Alfda ALR160 User manual

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USER MANUAL
Air purifier ALR160
!!! PLEASE NOTE !!!
Before using first remove the foil packing form the filters insi e.
Thank you for purchasing this pro uct. The air purifier is fitte with
high efficiency filters, equippe with energy-efficient an cutting-
e ge technology.
To get familiarize with your new pro uct, please rea the manual
carefully before first use an retain this booklet for future
reference.
Some housing parts are provi e with protective foils to prevent
scratching. Please o not remove these protective foils unless you
are sure that you will keep the air purifier.
Service-address
alf a Artikel für Allergiker Han els-GmbH
Wörth 19
DE-94034 Passau
Tel.: +49 (0) 851 - 85 16 38 - 88
Fax: +49 (0) 851 - 85 16 38 - 30
eMail: verkauf@alf a. e
Internet: www.alf a. e
WEEE-Reg.-Nr.: DE 87819261
!Please note on initial operation due to cold temperatures!
Place the air purifier in a heated room for 2-3 hours before turning on
the device for the first time. This will allow the engine oil to ad ust
itself to room temperature, so that noises will be avoided.
Table of contents
Servicea ress...……………………….
Page
1
7. Operation.………………………….….…..
Page
5
1. Short notes for use...……..…………..
Page
2
8. Filter installation…………………………..
Page
6
2. Safety instructions………………………..
Page
2
9. Maintenance………………………….……
Page
6
3. Technical specifications…..……………..
Page
2
10.
Filter replacement…………..…………….
Page
6
4. Filter structure.……………………….
Page
3
11.
Failure an Solutions……………………..
Page
7
5. Placement………………………………..
Page
3
12.
Warranty con itions...…………………….
Page
7
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8
6. Components……………………………….
Page
4
13.
Information of proper isposal………….
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1. Short notes for the use
The air purifier alf a ALR160 is easy to use. In a ition to the built-in timer function, it can be controlle with an external
conventional time switch, to turn it on or off.
or effective air cleaning, we recommend to proceed as follows:
 Ventilate extensively 2 - 3 times aily, an then turn on the air cleaner.
 In or er to achieve an optimal air cleaning, the air cleaner shoul be operate as long as necessary to achieve
twice the purification of the room air volume.
Examples for running times:
Room size minimum running time fan spee
~10 m² / 25 m³ ~ 45 Min. 1 (low)
~10 m² / 25 m³ ~ 20 Min. 3 (high)
~20 m² / 50 m³ ~ 50 Min. 2 (me ium)
~20 m² / 50 m³ ~ 40 Min. 3 (high)
~30 m² / 75 m³ ~ 80 Min 2 (me ium)
~30 m² / 75 m³ ~ 60 Min. 3 (high)
Using in a sleeping room: We recommen limite running time at high fan spee after airing of the room an before
going to be . If necessary, you can use the sleep mo e the entire night. The win ow can remain open. In the case of
pollen, place the air cleaner between the open win ow an the be area.
We recommen using the ionization only for a short time in the sleeping area, as this can cause poor sleep for sensitive
people.
2. Safety instructions
 Please unpack the filter before use, otherwise there will be no filter effect an the air purifier can also be amage !
 Never block the air intake an the air outlet of the unit.
 Do not place the air purifier nearby heaters, stoves, etc. an avoi grease aerosols, heat an water splashes in an
near the unit.
 Please unplug the power cor when the unit is not use for a long time.
 To clean the housing o not use water or etergent to avoi amage.
3. Technical Data *)
Model ALR160
Voltage 220-240V 50 Hz
Power min. / max. ca. 18 / 31 Watt
Power Stan by 1,07 Watt
Air volume Sleep | min. / me ium / max. ca. 69 / 120 / 163 m³/h
Noise level Sleep | min. / max. ca. 23,3 / 39,3 B(A)
Net weight / Gross weight ca. 4,8 / 5,8 kg
Dimensions (L x B x H) 329 x 174 x 509 mm
Cabel length ca. 1,4 m
Insulation Protection class II
Applicable area optimal / maximal Up to 15 m² (37,5 m³) / up to 30 m² (75 m³)
*) base on unuse alf aCleanAIR-Filter.
!

