AIROCIDE APS-1000XL Quick start guide

Photocatalytic Air Purification System
{Operational Manual }
APS-1000XL Model
www.airocide.com

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The Airocide® Technology
Congratulations on your purchase of the NASA developed Airocide®
Photocatalytic Air Purification System; developed to oxidize all air-
borne organic matter, even those too small to be filtered. Airocide’s
unique technology employs a reaction chamber packed with tiny sili-
cone tubes encrusted with a highly reactive titanium dioxide catalyst.
When energized by the system’s 253.7 nanometer UVG lamps, water
molecules are split and surface-bound hydroxyl radicals are formed.
Any organic matter, no matter how small, that contacts these HO- radi-
cals is instantly destroyed. Airocide is listed by the FDA as a Class II
medical device and has been shown by independent Air Quality Labs
to be free of any ozone emission. The process results in only trace
amounts of pure water vapor and CO2 . Airocide oxidizes mold spores,
mycotoxins, bacteria, viruses and VOCs (gasses) on contact. Proven on
the International Space Station and Space Shuttle flights, Airocide is
simply the one that NASA developed. Airocide works.

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Table of
Contents
Safety Instructions 4
Electrical Safety 5
Registration Plate 8
Air Purification System Features 9
User Interface Panel 10
Air Outlet Port 12
Power Supply 12
Air Inlet System 13
Outer Cover 15
Reaction Chamber Access Door 16
Operating Parameters for System
Status Indicator Lights 18
Power Management Technology 19
Airocide® System Placement & Installation 20
Mounting Hardware 20
Determining Location
of the Airocide® System 21
Orientation of the Airocide® System
Installing the Airocide® System 21

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Airocide® System Initial Start Up 26
Operation of the Airocide® System 27
Maintenance & Care 28
Annual Maintenance
Requirements 28
Lamp Replacement 28
Large Particulate Screen
Replacement 31
Cleaning & Care 32
Trouble Diagnosis Guide 33
Limited Warranty 34
Product Specifications
& Declaration of Conformity 38

