SKE4-E Steam Humidifier
Installation Instructions and User Manual
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Service
WARNING: Danger of hot water. Drain water before servicing.
The humidifier requires regular periodic service to ensure efficient and trouble-free running. Regular
service involves cleaning the evaporation chamber and its components manually. Generally, frequency
of cleaning can range from two months to once a year, depending on the following factors:
x
Quality of water
x
Frequency of automatic drain cycles
x
Demand placed on the humidifier
All SKE4 humidifiers are programmed for 1000 hours of operation. This is a default factory setting.
To view the number of hours the humidifier has run and the number of service hours, use the control
panel to access the
Service
Menu (see page 51 for more details).
After 1000 hours of operation have passed, the Status Display LED on the control panel will turn red,
indicating that the humidifier is due for servicing. Although the humidifier will continue to operate, it is
imperative that service is performed as soon as possible, in order to ensure proper functionality.
Cleaning the Evaporation Chamber
Cleaning the evaporation chamber involves the following steps:
Stage 1 - Drain the Evaporation Chamber
Stage 2 - Shut Down the Electrical Supply
Stage 3 - Remove Additional Water Residue
Stage 4 - Remove and Clean the Evaporation Chamber
Stage 5 - Reinstall the Evaporation Chamber
Stage 6 - Restart the Humidifier
Stage 1 - Drain the Evaporation Chamber
Before commencing the cleaning procedure, ensure that the evaporation chamber is cool and
comfortable enough to handle, as the evaporation chamber and its contents can be extremely hot and
can cause burning. To allow the evaporation chamber to cool, initiate a drain cycle:
1. Press and hold the Power
button for 3 seconds to switch off the humidifier.
2. Press and hold the Drain button
for 3 seconds to initiate a drain cycle and empty the
evaporation chamber.
3. Once the initial drain cycle is complete, a second drain cycle must be performed to cool
down the chamber. Press and hold the Power
button for 3 seconds to turn on the
humidifier and refill the evaporation chamber with water.
4. Once the chamber has been filled, press and hold the Drain button
once again for 3
seconds to empty the chamber.
At the end of the second drain cycle, check the temperature of the evaporation chamber. To check the
temperature, open the front door of the humidifier and touch the chamber with the back of your hand. If
necessary, repeat the above steps until the chamber is cool enough to handle.
