY  
HINDERING THE HUMIDI-  
FIER'S EFFECTIVENESS.  
water and DuraRinse  
Humidifier Cleaner  
Discard any residual  
water from the base.  
(#AC-816), following  
bottle instructions, or 1  
teaspoon chlorine bleach  
in 1 gallon (4 litres) water.  
Let solution stay 20 min-  
utes, swishing every few  
minutes to wet all sur-  
faces.  
S T E P O N E :  
W E E K LY  
S C A L E R E M O VA L  
( R E S E R V O I R  
B A S E )  
DO NOT USE SOAP,  
DETERGENTS, OR  
ABRASIVE CLEANSERS.  
Fill the Reservoir  
Base with DuraRinse  
Cleaning involves two  
steps: SCALE REMOVAL  
and DISINFECTING.  
Be sure to perform these  
in the proper order to  
avoid harmful chemical  
interactions.  
Empty tank after 20  
minutes. Rinse with water  
until bleach/solution smell  
is gone.  
Humidifier Cleaner  
(#AC-816), following  
bottle instructions, or  
one 8-oz. cup (250 ml) of  
undiluted white vinegar.  
Let solution stay for 20  
minutes.  
Repeat for the  
Reservoir Base.  
 
C L E A N I N G c o n t .  
A F T E R  
D I S I N F E C T I N G . . .  
Clean all surfaces of the  
Upper Motor Housing  
with a dry, soft cloth. DO  
NOT USE WATER TO  
CLEAN THE UPPER  
Pack the unit in its  
NOTE: THE FAN MOTOR  
OF THIS HUMIDIFIER  
AND THE NATURAL COOL  
MOISTUREFILTER ARE  
DESIGNED TO FUNCTION  
EFFICIENTLY AS A SET.  
USING ANY OTHER  
original carton and store  
in a cool, dry location.  
Remember to install a  
new filter and clean the  
humidifier at the start of  
the next humidification  
season.  
MOTOR HOUSING. THIS  
MAY DAMAGE THE  
HUMIDIFIER OR CAUSE  
ELECTRIC SHOCK.  
FILTER COULD DAMAGE  
THE HUMIDIFIER'S  
MOTOR OR IMPAIR  
ITS PERFORMANCE.  
If you have hard water  
you may need to clean  
or change the filter more  
often. If the filter is dirty,  
rinse it under cold tap  
water and turn the filter  
upside down before  
E N D - O F - S E A S O N  
C A R E A N D  
S T O R A G E  
Follow weekly CLEAN-  
ING instructions at end of  
humidification season or  
when humidifier will not  
be used for at least one  
week or more.  
repositioning it in the  
frame. Do not squeeze  
or wring out pad. Do not  
soak pad in bleach or  
vinegar. When the filter  
turns dark brown, replace  
Remove and throw  
away filter; do not store  
with a used filter (SAVE  
THE FILTER FRAME FOR  
USE WITH YOUR REPLACE-  
MENT FILTER PAD).  
it. Using DuraSept  
Humidifier Bacteriostatic  
Treatment will help extend  
the life of the filter. For  
best and proven results,  
®
always use Duracraft  
Natural Cool Moisture  
Let the humidifier dry  
completely before storing.  
Do not store with water  
inside the Reservoir Base  
or Water Tank.  
Filters available from your  
local store or from  
Duracraft.  
Reposition the Filter  
Frame, Upper Motor  
Housing, and Water Tank.  
 
