Homedics Professional HEPA Air Cleaner Manual AR-10

Professional HEPA
Air Cleaner

LIMITED FIVE YEAR WARRANTY

HoMedics sells its products with the intent that they are free of defects in manufacture and
workmanship for a period of five 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, mail the product and your dated sales
receipt (as proof of purchase), postpaid, to the following address:
HoMedics Consumer Relations
Service Center Dept. 168
43155 West Nine Mile Rd
Novi, MI 48375
No COD’s will be accepted.
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 manufacturer’s 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 use while bathing or in the shower.

• 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.

• NEVER use pins or other metallic fasteners with this appliance.

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

• This appliance is designed for personal, non-professional use only.

• 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 tight in the outlet.

CAUTION: It is normal for the plug to feel warm to the touch; however,
a loose fit between the AC outlet (receptacle) and plug may cause
overheating and distortion of the plug. Contact a qualified electrician
to replace loose or worn 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. Discard the air cleaner
  or 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.

• Always plug the air cleaner directly into a wall outlet/receptacle. Never use with an
  extension cord or relocate power tap (outlet/power strip).

CAUTION: Avoid the use of an extension cord because the extension cord
may overheat and cause a risk of fire. However, if you have to use an
extension cord, the cord should be No. 14 AWG minimum size and rated not
less than 1875 watts.

• DO NOT use outdoors.

SAVE THESE IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR EASY REFERENCE
Technical Specifications

Main Features on the Professional HEPA Air Cleaner

FCC Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Note: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by
unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user
authority to operate the equipment.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
  receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

CAUTION: 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 filter is firmly in place
  and did not become loose during shipping.

1. To check filter, open the front grill by         
   gently pulling on the tabs on either side
   of the top of the grill plate.

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

3. The HEPA filter will be resting inside the
   unit. Make sure that the filter is firmly
   seated inside of the unit. 

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.
   Connect the power cord into a standard
   AC outlet.

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 LED light in 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, slide the SPEED selector bar to select
  speed settings.

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

Cleaning and Maintenance
We recommend that the air cleaner be cleaned at least once a month and before
storage.

• Turn the air cleaner OFF at the main switch and unplug it from the outlet.
• Use a dry cloth to clean the external surfaces of the air cleaner.
• The grill plate may be cleaned with a damp cloth or the brush attachment of your
  vacuum cleaner.

DO NOT USE WATER, WAX, POLISH OR ANY CHEMICAL SOLUTION
Clean Filter Indicator
The air cleaner is equipped with a CLEAN FILTER indicator to let the user know when it
is time to clean the HEPA filter, about every 2,800 hours of use. When the HEPA filter
is ready to be cleaned, the LED CLEAN FILTER indicator will light up on the control
panel.
Once the HEPA filter has been cleaned, press and hold the CLEAN FILTER button to
reset the Indicator until the LED indicator light flashes and turns off.
Cleaning the HEPA Filter
Make sure that the air cleaner is turned OFF and unplugged from the outlet before
cleaning.

1. Open the front grill by gently pulling on 
   the tabs on either side of the top of the
   grill plate.

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

3. Remove the HEPA filter from the main
   unit.

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

5. Place the clean HEPA filter back in the
   main unit, making sure that it is firmly
   seated inside the unit.

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.

DO NOT USE WATER OR ANY HOUSEHOLD CLEANERS OR DETERGENTS
TO CLEAN THE HEPA FILTER.
It is recommended that you replace the HEPA filter every 18 months to
maintain the optimal performance of your air cleaner. To purchase the
HEPA replacement filter, go back to your retailer (where you purchased
your air cleaner) or visit www.homedics.com

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