Air TEc AEREUS ARCO User manual

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aereus®arco
air purifier
airtec competence GmbH
Kupferstraße 2
48496 Hopsten
Germany
Tel.: +49 5458 – 792 552
Fax.: +49 5458 – 792 554

EC declaration of conformity
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EC declaration of conformity
for the purposes of EC Directive 98/37/EC, Annex II on the laws of the member states re-
lating to machinery
Product: aereus
®
arco
Air purifier using a recirculating air system for eradicating smoke and odours as well as for
air sterilisation and general improvement of room hygiene.
Manufacturer:
airtec competence GmbH, Kupferstraße 2, 48496 Hopsten, Germany
Applied relevant provisions:
• EC directive for machinery
• EC low-voltage directive
• EMC directive relating to electromagnetic compatibility
• Safety requirements for machinery
• Safety, electrical equipment of machines
98/37/EC
73/23 EEC
89/336 EEC
EN12100 1+2
DIN EN 60204 Part 1
The user guide belonging to the machine is present:
– in the original German version
– in the national language of the user
Hopsten, .2009
Place and date of issue Signature

EC declaration of conformity
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aereus®arco
User guide
All rights reserved!
This manual may not be duplicated or distributed without the express consent of
airtec competence GmbH. This applies also to storage on other media.

Contents
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Contents
Contents...........................................................................................................................................4
1.General...................................................................................................................................6
1.1Information about the user guide ........................................................................................6
1.2Device type, series, year of manufacture.............................................................................7
1.3Manufacturer, service addresses.........................................................................................7
1.4Information on the originator and industrial property rights..................................................7
1.5Information for the user (commercial use)............................................................................7
1.6Intended use ........................................................................................................................8
2.Safety advice.......................................................................................................................... 9
2.1General ................................................................................................................................9
2.2Residual risks and safety devices........................................................................................9
2.3Safety symbols used..........................................................................................................10
2.4Safety instructions for operation.........................................................................................10
2.5Safety during servicing, maintenance and troubleshooting................................................11
3Technical description.............................................................................................................12
4.Troubleshooting..................................................................................................................16
5.Servicing and maintenance................................................................................................ 16
5.1Servicing ............................................................................................................................16
5.2Maintenance.......................................................................................................................18
6Disposal and recycling...........................................................................................................19
7Appendix: appended documents of component suppliers ................................................19

General
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Congratulations!
With the new aereus® arco, you have purchased an indoor air purifier that employs cut-
ting-edge technology. You will shortly discover that air purified with open plasma is free of
unpleasant odours, residues or germs. We guarantee you this high degree of air purifica-
tion!
plasmaNorm® is a patented technology that was developed and brought to production
readiness by airtec competence GmbH in collaboration with the INP institute for low-
temperature plasma physics in Greifswald, Germany.
The technology has proven itself in practical conditions in the catering and food industries.
Numerous companies have solved their ventilation problems permanently and cost-
effectively with plasmaNorm®.
By employing filtration stages that are optimally designed to work together, your new air
purifier is not only advantageous in terms of running costs. When used properly, your
aereus® arco will also work extremely reliably.
Please read this user guide carefully. Should you have any further questions, please feel
free to contact us.
Many thanks!
Your airtec competence GmbH

General
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1. General
1.1 Information about the user guide
This user guide is an essential aid to successful and safe operation of the aereus® arco, no
matter whether in private or commercial use.
The user guide contains important information on operating the air purifier safely, correctly and
efficiently. Adhering to the instructions will help prevent dangers, reduce repair costs and down-
times and increase the reliability and life of the device.
The user guide must be available close to the aereus® arco at all times and should be read and
put into practice by any person responsible for working with or on the device.
The structural elements that arise in the user guide appear as follows and have the meaning be-
low:
Caution
The text after the warning word CAUTION contains information that
must be observed to protect the user from harm.
Attention
The text after the warning word ATTENTION contains information
that must be observed to prevent damage to the device
Important facts and advice.

