Homedics Oscillating UV-C Tower Air Cleaner Manual AR-45

Limited TWO Year Warranty
HoMedics sells its products with the intent that they are free of defects in manufacture and
workmanship for a period of two years from the date of original purchase, except as noted
below. HoMedics warrants that its products will be free of defects in material and workmanship
under normal use and service. This warranty extends only to consumers and does not extend to
Retailers.
To obtain warranty service on your HoMedics product, contact a Consumer Relations Representative
by telephone at 1-800-466-3342 for assistance. Please make sure to have the model number of the
product available.
HoMedics does not authorize anyone, including, but not limited to, Retailers, the subsequent
consumer purchaser of the product from a Retailer or remote purchasers, to obligate HoMedics
in any way beyond the terms set forth herein. This warranty does not cover damage caused
by misuse or abuse; accident; the attachment of any unauthorized accessory; alteration to the
product; improper installation; unauthorized repairs or modifications; improper use of electrical/
power supply; loss of power; dropped product; malfunction or damage of an operating part
from failure to provide manufacturers recommended maintenance; transportation damage; theft;
neglect; vandalism; or environmental conditions; loss of use during the period the product is at
a repair facility or otherwise awaiting parts or repair; or any other conditions whatsoever that are
beyond the control of HoMedics.
This warranty is effective only if the product is purchased and operated in the country in which the
product is purchased. A product that requires modifications or adoption to enable it to operate
in any other country than the country for which it was designed, manufactured, approved and/
or authorized, or repair of products damaged by these modifications is not covered under this
warranty.
THE WARRANTY PROVIDED HEREIN SHALL BE THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY.
THERE SHALL BE NO OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS OR ANY OTHER OBLIGATION ON THE PART OF
THE COMPANY WITH RESPECT TO PRODUCTS COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY. HOMEDICS
SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES. IN
NO EVENT SHALL THIS WARRANTY REQUIRE MORE THAN THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF
ANY PART OR PARTS WHICH ARE FOUND TO BE DEFECTIVE WITHIN THE EFFECTIVE PERIOD
OF THE WARRANTY. NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN. IF REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR DEFECTIVE
MATERIALS ARE NOT AVAILABLE, HOMEDICS RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE PRODUCT
SUBSTITUTIONS IN LIEU OF REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT.
This warranty does not extend to the purchase of opened, used, repaired, repackaged and/or
resealed products, including but not limited to sale of such products on Internet auction sites and/
or sales of such products by surplus or bulk resellers. Any and all warranties or guarantees shall
immediately cease and terminate as to any products or parts thereof which are repaired, replaced,
altered, or modified, without the prior express and written consent of HoMedics.
This warranty provides you with specific legal rights. You may have additional rights which may
vary from state to state. Because of individual state regulations, some of the above limitations and
exclusions may not apply to you.
For more information regarding our product line in the USA, please visit: www.homedics.com

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:

WHEN USING ELECTRICAL PRODUCTS, ESPECIALLY WHEN
CHILDREN ARE PRESENT, BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SHOULD
ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING

DANGER – TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK:

• Always unplug the air cleaner from the electrical outlet immediately after using
  and before cleaning.

• Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

• Always place the air cleaner on a firm, level surface.

• Always place the air cleaner at least six (6) inches away from walls and three (3)
  feet from heat sources such as stoves, radiators, or heaters.

• DO NOT operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen
  is being administered.

• DO NOT reach for an appliance that has fallen into water. Unplug it immediately.

• DO NOT place or store appliance where it can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink.

• DO NOT place in or drop into water or other liquid.

• Keep dry – DO NOT operate in a wet or moist conditions.

• Check your air cleaner cord and plug connections. Faulty wall outlet connections
  or loose plugs can cause the outlet or plug to overheat. Be sure the plug fits
  tightly in the outlet.

WARNING – TO REDUCE THE RISK OF BURNS, FIRE, ELECTRIC
SHOCK OR INJURY TO PERSONS:

• Extreme caution is necessary when any air cleaner is used by or near children or
  invalids and whenever the air cleaner is left operating and unattended.

• Always unplug the air cleaner when not in use.

• Do not operate the air cleaner with a damaged cord or plug, or after the air
  cleaner malfunctions, has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Return
  to HoMedics Consumer Relations for examination, electrical or mechanical
  adjustment, or repair.

• This air cleaner is not intended for use in bathroom, laundry areas and similar
  moist indoor locations. Never locate air cleaner where it may fall into a bathtub or
  other water container.

