Bel Aire TRIO Plus Portable Air Purifier User Manual

Bel Aire TRIO Plus Portable Air Purifier

Specifications

• Product: Trio Plus AIR PURIFIER
• Usage: Indoor, dry locations

Product Overview
The Trio Plus AIR PURIFIER is a device designed to improve indoor air quality by removing airborne particles and impurities. It utilizes a combination of filters and a UVC lamp to effectively clean the air in enclosed spaces.

Operation Instructions

1. Ensure the air purifier is placed at least 20 inches (50cm) away from walls or other objects.
2. Plug the device into a power source compatible with the provided polarized plug.
3. Turn on the air purifier using the designated power button or switch.
4. Adjust settings if available to customize the purification process.
5. Avoid placing objects on or near the air purifier to ensure proper airflow.

Maintenance Instructions

• Regularly clean the exterior of the air purifier with a soft, dry cloth to remove dust and debris.
• Unplug the device before performing any maintenance tasks.
• Refer to the user manual for specific instructions on filter and UVC lamp replacement.
• If an unusual smell is detected, turn off the device, unplug it, and contact technical support.

Filter Replacement
Follow the manufacturer’s guidelines for replacing filters. Typically, filters need to be replaced every few months depending on usage and air quality conditions. To replace the filter:

1. Turn off and unplug the air purifier.
2. Open the designated compartment for filter replacement.
3. Remove the old filter carefully and dispose of it properly.
4. Insert the new filter according to the instructions provided by the manufacturer.
5. Close the compartment securely before turning on the air purifier.

UVC Lamp Replacement
If your air purifier is equipped with a UVC lamp, follow these steps for replacement:

1. Make sure the air purifier is turned off and unplugged.
2. Locate the UVC lamp compartment and open it as per the user manual instructions.
3. Remove the old UVC lamp carefully, avoiding direct contact with skin.
4. Insert the new UVC lamp securely in place following the provided guidelines.
5. Close the compartment and plug in the air purifier before use.

FAQ

• Q: How often should I replace the filters?
  

  • A: Filters should typically be replaced every few months depending on usage and air quality conditions. Refer to the user manual for specific guidelines.

• Q: What should I do if I detect an unusual smell coming from the air purifier?
  

  • A: Turn off the device, unplug it, and contact manufacturer technical support for assistance.

• Q: Can I use the air purifier in a bathroom or high humidity environment?
  

  • A: No, the air purifier is designed for indoor, dry location installation and should not be used in bathrooms or high humidity environments to prevent malfunction or damage.

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AIR PURIFIER

USER MANUAL

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Please read the instructions carefully and completely before proceeding with installation of the product to better understand the product and to prevent personal injury and damage.

WARNING – Failure to follow the instructions below can damage the product or cause personal injury.

• To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not use this appliance with any solid-state speed control device.
• Do not spray any paint, insecticide, ethyl alcohol, or any other chemical agent on the appliance’s surface. It can cause a crack, electric shock, or fire. If there is a chemical accumulated inside of the device, it will be discharged from the air outlet and dispersed back into the living space. Please ensure the room is well ventilated if using any of the listed chemicals.
• The air purifier should not be used in a flammable and combustible environment or environment with corrosive air.
• When the device is on, please do not touch the air inlet or outlet, or put a hand or any object into the air outlet so as to prevent injury or damage to the product.
• Do not sit on or place any objects on the device.
• Device is designed for indoor, dry location installation. Not intended for bathroom or high humidity environment. Improper usage may cause fire, electric shock, or malfunction.
• Do not modify, dismantle or repair the appliance. This may cause fire, electric shock, or malfunction.

WARNING – Failure to follow the instructions below can damage the product or cause personal injury.

