AirHawk AH 265 User manual

AIR PURIFIER
MODEL AH 265
User’s Guide
Div.of
ISO 9001:2000 CERTIFIED

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Always unplug the air purifier when it is not in operation, while the filters or
ultraviolet light are being changed, and when cleaning.
After servicing this equipment both the front and top grill assemblies must be
reinstalled in exactly the same manner as prior to removal. If either grill is
not reinstalled properly the air purifier will not turn on. This is a built in
safety feature.
Before using the air purifier extend the power cord and inspect for any signs
of damage. Do not use the product if the power cord has been damaged.
Warning – This appliance is designed to be used on a flat level surface, and
may not work properly on an uneven surface. To reduce the risk of electric
shock and injury, do not place in a window. Always place the air purifier at
least 12 inches (30.48 centimeters) away from heat sources such as stoves, ra-
diators, or heaters.
Do not move the air purifier while it is in operation. Always unplug prior to
moving.
Do not immerse the air purifier in water, as permanent damage will occur.
Refer to the “Performing Maintenance” section in this user’s guide.
Read and save these instructions
Thank you for purchasing an AirHawk AH 265 Air Purifier.

FEATURES
•
A quiet, energy efficient backward-curved impeller that moves up to 265
cubic feet of air per minute.
•
An advanced electronic control system that monitors air quality, room oc-
cupancy, air flow and volume, filter and ultraviolet lamp replacement
times.
•
A five-stage filtration system with gas-absorption media that absorbs toxic
gas, organic hydrocarbons, exhaust fumes, formaldehyde, cleaning chemi-
cals, low level ozone, unpleasant odors, and paint solvents.
•
A hospital-grade three-stage HEPA filter removes allergens such as pollen,
mold fungal spores, tobacco smoke, insecticide dust, dust mites, and parti-
cles down to 0.3 microns (0.00003 inch).
•
A photo-oxidation chamber reduces the spread of airborne disease in the
indoor environment. Ultraviolet light 10,000 times the intensity of that in
bright sunlight kills virus and bacteria on contact.
•
Oxygen in the air, activated by the ultraviolet light, oxidizes airborne im-
purities too small to be filtered out. Small amounts of residual activated
oxygen and negative ions keep the air clean and fresh in exactly the same
way sunlight and oxygen clean the air we breath in the outdoor environ-
ment.

INSTALLING THE AirHAWK AH 265
Unpacking the Purifier
Before unpacking the product, inspect the shipping container for visible dam-
age. If you feel that you may have received the product in a damaged condi-
tion, notify the shipper or supplier before opening the container. Remove
the product from the box and inspect it for damage. Handle it carefully. Do
not drop it!
Installing the Purifier
CAUTION
This product is for indoor use only.
Place the Purifier in a location that will not restrict air flow through either
the air inlet or the air outlet, then plug in the electrical cord at the nearest
electrical wall outlet.
USING THE AirHAWK AH 265
1.Press-in Power ON/OFF button to turn on the Purifier. Lights on the
control panel (figure 1) will turn on and the ultraviolet lamp will be On.
2.Look into the air outlet at the top of the AirHAWK Purifier and con-
firm that the ultraviolet light is operating. You will see a faint blue glow
when the light is on. If the lamp appears to be Off, refer to Maintaining
the AirHAWK AH 265.
When the lamp is On, the product is ready for operation.

Set Purifier for Room Size
1.Measure the room the Purifier is to serve, multiplying length by width to
obtain a measurement in square feet (or square meters).
2.On the table, find the room size and identify the respiratory condition
the unit is to serve.
3.Use the “Heavy Duty” chart if you suffer se-
rious allergic reactions from particulate mat-
ter (pollen, dust, dust mites, animal dander,
etc.) or airborne chemicals (pesticides, herbi-
cides, cleaning solutions, etc.). Use the “Light
Duty” chart if the area you live in is un-
healthy from time to time, or you suffer
Select Operating Mode
Select the desired operating mode. Read the mode
descriptions below to determine your selection.
To make your selection, press MODE button
(figure 3) repeatedly, if necessary, until the ap-
propriate mode light is On.
AUTO MODE – This is the mode most com-
monly used. In this mode the electronic sensor
combines the real time chemical sensor with
blower speed if chemical sensor detects an un-
healthful amount of chemicals present in the
air (indicated by the red light on the quality
scale) the electronic controls will automatically
speed the blower up to the next setting.