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4. ilter structure
ilter element alfdaCleanAIR (Standard-version)……. Part.-No.:157596
Consisting of blue textil pre-filter (cotton) to filter coarse ust, HIMOP-filter (High Efficiency
Multi oxi ation pottery an Porcelain Granule Efficiency Particulate Airfilter): with high filter-
performance. • HEPA filter (High Efficiency Particulate Airfilter): of high efficiency.
Removes smoke an ust of 0,3 μm. The filtrating rate is as high as 99%.
ilter element alfdaAntiSMOKE (alternative 1)……….. Part.-No.:157597
Consisting of black textile pre-filter (cotton) to filter coarse ust, HEPA-Active-Carbon-
Special-filter with high storage capacity for harmful gas, smoke an o ors. Filtration rate:
> 99,5% for charges up to 0,1 μm accor ing to EN 1822-1:2009
ilter element alfdaTrueHEPA (alternative 2)
Consisting of 2 filter-sets
ILTER ELEMENT 1………...…………………… ……………………... Part.-No.:157598
The green textile pre-filter (cotton) to filter coarse ust an with a itional antibacterial
effect, the fine ust filter for filtering ust an allergen loa .
Filtration rate: 90-95% with up to 0,4 μm particle size.
ILTER ELEMENT 2………………………...… ……………………... Part.-No.:157599
The HEPA- ilter (High Efficiency Particulate Airfilter): with high filter-performance of
suspen e matter an finest particles/allergens. Filtration rate: > 99,95 % for charges up to
0,1 μm accor ing to EN 1822-1:2009
 Ionizer (can be switched ON / O ): To generate negative charge ions (capacity: 10.000.000 / cm³) an to refresh
in oor air.
 Dunen-filter – A itional-filter (optional)………………….…………………………………………………... Part.-No.:157744
Consisting of a washable special-filter-fleece which filtrates bir -feather- ust an protects the main filter element.
5. Placement
1. Keep at least 20 cm istance to the wall, 50 cm istance
to the air inlets an 2 m istance to the ceiling.
2. Keep 2 m istance to any Multi-Me ia-Pro ucts.
3. Do not place the air purifier irectly into the sun. The air
purifier oes not replace the necessary ventilation
(oxygenation) especially in rooms with fireplaces.
4. Important: The air purifier is not suitable to filter
greasy air! It is not suitable to be placed in
production areas!
5. To ensure the best possible air cleaning, the room layout
has to be taken into consi eration when placing the
air purifier.
Following some samples for placing the air purifier:
If the room size is larger than 30 m² / 75 m³ or the
room is very win ing, you may nee to place 2 air
cleaners.
To get the best result of air cleaning, place the unit
where air circulation is goo an place the unit near
the source of pollute air.

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6. Components
(1) Operation panel
(2) Display
(3) Front panel
(4) Air inlet
(1) Carrying han le
(2) Air outlet
(3) Ionizer
(4) Label
(5) Power cor
Operation panel and display of the air purifier:
Operation panel Display
(1) Logo - No function
(2) Ionizer On / Off
(3) Fan spee
(4) On / Off (Power-toggle)
(5) Timer function
(6) Sleep-Mo e
(1) Fan spee &
sleep-mo e in imme light
(2) Ionizer On / Off
(3) Fan spee
(4) Receiver remote control
(5) Timer