• This appliance is equipped with a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way. 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.
• Do not use the appliance if the power cord or plug is broken, damaged, and/or defective. This can cause electric shock or fire. Do not touch the power cord with a wet hand. The power cord should only
• be replaced by the manufacturer or an authorized repair professional.
• Please clean the foundation and remove the primary filtration net of the PM2.5 module to make sure the appliance performs as intended.
• Unplug the device from the wall before moving or performing any maintenance.
• Unplug the device from the wall if it will not be used for an extended period of time.
• Turn the device off and unplug from the wall if there is a peculiar smell coming from the appliance. Contact manufacturer technical support if this occurs.
• Do not place foreign objects into the air outlet. Please check the unit for foreign objects before use.
• The air purifier should be placed at least 20in (50cm) from the wall or other objects.
• Unplug or disconnect the appliance from the power supply before performing any service or maintenance on the appliance.
• This product complies with the maximum allowable concentration of ozone of 0.050 parts per million by volume (ppmv) in a 24-h period.

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Specifications

Product Features and Functions
The Trio Plus air purifier combines three state-of-the-art air treatment processes into one powerful system. The 3-stage system boasts True HEPA filtration, two
high-intensity UVC lamps, and Field Controls’ PRO-Cell Catalyst.

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

Air quality is classified into five levels: Healthy, Good, Fair, Unhealthy, and Poor. The different colors of the air quality indicator light represent the air quality in different states.

IAQ Note
Warning- The sensor and air purifier are not medical devices and the information they provide is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or condition. Consult your doctor if you are unsure what levels of particulate matter are safe for you and visit www.airnow.gov for more information on particulate matter and all aspects of air pollution.

Control Panel Operating Instructions

to turn ON/OFF the child lock. All buttons, except the child lock, are disabled when the child lock is ON.
2| | Filter| The filter indicator will blink when the filters need to be checked or replaced. After the filters have been inspected and/or replaced, press and hold the filter indicator for 5 seconds to reset the filter indicator.
No| Symbol| Symbol Name| Meaning
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3| | UVC| The UVC indicator will blink when the UVC lamps need to be replaced. After the UV lights are replaced, press, and hold the UV light change indicator for 5 seconds to reset the UV light indicator.
4| | Timer (1H/

2H/

4H/

8H)

| Set the timer to control how long the purifier should operate. Press to cycle between different lengths of time. The timer light will toggle between remaining hours according to time left until shutting down.
5| | Speed 1-5| For manual mode (M T) , press and cycle between the 5-speed options by pressing the manual speed button. The purifier will stay in Manual mode and the selected speed, regardless of the air quality reading, unless turned off or switched to another mode.
No| Symbol| Symbol Name| Meaning
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6| | Auto Mode|

• When the purifier is on, cycle between modes by pressing the mode button.
• In AUTO mode, the air speed is automatically adjusted between speeds 1 and 5 according to the air quality level.
• The purifier is equipped with a light sensor and will scan the environmental light in AUTO mode. The purifier will switch to
• SLEEP mode after being in dark surroundings for 5 minutes. In sleep mode, the light intensity coming from the control panel will be substantially reduced. When the purifier identifies light for 5 minutes, the purifier will exit sleep mode and return to AUTO mode.

MT

Mode

| Manual Mode

The purifier operates on the speed setting adjusted by the user. Upon switching to

M T mode, the speed automatically resets to speed 1.

• Control Panel lights will dim, the air quality indicator will turn off and the button beep sound will be silenced.
• Speed and timer are adjustable in sleep mode. Button luminance will return to normal upon exiting SLEEP mode.
• When the purifier is entering sleep mode, an eight hour timer will automatically begin.
• The timer can be turned off manually.

Turbo Mode| The purifier operates at maximum speed. Exit Turbo Mode by adjusting speed manually or switching to another mode.
7| | Power| Press to turn the purifier ON or OFF.

Getting Started
Setting up the TRIO Plus
Before using the appliance, remove all the packaging materials covering the filters and padding behind the UVC lamps and place the filters back into the appliance as described in the following steps:

Note
Please ensure that the correct filter installation sequence is followed. Otherwise, there may be damage to the product and the filtration efficacy of the unit may not be as effective as advertised.

