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

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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.

Safety advice
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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!