3M FAP00-RS User manual

Construction and Home
Improvement Markets Division
3M Center, Building 223-4S-02
St. Paul, MN 55144-1000
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Air Purifier Model Series
Purificador de aire el número de modelos
Purificateur d’air une pièce Modèles
FAP00
Replacement Filter Model Series
Filtros de reemplazo número de modelos
Filtre de rechange Modèles
FAPF00
For more information go to
Para mayor información visite
Pour de plus amples informations, visitez le
www.filtrete.com
ULTRA QUIET AIR PURIFIER

Explanation of Signal Words
Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation, which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation, which, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury.
Safety Information:
Please read, understand, and follow all the safety
information contained in these instructions prior to using
the Filtrete™ Ultra Quiet Air Purifier. READ AND SAVE
THESE INSTRUCTIONS for future reference.
Intended Use:
The Filtrete air purifier is intended for indoor household
use, using only Filtrete replacement filters and standard
120V AC power. This air purifier is intended to help
remove small to large particles from the air that passes
through the filter, in the room in which the air purifier is
located. This air purifier has not been tested with non-
Filtrete brand filters, operated at different voltages, or
used outdoors; each of these misuses could damage the
air purifier and/or create unsafe operating conditions.
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Safety Information
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Table of Contents:
Safety Information
Warnings and Cautions
Installation Requirements
Location Requirements
Electrical Connection
Air Purifier Use Model FAP00
Turning the Air Purifier On/Off
Adjusting the Fan Speed
Cleaning
Features and Functions
Filtration
Electrostatic Enhancement
ENERGY STAR®
Filter Change
Troubleshooting
Assistance or Service and Limited Warranty
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Warnings and Cautions
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To reduce the risk associated
with hazardous voltage:
• Plug the power cord correctly and
tightly into a properly rated
electrical outlet.
• Do not use the air purifier if the
power cord is frayed or otherwise
damaged.
• Do not touch the power cord with
wet hands.
• Disconnect electrical power before
servicing the filter.
• Do not use outdoors or in a
wet environment.
• Do not submerge the air purifier
in water.
• Do not modify or attempt to
modify this product.
• Do not disassemble the air purifier.
• Except for filter replacement, the
air purifier is not intended to be
serviced and does not contain any
serviceable replacement parts or
adjustments.
• To reduce the risk of electric
shock, this equipment has a
polarized plug (one blade is wider
than the other). This plug will 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 qualified
personnel to install the proper
outlet. Do not alter the plug in
any way.
To reduce the risk associated
with hazardous voltage,
and/or fire:
• Plug the air purifier into a properly
rated electrical outlet.
• This equipment should be
inspected frequently and collected
dirt removed from it regularly to
prevent excessive accumulation
that may result in flashover or a
risk of fire.
Warnings and Cautions
To reduce the risk associated
with hazardous voltage and/or
moving blades:
• Do not place fingers and/or any
objects into air and/or motor
housing vents.
To reduce the risk associated
with fire:
• Do not block any air vents
during use.
• Do not place the air purifier near a
heat source.
To reduce the risk associated
with hazardous voltage,
and/or fire, and/or explosion:
• Do not use any combustible or
flammable items on or near the
air purifier.
• Do not spill or spray any liquids or
aerosols into the air purifier or on
the filter.
To reduce the risk associated
with exposure to all
residual hazards listed
in this document:
• Read and understand the
operating manual before using the
air purifier.
• Do not allow children or pets to
have unsupervised access to
this product.
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To reduce the risk associated
with environmental
contamination:
• Dispose of the air purifier and filters
in accordance with local, state, and
federal regulations.
To reduce the risk associated
with exposure to all
residual hazards listed
in this document:
• The filter should be changed after
no more than 90 days of
continuous use, or sooner
depending on the conditions in
your home.
• Periodically inspect the filter for
damage or blockage.
• Use only Filtrete™ replacement
filters in this air purifier.
To reduce the risk associated
with falling, and/or impact:
• Do not sit on or place any object
on this product.
• Do not place the air purifier where
it may be inadvertently tipped over
or pulled off of an elevated surface.

