Alen Paralda User manual

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USER MANUAL
Paralda Air Purifier

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Air Purifier Safety
Know Your Air Purifier
Care & Maintenance
Why You Should Replace Your Filter
Alen Replacement Filter Auto Ship Plans
How To Replace e Filter
How To Replace e UV Light
Programming the Paralda
Lifetime Limited Warranty
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AIR PURIFIER SAFETY
Provided in this manual are important safety messages regarding your electrical home appli-
ance. Always read, follow and save all safety directions.
Location Requirements
• Use a level surface at least 6” (15.2cm) from heat sources such as ranges or heaters.
• Do not block air vent openings or place air purier on a soft surface such as a bed or sofa.
• Never insert ngers or foreign objects into air grills or vents.
• Operate indoors only.
• Electrical and Safety Requirements — Reduce your risk of re or electrical shock.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, re or electrical shock.
• Do not connect unit to any electrical socket that is damaged.
• Ensure lter is correctly installed before turning on unit.
• Always turn o the air purier when not in use and before unplugging.
• Do not use next to a source of heat, such as a ranger, heater or dryer.
• Do not use near a bath, shower, swimming pool or where a unit can get wet.
• Change your lter on a regular basis, so dust and particles do not build up.
• Do not plug the air purier into an outlet controlled by a dimmer switch.
• Do not use in a window.
• Unplug air purier before servicing.
• Do not use an adapter.
• Do not use an extension cord.
• Always unplug the unit before changing the lter.
• Do not cover the unit or impede air ow.
• Do not exceed the rating of the power outlet or connection device. May cause electric
shock or re due to excess heat generation.
• Do not insert or pull out plug with wet hands, it may cause electric shock.
• Never try to take apart or repair the unit by yourself.
• Disconnect the power if strange sounds, smell or smoke comes from it.
• Do not try to change the lter during operation.
• Do not drop the unit, as this can result in damage.
• Do not place heavy objects on the power cord and take care so that the cord is not com-
pressed as there is danger of re or electric shock.
• Do not climb up or sit on the unit. You may be injured if you fall or if the unit falls over.
• Do not spray insecticides or any other ammable sprays near the machine. It may cause
explosion or re.
• Use only in the proper electrical socket type. Socket type (voltage & hertz) can be found
on the product sticker on the side or bottom of the unit. Plugging the unit in to the
incorrect socket type can damage/destroy the unit.
• To reduce the risk of electric shock, this equipment has a polarized plug (one blade is
wider than the other). is plug will t in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug
does not t fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not t, contact qualied
personnel to install the proper outlet. Do not alter the plug in any way.

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KNOW YOUR AIR PURIFIER
Control Panel
Self Closing Cover
e Paralda is equipped with a unique
self-closing cover. To use, begin closing
the cover and then stop pressing. e
unit will automatically close completely,
by itself.
Cable Management System
e underside of the Paralda was
designed specically to neatly
hold any excess cabling. Simply
wrap any unused portion of the
cord under the unit and use the
side cut out to feed the desired
amount of cord out from under
the unit.
Icons and Buttons
Power — On/Off
Filter Replacement Indicator
Fan Speed Setting
Ionizer On
UV Lamp On
Replace UV Lamp
Increase/Decrease
(Program Mode)

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
e lters used in all of Alen air puriers are not designed to be washed, cleaned or otherwise
reused. Please replace lter regularly to maintain optimal high performance. Failure to change
your lter on a regular basis will cause dust and particles to build up which can cause the unit
to fail.
For optimal performance, it is recommended that the air purier is left on to run continuously.
Under this type of usage, lters will need to be replaced approximately every six months.
Why You Should Replace Your Filter
• Fullls the terms of Alen’s warranty; which clearly states that the lters are required to be
changed on a regular basis in order to prevent excessive stress on the unit.
• Energy eciency — Dirty lters make your unit work harder, increasing energy usage.
Replacing your lters on a regular basis increases the performance of your air purier and
reduces your energy consumption.
• You have bought an air purier in order improve the quality of your indoor air. Changing
your lters will maintain the level of air quality you require. Excessively dirty lters can
compromise the level of clean air your air purier can lter.
Alen Replacement Filter Auto-Ship Plans — Pay Less For More Convenience
Regular replacement of your lter will extend the life of your air purier and keep your air
pure. Alen lters provide ecient ltration for 4 months of heavy usage, 6 months of normal
usage and 8 months of moderate usage. With Alen’s convenient Auto Ship plan your lters
will be shipped for FREE right to your door, exactly when needed.
SAVE — Get FREE LIFETIME SHIPPING on all Auto Ship lters.
CONVENIENCE — Your lters are delivered right to your door exactly when needed.
Choose a 4, 6 or 8 month plan and cancel at anytime.
LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY — An Alen Auto Ship plan is the convenient way to extend
the life of your air purier and benet from the lifetime limited warranty.
To sign up and save just visit AlenCorp.com/lters or call 1-800-630-2396.
How to Replace the Filter
1. Lift the lter cover.
2. Turn the plastic locking mechanism that holds the lter in place to unlock the lter.
3. Lift straight up on the lter cartridge handle and remove completely.
4. Insert the new lter.
5. Lock the new lter in place.
6. Reset the lter replacement indicator – when the cover is open, using the tip of a pen,
press and hold the pen in the Filter Reset button for three seconds.