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
The Airocide® unit should be used only as recommended in this manual.
Failure to follow recommendations can result in serious injury.
WARNING:
For your safety and protection, read this entire Operation Manual before installing or operating your
Airocide® Photocatalytic Air Purification System. Keep this Operation Manual for future reference.
Other than as described in the installation instructions, under no circumstances should you remove the
outer cover of your Airocide® System. Refer to the Maintenance and Care section for details.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory, or
mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be
supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
Your Airocide® Air Purification System utilizes patented NASA developed technology. The heart of
this system is the reaction chamber. Never attempt to operate your Airocide® system without the
outer cover in place. Do not attempt to operate the Airocide® System with the reaction chamber cover
removed.
Optical Radiation Exposure
Skin or eye damage may result from directly viewing the light produced by the lamp in this apparatus.
Always disconnect power before relamping or servicing. Replace Lamp Only With Proprietary
Airocide Lamp Model No. TUV 8W T5, Manufactured Exclusively for Airocide. This light source is
safely contained within the reaction chamber. During normal use, it is not possible to become exposed
to the light source.
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The Airocide unit, like all electrical appliances, presents the risk of fire,
electric shock, and the potential for serious injury or death if improperly
used. Always follow these precautions:
Electrical Safety
When using any electrical device, basic safety precautions should always be observed. To reduce the
risk of electrical shock, fire, and personal injury:
• Carefully read the operation manual before utilizing the device.
• Keep children away from the unit and supervise them when they are near it.
• DO NOT drop or insert objects into any openings in the unit.
• DO NOT disassemble the unit except when performing functions outlined in the Annual
Maintenance Kit Instructions that is included with your replacement lamp kit.
• Only use the unit indoors.
• Do not replace or alter the power cord in any way. If necessary, utilize the appropriate universal
conversion plug.
• This unit has a grounded plug. Use only in a compatible outlet that is installed and grounded in
accordance with electrical codes and ordinances. DO NOT alter the plug or force it into any outlet.
• DO NOT use the unit if the cord or plug are damaged.
• Keep the cord out of heavy traffic areas. To avoid fire hazard, NEVER put the cord under rugs,
furniture or appliances, near heat registers, radiators, stoves or heaters.
• DO NOT immerse the unit in water or other liquids or pour water or liquids on the unit.
• Always unplug the unit before moving it, changing filters, cleaning or whenever the unit is not in use.
Be sure to pull by the plug and not the cord.
• DO NOT use the unit with any solid-state speed control devices, such as a dimmer switch, that
controls power to the unit.
• DO NOT operate the unit where combustible gases or vapors are present.
• Turn the main power off before unplugging.
• DO NOT attempt to disassemble or service the electrical components while unit is plugged in.
• Never handle the plug or air purification unit with wet hands.
• DO NOT close the power cord in a door, pull it around sharp edges, or locate near hot surfaces.
• Keep the air purification unit away from steam and water.
• DO NOT operate the air purification unit near extreme heat or flammable gases.
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INFORMATION IMPORTANTE SUR LA SÉCURITÉ
LIRE ET CONSERVER LES INFORMATIONS SUIVANTES
Pour votre protection et votre sécurité, veuillez lire attentivement tout le guide d’utilisateur avant
l’installation et l’utilisation de Airocide® Système de purification de l’air par filtre photocatalytique.
Conserver le guide de l’utilisateur pour référence ultérieure.
Excepté comme décrit dans le guide de l’utilisateur, en aucun cas le recouvrement extérieur de votre
système Airocide® doit être retiré. Consulter la section d’entretien et de nettoyage pour des détails
supplémentaires.
L’appareil n’est pas conçu pour l’utilisation par des personnes (y compris des enfants) ayant des
capacités physiques, sensorielles ou mentales limitées, ou dépourvu de l’expérience ou de la
connaissance nécessaire sauf avec surveillance ou après avoir été formés pour l’utilisation de l’appareil
par une personne responsable de leur sécurité. Les enfants doivent être sous supervision, l’appareil ne
doit pas être utilisé comme un jouet.
Votre système de purification d’air Airocide® utilise une technologie brevetée et développée par NASA.
Le cœur du système est une chambre à réaction. Ne jamais opérer votre système Airocide® sans le
recouvrement extérieur. Ne pas essayer d’opérer votre système Airocide® sans le recouvrement de la
chambre à réaction.
Exposition aux rayonnements optiques
Le système Airocide® utiliser une source de lumière pouvant présenter des dangers suivant
l’exposition lorsque les lunettes de protection ne sont pas utilisées. Cette source de lumière est
contenue en toute sécurité à l’intérieur de la chambre à réaction. Durant l’utilisation normale, il est
impossible d’être exposée à la source de lumière. Pour éviter tout danger, ne pas essayer d’opérer le
système Airocide® sans le recouvrement pour la chambre à réaction ou le recouvrement extérieur.
AVERTISSEMENT:
L’unité Airocide® doit être uniquement utilisée selon les
recommandations du manuel. Le non-respect de ces instructions
peut entrainer de grave blessure ou la mort.
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L’unité Airocide®, comme tous les appareils électriques, représente un
risque d’incendie, d’électrocution et la possibilité de blessures sérieuses
même la mort avec une utilisation inappropriée. Veuillez toujours suivre les
précautions suivantes
Sécurité électrique
Lors de l’utilisation d’un appareil électrique, il est recommandé de suivre les précautions de base. Pour réduire
les risques d’électrocution, d’incendie ou de blessure personnelle:
• Veuillez lire attentivement le guide de l’utilisateur avant d’utiliser l’appareil.
• Garder l’appareil hors de portée des enfants. Les enfants doivent être sous supervisons lorsqu’ils
sont à proximité de l’appareil.
• NE PAS échapper ou insérer des objets dans les ouvertures de l’unité.
• NE PAS désassembler l’appareil sauf pour effectuer l’entretien annuel décrit dans les instructions
pour l’entretien annuel inclus avec votre trousse de remplacement de la lampe.
• Utiliser uniquement à l’extérieur.
• Ne pas remplacer ou altérer le câble électrique en quelque sorte. Si nécessaire, utilisez la fiche
universelle appropriée.
• Cet appareil est muni d’une fiche avec mise à terre. Utiliser uniquement une prise compatible installée et
mise à la terre de façon conforme aux normes et codes électriques. NE PAS altérer la fiche ou utiliser la
force pour insérer dans la prise.
• NE PAS utiliser l’unité si le câble ou la fiche est endommagé.
• Garder le câble hors des endroits occupés. Éviter les dangers d’incendies, NE JAMAIS placer le câble
sous un tapis, des meubles ou électroménagers, à proximité de source de chaleur, radiateur, four ou unité
de chauffage.
• NE PAS immerger l’unité dans l’eau ou tout autre liquide, ou verser de l’eau ou autre liquide sur l’appareil.
• Toujours débrancher l’appareil avant de déplacer, changer les filtres, effectuer le nettoyage et lorsque
l’appareil n’est pas utilisé. Assurez-vous de tirer sur la fiche, non le câble, pour débrancher.
• NE PAS utiliser de dispositif de contrôle de vitesse, tel qu’un variateur, pour contrôler l’alimentation
électrique de l’appareil.
• NE PAS opérer l’unité en présence de gaz ou vapeur combustibles.
• Coupez l’alimentation principale lorsque vous nettoyez ou entretenez l’appareil.
• NE PAS tenter le désassemblage ou l’entretien électrique des pièces lorsque l’appareil est branché.
• Ne jamais manipuler la fiche électrique ou l’appareil de purification d’air avec des mains humides.
• NE PAS fermer de porte sur le câble d’alimentation, tirer le câble sur des objets tranchants
ou disposer sur une surface chaude.
• Garder l’appareil de purification d’air éloigné de toute source de vapeur ou d’eau.
• NE PAS opérer l’appareil de purification d’air à proximité de source de chaleur ou de gaz inflammables.
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Registration Plate
The Airocide® System registration plate certifies that this is an authentic
Airocide® product. This plate contains the model number, serial number,
regulatory certification and electrical information for your unit. In order
to validate your warranty, please register your Airocide System at www.
airocide.com. Complete warranty terms and conditions may be found on
page 17.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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Air Purification System Features
Operating Parameters
Airocide® Air Purification Systems are designed for continual operation, 24
hours a day, 7 days a week. For maximum effectiveness, once you start your
system, do not turn it off.
Ambient Environmental Temperature
Airocide® Systems are engineered to function within an ambient air
temperature range of 34°F to 95°F (1°C - 35°C). For environments in which
the average ambient temperature is outside this range, consult your
authorized Airocide® dealer prior to installation.
Minimal Maintenance
Airocide® Air Purification Systems are virtually maintenance free. Once per
year, the lamps and large particulate collector require replacement. Refer to
the Maintenance and Care section for details.
Energy Efficient Operation
Your system is designed with power efficiency in mind. The largest
Airocide® System utilizes less power than four 100-watt light bulbs.