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1.2 Device type, series, year of manufacture
aereus® arco air purifier
Year of manufacture: 2009
1.3 Manufacturer, service addresses
Manufacturer: airtec competence GmbH
Kupferstraße 2
48496 Hopsten
Germany
Tel.: +49 5458 – 792 552
Fax: +49 5458 – 792 554
E-mail: [email protected]
Homepage: www.airtec-competence.de
Service: airtec competence GmbH
(see Manufacturer)
1.4 Information on the originator and industrial property rights
This user guide should be treated in confidence. It should be made accessible to author-
ised persons only.
Third parties are only permitted to use the manual with the written consent of airtec com-
petence GmbH.
All documents are protected in line with copyright law. The transmission and duplication
of documents, even extracts thereof, as well as exploitation and notification of its content
are not permitted unless expressly authorised.
Contravention is punishable and offenders will be liable for damages. airtec competence
GmbH reserves all rights to exercise industrial property rights.
1.5 Information for the user (commercial use)
The user guide is an essential element of the aereus® arco. The operator should ensure
that operating personnel take note of these guidelines.
The operator is required to supplement the user guide with operating instructions arising
from existing national regulations on accident prevention and protection of the envi-
ronment. This includes the information on the duty to supervise and report to take account

General
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of specific operational circumstances, for example in respect of work organisation, work
processes and personnel employed.
In addition to the user guide and any binding regulations on accident prevention in force in
the country and at the place of use, the generally accepted good practice for safe and
competent working with such technology should be observed.
The operator/user of the device may not perform modifications, attachments or con-
versions on the aereus® arco that could affect its safety without the approval of airtec
competence GmbH.
Any spare parts used must comply with the technical requirements defined by airtec com-
petence GmbH. The use of original spare parts will guarantee this.
Only use trained or instructed personnel. The responsibilities of staff members for opera-
tion, setting up, servicing and maintenance should be clearly laid down!
1.6 Intended use
Air purifier using a recirculating air system for eradicating smoke and odours as well as for
air sterilisation and general improvement of room hygiene with regenerable pre-filters. The
device is designed solely for use in interior rooms such as restaurants, conference rooms,
toilets and in the private domain. Make sure you read and comply with the data in section
3 “Technical description”.
Any other use or use over and beyond that described does not count as intended use. The
user/operator of the aereus® arco alone is liable for damage resulting from such use.
This applies also to unauthorised modifications to the device.
Intended use also includes adherence to the instructions on:
• safety
• preparing for operation
• operation
• maintenance/servicing
described in this user guide.

Safety advice
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2. Safety advice
2.1 General
The interior air purifier aereus® arco is manufactured in accordance with the latest technical
developments and generally accepted good safety practice.
Nevertheless, dangers for the user or third parties or damage to the device and other property
can occur during use if it:
• is used improperly
• is improperly maintained or serviced.
2.2 Residual risks and safety devices
Even when all safety conditions are observed, certain residual risks remain when handling the
aereus® arco.
The electrician entrusted with maintenance and the operator must be aware of these risks and
follow the instructions for preventing these residual risks leading to accidents, damage or injury.
Caution
Caution high voltage. Remove the mains plug before opening equip-
ment.
Caution
Heavily soiled pre-filters increase the risk of fire!
Regularly check the degree of soiling of the filter, replace dirty filters.
Caution
A fire can occur if hot air is drawn in (e.g. if the device is positioned
close to an open fire, fireplace, etc.). Position the aereus® arco so
that it only draws in air at room temperature.
Caution
Only operate the device where there is an adequate supply of air.
Risk of overheating and fire! Never seal inlet and outlet openings.

