RADIC8 VK102 Air Filter and Air Steriliser User Guide

VK 102 / VK 103

AIR PURIFIER
USER GUIDE AND INSTRUCTIONS

Dear Customer
Thank you for purchasing the VK 102 or VK 103 Air Purifier, this is clean air technology at its best. This product is packed with power and technology to provide fast and efficient clean air. We hope that you enjoy using your new unit!

The Viruskiller technology was tested against the following major airborne viruses: Poliovirus, Influenza Virus, Adenovirus, and Coronavirus DF2 by the Institute of Medical Sciences, School of Medicine National Kangwon University. Testing proves a near 100% reduction for these viruses. The results for these airborne pathogens are the same for all of the Viruskiller range.

Radic8’s Viruskiller range (Hextio, VK 401, VK 102 and VK 103) is not FDA- cleared / FDA-approved.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING YOUR UNIT
When using your VK 102 or VK 103, basic safety precautions
should be observed, including the following:

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY

• Use the unit only for its intended use.
• To protect against the risk of electric shock, do not immerse any part of the system in water or in any other liquids.
• This appliance is NOT a toy.
• This appliance is NOT to be used by children or persons with reduced physical- cal, sensory or mental capabilities.
• Children should be supervised at all times.
• Never look directly at a burning ultra-violet light, as this may permanently damage your eyes.
• To reduce the risk of an electric shock or damage to the unit, switch them off and unplug them before cleaning or performing any maintenance to the unit.
• Heed all warnings
• There are no UV risks associated with the devices in use. The UV reactor chambers and fans are sealed to ensure there is no risk of harm and UV exposure. Indoor air quality sensors on the devices also highlight when the filters on units need to be cleaned and replaced.

USER GUIDE AND INSTRUCTIONS

Warning – Indicates important safety instructions that must be followed to avoid injury.

Caution – Indicates important information to your attention to avoid the risk of injury or damage to the unit

Prohibited – Indicates forbidden action

INSTALLATION SAFETY

| Should the unit emit smoke, unusual odors, or make any strange noises, immediately switch off the unit unplug it. Contact your distributor.
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| No form of water or liquid should enter the unit. Should this occur, immediately switch off the unit and unplug it. Contact your distributor.
| Do not place any heavy objects on the power cord as this may cause a fire and/or
an electric shock.
| Make sure the power cord is plugged firmly into the outlet. If the power is not plugged in correctly, this may cause a fire.
| Do not touch the plug with wet hands, as this may cause serious injuries.
| Do not block the air inlet of the unit, as this will reduce the airflow and result in poor performance and damage the unit.
| Do not spray inflammable materials near the unit, as this is a fire hazard.
| Do not sit, stand or place heavy objects on the unit, as this may result in injury and/or damage to the unit
| Do not move the product while it is switched on. as this may cause a fire and/or an electric shock.
| Do not alter or modify the plug or cord of this unit as it could cause a fire or an electric shock.
| Use the proper power cable and outlet, do not overload the outlets with several cords simultaneously.
| Keep the product away from inflammable gases, liquids, or other combustible substances, as this could cause an explosion.
| To protect against the risk of electric shock, do not immerse any part of the system in water or in any other liquids.
| Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of this equipment unless it is
specifically recommended in this manual. All other services should be referred
to a qualified technician.
| Plug the unit into a 220V AC outlet only, if unsupervised, it may cause an electric shock.
| Switch the unit OFF, when cleaning a room.

After cleaning, it is important to ventilate the room properly before switching the unit back ON.

| Switch the unit OFF, while cooking.

Oils released while cooking may reduce the life span of the unit. After cooking, the room must be ventilated to remove oils. You may now switch the unit ON to remove any smells.

| Airflow must NOT be restricted or obstructed,

by large items such as furniture, electronic items or curtains.

| Daily room ventilation for at At least 30 minutes.

The unit is designed to purify your indoor air and will do this effectively when used correctly. Good indoor air quality also requires room ventilation. We recommend opening windows and doors or operating the air conditioning, for a least 30 minutes a day.

| Position the unit at least 3 meters away from the bed,

to avoid excessive cooling caused by sleeping indirect airflow.

| Use a dedicated power outlet.

Lightning or static electricity could affect the circuit and may cause a fire or damage the unit. To avoid this, plug the unit into a dedicated, grounded outlet.

