- 1). Once you have receive your Cigar Oasis unit, you will find that assembly is rather easy. The instructions that come with your unit are very clear and easy to follow. The water cartridge and control unit slide together and snap in place using the alignment marks on each part. Once you have those two pieces together, the battery pack slides in place under the water cartridge using the same methodology. Slide each part to the next until they click into place.
- 2). Fill the water unit on your Cigar Oasis with pure distilled water. Pure distilled water is all that is necessary for this humidification device. It's better for your cigars because it is absent the chemical additives that are often used with conventional devices, which use a mixture of distilled water and ethylene glycol.
- 3). The Cigar Oasis comes from the factory already set at 70% relative humidity. Depending upon individual tastes or conditions, you can adjust the set-point by depressing the arrow keys on the unit up or down to achieve the desired humidity for your cigars.
- 4). New humidors require seasoning before use. If you already have a humidor that you're using, re-seasoning it is beneficial for both the cigars and humidor. Seasoning your humidor effectively wets the wood interior. Failure to season your humidor leaves the cigars susceptible to drying out because the wood will sap moisture from them. Simply turn on your Cigar Oasis and place it inside your empty humidor with the lid closed. The manufacturer recommends between three and 24 hours operation to allow for proper seasoning. Seasoning can only be done when using the unit's AC adapter. Remove the battery pack prior to using the plug to power your unit.
- 5). To check the humidity level within your humidor, depress the display button within a few seconds of opening your humidor. The initial reading indicates the humidity of your humidor just prior to opening. If you press the display button and see a flashing "L08," the battery needs replacement. If you see a flashing "H20," you'll need to replenish the water cartridge.
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