E L E C T R I C A L R AT I N G S  
This product is rated 0.45  
amps at 120V, 60 Hz.  
Weekends  
AND COULD CAUSE DAM-  
AGE OR PERSONAL  
INJURY. IF THE PROBLEM  
STILL PERSISTS, PLEASE  
CALL:  
8:30 AM 5:00 PM (EST)  
Mail questions or  
comments to:  
DURACRAFT CORP.  
Customer Service Dept.  
250 Turnpike Road  
Southborough, MA 01772  
U.S.A.  
NOTE: IF YOU EXPERI-  
ENCE A PROBLEM WITH  
YOUR HUMIDIFIER'S  
UPPER MOTOR HOUSING,  
PLEASE SEE THE WARRAN-  
TY FOR INSTRUCTIONS.  
PLEASE DO NOT ATTEMPT  
TO OPEN OR REPAIR THE  
UPPER MOTOR HOUSING  
YOURSELF. DOING SO WILL  
VOID THE WARRANTY  
DURACRAFT CORP.  
CUSTOMER SERVICE  
DEPARTMENT  
TOLL FREE: 1-800-554-4558  
Please be sure to  
specify model number.  
Business Hours:  
Monday Friday  
8:00 AM 10:00 PM (EST)  
C A R E P R O D U C T S  
deposits in the reservoir  
and on the Natural Cool  
Model AC-802 —  
Model AC-816 —  
DuraSept Humidifier  
DuraRinse Humidifier  
Moisture Filter so they  
Bacteriostatic Treatment  
helps control the growth  
of bacteria and algae in  
your humidifier and helps  
Cleaner helps soften lime  
scale and mineral deposits  
when cleaning the Natural  
can be easily rinsed  
away.  
Cool Moisture Humidifier.  
Model AC-850 —  
prevent unpleasant mildew DuraRinse should be  
Humidifier Complete  
Care Kit. A complete care  
kit for your Natural Cool  
odors. It can also extend  
the life of the Natural  
used whenever you begin  
to notice discoloration in  
the humidifier's reservoir  
or water tank.  
Cool Moisture Filter. For  
Moisture Humidifier,  
best results, DuraSept  
including one 32-oz.  
(946 ml) bottle of each  
of the above products:  
should be added every  
time you fill your  
humidifier.  
Model AC-817 —  
DuraFree Humidifier  
DuraSept , DuraRinse  
Water Softener softens  
and DuraFree .  
hard water impurity  
 
R E P L A C E M E N T PA R T S A N D C A R E P R O D U C T S  
Item  
Model No.  
Price U.S. Price Can.  
Natural Cool Moisture Replacement Filter  
AC-818  
$ 14.99  
$ 5.00  
$20.25  
$ 6.75  
DuraFreeHumidifier Water Softener (32 oz./946ml) AC-817  
DuraRinse Humidifier Cleaner (32 oz./946ml)  
AC-816  
$ 5.00  
$ 6.75  
DuraSept Humidifier Bacteriostatic  
Treatment (32 oz./946ml)  
Humidifier Complete Care Kit  
Hygrometer (measures room humidity level)  
Water Tank  
AC-802  
AC-850  
AC-900  
DH-831-1  
$ 5.00  
$14.00  
$14.99  
$15.99  
$ 6.75  
$18.50  
$20.25  
$21.50  
To order replacement parts or care products, complete and mail the enclosed Order  
Form. Be sure to include a check or money order payable to Duracraft Corporation  
or call the Duracraft Customer Service Department on our toll-free number:  
1-800-554-4558. VISA, MASTERCARD or DISCOVER are accepted.  
The above prices do not include shipping charges or sales tax where applicable.  
Upper Motor  
Air Outlet Grill  
Housing  
HIGH  
OFF  
POWER  
NORMAL  
MOISTURE  
OUTPUT  
HIGH  
DESIRED  
HUMIDITY  
HUMIDITY  
LEVEL  
Water Tank  
LOW  
Natural Cool  
Moisture Filter  
Filter Frame  
Reservoir  
Base  
 
