Vigilant Reliance Series User manual
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Congratulations! Your Reliance & Slim Wall Humidors
will protect your investment in cigars and preserve
them perfectly for years to come. In fact, this quality,
handcrafted piece and its state-of-the-art electronic
climate control system will be enjoyed for generations.
Please read this entire manual before plugging in and
operating your cigar cabinet. By following these
instructions, you will ensure the proper operation of
your humidor and the preservation of your collection of
fine cigars.
If you have any questions regarding the operation and
maintenance of your cigar cabinet, please contact us at
1-888-812-4427. We are committed to your complete
satisfaction.
Contents
Unpacking Your Cigar Cabinet............................................................................. 3
Installation Instructions ...................................................................................... 5
Setting up Your Humidification System ............................................................ 10
Operating a Sentry System................................................................................ 11
Operating a Guardian System ........................................................................... 12
LED Lighting....................................................................................................... 14
Maintenance ..................................................................................................... 14
Seasoning Your Wall Humidor .......................................................................... 15
Cleaning the Reservoir and Wick ...................................................................... 15
Troubleshooting................................................................................................ 16
Guarantee ......................................................................................................... 17
Warranty ........................................................................................................17
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Parts List
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Humidification reservoir
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Humidification wicking filters
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Spanish cedar shelves with clear
fronts
✓5 shelves for the 350 & 450
✓8 shelves for the 550 & 750
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Keys (2)
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Accessories Order Form
Tool List
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Pencil
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Tape measure
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Level
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Drywall saw
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Drill
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Drill bits
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Screw tips
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Utility knife
Save all packing materials and sales receipt. Vigilant products should only be returned in
original packaging.
IMPORTANT! DO NOT PLUG IN YOUR VIGILANT ELECTRONIC CIGAR CABINET UNTIL ALL PACKING
MATERIALS ARE REMOVED AND YOU HAVE CAREFULLY READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Unpacking Your Cigar Cabinet
1. Upon delivery, it is important to inspect the shipment for any visible damage. We take
pride in our product packaging, but shipping damage can occur. ITEMS THAT APPEAR
DAMAGED MUST BE REPORTED TO US IN 7 DAYS OF DELIVERY OR A DAMAGE CLAIM
CANNOT BE HONORED. To report any damage, please contact us at (888) 812-4427
2. Find a suitable location for your wall humidor away from temperature extremes
within the room. While the cabinet will easily control the interior climate in a wide
range of exterior conditions, it is recommended that the cabinet not be placed directly
in front of radiators, heating elements, or air conditioner ducts. The temperature and
humidity extremes surrounding these ducts can cause short cycling of the system.
3. As with any piece of fine furniture, please keep your cabinet out of direct ultra-violet light,
as this may alter the finish over time. This is especially critical for this piece because of the
clear varnish finish and various wood species used in its construction.
4. Remove all packing material from reservoir area in the bottom left of the cabinet
interior. Also, check to see that the white mesh wicking filters are sitting upright in
the reservoir area.
5. Before you plug the cabinet into a surge protector, partially open the door, leaving
the cabinet at room temperature for approximately one hour. This allows the interior
of the cabinet to acclimate to your room environment prior to operation.
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Instructional Videos
Our step-by-step instructions are on the following pages, but you can also check out our how-to
videos that cover installation of both the Reliance series (350, 450, 550 & 750) and
our Slim series (250 & 300).
Reliance Series –https://youtu.be/Q8udDinjQbQ
Slim Series –https://youtu.be/9jKEutCodaQ
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Installation Instructions (Reliance Series only)
Preparing the Rough Opening
1.
This wall humidor is designed to fit
between two 16’’ on-centerstuds. Locate
the area where you’ll install it and mark
accordingly. The easiest installation is
between studs. If this is not exactly
where you want it, more extensive
framing and drywallskills are required.
Note: The Reliance 450 and the 750 are
not for external walls due to the depth of
the carcass.
2.
Measure out your rough opening,
aligning measurements with the two 16’’
on-center wall studs.
3.
Before drawing your rectangular opening,
drive a nail into one of the top corners to
ensure the lines are just inside the stud
opening. If you hit a stud, move the nail
towards the center by 0.25” until you miss
the stud, then index your rectangular
opening off this hole.