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Caution
Do not use the device as a place to put down objects. Spillage of liq-
uid can result in electric shock and damage.
RISK OF DEATH!
Caution
Incorrect operation of the device can result in increased ozone con-
centration. Switch off the device straight away – remove the mains
plug!
2.3 Safety symbols used
Warns against high voltage inside the device. The device may only be
opened by a trained electrician.
Warns against risk of electric shock inside the device. Before opening,
switch off the mains supply and make sure the mains supply cannot be
unexpectedly restored. The device may only be opened by a trained
electrician.
Warns against risk of electric shock inside the device. Device may only
be opened by a trained electrician. Read the user guide before starting
up the device.
2.4 Safety instructions for operation
The aereus® arco should only be put into operation when fully assembled and ready to
operate.
The aereus® arco should only be operated when all safety devices (see section 2.2) and
safety-related components are present and functioning!
In the event of a malfunction, the device must be switched off immediately and rendered
safe! Have faults rectified as soon as possible by an appropriately trained technician!

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2.5 Safety during servicing, maintenance and troubleshooting
Work on the electrical equipment of the aereus® arco may only be carried out by trained
electricians in accordance with the electrical engineering regulations.
•Before opening, isolate the device from the power supply.
• Never work on live components!
• Only use original fuses with the specified current ratings! Never repair or bypass de-
fective fuses. Only replace fuses with fuses of the same type.
• When carrying out repairs, make sure you do not modify construction features such
that safety is impaired (e.g. electrical creepage distances and clearances in air should
not be reduced by insulation).
• Correct earthing of the electrical system must be guaranteed by a protective conduc-
tor system.
Further instructions on servicing can be found in section 5, and on maintenance in sec-
tion 5.2.
Once the aereus® arco has been isolated from the power supply for servicing or mainte-
nance work, make sure the supply cannot be unexpectedly restored.
For carrying out maintenance tasks, it is essential to use workshop equipment that is
appropriate for the work in hand.
Make sure you adhere to any intervals for recurrent tests/inspections that are defined by
regulations or stated in the user guide.
Screw connections undone for servicing and maintenance work must always be properly
re-tightened afterwards!
If it is necessary to remove safety devices for setting up, servicing or repair work, these
safety devices must be re-fitted and checked after the servicing and repair work has been
completed!
Make sure you dispose of operating supplies / consumables as well as exchanged parts
in a safe and environmentally compatible way.

Technical description
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3 Technical description
The aereus® arco is a multi-stage air purifier using a recirculating air system for eradi-
cating cigar/cigarette smoke and odours as well as for air sterilisation and improv-
ing interior air hygiene with regenerable pre-filter.
The device has been designed solely for use in interior rooms such as restaurants, con-
ference rooms, assembly halls, airports and toilets. It is also suitable for use in maturing
rooms of food manufacturers where a bioburden occurs.
The aereus® arco cleans the recirculating air of fine particles and removes germs as
well as a broad spectrum of odours through their oxidation. This reduces the likelihood of
mould formation even where air humidity is high and considerably improves the sense of
comfort in catering areas such as restaurants and the working atmosphere in industrial
areas.
Construction and method of operation
Fig. 1: General view
The air purifier first draws in the air to be cleaned through the air inlet surfaces (1)
at the bottom and after filtration releases it again via the air outlet surfaces (2) at the
top. This ensures recirculation of the room air.
The device consists of a removable outer case (3) of stainless steel or aluminium,
which is available in different designs. Inside, the functional components and the
radial fan (5) that generates the air flow are housed in a strong functional frame (4)
of aluminium.
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3
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Further instructions on the radial fan can be found in the technical documentation in
appendix 7 provided by the company ebmpapst.
A handle (6) on the top and freely swivelling castors (7) (module II) or fixed feet (mod-
ule I) make handling and transport easier.
To open the device for servicing purposes (see section 5), the two supplied Allen screws
of the handle (6) must be undone and removed. The two halves of the outer casing can
then be removed upwards (remove mains plug first).
A 3m connecting cable with earthed plug leads out of the aereus® arco.
hydroSorp® prefilter
Fig. 2 hydroSorp® prefilter
Fine dust, aerosols, grease and other particles are first separated and trapped in the spe-
cial hydroSorp® filter. The filter consists of two filter mats located behind the air inlet
surfaces. The two mats are inserted behind the retaining rails of the functional frame. The
special hydroSorp® filter consists of a high-grade ester foam material.
The hydroSorp® can be regenerated or washed.
Further information on this can be found in section 5.1.