KEY PARTS AND COMPONENTS

THE UNIT

DISPLAY AND MONITORING

Name

| Function
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Display and Monitoring| Changes the information displayed on the LED in the following order: UV Lamp Time, Current Temp, Fan Speed.
Remote Control Sensor| Point your remote control at the sensor in order to use your remote ope­rate the unit.
Reactor Replacement Alarm| When this LED turns from blue to red, it is time to replace the reactor cell.
Filter Replacement Alarm| When this LED turns from blue to red, it is time to replace the filters.
VOC’s Static Display| The color indicates air quality: blue – good, yellow – normal, red – poor
Dust Static Display| The color indicates air quality: blue – good, yellow – normal, red – poor
Timer| Sets a working time for the unit. The unit will stop after the specified time has passed.
LED ON/OFF| Hold the “lamp” button down for a few seconds in order to switch the LED lights ON/OFF.
UVC ON/OFF| Turns the UVC lamps ON or OFF. (Keep this on for air sterilization, keep it off for simple air purification through the mechanical filters)
Fan Speed| Press the “Up” button to increase the fan speed. Press the “down” button to decrease the speed. Fan speeds: FAN 1(Quiet), FAN 2 (Normal), FAN 3 (High Speed).
Power button ON/OFF| To switch the unit ON/Off. You will hear a beep sound.

REMOTE CONTROL

No

| Name| Function
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1) **| Power ON/OFF| To switch the unit ON/Off. You will hear a beep sound.
2)| Fan Speed| Increase the fan speed. Fan speeds: FAN 1 (Quiet), FAN 2 (Normal), FAN 3 (High Speed). Decrease fan speed.
3)| Mode| Changes the information displayed on the LED in the following order: UV Lamp Time, Current Temp, Fan Speed
4)| Timer| Sets a working time for the unit. The unit will stop after the specified time has passed.
5)**| LED Lamp ON/OFF| Used to switch the blue LED Lamp ON/OFF on the unit.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

CLEANING THE PRE-FILTER

VK 102
The plastic pre-filter is reusable. To clean it, follow this procedure:

1. Pull out the filter case ①.
2. Remove pre-filter ② from filter case ① and separate from carbon filter ③ and HEPA filter ④.
3. Clean the pre-filter with a vacuum cleaner.
4. Place the filter back into the filter case.

VK 103
The plastic pre-filter is reusable. To clean it, follow this procedure:

1. Pull out the bottom filter case ①
2. Remove pre-filter ② from filter case ① and separate from carbon filter ③ and HEPA filter ④.
3. Clean the pre-filter with a vacuum cleaner.
4. Place the filter back into the filter case.
5. Repeat the process for the top filter case ⑤

Replacing the HEPA filter

When the Filter LED light changes to RED, it is time to replace the HEPA and Carbon filters. The HEPA and Carbon filters are not reusable and should be replaced. Please contact your distributor to purchase replacement HEPA and Carbon filters. Depending on the levels of pollution, the lifetime of the HEPA filter may be longer or shorter than the recommended use times below:

1. Pull out the bottom filter case ①
2. Separate the carbon filter ③ and HEPA filter ④ from the pre-filter ②
3. Replace them with new filters.
4. Place them back into the filter case.
5. For the VK 103: Repeat the process for the top filter case ⑤
6. Press the UP button on the Display for at least 5 seconds, to reset the Filter timer to zero.

Replacing the Reactor Cell

In order for the VK 102 and VK 103 to remain functional, the reactor chamber must be replaced every 8000 hours. Your unit will indicate that a change is required by displaying a “-0001” code on the LED Display.

1. From the top PCB board ①, disconnect the 2 cables connecting the reactor cell to the back of the unit ②.
2. On the side, you will see 2 long cables connecting the reactor cell to the bottom right of the unit. One cable Is red and yellow, while the other one Is black and white. Disconnect these cables and bring them to the front of the unit.
3. Remove the 2 screws on the ③ top and 3 screws on the bottom, which attach the reactor cell to the unit.
4. You can now remove the old reactor cell, making sure no wires are still connected to the main unit
5. You must now separate the top white part ④, holding the PCB board, from the old reactor cell and move It to the new reactor cell. First, unscrew the top 4 screws ⑤, that attach the white, metal box to the old reactor cell.
6. Unscrew the 2 screws holding the component marked with ⑥, and disconnect the wires ⑦.
7.  Now carefully lift the top part, holding the PCB, and mount it on the new reactor cell in reverse order. Then place the new reactor cell inside the unit and assemble in reverse order.
8. Now switch your VK 102 or VK 103 back on, press and hold the down button for 14 seconds, to reset the warning timer. Your VK 102 or VK 103 is ready for the next 8000 hours.