• Do not run cord under carpeting. Do not cover cord with throw rugs, runners or
  similar coverings. Do not route cord under furniture or appliances. Arrange cord
  away from traffic areas where it can be tripped over.

• To disconnect the air cleaner, first turn controls to the OFF position, then remove
  plug from outlet.

• Do not tilt or move the air cleaner while it is in operation. Shut off and remove
  plug from outlet before moving.

• Do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter any ventilation or exhaust opening
  as this may cause an electric shock or fire, or damage the air cleaner.

• To prevent a possible fire, do not block air intakes or exhaust in any manner. Do
  not use on soft surface, like a bed, where openings may become blocked.

• Use this air cleaner only for its intended use as described in this manual. Any
  other use not recommended by the manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock,
  or injury to persons.

• DO NOT use outdoors.

This product earned the ENERGY STAR by meeting strict energy
efficiency guidelines set by the US EPA. US EPA does not
endorse any manufacturer claims of healthier indoor air from the
use of this product.
The energy efficiency of this ENERGY STAR qualified model is
measured based on a ratio between the model’s CADR for Dust
and the electrical energy it consumes, or CADR/Watt.

SAVE THESE IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR EASY REFERENCE
Technical Specifications

Main Features of the HoMedics Tower Air Cleaner

NOTE: This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than
the other). To reduce the risk of shock, this plug is intended to fit only
one way in a polarized outlet. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet,
reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician.
DO NOT attempt to defeat this safety feature. To do so could result in
an electric shock hazard.

Control Panel

Operating Instructions
Turning the Unit On
• Take the air cleaner out of the box and remove the clear protective plastic bag.
• Place the air cleaner on a firm level surface.
• Before turning the air cleaner ON, you need to confirm that the filters are firmly in
place and did not become loose during shipping.

1. To check filters, open the rear grill by 
   gently pushing down on the release
   tab on the top of the rear grill. Fig. 1

2. Open the plate outward until the tabs
   at the bottom of the grill plate easily
   slide away from the unit. Fig. 2

3. The HEPA filters will be resting inside
   the unit. Make sure that the filters are
   firmly seated inside of the unit. Fig. 3

4. Place the tabs at the bottom of the
   grill plate into the base of the unit.
   Gently push the grill plate back into
   place until you hear a click sound
   indicating that the grill is firmly
   latched. Fig. 4
   Connect the power cord into a
   standard AC outlet.

NOTE: Unit will not operate unless filters and grill are properly installed.

1. On/Off and Speed Settings

• To turn the air cleaner on, press the ON/OFF button on the control panel.
  When the air cleaner is on, the ON/OFF button on the control panel will be lit and
  the air cleaner will start to operate on LOW speed.

• Once the air cleaner is ON, press the SPEED+ button to increase the fan speed
  to the MED setting. Press again to increase the fan speed to HIGH setting. To
  decrease the fan speed, press the SPEED– button until your desired setting is
  reached. The fan speed setting is indicated by the illuminated ring around the fan
  symbol.

• To turn the air cleaner OFF, simply press the ON/OFF button on the control panel.

2. Timer
There are four possible timer settings: 2 (two) hours, 4 (four) hours, 8 (eight)
hours, and 12 (twelve) hours. To activate the timer press the TIMER+ button
on the control panel. Each time the + button is pressed, it will display the
successive settings. To return to a setting already passed, press the TIMER–
button. Once a timer setting has been selected, it will remain displayed on the
TIMER screen. To operate continuously, cycle down through all timer settings
until no timer setting is displayed.

3. Oscillation
To activate the oscillation feature, press the button. To stop oscillation, press
the button a second time. Unit will not automatically realign with foot when
oscillation is stopped. To achieve alignment, stop oscillation at the moment the
body becomes aligned with the foot.

4. UV-C Bulb
The UV-C technology in this air cleaner kills germs, bacteria and viruses. To
activate the UV-C bulb, press the UV-C button on the control panel. To turn the
UV-C bulb off, press the button again.

5. Clean Filter Indicator
The air cleaner is equipped with a CLEAN FILTER indicator to let you know when
it is time to clean the HEPA filters, about every 480 hours of use. When the HEPA
filters are ready to be cleaned, the CLEAN FILTER indicator will light up on the
control panel.
If the air cleaner is used daily, we recommend cleaning the HEPA filters more
frequently.
Once the HEPA filters have been cleaned, press and hold the CLEAN FILTER
button until it beeps to reset the Indicator.