SUPER MODE – This mode may be selected during periods of high air pollution.
For example: high winds which increase airborne dust and pollen, heavy room
loading, and/or heavy smoking. Super Mode operation will increase blower speed
approximately 25 percent above auto mode setting.
ECONOMY MODE - This mode saves energy cost during hours when the room is
unoccupied. When people are moving in the room, operation is the same as that in
the Auto Mode. When no motion has been detected in the room for 30 seconds,
blower speed is reduced by 35 percent to save electricity costs. The blower returns
to normal speed when motion is again detected in the room.
SLEEP MODE - This mode lowers the sound level by reducing blower speed by 30
percent, while still purifying room air at 70 percent of normal while the occupant
sleeps.
Monitoring Operation
You can always monitor the quality of room air and make sure that the Purifier is set
to a volume of air appropriate for present conditions. Note that measurements are
relative to the selected room size. Make sure that the Room Size panel is always set
for the room in which the unit operates. Quality and Volume are shown on the In-
formation Display. (figure 4)
Air Quality is sensed by the chemical-detection sensor (see figure 1) which continually
evaluates air quality. Air quality is expressed by one of the five lights expressing a
range from Good to Poor.
Air Volume is shown by one of seven lights represent-
ing a range from greater than normal air flow, to re-
duced air flow (energy-saving Sleep Economy Mode).
The light shows that air volume is just right for the se-
lected room size.
You should also keep an eye on the Service Panel which
tells you if maintenance will soon be required, or if
maintenance is required for further operations. The ser-
vice panel is described in Maintaining the AirHAWK
AH 265.

MAINTAINING THE AirHAWK AH 265
What the Service Panel Indicator Lights Mean
Indicator lights on the Service Panel (figure 5) tell you if either the ultraviolet
lamp or the air filters will soon need to be replaced, or if they must be re-
placed before using the Purifier again.
UV Lamp Indicator Lights
The ultraviolet lamp has a useful life of one year (9,000 hours) with a one-
month grace period.
• Yellow SERVICE SOON light is On -
The lamp has been in service for more than
12 months. It’s time for a new lamp.
• Red SERVICE NOW light is On -
The lamp has been in service for more than
13 months. The lamp may not be effective
and must be replaced.
Filter Indicator Lights
The filters have a useful life of two years in a typical environment.
The three Filter lights on the Service Panel mean:
• Green light is On - The filters have been in service for less than 24
months.
• Yellow SERVICE SOON light is On - The filters have been in service
for more than 24 months. It’s time to reorder new filter package.
• Red SERVICE NOW light is On - The filters have been in service for
more than 25 months. The filters may not be effective and must be re-
placed.
• Green light is On - The lamp has been in
service for less than 12 months.

Performing Maintenance
Maintenance procedures are:
• Replacing the ultraviolet (UV) lamp.
• Replacing the filters.
Replacing the UV Lamp
When the Yellow UV Lamp indicator lights, the ultraviolet lamp should be replaced
within 30 days. Here’s the step-by-step procedure:
1.Unplug the Purifier’s power cord from the electrical outlet.
2.Using index fingers, squeeze the locking tabs (figure 6) inwards towards the cen-
ter of the grill on top of the Purifier. Lift the grill up and remove.
3.Rotate the UV Lamp one-quarter turn, top-to-rear, (figure 7) and remove lamp.
4.Insert the new UV Lamp in place and install by rotating one-quarter turn (top-
to-front).
5.Replace grill removed in previous step 2. by pressing it into position until it
locks. The aluminum reflector must be positioned over the lamp, nearest the
front of the unit. (figure 7a)
6.Reset UV Lamp timer by lightly pressing the related RESET button on the Ser-
vice Panel with a pin or similar object. The UV Lamp OK light will return to
green and time will again counted from zero.
This completes the lamp replacement procedures.