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Plasma-chemical oxidation – plasmaNorm®
Fig. 3: High-voltage electrodes
Directly above the pre-filter are located the electrode plates. The transformer integrated
into the device applies a high voltage to the electrode plates, thereby generating plasma.
The plasma occurs as a result of the extended supply of energy to the gaseous air (fourth
state of matter. 1st solid, 2nd liquid, 3rd gaseous, 4th plasma). This micro or non-thermal
reaction causes oxidation of the odour molecules in particular. The hydroSorp® pre-
filter located before this protects the electrode plates from impact with particles.
The electrodes of the electrode plates are made of stainless steel and are supported by a
non-conducting carrier material. The plasma is generated within the plates.
Active carbon purification
Fig. 4: Active carbon purification
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The second-stage filter consists of active carbon fleece. Driven by the radial fan, the pre-
cleaned air flows through an active carbon cylinder (10), which is retained by a clamp-
ing ring (11).
Operation
Fig. 5: 4-level control system
The aereus® arco has a 4-level control system employing buttons. From the zero posi-
tion, the device can be switched on and set to one of 4 different output levels by increasing
or reducing the flow rate of the radial fan.
- switch off device
- increase output top one of the four different levels
- display of output level
- reduce output to one oft he four levels
- press once: device switches of after 10mins, press twice = 20mins, etc.
The buttons simultaneously activate the high-voltage transformer, thereby increasing or
reducing the energy output for plasma generation.
Technical data
Technical data
Voltage: 230 V
Radial fan Single-phase capacitor motor, type D2E 146-
HR93-01, 230 V AC 50 Hz, 0.33 A, 2,350 rpm
Transformer, high-voltage: 3 KV, max. 100 VA, 230 V,
load factor = 100 %
Material of functional frame: Aluminium
Outer case: aluminium, various designs available
plasmaNorm® oxidation: Electrodes of stainless steel, dielectric
hydroSorp® filter Ester foam material
dimensions: 560 x 250 x 15 mm
High-performance adsorber: High Performance activ carbon

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Dimension
Modul Air flow rate H x W x L Weight Output Current rating
aereus®arco Up to
600 cu m/h 540x350x550mm approx. 12kg (aluminium) 160W 0,7A
Items supplied
• aereus® arco air purifier, ready to plug in
• User guide
• 4x65 Allen key
4. Troubleshooting
Problem Cause Remedy
Device switches off
or won’t start Main fuse Examine, test voltage, replace if necessary
(electrician).
Switch on, test voltage, replace if neces-
sary (electrician).
Odour unchanged High-voltage transformer not
connected or faulty Test voltage, replace high-voltage trans- former if necessary (electrician).
5. Servicing and maintenance
5.1 Servicing
airtec competence GmbH will accept no warranty claims or liability for dam-
age caused by poor servicing!
Remove the mains plug before carrying out any servicing work on the aereus® arco!

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Replacing hydroSorp® filter mats
Caution
Heavily soiled pre-filters increase the risk of fire!
Regularly check the degree of soiling of the filter, replace dirty filters.
Check the pre-filter at regular intervals and replace if particularly dirty. The degree of
soiling depends solely on local conditions so make sure you follow a servicing cycle
that is appropriate for the conditions.
Fig. 6: Pre-filter
1. Undo the Allen screws at both ends of the handle.
2. Completely remove the two halves of the stainless steel casing upwards.
3. Remove the filter mats from the frame.
4. Insert new filter mats and re-fit the casing halves in the same order.

