1. Position and mount the Humidifier and Hygrometer in the lid of your new humidor. Over time, these items may loosen or come off due to high humidity levels and may need to be reattached.
2. Using a damp cloth, moistened with distilled or purified water, wipe down the cedar on the inside of your new humidor (base only – do not wipe inside lid, this puts too much stress on hinges). This should be done daily for the first few days.
3. Fill the humidifier with Tobacconist Trusted SM HAVANA FOG ™ pre-mixed propylene glycol Solution (this solution is already pre-mixed, do not cut or dilute this product with water). This naturally anti-fungal solution will regulate the humidity for you. Or, you can use distilled or purified water (DO NOT USE TAP WATER), although using distilled or purified water will lead to fungus build up and crystallization of your humidifier lowering its performance. Once you have filled up the humidifier, shake out the excess water and dry the outside off using a dry cloth to keep excess solution from dripping out into your box (which could stain the cedar a blue color).
4. It is recommended to use a DIGITAL HYGROMETER. Analog hygrometers are often inaccurate. If your humidor came with an analog hygrometer, follow the priming instructions that accompanied it for best results. We now offer sharp looking small round digital gauges which replace the analogs that often come standard issue in most humidors.

**The humidor TEMPERATURE should be kept between: 60 F – 70 F.

(Keep your humidor in a relatively cool place).

**The humidor HUMIDITY should be kept between: 65% - 73%.

(If your humidity gets too low, add HAVANA FOG ™ SOLUTION. If it gets to high (say 75% or higher), add HAVANA FOG ™ SOLUTION and move humidor to a cooler location to bring the humidity level back down.)

Good Luck breaking in your new box. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact one of our experienced tobacconists!! Telephone: 877-243-9355