Fellowes AeraMax DX5 User manual

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AeraMax™DX5 Air Purifier
Purificateur d’air AeraMax™DX5
Purificador de aire AeraMax™DX5
Manual del operador
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LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY
PACKAGE CONTENTS
• Fellowes® AeraMax™ Air Purier
• True HEPA Filter with AeraSafe™
Antimicrobial Treatment (1 lter)
• Carbon Filter (1 lter)
• Instruction Sheet
• Survey Card
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Limited Warranty: Fellowes, Inc. (“Fellowes”) warrants the parts of the machine to be free of defects
in material and workmanship and provides service and support for 3 years from the date of purchase
by the original consumer. If any part is found to be defective during the warranty period, your sole and
exclusive remedy will be repair or replacement, at Fellowes’ option and expense, of the defective part.
This warranty does not cover damage caused by use of non-Fellowes approved lters or failure to fol-
low the recommended replacement schedule. This warranty does not apply in cases of abuse, mishan-
dling, failure to comply with product usage standards, operation using an improper power supply (other
than listed on the label), or unauthorized repair. Fellowes reserves the right to charge the consumers
for any additional costs incurred by Fellowes to provide parts or services outside of the country where
the air purier is initially sold by an authorized reseller. This warranty does not include the air cleaner’s
replaceable lters, this is an expendable part that can wear out from normal use before three years
expire. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY, INCLUDING THAT OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, IS HEREBY LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE APPROPRIATE WARRANTY
PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE. In no event shall Fellowes be liable for any consequential or incidental
damages attributable to this product. This warranty gives you specic legal rights. The duration, terms,
and conditions of this warranty are valid worldwide, except where different limitations, restrictions,
or conditions may be required by local law. For more details or to obtain service under this warranty,
please contact us or your dealer.
Warranty.................................................... 2
Package Contents .................................... 2
Safety Instructions.....................................3
Product Specications...............................4
Air Purier Features.................................. 5
Air Purier Set-Up..................................... 6
Display Panel ............................................ 7
Operation................................................... 8
Care and Maintenance.........................9-10
Troubleshooting ....................................... 11
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Thank you for purchasing a Fellowes®Air
Purier. Please read this manual carefully
before using. This product is for indoor use
only.
IMPORTANT CAUTIONS AND
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING
YOUR AIR PURIFIER
WARNING: Follow the instructions in this
manual to reduce the risk of electric shock,
short circuit, and/or re:
• Do not repair or modify the unit unless
specically recommended in this manual.
All repairs should be completed by a
qualied technician.
• The plug for this unit is polarized with
one blade wider than the other. Do not
force the plug into an electrical outlet.
• Do not alter the plug in any way. If the
plug does not t into the outlet, reverse
the plug. If it still does not t, contact
a qualied technician to install a
proper outlet.
• Do not use if the power cord or plug is
damaged or the connection to the wall
outlet is loose.
• Use AC 120V only.
• Do not damage, break, forcefully bend,
pull, twist, bundle, coat, pinch, or place
heavy objects on the power cord.
• Periodically remove dust from the
power plug. This will reduce the chance
that humidity will accumulate, which
increases the risk of electric shock.
• If the power plug is damaged, it must
be replaced by the manufacturer or a
qualied technician.
• Remove the power plug from the outlet
before cleaning the unit. When removing
the power plug, grasp by holding the plug
itself, never hold by the cord.
• Remove the power plug from the outlet
when the unit is not in use.
• Do not handle the power plug with
wet hands.
• Do not operate the unit when using
indoor smoke-generating insecticides.
• Do not clean unit with benzene or paint
thinner. Do not spray insecticides on
the unit.
• Do not use the unit where it is humid
or where the unit may get wet, such as
in a bathroom.
• Do not insert ngers or foreign objects
into the air intake or outlet.
• Do not use the unit near ammable
gases. Do not use near cigarettes,
incense, or other spark-creating items.
• Unit will not remove carbon monoxide
emitted from heating appliances or
other sources.
• Do not block the intake or outlet vents.
• Do not use near hot objects, such as a
stove. Do not use where the unit may
come into contact with steam.
• Do not use the unit on its side.