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User Interface Panel
The User Interface Panel is located on the left side of your Airocide®
System. This panel controls the operation of your unit and provides
information related to the operating status. The controls and indicators are
as follows:
On/Off – This switch is the primary power switch to turn the unit on and off.
Indicator Lights – These LED lights will provide information as to the
operating status of your unit as follows:
Power (Green) – This LED indicates the power status to the unit with
the following conditions:
•Solid – The unit is receiving current within the normal operating range.
• Off – If the green light is off and the power cord is plugged in and
the unit is turned on, then refer to the Trouble Diagnosis section for
details.
Overheat (Red) – This LED indicates an overheating issue with the unit.
• Off – When this LED is off, the Airocide® System is operating within
the normal temperature range.
• Flashing – If the Airocide® System has exceeded the normal operating
temperature range for an extended period of time, this LED will flash
and the unit will shut down. Refer to the Trouble Diagnosis section for
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Lamp Change (Yellow) – This LED indicates when a lamp change is nearing.
• Off – If this LED is off the unit is operating normally and a lamp change
is not required.
• Flashing – When this LED flashes, it is necessary to change the
Airocide® System’s reaction chamber lamp set. Refer to the
Maintenance and Care section for details.
Unit Status (Blue) – This LED indicates the operating status of the unit
with the following conditions:
•Solid – The Airocide® System is operating normally.
• Off – If the Power light is green and the System Status light is off,
Check to make certain the outer cover is properly secured. The unit
status light (Blue) will also go out if the overheat light (Red) is flashing.
For additional information on the operational status of the indicator lights, refer to the
Operating Parameters for System Status Indicator Lights on page 11 of this manual.

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Air Outlet Port
Air that has been processed by the Airocide® System will exit the unit
through the air outlet port, located on the left side of the unit, adjacent to
the User Interface Panel. When choosing where to place your unit, make
certain that there is at least 3 feet (1 meter) of unobstructed space around
the Air Outlet Port. The outlet air will be warm.
Power Supply
The Airocide® System is designed to operate within a range of 100-240 VAC
in a single phase electrical environment.

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Air Inlet System
The Airocide® System processes contaminated air by drawing it into the air
inlet system, consisting of the Air Inlet Port and Large Particulate Collection
Screen.

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Air Inlet Port
The Air Inlet Port for the Airocide® System contains a large particulate
collector to prevent large inorganic particulate from entering the fan and
the reaction chamber. To open the air inlet door, turn the two access knobs
and fold the door down.
Large Particulate Collection Screen
Inside the air inlet port door housing, you will see the Large Particulate
Collector. Refer to the Maintenance and Care section for details on
cleaning or replacing the screen.

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Outer Cover
Airocide® Systems are protected by a primary outer cover. This cover
should only be removed when it is necessary to change the Airocide®
System’s lamps. Refer to the Maintenance and Care section for details on
changing the lamps.

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Reaction Chamber Access Door
When the outer cover is removed, the Reaction Chamber Access Door
may be opened. This access panel allows for quick and easy replacement
of the Airocide® System’s lamps. For safety purposes, there are screws that
secure the chamber panel. These must be removed in order to open the
reaction chamber access door. Refer to the Maintenance and Care section
for details on lamp replacement.