User manual DAVIS AIR-DRYR 500

#1458 Air-Dryr 1000 #1459 Air-Dryr 500 The Mildew Fighter GENERAL INFORMATION Davis' Air-Dryr is designed to operate 24 hours a day. It is constructed of U.L. approved polycarbonate plastic. An aluminum base panel supports the tubular metal heating element. The product is closed with stainless steel screws. The Air-Dryr does not have a switch, thermostat, fan, or any moving parts to break down. It is completely silent during operation. Cool, damp air is drawn through the bottom base panel, heated, then released through the top perforated surface. Two models of Air-Dryr are available for the U.S. market. Both operate on 110/120 volts: Air-Dryr 1000 has a 130 watt heating element and is designed to handle up to 1000 cubic feet of living space. It draws only 1.1 amps. Air-Dryr 500 has a 70 watt heating element and handles up to 500 cubic feet of living space. It draws only 0.6 amps. Davis also offers two Air-Dryr models with European Certification, operating on 220 volts: 1458EU and 1459 EU. See separate instructions for those products. LISTED IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: 1. Read and save all instructions. 2. Do not touch hot surfaces. 3. To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse cord or main body of Air-Dryr in water or other liquids. 4. Close supervision is necessary when appliance is used by or near children. 5. Unplug unit from outlet and allow to cool before cleaning or storing. 6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE. Return unit to Davis Instruments Corp. for examination, repair, or adjustments. 7. Do not use outdoors. 8. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in an oven. 9. Do not use appliance for other than intended use. 10. Do not attempt to clean exterior when unit is plugged in. Apply cleaners with a cloth; do not spray on. DIRECTIONS FOR USE Always operate Air-Dryr in the normal upright position to gain the proper efficiency. The unit operates best in an enclosed area not exceeding 1000 cubic feet for Air-Dryr 1000, 500 cubic feet for Air-Dryr 500. Place Air-Dryr on the floor in the area to be served. Plug power cord into any standard 110-volt grounded outlet. When unit is placed on a high pile carpet, airflow through the bottom intake holes may be restricted. For this reason, steps should be taken to maintain a clear air space beneath the unit when it is operating on any surface other than a flat, hard one. After you plug in Air-Dryr, allow 15 to 20 minutes for the unit to heat to proper operating temperature. Exterior surfaces may be cleaned with a mild detergent and water solution on a moist cloth when unit is not plugged in and has been allowed to cool. CAUTION To prevent fire or damage to unit, do not block vent holes. Keep out of water to protect against electrical shock. Do not touch hot surfaces. Unplug and allow to cool before cleaning or storing. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in an oven. Air-Dryr is equipped with a THERMAL CUTOFF to prevent overheating due to blocked vent holes, but CONTINUED CAUTION IS ADVISED. ONE-YEAR WARRANTY We warrant our products to be free of defects in material and workmanship for one year from the date of original purchase. Write for full warranty details. 3465 Diablo Avenue, Hayward, CA 94545, U.S.A. Phone (510) 732-9229 · Fax (510) 732-9188 info@davisnet.com For information about our other fine products, visit www.davisnet.com 07395.288 Rev. A