• Step 1: With both hands on the upper side of the appliance, first pull the front case in the direction 1, then lift the front case in direction 2.
• Step 2: Press down on Pre-filter screen tabs and pull outwards. Remove packaged pre-filter from pre-filter screen frame and then remove filter from package.
• Step 3: Remove each filter from appliance and remove from packaging.
• Step 4: Remove the padding from behind the UVC lamps.
• Step 5: Remove all four ties from the ends of the UVC lamps.
• Step 6: Place unpackaged PRO-Cell Catalyst in the innermost position closest to the UVC lamp with the tag pointing towards you, as shown.
• Step 7: Next, place the activated carbon filter as shown in the figure. Grasp the activated carbon filter in the direction of the arrow and place the activated carbon filter back into the appliance with the tag pointing towards you.
• Step 8 : Place the HEPA filter as shown in the figure. Grasp the HEPA filter, as shown and place the HEPA filter back into the appliance with the tag pointing towards you.
• Step 9: Slide the pre-filter into the pre-filter frame from the bottom. Then place the bottom of the pre-filter frame into the slots on the bottom of the appliance and press the top towards the appliance.
• Step 10: Place front cover on the unit once all the filters have been installed. Slide the front cover slots on the base into the slots on the appliance (direction 2) and then push the top towards the unit until the cover clicks closed.

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

To increase the life of the air purifier, perform regular maintenance and care. Before performing maintenance, be sure to shut down the air purifier and unplug the power plug from the power source.

Filter (Not the pre-filter framed screen)

Filter Kit # 602604600 (kit contains all required filters for replacement)

Every 12 months of operation| Replace 2 UVC Lamps (2 lamps per kit)UVC lamp kit#: 602604500

NOTE
HEPA filters and activated carbon filters are best replaced every 3 to 6 months, depending on the use situation. High-efficiency HEPA filters, activated carbon filters, photocatalyst filters, and pre-filters cannot be washed.

Filter Indicator Timing
The TRIO Plus calculates the recommended replacement of the filter based on operation time and fan speed. If the unit is run at higher speeds, the filters will likely capture more particles, and require replacement earlier than if the purifier was run at low speeds, filtering less air.

It is recommended that the filter kit (Pre-filter, HEPA filter, and Carbon filter) be replaced every 6 months of operation

Cleaning of the Appliance

• Clean the air purifier once a month. If the operating environment is poor, increase the cleaning frequency.
• Before cleaning, turn off the appliance and unplug from the power source. When Cleaning or Servicing this appliance use OSHA approved safety glasses, gloves and mask.
• Clean it with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use alcohol, gasoline, benzene or other chemical solvents for cleaning.

Clean Pre-Filter
It is recommended that the pre-filter screen be cleaned using a dust collector, as shown, approximately every 1 to 3-months.

This will extend the life of the HEPA filter and ensure the unit is running optimally.

Filter Replacement Steps

Before replacing the filter, turn off the appliance and unplug from the power source.

• Step 1: With both hands on the upper side of the appliance, first pull the front cover in the direction of 1, then lift the front cover in the direction of 2.

• Step 2 : Press the clasps of the pre-filter frame down, releasing the frame, then pull the pre-filter towards you.
  Pull the pre-filter down and out of the frame. Carefully place the used pre- filter into disposable bag. Save the Pre-filter screen frame.

• Step 3 : Pull the tag of the HEPA filter to remove the filter from the air purifier.
  Carefully place used filter into disposable bag.

• Step 4 : Pull the tag of the carbon filter to remove the filter from the appliance and carefully place carbon filter into disposable bag. Keep the PRO-Cell Catalyst in the air purifier, unless replacing lamps.

• Step 5 : Remove the new Carbon Filter from its packaging and place the new filter in the direction of the arrow with the tag pointing towards you, in front of the PRO-Cell.

• Step 6: Remove the packaging on the new HEPA filter and place in the direction of the arrow with the tag pointing towards you, in front of the Carbon Filter.

• Step 7: Insert new pre-filter into pre-filter frame. Place the bottom of the pre-filter frame into the slots on the bottom of the appliance and press the top towards the appliance until the clasps click closed.

• Step 8: Place the front panel’s hooks into the air purifier slots at the bottom then press the top towards the air purifier.

• Step 9 : Slide the pre-filter into the pre-filter frame from the bottom. Then place the bottom of the pre-filter frame into the slots on the bottom of the appliance and press the top towards the appliance.