• Keep away from products that generate
oily residue, such as a deep fryer.
• Do not use detergent to clean the unit.
• Do not operate without a lter.
• Do not wash and reuse the True
HEPA Filter.
• Do not run power cord under carpets or
cover with throw rugs.
• When moving machine, always lift using
handle.
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AeraMax™ DX5 Air Purier
Room Area Served 105 sq. ft./10 sq. m.
Power Supply AC 120V/60Hz
Power Rate Low 37W, High 51W
Fan Speed 3 Speeds
Display Touch Screen
Control Type Auto/Manual/Aera+™
Air Quality Sensor Yes
Filters 1 True HEPA Filter with AeraSafe™ Antimicrobial Treatment
1 Carbon Filter
Cleaning System
Carbon Filter
True HEPA Filter with AeraSafe™ Antimicrobial Treatment
PlasmaTRUE™
CADR 68 Smoke/ 65 Dust/ 75 Pollen
Color White
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
INFORMATION TO THE USER
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for 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 equiment 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 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.
Warning
Any changes or modications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
True HEPA Filter
Replacement
with AeraSafe™
Antimicrobial
Treatment
9287001
Carbon Filter
Replacement 9324001
FILTER SPECIFICATIONS
For replacement lters please visit: www.fellowes.com
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AIR PURIFIER FEATURES
• Ultra-Quiet Operation
This Fellowes AeraMax™ Air Purier has
a three-speed fan with ultra-quiet
operation that is ideal for 24 hour use.
• Easy Maintenance
For optimum performance, replace
the True HEPA Filter when the HEPA
Filter indicator has changed to red,
or approximately every 12 months
under normal usage conditions. Change
the Carbon Filter when the Carbon
Filter indicator has changed to red or
approximately every 3 months under
normal usage conditions.
• AeraSmart™ Sensor
This air purier is equipped with an air
quality sensor that automatically adjusts
the fan speed to keep your air puried.
Blue, amber and red lights indicate the
purity of your air.
• Three-Speed Setting
From LOW for quiet, energy-efcient
operation to HIGH for the most
effective cleaning.
• Aera+™ Mode
Designed for peak allergy season
conditions. Increases air turnover rate
by 35% versus low fan setting mode to
remove even more allergens from
your air.
• Replacement Filter Indicator Lights
Indicate when to replace the True
HEPA Filter and Carbon Filter,
depending on usage.
FOUR-STAGE PURIFICATION SYSTEM
Removes 99.97% of airborne pollutants.
•Carbon Filter
Removes odors and captures large
airborne particulates.
• True HEPA Filter
Captures 99.97% of particles as small
as 0.3 microns, including ragweed and
other allergens, viruses, germs, dust
mites, mold spores, pet dander and
cigarette smoke.
• AeraSafe™ Antimicrobial Treatment
Built-in protection from the growth of
odor causing bacteria, mildew and fungi
on the True HEPA Filter.
• PlasmaTRUE™ Technology
In the nal stage of purication,
Fellowes® PlasmaTRUE™ Technology
creates an ionized eld to help safely
remove airborne pollutants.
FRONT BACK
Air Inlet
PlasmaTRUETM
Handle
Display Panel
Air Outlet True HEPA
Filter with AeraSafe™
Antimicrobial Treatment
Carbon Filter
Power Plug
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AIR PURIFIER SET-UP
For approximately the rst 4
minutes after turning the unit on,
the auto icon will ash while the unit
measures air quality.
NOTE: Follow these instructions for
best results.
• Place unit at least 2 feet (½ meter) from
the wall.
• Keep unit away from drafty areas.
• Keep curtains away from unit, as they
may interfere with air intake/outlet.
• Place unit on a stable surface with plenty
of air circulation.
1. Remove protective lm from the
control panel.
2. Compress tab and pull out back panel.
3. Remove bag from lters. Place lters
back in unit.
4. Insert Carbon Filter rst and then True
HEPA Filter.
5. Fully insert lter panel bottom tabs rst,
then insert top tab until click is heard.
