Bacteo Tower BT0H10S10 User manual

Model: BT0H10S10
www.bacteo.com
User Manual

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NEVER look directly at the light while it is
illuminated – doing so can damage your
eyesight or may even result in loss of vision.
UV light is harmful to bare skin and eyes. To
prevent exposure to UV light, never enter the
room where disinfection is in progress.
NEVER operate the unit if any part of the unit
is damaged or cracked.
2. UV-C LIGHT WARNING
Please read below general safety instructions carefully:
1. Always remove animals from the room before using Bacteo Tower. Cover plants from
direct exposure or remove them from the room. Operate the Bacteo Tower strictly
according to the user manual.
2. Do not enter the room during the disinfection process. Avoid any exposure to direct or
reflected UV-C light when disinfection is in progress.
3. Do not operate Bacteo Tower if any part of the unit is damaged or cracked, or if the plug
or cord are damaged.
4. Use the lamp only for the intended indoor household/business use as described in the
user manual. Do not use outdoors.
5. Do not use the Bacteo Tower in wet environment, never touch the lamp with wet hands.
6. Do not expose the device to mechanical load, vibrations, physical damage.
7. Do not attach or put any objects into the metal openings of the lamp or any other parts
of the lamp, including the UV-C lamp itself.
8. Do not leave the Bacteo Tower unattended; do not allow minors to use the lamp without
supervision of adults. Keep the lamp out of children reach.
9. Always place the unit on a smooth, flat, level surface, and away from direct sunlight.
Keep the cord away from heated surfaces and areas where it could be walked on or
tripped over. Avoid using the lamp where it can be easily knocked over. Unplug the unit
when not in use and whenever you clean or move the unit.
10. Do not attempt to disassemble, modify the lamp or tamper with its components.
1. GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Bacteo Tower utilizes Germicidal Ultraviolet (UV-C) Lamp. Even with the benefits they
provide, germicidal ultraviolet lamps pose imminent danger if used without taking the proper
precautions or failing to follow these instructions. You MUST avoid exposure to direct or
reflected UV-C light. Any exposure will cause significant eye damage and may cause skin
damage. Operator must follow this user manual as well as exercise common sense when
using the UV-C lamp.
Failure to follow all the instructions listed below may result in a serious personal injury or
damage. This unit has to be operated by an adult only. In case of any of these rules or
instructions not being followed, the manufacturer shall not be held responsible for any
damage to the user or property.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS – READ AND SAVE THESE
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The Bacteo device with following FCC ID: 2AXL3-TOWER95.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference, and this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
The wireless module contained in this equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device has been evaluated for and shown compliant with the FCC RF Exposure limits,
when used a minimum of 20 cm from the body.
6. FCC REGULATION – USA
In the unlikely event that your product needs guarantee service, please contact your local
dealer or an authorized service/support network member (ASN) or directly Bacteo UAB at
[email protected]. To avoid any unnecessary inconvenience on your part, we
recommend that you read the documentation carefully before seeking guarantee service. For
more information, please go to www.bacteo.com
5. WARRANTY INFORMATION
A lamp breaking is extremely unlikely to have any impact on your health. If a lamp breaks,
ventilate the room for 30 minutes and remove the parts, preferably with gloves. Put them in
a sealed plastic bag and take it to your local waste facilities for recycling. Do not use a
vacuum cleaner.
UV-C lamp must be disposed of properly. Therefore do not throw used lamps into the trash.
Contact your municipal or county waste collection agency for proper disposal procedures.
4. LAMP DISPOSAL
Bacteo Tower is a Germicidal Ultraviolet (UV-C) Lamp intended for disinfection of indoor
rooms. It emits UV-C light, which kills bacteria, viruses and other micro-organisms on the
illuminated surfaces. It is intended for indoors use only. Bacteo Tower is only compatible with
Philips TUV PL-L 95W/4P HO 1CT/25 lamp, DO NOT use any substitutes or non-original
lamps, as it may cause damage to the unit, as well as cause shock or fire hazard.
3. INTEDED USE OF THE DEVICE