6. Using the Remote Control
Battery Installation
One CR2025 3V battery is included with the remote control. To activate the remote
control, pull out the plastic tab protruding from the remote control housing. To
change the battery, remove the battery door on the bottom of the remote by sliding
the tab and pulling the door away from the back of the remote. Insert the battery
into the remote with the + symbol facing up as shown on the drawer.
NOTE: Always keep the battery and remote control out of the reach of children
and pets.

BATTERY NOTE

• If the unit is not going to be used for a long period of time, remove batteries
  to prevent damage due to possible battery leakage.

• Clean the battery contacts and also those of the device prior to battery
  installation.

• Remove used batteries promptly.

• Dispose of batteries properly in accordance with all local, state and federal
  regulations.

• Do not dispose of batteries in fire. Batteries may explode or leak.

• Use only CR2025 battery.

• Incorrect battery installation may cause damage to remote.

Replacing HEPA Filter
With regular cleaning the life of the HEPA filter is approximately 12-18
months under typical household usage and conditions. We recommend
replacing your filters every year. To purchase replacement HEPA filters,
model # AR-OTFL, go back to your retailer (where you purchased your air
cleaner), or visit www.homedics.com.
After cleaning or replacing the HEPA filters, be sure to reset the filter
indicator by pressing the CLEAN/RESET FILTER INDICATOR BUTTON for
several seconds until an audible chime sounds and the light turns off.

Replace UV-C Bulb Indicator
The UV-C Bulb is equipped with a REPLACE UV-C BULB indicator to let the user
know it is time to replace the bulb. When the bulb needs to be changed, the
REPLACE UV-C BULB indicator will light up on the control panel. Once the UV-C
bulb has been replaced, press and hold the REPLACE UV-C BULB button until it
beeps to reset the indicator. T o purchase a replacement UV-C bulb,
model # PP-AROTUV, visit www.homedics.com.

Replacing the UV-C Bulb

1. Unplug unit and allow bulb to cool.
2. Open and remove the rear grill.
3. Remove the upper HEPA filter.
4. Use a screwdriver to remove two screws and detach the metal UV-C bulb cover.
5. Grasp the UV-C bulb firmly and pull it from the bulb socket.
6. Replace the new UV-C bulb and push it into the bulb socket.
7. Replace the metal UV-C bulb cover.
8. Replace the rear grill.

NOTE: UV-C bulb contains Mercury (Hg). Dispose of according to Local, State and
Federal Law / www.lamprecycle.org

Cleaning the HEPA Filters
Make sure that the air cleaner is turned OFF and unplugged from the outlet before
cleaning.

1. Open the rear grill by gently pushing   
   down on the tab on the top of the grill
   plate. Fig. 5

2. Open the plate outward until the tabs at
   the bottom of the grill plate easily slide
   away from the unit. Fig. 6

3. Remove the HEPA filters from the main
   unit. Fig. 7
   Note: There are two HEPA filters in this
   air cleaner.

4. Use the brush attachment with your
   vacuum cleaner. Run the attachment
   along both sides of the HEPA filters,
   cleaning thoroughly between the
   accordion folds of the filters. Fig. 8

5. Place the clean HEPA filters back in the
   main unit, making sure they are firmly
   seated inside the unit. Fig. 9

6. Place the tabs at the bottom of the grill
   plate into the base of the unit. Gently
   push the grill plate back into place until
   you hear a click sound indicating that the
   grill is firmly latched. Fig. 10

DO NOT USE WATER OR ANY HOUSEHOLD CLEANERS OR DETERGENTS
TO CLEAN THE HEPA FILTERS.

Cleaning and Maintenance Troubleshooting
For best performance, we recommend:

• Vacuum the HEPA filters using the brush attachment of your vacuum
  cleaner once a month

• NEVER use water or any household cleaners or detergents to clean
  the HEPA filters

• Clean off the outside of the unit with a dry cloth once a month

• NEVER use water, wax, polish, or any chemical solution to clean the
  outside of the unit

• Clean off the grill plate using a damp cloth or the brush attachment
  of your vacuum once a month

• NEVER use wax, polish, or any chemical solution to clean the grill
  plate

• Replace the HEPA filters every 12-18 months

• If you will not be using the air cleaner for an extended period of
  time, please store in the box, or a cool, dry place.

Troubleshooting

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