Figure 1
4.
Using a level, draw pencil lines to
connect your measurements making
sure your lines are level and plumb.
See Figure 2.
Reliance Rough Opening Dimensions
250 –14.5” W x 37.625” H
300 –19.125” W x 37.625” H
350 –30.5’’ W x 42’’ H
450 –30.5’’ W x 42’’ H
550 –30.5’’ W x 62’’ H
750 –30.5’’ W x 62” H
Figure 2
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5.
Carefully cut along pencil lines using a
drywall or reciprocating saw. We
recommend cutting each side in this
order: bottom, right, top, left. Pull out
drywall and insulation to reveal rough
opening with the stud running down
the center. See Figures 3-4.
TIP: Have a helper hold a shop vacuum
near cutting blade while cutting to
reduce dust.
Figures 3 & 4
6.
Take time to check for any wiring or
other utilities that might be in the wall
before proceeding and address
accordingly.
7.
Using a carpenter’s square measure
1.5’’ down from the drywall on the
center stud and mark accordingly on
the drywall and the stud. Repeat this
on the top of the rough opening by
measuring up 1.5
’
’and marking the
stud and drywall. See Figure 5.
Figure 5
8.
Use reciprocating saw to carefully cut
through the center stud at your mark.
Repeat at top of the stud as well until
the stud comes out from the wall. See
Figure 6.
Figure 6
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Framing the Opening
9.
Cut two top and bottom plates out of 2 x 4s
(or 2 x 6s) to 30.5‘’ to use for framing the
humidor on the top and bottom.
Lay the bottom blocking on top of the
center stud and tap into place. Make sure
to check that the piece is level. See Figure 7.
Figure 7
10.
Using 3’’ screws, attach the blocking to
the center stud and then the outside
studs at a 45° angle on both bottom
corners. See Figures 8 & 9.
11.
Repeat steps 8 and 9 on the top of the
rough opening.
Figures 8 & 9
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Inserting the Cabinet
12.
Before inserting the humidor cabinet
into the opening, remove the glass
cabinet door from the hinges and set
aside. See Figure 10.
Figure 10
13.
Review location of power cord on the
cabinet and make necessary changes to
accommodate your installation. If
hardwiring, have an electrician remove
front access panel below controller to
run code-approved wiring into the
cabinet. See Figure 11.
NOTE: Electrical is a Universal input 88-
264VAC, 47-63 Hz, .7A
HARDWIRE TERMINAL
Figure 11
14.
If using the power cord from the back of
the unit, insert through the rough
opening and plug into available outlet.
See Figure 12.
Figure 12
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15.
With the help of a partner carefully
insert the cigar humidor into the rough
opening until the trim is flush with the
drywall and check for level.
16.
Secure the cabinet to the wall by
driving four 2” screws through the pre-
drilled holes in the side of the cabinet.
Place two on each side one near the
top and one towards the bottom. See
Figure 13.
Figure 13
17.
Insert included shelf pins into pre-
drilled pin holes where you want the
shelves located. If desired, shelf pins
may be inserted with the front pin
lower if you would like the shelf to
slant so cigars roll towards the front.
[See Figure 14]
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Figure 14
18. Attach the door back onto the hinges and your humidor installation iscomplete!
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Setting up Your Humidification System
1. Pull open the wood panel at the bottom left of the cabinet interior. Locate the black
plastic water reservoir positioned in the center of the opening. Remove all packing
materials from around thereservoir.
2. Carefully fill the reservoir with 1.5 quarts of distilled water. USE ONLY DISTILLED
WATER. DO NOT FILL PAST THE MAX FILL LINE.
3. Treat the water with Bacteriostat to keep the reservoir clear of bacteria.
4. Ensure that the white mesh wicking filters are positioned vertically in the slots in the
reservoir. They should protrude about an inch above the top edge of the reservoir.
5. THIS STEP ONLY APPLIES TO GUARDIAN SYSTEMS: Once the humidor is plugged in,
the control panel will run through stabilization mode and the fans will begin to
operate after 10 minutes. You will see one digital readout of the humidity. Initial
readings are meaningless, since the cabinet has not been operating since it left the
testing facility. Note: See installation instructions if you’re hardwiring your humidor
This manual suits for next models
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