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Getting the lamp and the room ready: Place the lamp in the middle of the room on a
smooth, flat, level surface, preferably away from direct sunlight. Plug the lamp into an outlet.
When the Bacteo Tower is plugged into the electrical outlet, the red LED indicator will light
up on the right side of the main interface.
Unboxing: Carefully remove the top cover from the lamp. After it is removed, lift up the
cardboard lamp cover until the lamp is fully exposed. Then, attach the cover on the top of the
lamp.
1. GETTING THE LAMP AND THE ROOM READY
Welcome to the Bacteo Germicidal Lamp operation manual. Read this manual carefully
before using the unit. Failure to follow these instructions may result in a serious personal
injury or damage to eyesight.
OPERATION MANUAL

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Note:
• If it’s a hassle to remove plants from the room, you can just cover them with cloth before
the disinfection.
• UV-C light will only disinfect objects that are directly illuminated. If there is an obstacle
between the object and the lamp, the object will not be disinfected effectively. So, it is a
good idea to arrange the room (or position the lamp) in a way that as many objects as
possible would be in direct line of sight of the lamp.
• If the external cable or any other part of the lamp is damaged, do not operate the lamp.
The cable can be exclusively replaced by the manufacturer or an authorized service
agent in order to avoid a hazard. In case cable or any other part is damaged, please
contact Bacteo at www.bacteo.com/support.
Remove animals from the room before starting the disinfection. It is recommended to hide
plans from direct exposure of the UV-C light, cover them, or remove them from the room.
Close the window curtains.
WARNING:
This lamp is intended for indoor use only.
Do not use outside.

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Selecting the disinfection time based on the size of the room. You will see a bigger and
a smaller number near each of the light indicators. Bigger number represents the size of the
room in square meters, while smaller number shows the disinfection duration in minutes that
will be needed for the selected size of the room.
Rotate the button and select the size of the room you wish to disinfect: from 5 m² to 60 m².
Red light indicators around the button will show the selected room size and disinfection time.
Touch and hold the button. Light indicators around the button will light up in a sequence
and the lamp will make a beep. Green LED indicator will light up on the right side of the main
interface. Lamp is now ready to be configured.
2. STARTING THE DESINFECTION

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Note:
If the Bacteo Towers detects a fault within the UV-C lamp or internal electronics, the
disinfection process will not initiate, or it will stop immediately if in progress. The device will
continuously beep and orange LED indicator will blink to inform the user of malfunction.
You can abort the disinfection process by pressing or rotating the button, as well as by
movement.
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Beginning the disinfection. After you have selected the size/duration, get ready to initiate
the disinfection process and immediately leave the room. You will have 10 seconds to leave
the room - but don‘t worry, the lamp will not start the disinfection process as long as there is
movement in the room.
When you are ready, press the button again and immediately start leaving the room.
Orange LED indicator will start blinking and the lamp will continuously beep. After 10
seconds, disinfection process will begin if no movement is detected in the room.

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Bacteo Tower has a 360° motion detection sensor for extra safety. When disinfection is in
progress, any motion in proximity of the lamp will stop the disinfection process - the lamp will
begin to continuously beep and orange LED indicator will blink. If no motion will be detected
after 10 seconds, the lamp will light up and disinfection process will resume.
The effective distance of motion detection is up to 5 meters from the lamp, but the
effectiveness can be reduced by obstacles between the lamp and the moving objects (sofas,
tables, etc.).
Note:
If Bacteo Tower detects a malfunction with the motion sensor, the disinfection process will not
initiate, or it will stop immediately if in progress. The device will continuously beep and red
LED indicator will blink to inform the user of malfunction.
4. MOTION DETECTION AND PERSONAL SAFETY
Note:
Bacteo is 100% ozone-free, and it will not generate any ozone (which is toxic to your health).
You might smell an odor after the disinfection process, but don’t worry – it’s not ozone. It is a
smell of dust and other small organic particles killed during the disinfection – so we
recommend ventilating the room after the disinfection is finished.
When the disinfection process is complete, lamp will emit a long beep and go into the
standby mode. Green LED indicator will light up on the right side of the main interface.
You can now turn off the lamp or move it to another part of the room by gripping the metal top
of the lamp.
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Disinfection Nr 1
Disinfection Nr 2
Disinfection Nr 1
Disinfection Nr 2
There are few additional things to know that will help you get the best out of your Bacteo
Tower, as well as ensure safe usage.
Effective UV-C disinfection
Only objects that are directly illuminated by the lamp are disinfected. If there are obstacles
between the lamp and the objects you wish to disinfect, disinfection efficiency may be
reduced. Place the Bacteo Tower on a flat, level surface for most effective UV-C disinfection.
Disinfection time should be increased:
• If unit is operated in environment prone to germs or viruses.
• Unit is operated in damp areas of your home (e.g. bathroom).
• Room temperature is below 20°C (68°F) or above 20°C (104°F).
Disinfecting irregularly shaped rooms.
If the room has a non-square shape (for example – rectangular) it is better to do multiple
shorter disinfection sessions rather than one session:
• Divide the room into square parts, and disinfect each part separately;
• Put the lamp in the middle of the first square and run the disinfection process in
relation to approximate size of that square;
• Repeat the process for each part (square).
BEST PRACTICES FOR EFFECTIVE DESINFECTION AND SAFETY