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Replacing The UV Light
e UV light bulb is a special long-lasting bulb and will last three to ve years of continuous
operation.
How to Replace the UV Bulb
1. Before replacing the UV bulb, make sure the air purier is unplugged from the power
outlet.
2. Turn the plastic locking mechanism that holds the UV housing in place to unlock.
3. en lift the UV lamp casing out of the Paralda.
4. Gently roll the bulb a quarter turn until it unlocks from socket. Pull the UV lamp from
UV lamp housing.
5. Unpack the new UV bulb gently by handling the ends only. Do not touch the glass part
of the lamp.
6. Insert the metal pins on the bulb into the socket. Once the ends of the bulb are com-
pletely inserted into the socket, rotate the bulb a quarter turn until it locks into place.
7. Reinstall the UV lamp casing.
8. Lock the UV housing in place.
UV Casing
Filter Reset
Filter
Cartridge
UV Casing

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PROGRAMMING THE PARALDA
e Paralda can be programmed to run at certain fan speeds at three pre-set times through-
out the day. is is done in the program mode. When in the Program Mode, one of the
three settings directly below the clock will be illuminated (1, 2, or 3). When in Manual
Mode, the settings are not illuminated and the air purier will operate continuously at the
current fan speed. is is your visual indication for which mode you are using. When rst
turned on the air purier will be in manual mode. To change back to Manual Mode from
Program Mode simply press the unit o and turn back on.
To Program Your Paralda
1. Press and hold PGM key for two seconds to enter the setup mode. e unit will beep
and the clock with then blink. e current time will turn on.
2. Press +/- to change the time.
3. Press the PGM key to accept the current time. e current time turns o and the set-
ting 1 icon turns on. e clock will start blinking.
4. Press +/- to change the time for setting 1.
5. Press the PGM key to accept the time for setting 1.
6. Press the SPEED button to select the fan speed for setting 1. is is the speed you
want the fan to run for the rst preset time of the day.
7. Press the PGM key to accept the fan speed for setting 1.
8. Press +/- to change the time for setting 2.
9. Press the PGM key to accept the time for setting 2.
10. Press the SPEED button to select the fan speed for setting 2. is is the speed you
want the fan to run for the second preset time of the day.
11. Press the PGM key to accept the fan speed for setting 2.
12. Press +/- to change the time for setting 3.
13. Press the PGM key to accept the time for setting 3.

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14. Press the SPEED button to select the fan speed for setting 3. is is the speed you
want the fan to run for the third preset time of the day.
15. Press the PGM key to accept the fan speed for setting 3.
LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY
What Is Covered?
Alen oers the industry’s rst LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY program for all our air
puriers. We warrant your Alen air purier to be free from defects in materials or workman-
ship for as long as you own it.
What Will Alen Do?
Alen will, at its option, either furnish a replacement part or replace your air purier provided
the product is determined by Alen to be defective as a result of faulty material or workman-
ship while in normal use. Replacement parts or units will, at Alen’s option, be either new or
refurbished. Alen’s sole obligation under this warranty is to replace defective parts or replace
your air purier free of charge.
How To Get Service?
is warranty will be valid only for units in possession of the original purchaser. Proof of
purchase must be presented to Alen’s warranty service representative. All parts or units that
are replaced become the property of Alen. To obtain warranty service, the defective product
or part must be shipped or delivered to Alen’s authorized service center. All postage, insur-
ance and shipping charges by you to Alen and from Alen to you are the responsibility of the
purchaser and are not included in this warranty. Call 1-800-630-2396 for warranty claim
shipping address.
Your Lifetime Limited Warranty Program Remains In Effect Only If:
Your Alen air purier is operated in accordance with the instructions provided in the Alen
user manual. is includes replacing the lter at least once every six (6) months of use to
prevent excessive stress on the motor. While you can purchase replacement lters through
any authorized dealer, if you are enrolled in any of Alen’s replacement lter Auto Ship plans
you are considered in compliance with the foregoing requirement. Visit http://www.alencorp.
com/lters or call 1-800-630-2396 to enroll in Auto Ship.
• Your Alen air purier is connected to a proper power supply (see voltage label on unit).
• e unit shows no evidence of tampering, mishandling, neglect, accidental damage,
modication, and/or repair by anyone other than authorized Alen service personnel.
• Ownership of the air purier has never been transferred.

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DISCLAIMERS/LIMITATIONS
ALEN’S LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY IS VALID ONLY FOR THE ORIGINAL
PURCHASER AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICU-
LAR USE OR PURPOSE. ALEN’S SOLE LIABILITY WITH RESPECT TO DEFECTS IN
MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP IN THE AIR PURIFIER SHALL BE, AT ALEN’S
OPTION, TO FURNISH REPLACEMENT(S) OF THE DEFECTIVE PART(S) OR REPLACE
THE AIR PURIFIER ON THE BASIS DESCRIBED ABOVE. ALEN WILL NOT INSTALL
ANY REPLACEMENT PARTS IT PROVIDES OR PROVIDE LABOR WITH RESPECT TO
THE SAME. EXCEPT AS STATED IN THE IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING SENTENCE,
ALEN SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY, WHETHER UNDER A CAUSE OF ACTION IN
TORT, STRICT LIABILITY, CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE, TO ANY PERSON FOR ANY
CLAIM, INJURY, LOSS, DAMAGE OR EXPENSE (INCLUDING ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT,
SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES)
IN ANY WAY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE AIR PURIFIER OR ITS USE BY
ANY PERSON.
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON AN IMPLIED WARRANTY OR
HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO ANY SUCH LIMITATION IN ALEN’S
LIFETIME WARRANTY MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW
THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL OR
OTHER DAMAGES SO ANY SUCH EXCLUSIONS OR LIMITATIONS IN ALEN’S LIFETI-
IME WARRANTY MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. ALEN’S LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY
GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS. YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS
WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.

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