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Washing the hydroSorp® filter
The hydroSorp® filter consists of a high-grade ester foam material. The sponge-like ma-
terial can be washed out and can therefore be almost completely regenerated. The filter
should be washed at regular, not too long intervals. This will substantially increase the life
of the filter mats.
Attention
When used in kitchens: hydroSorp® filter mats are able to trap and
hold a large quantity of grease, so can heavily contaminate a wash-
ing machine! If necessary, have the filters washed by a specialist
cleaning company.
1. Remove the filter as described in the previous section.
2. Wash the filter in a washing machine at a maximum of 90 °C using mild detergent
and the delicates wash cycle, do not spin!
3. Then leave the filter to drip dry.
4. Insert filter mats, fit the casing halves as in the previous section.
Cleaning the outer case
Care of the aereus® arco is essentially restricted to regular cleaning of the outer case.
Cleaning of the case consists solely of wiping with a cloth and suitable cleaning agent. If in
doubt, refrain from using the cleaning agent.
5.2 Maintenance
Attention
Maintenance work should be carried out by a trained electrician only.
Make sure you also pay attention to the safety instructions in section
2.5, in particular.
Replacement and wearing parts can be obtained on request from airtec competence
GmbH. The manufacturer recommends you keep a stock of replacement and wearing
parts as necessary.
Servicing/maintenance of the aereus® arco should be done once a year. In addition to a
function check of the device, this procedure should include a check and, if necessary, re-
placement of all replacement and wearing parts.

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airtec competence GmbH will only accept liability and warranty claims if original;
parts are used.
6 Disposal and recycling
Filter
The hydroSorp® filter consists of ester foam material. Please dispose of used filters in
accordance with the statutory regulations.
Disposal of the device
If the aereus® arco is taken out of service as an old appliance, make sure you comply
with the laws and regulations on disposal that are in force at that time.
We recommend that you check which materials can be passed on for recycling and then
do this.
7 Appendix: appended documents of component suppliers
Diagrams/instructions Title
Technical documentation for control unit User manual of the company Seuffer
www.seuffer.de
Technical documentation for radial fan User manual of the company ebmpapst
www.ebmpapst.com
EC declaration of conformity EC declaration of conformity
(part of the user guide, see page 2)

hydroSorp® Data Sheet
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hydroSorp®
High-efficiency physical sorption separator for aerosols and micro-droplets from water-based com-
pounds, emulsions etc. in exhaust air from food production facilities
Pre-filter for active carbon installations etc.
Application
This high-performance sorption separator acts as a pre-filter for active carbon or oxidation systems (odour
reduction).
hydroSorp® protects the subsequent filter systems from clogging by grease and water-based emulsions,
thus extending filter life and enabling cold oxidation plants to function properly..
hydroSorp® is as effective as a pre-filter to ventilation systems.
Dust removal performance meets all applicable standards.
Description
The hydrosorp® sorption separator collects and agglomerates the smallest droplets; once a certain droplet
size is reached they run off through a porous gutter.
Patented in Europe, hydroSorp® consists of a very high quality hydrophilic ester foam layer, thermally
treated to create an internal grid structure. This guaranties fast drainage of absorbed fluids thus preventing
unwanted droplet extraction from the rear of the separator.
According to need, the separator can be cleaned with an automatic washing installation or by hand. In winter
a heating element prevents freezing.
Maintenance
The hydroSorp® separator is fully regeneratable. The ester foam material can be cleaned in an ordinary
washing machine at 60°C using non perfumed detergent.
The cleaner the material is kept, the longer its life cycle.
(See separat washing instructions)
Residuals
Residues from the filtering and washing process must be disposed of according to the rules and regulations
in country of operation.
hydroSorp® itself is usually disposed of as non-hazardous waste.