Cleaning the Air Quality Sensor (IAQ Sensor)

The IAQ sensor is a very delicate instrument that uses light scattering to detect pollution. It, therefore, needs a clean lens to work effectively. Regular maintenance (every 6 months) should be carried out to keep the lens clean.

Important – Only use pure water and allow it to dry completely before replacing. To avoid damage to the plastic lens do not use chemicals such as benzene or alcohol etc.

Procedure to maintain and clean the IAQ Sensor:
Locate the IAQ sensor on the side of the unit Clean lens with a clean cotton swab dampened with pure water as shown in the image on the right. Allow the lens to dry completely.

ERROR MESSAGES

TROUBLESHOOTING

Before you call for service, review this list. It may save you time and expense. This list includes common occurrences that are not the result of defects in workmanship or
materials.

Problem

| Possible cause| Solution
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The product will not turn on| The plug is not properly inserted- ed in the grounded outlet.| Plug the device into a working grounded outlet.
The remote control is out of battery power| Replace the batteries according to the polarity.
The voltage of the AC outlet is
too low| Make sure you plug the unit into its ded i- created, grounded 220 AC outlet.
Weak airflow and noise from the
product.| The pre-filter has accumulated too much dust.| Clean the pre-filter to avoid this problem Also, change the HEPA filter when due.
The timer preset does not work.| The timer function has not been activated.| Set the timer, according to the instruc- tions in this manual.
The air purifying function does not
work properly.| The indoor air is heavily contaminated| The room requires ventilation.
The pre-filter is blocked| Clean the pre-filter.
The HEPA filter is blocked| Replace the HEPA filter.
The room is too large for the unit| Select the right Viruskiller according to the room size.
The airflow is restricted| Make sure there is enough clearance around the product and that the air inlet and outlet of the unit are unobstructed.
A strange smell is emitted from the
device.| New product odor| The coating of the reactor cell might re-lease a small amount of harmless odor.

It should disappear in one to two weeks.

Moist filters| When cleaning the pre-filter with water, make sure it is completely dry before reinstalling.
The product has been used in environments with a high concentration of food odors.| Food odors are oily and can penetrate into the filter or the reactor chamber. Use proper ventilation.
The product has been used in environments with a high
concentration of smoke.| In areas emitting too much smoke, the performance of the reactor chamber may be affected. Use proper ventilation.

CUSTOMER SERVICES

In this manual, you will find a card containing details of your limited warranty. Please contact your distributor if you encounter issues with your unit or to procure replacement filters or reactor cham­ber when these reach their end of life.

Damage or malfunction caused by negligence, abuse, unauthorized repairs, or use not in accordance with the User Guide will not be covered. All warranties are rendered void and the cost of repair will be payable by the user in the case of damages caused by:

• putting in foreign objects (such as water, liquids, fragrance oils, toys, etc.) in or out of the unit;
• transportation or handling;
• use of products such as benzene or thinners;
• incorrect power supply or output voltage;
• breakdown or loss of part caused by unauthorized disassembling or modifications;
• repair or replacement is undertaken by unauthorized persons;
• non-adherence to the instructions provided in this user guide, and as given by the local cus­tomer service center;
• careless or improper use;
• caused by operating the product in a corrosive or moist environment.

SPECIFICATIONS

The company reserves the right to make changes to the design and specifications of the product without prior notice.

PCB BOARD CONNECTIONS

Sales & Design: First Floor, Columbia Mill, Bedford Street, Bolton, BL1 4BA
Tel : +44 (0) 1204 238823,
E-mail: info@radic8.com,
Manufacturer: INBair Korea LTD
3~4F, 72, Jomaru-to 411 Beon-Gil, Bucheon-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
E-mail: inbair01@naver.com, www.inbair.com

Made in Korea | Designed in England

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