O R D E R F O R M F O R M O D E L D H - 8 3 1  
R E P L A C E M E N T PA R T S A N D C A R E P R O D U C T S  
If your local dealer is out of stock, Duracraft replacement parts and care products may  
be ordered directly. Fill out the form and mail it along with a check or money order (no  
cash, please) to Duracraft Corp. at the address shown below. Please allow four weeks  
for delivery. Massachusetts residents add 5% Sales Tax. Please add 7% G.S.T. plus  
applicable provincal taxes.  
Item  
Item No. Quan. Price U.S. Price Can. Total  
Natural Cool Moisture™  
Replacement Filter  
AC-818  
AC-817  
AC-816  
$ 14.99  
$ 5.00  
$ 5.00  
$20.00  
$6.75  
$6.75  
DuraFree Humidifier  
Water Softener (32 oz./946 ml)  
DuraRinse Humidifier Cleaner  
(32 oz./946 ml)  
DuraSept Humidifier  
Bacteriostatic Treatment (32 oz./946 ml) AC-802  
$ 5.00  
$14.00  
$6.75  
Humidifier Complete Care Kit  
AC-850  
$18.50  
Hygrometer (measures  
room humidity)  
AC-900  
$14.99  
$15.99  
$20.00  
$21.50  
Water Tank  
DH-831-1  
Parts and accessories subject to availability.  
Prices may change without notice.  
SUBTOTAL  
7% G.S.T. & applicable provincal taxes  
MA Residents add 5% Sales Tax  
Shipping and Handling  
CHECK OR MONEY ORDER  
ENCLOSED. NO CODS ACCEPTED.  
$ 4.50 U.S.  
$ 6.00 Can.  
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Name  
Duracraft Corporation.  
Customer Service Department  
250 Turnpike Road  
Southborough, MA 01772 U.S.A.  
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L I M I T E D WA R R A N T Y  
other rights which vary from region to  
region. This warranty applies only to the  
original purchaser of this product.  
D U R A C R A F T  
4 G a l l o n ( 1 5 . 1 L i t r e )  
O u t p u t P e r D a y  
®
B. At its option Duracraft will repair or  
replace this product if it is found defec-  
tive in material or workmanship.  
Defective product should be returned  
directly to Duracraft.  
D U R A C R A F T  
N AT U R A L C O O L  
M O I S T U R E H U M I D I F I E R  
This product has been engineered  
and crafted with great care for your  
satisfaction.  
C. This warranty does not cover damage  
resulting from any unauthorized attempts  
to repair or from any use not in accor-  
dance with this manual.  
Please read all instructions before  
attempting to use this product. Be sure  
to fill out and return the enclosed  
card within 7 days of purchase.  
D. Return defective product to the follow-  
ing address with a brief description of  
the problem. Include proof of purchase  
and a U.S. $10.00/Can.$13.50 check  
or money order for handling, return pack-  
ing and shipping charges. Please include  
your name, address and a daytime  
phone number. You must prepay shipping  
charges. Mark carton Attention Repair  
Department.Ship to:  
A. This 5 year limited warranty applies  
to repair or replacement of product found  
to be defective in material or workman-  
ship. This warranty does not apply to  
damage resulting from commercial, abu-  
sive, unreasonable use or supplemental  
damage. Defects that are the result of  
normal wear and tear will not be consid-  
ered manufacturing defects under this  
warranty. Duracraft is not liable for inci-  
dental or consequential damages of any  
nature. Any implied warranty of mer-  
chantability or fitness for a particular pur-  
pose on this product is limited in duration  
to the duration of this warranty. Some  
regions do not allow the exclusion or lim-  
itation of incidental or consequential  
damages, or limitations on how long an  
implied warranty lasts, so the above limi-  
tations or exclusions may not apply to  
you. This warranty gives you specific  
legal rights, and you also may have  
Duracraft Corp.  
Southpoint Distribution Center  
4755 Southpoint Drive  
Memphis, TN 38118  
U.S.A.  
NOTE: THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT  
COVER THE NATURAL COOL MOISTURE™  
FILTER, WHOSE PERFORMANCE WILL  
DEPEND UPON THE CONDITION OF  
THE WATER USED IN THE HUMIDIFIER.  
 
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