Replacing the Filters
When the Yellow Filter indicator lights, filter should be replaced within 30
days. Here’s the step-by-step procedure:
1.Unplug the Purifier’s power
cord from the electrical outlet.
2.Rest the Purifier on it’s back
(figure 8) to access the bottom
of the unit.
3.Press-in locking clip at each
end of the front grill.
4.Lift bottom of grill upwards
and slide out the grill from the
top of the unit (figure 9).
5.Pull out the two filters, indi-
vidually, and discard them.
6.Install new HEPA filter in lower
slot with its white layer facing
upward.
7. Install the new pre-filter in the
remaining slot with the green
side facing upwards.

8. Replace the grill. Slide its
upper end into the grill slot
and snap the bottom in
place until it locks.
9. Reset the Filter Replace-
ment timer by lightly pressing
the related RESET button on the
Service Panel with a pin or
similar object. The Filter OK
light will become green and
time will again be counted from
zero.
This completes the filter replacement procedures.
Restore the Purifier to normal operation as follows:
1.Set the unit in its normal operating position.
2.Plug the power cord into the wall outlet.
SPECIFICATIONS - AirHAWK AH 265
Dimensions (inches) 21.5 wide x 18.0 high x 8.0 deep
Weight 23 pounds
Maximum Air Volume 265 CFM
UV Lamp 254 nanometers (germicidal)
Line Voltage 120V, 60Hz/230-50Hz
Maximum Watts 110 watts
Maximum Amperes 0.95 amperes
Blower Reverse curved motorized impeller

•Can the filters be cleaned?
Yes, but only the 5-micro pre-filter. AirHAWK recommends simply
vacuuming off the excess material collected on the front of the green
pre-filter approximately every six months. The second stage HEPA fil-
ter cannot be cleaned and both filters must be replaced when the con-
trol panel indicates replacement.
•My control panel indicates the ultraviolet lamp must be replaced, but I can see it operat-
ing. Is it absolutely necessary to replace the lamp?
Yes, even though the ultraviolet lamp is operating it has diminished ul-
traviolet output. To keep the system killing germs and bacterial effec-
tively, the ultraviolet lamp must be replaced once a year or the equiva-
lent elapsed time of one year.
•I notice a slight odor when I am close to my new air purifier.
You will notice a slight odor exiting from the air purifier when it is
very new or you have recently replaced the filter package. This odor
will only be present for a couple of days, and comes from accumulated
moisture in the gas absorbing carbon, potassium permanganate, and
zeolite layers of the filter pack.
•I have removed either the top or front grill to examine my new air purifier, and now the
unit will not turn on. What is wrong with the unit?
Both the top and front grill have safety interlocks that will turn the
unit off if removed while in operation. If either grill is not properly
reinstalled the unit will not operate. Make sure the top grill is com-
pletely snapped into place and the front grill is completely secured at
the bottom.
Enjoy your AirHAWK AH 265 Air Purifier in good health.
Commonly Asked Questions

The Magnegrip Group
Two Year Warranty
Each AirHAWK AH 265 Air Purifier comes with a limited two year warranty excluding ex-
pendable parts such as filters and UV lamp. This exceptional warranty provides for repair or
replacement of any defective parts or components for two years from the date of purchase at
no charge for labor or materials. Warranty work for the remaining life of the product will be
provided with a maximum cost not to exceed $55.00 dollars to the original owner. This war-
ranty does not cover the expendable ultraviolet lamp, which must be replaced on an annual
basis (1 year) or the expendable filter cartridge media, which must be replaced on a biannual
basis (2 years) or sooner depending on environmental conditions. All warranty repair work
must be performed either at the factory or by a factory certified service center. Shipping cost
to the factory or service center is the responsibility of the owner of the AirHAWK AH 265
Air Purifier. Warranty return shipping from the factory is prepaid for the first two years
only. This warranty is provided to the original purchaser of the Air Purifier and may not be
transferred, sold or bartered. This product is not warranted against freight damage, failure
resulting from misuse, connection to incorrect voltage, or acts of God such as fires, earth-
quakes or floods.
Replacement Filter and Lamp Package - p/n 600378-01
Consists of 1 of each filter and 2 UV lamps -
Enough for 2 years of servicing.
Replacement Parts are available
from your distributor or from: