Tower 714 - Humidifier Solis - Free user manual and instructions

Frequently Asked Questions - Tower 714 Solis

USER MANUAL Tower 714 Solis

Safety instructions.. 28
Description of the appliance.. 30
Operation 32
Cleaning/Maintenance . Page 34
Troubleshooting Page 35
Disposal . Page 35

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Specifications techniques

Did you know that dry room air:

• Dries out the mucous membranes, and also causes chapped lips and stinging eyes?
  Encourages infections and illnesses of the respiratory system?
  Causes weariness, tiredness and poor concentration?
  Stresses household pets and house plants?
  Encourages the formation of dust and the electrostatic charging of textiles made of synthetic fibers, as well as carpets and plastic flooring?
• Damages wooden furniture and especially parquet floors?
  Causes musical instruments to go out of tune?

General information

A comfortable indoor atmosphere is achieved at a relative humidity of between 40 and 60% . Your appliance automatically controls the humidity level according to your chosen setting. If the air is too dry, the unit will automatically switch on. As soon as the desired humidity level is reached, it will automatically switch off.

Safety instructions

• Read the operating instructions carefully before using the appliance and keep them in a safe place for later reference.
• Connect the unit only to an AC supply with a voltage that agrees with the rating label.
• Only use the appliance indoors and within the parameters stated in the technical specifications. Using the appliance for a purpose for which it is not intended could pose a serious hazard to health and life.
  Children cannot recognize the hazards associated with the usage of electrical appliances. For this reason, always supervise children when they are in the vicinity of the appliance (image 1).
• Persons who are unfamiliar with the operating instructions, as well as children and persons under the influence of medication, alcohol or drugs are not permitted to operate the appliance, or are only permitted to operate it under supervision.
• Never use the appliance if there is any damage to the appliance or cable (2), after malfunction has occurred, after the appliance has been dropped (3) or damaged in any other way.
• Only operate the appliance when it is completely assembled.
• Repairs to electrical appliances may only be carried out by qualified service engineers (4). Improper repair work can pose a considerable hazard to the user.
• Disconnect the appliance from the mains power before filling/emptying the water tank, before cleaning, before assembling/dismantling of individual parts and before moving the appliance.

• Do not reach inside the nebuliser space during operation. The high frequency oscillation causes the membrane to become hot.

• Never pull the plug from the mains socket by the cable or with wet hands.
  Always place the appliance on a dry, level surface (5).

• Do not place the appliance directly on the floor or next to heating. If the mist comes in contact with the floor before it has fully evaporated, the surface could be damaged (6). We do not accept any liability for damages due to the incorrect placement of the unit.
  The unit should be placed in an elevated position (7), e.g. on a table, chest, etc.
• Do not pour water into the mist outlet of the appli
• Do not immerge the main body in water or other liquids.
• Position the appliance where it cannot be easily knocked over (8).
  Always disconnect from the mains power when not in use.
• Do not run the power cord under a carpet or other objects. Position the appliance so that you will not trip over the cord.
• Do not use the appliance in areas where combustible materials, gases or vapours are present.
• Do not expose the appliance to rain, and do not use it in damp locations.
• Do not insert foreign objects in the device.
• Do not block the air intake or mist outlet.
• Do not sit, stand or place any heavy objects on the appliance.
• The use of fragrances, such as essential oils, water conditioners and aromas will damage your appliance! Appliances that are damaged by such additives will not be covered by the manufacturer's warranty.
• The high frequency vibrations cannot be heard by humans or animals, and are completely safe.

Unpacking

• Carefully remove the unit from its box.
• Remove the unit from the plastic bag.
• Warning: the mist outlet is packed in a red bag inside the box insert. Make sure that you remove the mist outlet from the packaging.
  Review the information given on the rating plate about the mains supply.
• Use the original packaging for storing the appliance if you do not use it all year round.

Putting into operation

Find the ideal location for your appliance:

• Do not place it directly next to a radiator or on a floor with underfloor heating. The moisture in the mist can damage the floor surface (6 and 7) (see Safety Instructions).
• The mist outlet must not be pointed directly at plants or other objects. Keep a distance of at least 50 cm) (10).
  Soak the demineralisation cartridge in a bowl of water for at least 24 hours before using it. The resin has to absorb water to achieve full performance.
• On average the demineralisation cartridge should be replaced every 2-3 months. This interval can be shorter or longer depending on the hardness of your water.
• Read the instructions under «Filling the Tank» for filling the water tank (12).
• Place the water tank onto the base and insert the mist outlet (13).
• Insert the plug into the mains socket and switch on the appliance using the on/off switch (15).
  The appliance will reach full capacity about 10 to 15 minutes after been switched on.
  Make sure that the power cord is not pinched anywhere (9). Do not operate the appliance if the cord is damaged (2).

Description of the appliance Filling the tank

Always switch off the appliance before moving the water tank. Do not reach inside the nebuliser space while the appliance is running!

Do not operate the appliance when the water tank is empty! When the water reaches the minimum level, the unit switches off automatically.

Make sure that there are no foreign objects inside the water tank.
- Remove the water tank cap from the tank (11) (Warning: mist outlet is loosely inserted!). Fill the tank with clean, cold tap water (12). Close the cap of the water tank securely! Place the water tank onto the base and insert the mist outlet (13). Do not add any additives to the water (14)!
- Insert the plug into the power socket and switch on the appliance (15).

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Water quality maintenance (optional)

The innovative Ionic Silver Stick (16) uses the proven antibacterial properties of silver to keep the water free from harmful bacteria and germs. The Ionic Silver Stick releases silver ions into the water over a period of more than one year. It is self-renewing and needs no maintenance. Look at picture 16 for the position of the ISS in the appliance. Do not reach inside the nebuliser space during operation. Switch off the unit first. (If your appliance does not automatically come with the Ionic Silver Stick, you can buy one as an optional extra).

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Use of fragrances

Water additives (e.g. essential oils, fragrances, water conditioners etc.) must NOT be used! Even a small amount can cause damage to the tank material. The material is not suitable for the use of such additives. One drop is enough to damage the tank and render the appliance unusable. Appliances that are damaged by such additives will not be covered by the manufacturer's warranty.

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Operation

rotary switch in clockwise direction, turn first the unit on and then adjust the mist output from low to high.

can be set by turning the

lower rotary switch in clockwise direction. A relative moisture of between 40 and 60% is recommended

The accuracy of measurement is +/-5% . The unit will switch off when the moisture level exceeds the desired setting. The unit will not switch off if the turning switch is turned all the way to the right. In that case the continuous operation function is activated.

C) Operation with pre-heating

By pressing the switch for pre-heating the water is preheated to 80^ before entering the nebuliser space. The mist now leaves the nebuliser space at a pleasant temperature of 40^ . The advantage of this is that the room temperature does not drop and, in addition, it significantly improves the water quality maintenance (bacteria are killed). When the pre-heating has been switched on the green LED (D) will come on.

D) Empty indicator

The red LED indicates that the water tank is empty. Please refer to chapter "Filling up with water".

Replacement of the demineralisation cartridge

Always switch off the appliance before removing the water tank. Do not reach inside the nebuliser space while the appliance is running!

The cartridge must be replaced every 2-3 months. If the water is very hard, it may be necessary to replace the cartridge earlier. White dust around the appliance is a sure sign that the cartridge needs replacing. If white residues continue to form around the appliance after a new cartridge has been inserted, please make sure that the water you are using is untreated. If the water flows through a domestic decalcification system before it is used in the unit, salt will precipitate around the appliance.

Replace the entire cartridge

• Remove the water tank from the base and unscrew the water tank cap (17) (Warning: mist outlet is loosely inserted!).
• The demineralisation cartridge is attached to the inside of the tank cap. Unscrew the cartridge from the cap by turning it anti-clockwise (18). Important: do NOT dispose of the tank cap!
• Dispose of the old cartridge (19).
• Unpack the new cartridge (20).
• Soak the new cartridge in a bowl of water for at least 24 hours before use (21). The resin has to absorb water to achieve full performance!
  Now screw the cartridge onto the water tank cap (22). Close the tank cap securely! Place the water tank onto the base and insert the mist outlet (23).

Cleaning/Maintenance

switch the appliance off before moving the water tank. Do not reach inside the nebuliser space while the appliance is running!

• Switch off the appliance and remove the plug from the mains socket before cleaning (24).
• Clean the water tank and the nebuliser space regularly once a week (use only water, without detergent) (25).
• Please decalcify the water base regularly using commercially available decalcification agents (26). Rinse out the decalcification agent thoroughly with plenty of water.

Important

Make sure that no water gets into the lower part of the main body (27).
Clean the inner parts with a soft cloth. Never use benzene, window cleaners or solvents (28).
Only use the brush to clean the membrane. This should be done once a week.
- Change the water in the tank at least once a week.

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Storing the appliance for extended periods

Clean the appliance as described earlier and allow to dry thoroughly. Preferably store the appliance in its original box, in a dry place away from high temperatures.

Disposal

ity with Directive 2002/96/

EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE), at the end of its life the unit should be taken to an electrical appliance collection point for its environmentally friendly disposal.

Technical specifications

Mains voltage 230 V / 50 Hz

Power consumption 45 / 140 W*

Humidity output 400 / 550 g/h*

Suitable for rooms up to 60 m 2/150 m³

Water capacity 7.5 liter

Dimensions 350 x 280 x 440 mm

Weight (empty) 4.0 kg

Operating noise level < 25 dB(A)

Accessories Demineralisation cartridge (optional) Ionic Silver Stick® (ISS)

• when used with pre-heating to 80^ C

Troubleshooting

Problem Possible cause What to do
Unit does not operate Power plug not plugged in Plug in power plug into mains socket
	No water in the tank (Empty indicator flashing)	Fill tank with water
No mist output	Desired humidity level lower than actual	Increase humidity setting
	Cleaning agent residues	Rinse with clear water
Weak mist output	Water temperature too low	Set mist output to maximum. The appliance will work properly again after 10 minutes.
	Mineral deposits on membrane	Clean membrane
White deposit around the appliance	Demineralisation cartridge exhausted	Replace demineralisation cartridge or resin

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