• Step 10: Place front cover on the unit once all the filters have been installed. Slide the front cover slots on the base into the slots on the appliance (direction 2) and then push the top towards the unit until the cover clicks closed.

REPLACEMENT OF UVC LAMP

WARNING – Skin or eye damage may result from directly viewing the light produced by the lamp in this apparatus. Always shutdown and disconnect the power before replacing or servicing.

Replace lamps with Field Controls Trio Plus UV lamp replacement kit Part Number # 602604500.

Replacement steps

1. Turn the appliance off and unplug from power outlet.
2. Use OSHA approved safety glasses, gloves and mask when removing all the filters after opening front cover panel.
3. Remove the UVC lamps by rotating them 90 degrees.
4. Install new UVC lamps by inserting and rotating 90 degrees to lock in place.
5. Replace filters back into the air purifier.
6. Close front cover panel to complete installation.
7. Refer to local regulations when disposing of UV-C lamps, visit Earth911.com and EPA website to determine your local regulations

• Step 1: With both hands on the upper side of the appliance, first pull the front cover in the direction of 1, then lift the front cover in the direction of 2.

• Step 2 : Press the clasps of the pre-filter frame down, releasing the frame, then pull the pre-filter towards you.

• Step 3 : Remove each filter from appliance.

• Step 4 : Rotate lamps until lamp pins align with slots and pull outwards.

• Step 5: Remove both lamps from unit.

• Step 6: Insert and rotate new lamps 90 degrees to lock into place.

• Step 7: Install filters into unit starting with PRO-Cell, followed by carbon, then HEPA filter.

• Step 8 : Place the bottom of the pre-filter frame into the slots on the bottom of the appliance and press the top towards the appliance until the clasps click closed.

• Step 9 : Place the front panel’s hooks into the air purifier slots at the bottom then press the top towards the air purifier.

COMMON PROBLEMS AND SOLUTION S

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Problem                 Possible Causes                   Remedial Action

Poor odor removal|

• The ambient air quality of the room is poor.
• Inlet and or outlet restricted. The filters need to be replaced.
• Packaging, padding behind the lamp, or lamp ties have not been removed.
• The room exceeds the effective area of the product.

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• Open the window to improve ventilation. Replace the activated carbon filter.
• Remove the padding behind the UVC lamps.

The appliance generates abnormal sound while running| The air inlet or air outlet is blocked by foreign matter; A foreign object has fallen into the air tube of the appliance.| Unplug and remove the object blocking the air flow; Remove any foreign objects in the appliance.
The unit is always detecting high levels of particles| The sensor cover is dusty; The unit operated in a dusty environment.|

• Clean the sensor cover; Sensor may require opening and sensor to be carefully cleaned with a damp Q-Tip
• Adjust the air purifier operating speed to high speed.

When the UVC Lamp is turned on, there is a dull sound and low airflow|

• Is the filter packaging removed?
• Are there foreign objects blocking the air outlet or air inlet?

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• Remove the filter package and reinstall it according to the Instructions;
• Turn off the appliance and remove the
• clogged foreign objects.

• Time to replace the filters.
• The lamp padding and tie have not been removed.
• The filter has absorbed too much odor or smoke.

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• The odor gradually disappears after running the appliance for a period.
• Clean or replace the filters.
• Remove the padding behind the lamp and ties at end so lamp.

The above table lists the common problems with this product. Need Support? Call us at 252 522 3031
Office hours are 8am – 5pm EST.

TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE CONDITIONS
It is recommended that the equipment be transported and stored under the following conditions:

-40℃~+50℃

-40F to 122F

| ≤80％ RH| 70~106kPa 10 psi – 15 psi

Note This package includes an air-purifying appliance and an instruction manual. If parts are missing after unpacking, please contact the after-sales service staff.

This manual may be downloaded and printed from the Field Controls website (www.fieldcontrols.com)

WARRANTY
For warranty information about this or any Field Controls product, visit: FieldControls.com/warranty

Field Controls Technical Support

FieldControls.com/trio-plus-support/

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