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7. Operation
Method of Operation
Connect the power cord: By pressing the power button, the air cleaner starts to operate at the preset fan spee , the ionizer
is switche off an the isplay shows the set operating mo e.
On / Off-button: Pressing the power button, the unit will be switche off/on.
If the unit is switche on again, the last selecte mo e will be activate an can be change then.
an Speed-button: Press the button for selection of the fan spee (Min-Me -High). The isplay shows the
current spee .
By using the timer function, the running time of the fan can be set from 1 to 12 hours. The evice switches
off automatically after the set running time has elapse . The timer function can be combine with all other
settings. *)
If the Sleep-Mode is selecte , the air purifier works very silently with re uce air quantity. The isplay will
be imme so that the lights o not interfere in a ark room. The sleep-Mo e can be combine with timer-
function an / or ionizer. By pressing any button, the sleep-mo e will be switche off.
Press the button for Ionizer. The operation will be shown on the isplay.
*) Setting options of the timer function: 30 minutes interval-setting for 1-10 hours an 1 hour interval-setting for 10-12 hours
External timer: The air purifier can be connecte with an external timer to set the working time. When the unit is switche
on, the initial mo e will be set to the last use fan-spee . This also applies for the ionizer. The external timer is not inclu e
in the scope of elivery.
Remote control
Using the remote control
The functions are i entical to the operating mo es to be set via the function buttons on the evice.
Point the remote control at the front of the air purifier an select the esire setting.
(1)
On / Off Button (Power toogle)
(2)
Timer-function
(3)
Fan spee
(4)
Sleep-Mo e
(5)
Ionizer On / Off

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8. ilter installation
Before using the air purifier the first time, remove the foil packing from the filters inside.
Before using the air purifier the first time, remove the foil packing from the filters inside.
Note on filter insert alfdaTrueHEPA
The filter insert alf aTrueHEPA consists of 2 HEPA filters. First, insert the white HEPA filter (filter element 2) into the
evice with the grip tabs facing forwar . Then insert the HEPA filter (filter element 1) with the green cotton filter facing
towar s you.
9. Maintenance
For maintenance please isconnect the unit from power to avoi an electric shock. Never clean the filters with water to avoi
changes to the shape of the filters. The pre-filter an the blue cotton filter shoul be cleane carefully with a vacuum cleaner
every 4-6 months.
10. ilter replacement
The average urability of the multi-filter is up to 1.5 years with a aily 4-hour operation. The extent of use an the amount of
air pollution an /or strong tobacco smoke for example will shorten the usage time of the filter.
If the unit is not use for a long time, we recommen removing the filter from the unit an placing it insi e an airtight foil.
Please note that the alf aAntiSMOKE-Filter element looses it´s effect in case of non-use. Therefore it shoul be use latest
after 2 month of purchase.
The maximum o or an pollutant-filtering effect of the alf aAntiSMOKE-Filter element is 1 year after unpacking the filter.
Replacement filters are available on: www.allergiker-shop-alfda.de
The corresponding part numbers you can find on page 3 / point 4 ( ilter Construction)
1. Remove the front
panel as shown. First
un o the magnet
hol er at the bottom
an lift upwar s.
2. Rotate the four fasteners of
the main filter element 90
egrees, so that the filter
element can be remove .
3. Remove the filter-
set as shown an
remove the foil
packing.
4. Replace the filter element
with the cotton-filter (blue, black
or green) facing towar you.
Lock the mounting brackets to
secure the filter element an
replace an mount the front
panel.

