Vintage Cellars Wine Guardian Humidifier Manual - Manual (Page 16)

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BEFORE STARTING WORK, BE SURE THE POWER TO THE WINE GUARDIAN COOLING UNIT AND
HUMIDIFIER ARE TURNED OFF.
MAKE SURE THE POWER CORD IS DISCONNECTED FROM THE POWER SOURCE.
1) Start by disconnecting the electrical power and shutting off the water supply.
2) Remove the access panel at the back of the humidifier.
3) Remove the drip pad and its plastic holder from the unit as an assembly by grasping the top
of the holder and pulling toward you, top first. Be sure the water feed tube is clear of the top
distribution tray.
4) Pull one side of the humidifier pad assembly frame toward you and remove the distribution
tray from the frame.
5) Slide the humidifier evaporator pad out of its frame. Clean the frame by twisting and flexing
it to loosen any calcium deposits, or use a putty knife.
6) Carefully scrape any mineral deposits from the tray and frame. Be sure the frame drain hole
has nothing blocking it. Remove any calcium deposits from the “V” notches in the
distribution tray but do not scrape off the granular coating from the bottom. This textured
surface helps ensure even water flow for maximum performance.
7) To clean the drain, pour some hot water mixed with a cleaning solution into the pan to flush
the dirt down the drain tube.
8) Check the humidifier pad. If dirty or excessive mineral deposits are present, install a new
evaporative pad. Replace the pad by sliding the pad back into the frame. Note: the pad must
be installed in the correct position. There is a colored spot painted on one end of the pad.
This is the top of the pad and must be installed with the colored spot UP, next to the
distribution trough. There is no inlet or outlet side for the airflow, only the requirement that
the colored spot be on the top.
9) Reattach the distribution tray to the frame by snapping it into place.
10) Reinstall the entire pad, frame and tray assembly, making sure the drain fits into the drain
fitting at the bottom and that the entire unit snaps into place and is held securely.
11) Be sure the water feed tube is aimed into the center of the tray.
12) Turn on the water and power.
13) Check for operation. See instructions under Start-Up. Be sure water is flowing into the
distribution tray and flows freely out the holes and over the pad. If water flow is not a steady
flow, the strainer and/or orifice may need service. See below.
14) Replace the humidifier access cover.
Humidifier Water Line Maintenance (See Figure 8.0)
1) Repeat steps 1 and 2 above.
2) Disconnect the water line at the inlet to the solenoid valve.
3) Remove the in-line strainer from inside the inlet fitting by using a small flat-bladed
screwdriver. Do not insert anything into the strainer that a sharp end on it as it might
penetrate the strainer and render it useless.
4) Clean the strainer by flushing under hot water or immersing in a demineralizing solution to
break down the mineral deposits. Inspect and replace the strainer if it cannot be cleaned or if
the screen is damaged.
CAUTION