This Filtrete™ Air Purifier from 3M comes complete with the
latest advances in air filtration technology in a stylish and
trendsetting design.
Filtration:
Filtrete replacement filters use proprietary technology to
provide high filtration efficiency and low airflow resistance.
When combined with the specially developed fan and
housing, the end result is a highly efficient air purifier that
operates quietly.
This Filtrete filter has electrostatically charged fibers that
can capture particles as small as 0.1 micron. The
electrostatically charged fibers are most effective when the
filter is new and clean. As particles build up on the filter,
they begin to cover up the charged fibers. This will reduce
the effectiveness of the filter at capturing additional
particles and can occur early in the filter’s life. The time
frame and extent of the reduction will depend upon the
actual use conditions in the room in your home.
To maximize the air cleaning in the room that contains the
air purifier, we recommend that you clean and seal, as
much as possible, the room in which the air purifier
operates; continue to dust surfaces and vacuum on a
normal schedule; and close all windows and doors
during operation.
Electrostatic Enhancement:
This air purifier produces negative ions, which charge
particles in the air and improve small particle filtration. The
charged particles are captured from the air passing through
the filter. This unit emits a very small amount of ozone but
has been certified to produce significantly less than
allowable limits by strict Underwriter’s Laboratory (UL)
standards and all other applicable safety standards.
ENERGY STAR®:
This product earned the ENERGY STAR
by meeting strict energy efficiency
guidelines set by the U.S. EPA. U.S. 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.
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Features and Functions
Location Requirements:
• Select a location where the air intake and filtered air outlet
are not obstructed.
• Place the air purifier on a flat, level surface at least two feet
from any heat source, such as ranges or heaters.
• Do not block the air openings or place the air purifier on a
soft surface such as a bed, chair or sofa.
• Operate indoors only.
Electrical Connection:
• Plug the air purifier into a 120V AC electrical outlet.
• To reduce the risk of electric shock, this equipment has a
polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug
will 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 qualified personnel to install the proper outlet. Do not
alter the plug in any way.
Installation Requirements
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IMPORTANT NOTE:
• Read and understand the operating manual before using
the air purifier.
Turning the Air Purifier On/Off:
• Be sure the air purifier is properly plugged into a
120V AC outlet.
• To turn on the air purifier, rotate the control knob in the
center of the top grill in a clockwise direction.
• To turn off the air purifier, rotate the control knob in the
center of the top grill in a counter-clockwise direction.
Adjusting the Fan Speed:
• This unit has two fan speeds: low and high. To increase the
fan speed, turn the control knob in a clockwise direction. To
decrease fan speed, turn the control knob in a counter-
clockwise direction.
Air Purifier Use
Cleaning:
• Turn the air purifier off and unplug it before cleaning.
• The outside of the air purifier can be cleaned with a soft,
dirt free, dampened cloth.
• The air inlet and outlet grills can be cleaned with a small,
soft brush.
Cleaning

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The air purifier filter should be changed after approximately 90
days of continuous use. Depending upon the conditions in your
home, the filter may need to be changed more frequently.
Using the air purifier in environments with tobacco smoke,
candle burning, construction work, sanding projects, wood-
burning stove or fireplace smoke, or pets in the home may
decrease the filter’s life. The filter should be periodically checked
for damage or blockage.
A filter change label is included on the inside of the filter cover
as a handy reference. Along with the filter change illustrations is
a color-change chart indicating the approximate use of the filter.
The color-change chart provides a visual indication of filter life
for typical conditions.
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Filter Change Filter Change
3. Insert one end of the new filter toward the top of the air
purifier filter opening. The top of the filter must fit behind
the small row of filter-holding features. Make sure that all
packaging material has been removed from the filter,
but don’t remove the filter frame. Use only Filtrete™
replacement filters (FAPF00) in this air purifier.
4. Push the bottom of the filter into the air purifier.
5. To replace the filter cover, first place the two knobs on the
bottom of the filter door into the openings near the
bottom of the air purifier.
6. Push the filter door toward the air purifier until the latch
securely connects.
1. To remove the filter cover, grasp the top of the filter cover
and pull outward from the air purifier.
2. To remove the used filter, grasp the bottom edges of the
used filter and pull outward from the air purifier. Dispose
of the used filter in accordance with local, state, and
federal regulations.