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11. ailure and Solutions
Please refer to the following before contacting Customer Service Centre for service / repair:
Unit does not work: Check if the power cor is plugge in correctly, power is available an the front panel is installe
correctly.
The Remote Control does not work: Please check whether the battery is place correctly an has enough capacity. First
try changing the battery. The remote control must be irecte at the unit`s front si e with the IR-Receiver.
The unit is noisy: Check if the foil on the filter is still insi e an remove it. Also check the pollution level of the filter-element.
A pollute filter can also be the reason for more lou ness.
Reduced air flow at the air outlet: Please make sure that the air outlet is not blocke . If the filter element is increasingly
saturate by particles, ust an allergens, it shoul then be replace with a new filter.
Odors or dirt in the air are not being filtered. Loud operation noise level:
Please make sure, that air inlet an air outlet are not blocke an clean them carefully with a vacuum cleaner. Take the filter
unit out of the air purifier an clean the filter-set carefully with a vacuum cleaner or replace the filter-set with a new one.
Using the alf aCleanAIR-Filter element: There is the possibility to reactivate the HIMOP filter (o or filter) - Please remove the
textile pre-filter an place the filter element in the sunlight for several hours. NOTE: The ark si e has to be upwar s. Hereby
the function of the HEPA-Filter is not affecte , also the urability is not exten e .
Using the alf aTrueHEPA-Filter element: Only particle-borne o ors can be filtere , gaseous o ors remain unfiltere . If
necessary please use the alf aCleanAIR-Filter element or the alf aAntiSMOKE-Filter element.
In case of no improvement, the filter element has to be replace
12. Warranty conditions
Our pro ucts are subject to strict quality control. If your air purifier shoul still not be functioning properly, we regret this
an ask you to contact the authorize customer service.
The warranty perio is 2 years from ate of purchase. The guarantee is for the country to which the air purifier was
elivere from the ealer. Devices, that have material an workmanship efects are repaire or replace at our iscretion
uring the warranty perio . Exchange evices or parts of evices become our property. It oes not exten the warranty
perio nor oes it initiate a new warranty in transition.
Warranty claims must be submitte imme iately after becoming aware of the efect within the warranty perio .
In order to claim the warranty service involves the following steps:
Please contact the customer service by e-mail (verkauf@alf a. e) an escribe the problem. Please note the invoice
number an your name in this e-mail.
If a return is agree upon, sen the unit securely package at your expense to our service. Inclu e a copy of the invoice
on which you note the efect. If the efect is un er our warranty, you will get a repaire or new evice sent on our costs.

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Warranty claims are excluded for damage caused by:
- Misusage or improper treatment
- Unusable con itions (moisture, fat, heat, over voltage, ust, etc.)
- Failure to follow the safety precautions applicable to the evice
- Not following the instructions
- The use of force (eg. rop, shock, impact, ump own, etc.)
- Proce ures that were not performe by the a ress of our authorize service
- Unauthorize attempts to repair
- Unsecure an non-transportable packaging.
Furthermore, consumable parts such as batteries an filter cartri ges are not subject to any warranty !!
Defects or amage to the evice not covere (or no longer) by the warranty will be correcte if necessary, against costs. For
an in ivi ual quotation, please contact our customer service.
In this case the shipping costs are at your expense.
© Hän lerbun e.V. (erstellt von Rechtsanwalt An reas Arlt, Stan : 12.12.2011)
13. Information of prosper disposal
Old electronic equipment is no household waste!
In accor ance with Directive 2002/96/EG an national laws, electrical an electronic equipment must be separate from
general househol waste using the sites esignate by local authorities. This can be one by returning the pro uct when
purchasing a similar evice or by sen ing it to an authorize collection point for the reprocessing of WEEE. Please iscar
batteries from the remote control as follows:
Notes on Battery Disposal
In connection with the sale of batteries or with the elivery of equipment containing rechargeable batteries, we are oblige to
raw your attention to the following:
As an en -user, you are legally oblige to return use batteries. You can return waste batteries that we carry in stock or
have ha in the past, free of charge to our warehouse (Wörth 19, 94034 Passau).
The symbols shown on the batteries have the following meaning:
The symbol of the crosse out wheele bin in icates that the battery shoul not be treate as househol waste.
Pb = battery contains more than 0.004 percent lea
C = battery contains more than 0.002 percent ca mium
Hg = battery contains more than 0.0005 per cent of mercury.
Please note the above instructions.
Address: Contact:
alf a Artikel für Allergiker Han els-GmbH Telefon: +49 (0) 851 - 85 16 38 - 88
Wörth 19 Telefax: +49 (0) 851 - 85 16 38 - 30
DE-94034 Passau E-Mail: verkauf@alf a. e
Status: July 2018 - Subject to change - the content of this manual are protecte by copyright.