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For more information and support, please go to
www.bacteo.com
Motion detection
If you are disinfecting a room with walls consisting of glass, drywall or thin plywood – motion
sensor may detect movement though such walls and stop the disinfection process. If you are
disinfecting a room with windows that are not covered with curtains, motion sensor may
detect movement outside of the window (tree movement from wind, birds, etc.).
Motion detection may not be effective if the are obstacles between the Bacteo Tower and the
moving object. Place the Bacteo Tower on a flat, level surface for most effective motion
detection.
Operate the Bacteo Tower with common sense and following the manual – even though it will
stop the disinfection process if movement nearby the lamp, it is highly unrecommended to
enter the room while the disinfection is in progress.
Changing the UV-C lamp
Bacteo Tower is only compatible with Philips TUV PL-L 95W/4P HO 1CT/25 lamp. DO NOT
use any substitutes or non-original lamps, as it may cause damage to the unit, as well as
shock or fire hazard.
To remove the lamp from the Bacteo Tower:
1. Remove the plastic top cover of the lamp.
2. Simultaneously press the 2 metal pins on the bottom plastic part of the UV-C lamp itself.
3. Then, carefully lift the lamp out of its housing. Dispose of the lamp according to safety
instructions.

F.A.Q.
1. Does it kill molds and yeasts?
It does, but it would take a much longer exposure time and dose. We do not
recommend using Bacteo for that purpose, as traditional means of cleaning mold and
yeasts would be much more effective.
2. How long should I wait after the disinfection is finished before I can enter the
room?
You can enter the room straight away. Bacteo doesn’t generate ozone, so it’s safe to
enter the room after the disinfection process is complete.
3. I’ve been exposed to UV-C lightning by accident. What should I do?
If it’s just a short exposure of few seconds – you won’t need to do anything unless you
feel negative effects like itching skin or pain in the eyes. If it was a long exposure – you
should seek medical assistance immediately.
4. Should I close the windows and blinds before disinfecting the room?
Yes, definitely. Bacteo is for indoor use only, so please close all windows and shut the
blinds.
5. Is UV-C radiation harmful to other electronics such as TV or a computer?
No, not at all. It’s harmful only to the living organisms.
6. The motion detection sensor is constantly turning the lamp off, even though the
room is free of animals and people.
If the motion detection sensor is constantly detecting movement even though there’s
none, please do the following:
• Check if the windows are closed by blinds. Movement outside (tree branches,
birds) can be the reason of motion detection.
• If the walls are made of glass, drywall or thin plywood – motion sensor may detect
movement though such walls and stop the disinfection process.
• If none of the above factors are present – it could mean a malfunction with the
sensor. Please contact us at www.bacteo.com/support for further help.
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Bacteo Tower
Tower weight and size: 3.8kg / 8.4lb / 28x28x75 cm /
11x11x29,5"
Power supply: 110/240 AC
Sterilization area: up to 60m2/ 600 ft2
Power cable: 5 m (16.4 ft) textile
Motion detection technology: Doppler radar 5.8 GHz
Auto turn-off active zone: up to 10 m (32ft) diameter
or 5m (16ft) radius.
Ambient temperature: 25°C (+/-10°C) / 77°F (+/-18°F)
IP Rating: 20
UV-C lamp
Useful Life: 9000 h
Brand: Philips
Lamp power: 95W
Wavelength: 254 nm
Lamp current (Nom): 0.8A
Voltage (Nom): 115 V
Mercury (Hg) Content (Nom): 4.4 mg
Power factor: 0.98
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS