Sears KENMORE 1700 - Manual (Page 2)

contents
WARRANTY................................................... 2
BEFORE YOU START
Rules for Safe Installation
and Operation........................................... 2
Tools and Materials Needed.......................... 2
UNDERSTANDING HUMIDITY..................... 3
SELECTING A LOCATION............................ 4
DISASSEMBLY/CONVERSION.................... 4
INSTALLATION............................................. 5
WATER SUPPLY........................................... 6
HUMIDISTAT................................................. 8
OPERATION.................................................. 9
MAINTENANCE............................................. 9
SERVICE HINTS..........................................10
REPAIR PARTS.......................................... 11
introduction
Please read the instructions before you install and use your humidifier. This will help you obtain the full value from the humidifier. It will
also help you avoid any needless service cost, if the problem is something we cannot control and cannot cover in our Warranty.
FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON HUMIDIFIER
If, within one year from the date of purchase, this humidifier fails due to a defect in material or workmanship. Sears will
repair it, free of charge.
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY SIMPLY CONTACTING THE NEAREST SEARS STORE OR SERVICE
CENTER IN THE UNITED STATES.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
This warranty DOES NOT cover the replacement media pad.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Dept. 817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
DO-IT-YOURSELF CHECK LIST
If you feel the following operations are within your skills, you should
have no difficulty installing this humidifier.
i Cutting and drilling sheet metal.
I Using hand tools: screwdriver, wrench, etc.
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J Hooking up low voltage electrical connections.
SEARS INSTALLATION POLICY
All installation labor arranged by Sears will be performed in a neat,
workmanlike manner in accordance with generally accepted trade
practices. Further, all installations will comply with all local laws,
codes, regulations, and ordinances. The customer will also be
protected, during installation, by insurance relating to property
damage, Workman’s Compensation, and public liability.
You must realize that the wrong use of any tool can be danger­
ous. Be sure you know how to use the tools and equipment to
avoid any possible hazards. If you have any doubt we ask that
you contact your Sears salesperson. They will arrange for profes­
sional installation.
SEARS INSTALLATION WARRANTY
In addition to any warranty extended to you on the Sears mer­
chandise involved, which warranty becomes effective the date
the merchandise is installed, should the workmanship of any Sears
arranged installation prove faulty within one year. Sears will, upon
notice from you, cause such faults to be corrected at no addi­
tional cost to you.
before you start
RULES FOR SAFE INSTALLATION & OPERATION
1. Read these rules and the instructions carefully. Failure to fol­
low the rules and instructions could cause bodily injury and/
or property damage.
2. Check your local building codes and utility standards. The
installation must comply with their rules.
3. Always shut off the furnace blower before installing or servic­
ing the humidifier.
4. Always wear safety glasses when installing or servicing.
5. HUMIDIFIER MUST NOT BE INSTALLED IN AREA WHERE
FREEZING IS POSSIBLE OR LEAKING WOULD CAUSE
WATER DAMAGE.
6. Follow a regular service and maintenance schedule.
7. Always shut off electricity and water to the humidifier before
servicing.
8. When the furnace blower is used for air-conditioning, the hu­
midifier damper should be closed, and the humidistat should
be turned to the minimum humidity setting.
9. NEVER OIL ANY PART OFTHE HUMIDIFIER.
10. To prevent over humidification, humidifier must not be oper­
ated above humidistat high position or above the +20
position (whichever applies) except briefly to test op­
eration after installation or servicing.
TOOLS AND MATERIALS NEEDED
Safety Glasses
Straight edge ruler
Pencil or grease pencil
Hand drill or grounded
electric drill
Drill bits, 5/32", 1/8"
Tin snips or metal
cutting saw
Screwdriver (fiat point,
medium size)
File
Level
Hammer
Small adjustable wrench
Center punch