6. Plug in the power cord to a wall outlet.
7. Turn unit on. Unit will beep.
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DISPLAY PANEL
4
1
3
7
6
5
2
1. AeraSmart™ SENSOR - Monitors the air quality and
automatically adjusts the fan speed to keep your air
puried. Blue, amber and red lights indicate the purity
of your air. The unit is set to default to automatic
operation when it is rst turned on. If in manual
operation, go back to auto at any time by pressing
the auto icon.
2. Aera+™ MODE - Designed for peak allergy season
conditions. Increases air turnover rate by 35% versus
low fan setting mode to remove even more allergens
from your air. Switch to Aera+™ mode by pressing the
icon. To return to auto operation, press the icon
once more to turn off.
3. FAN SPEED INDICATOR - Shows current fan speed
setting: low, medium or high speed.
4. MANUAL FAN SPEED ADJUSTMENT - Tap fan icon
to manually select fan speed.
5. TRUE HEPA FILTER CHANGE INDICATOR - Amber
and red lights indicate when to replace lter. The
red indicator light will signal when to replace lter.
(Recommended to replace lter every twelve months
under normal usage conditions.) For replacement
lters, see page 4.
6. CARBON FILTER CHANGE INDICATOR - Amber
and red lights indicate when to replace lter. The
red indicator light will signal when to replace lter.
(Recommended to replace lter every three months
under normal usage conditions.) For replacement
lters, see page 4.
7. PlasmaTRUE™ TECHNOLOGY - Creates an ionized
eld to help safely remove airborne pollutants.
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OPERATION
LOW MEDIUM HIGH
AUTOMATIC OPERATION
The unit is set to default to automatic
operation when it is rst turned on. The air
purier will automatically sense the amount
of impurities in the air, and adjust the fan
speed to keep your air puried.
MANUAL OPERATION
After you turn on the unit, you can switch to
manual operation by tapping the fan icon to
manually select the fan speed.
• LOW, MEDIUM, OR HIGH SETTINGS
AeraSmart™ SENSOR
Air quality indicator shows levels of air
quality.
Aera+™ MODE
After you turn on the unit, you can
switch to Aera+™ mode by pressing the
Aera+™ mode icon ( ). To go back
to auto operation, press Aera+™ mode
icon ( ) to turn off.
Blue level indicates air is clean.
Amber level indicates air quality is poor.
Red level indicates high level of pollutants
in the air.
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
WARNING: Before replacing any
lters, make sure to remove the
power plug from the wall outlet.
CLEANING
• Clean unit as necessary by wiping with a
dry, soft cloth; for stubborn stains, use a
warm, damp cloth.
• Do not use volatile uids such as
benzene, paint thinner, or scouring
powder, as they may damage the
unit surface.
• Keep the unit dry.
Filter Replacement
The replacement lter indicators will signal
when to replace the True HEPA Filter and/
or Carbon Filter. The replacement period
will vary depending on the hours of use and
air quality. However, under normal usage,
most True HEPA Filters need to be replaced
annually, and Carbon Filters every three
months.
Do not wash and reuse the True HEPA
or Carbon Filters—they will not work
effectively. Only use Fellowes brand
AeraMax™ replacement lters.
Replacement Procedure
1. Compress tab and pull out back panel.
2. Pull out the lters that need to be
changed.
3. Remove any packaging wrap from the
new lter(s).
For replacement lter part numbers,
see page 4.
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4. Place the new lters in the main unit.
(True HEPA Filter should always be
inserted rst, then the Carbon Filter)
5. To reset the lter light once a new True
HEPA and/or Carbon Filter is installed:
a. Be sure that back panel is snapped
in place.
b. Turn on the unit.
c. Locate the lter replacement icon on
the display panel.
d. Press and hold the lter replacement
icon for 3 seconds until unit beeps.
HEPA Filter icon will ash amber.
Press lter icon area to alternate
between HEPA and Carbon.
e. Once desired lter is illuminated,
press and hold for 3-5 seconds. A
short beep will be heard and the light
should turn off. Repeat process for
each lter as needed.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Before you call
Solutions to Common Problems
Review this list before you call for service. This list covers problems that are not the result
of defective materials or workmanship.
The unit leaves smoke
and odors in the air.
The unit seems to
produce odors.
The unit makes a faint
ticking sound.
The unit interferes
with radio or television
reception.
The True HEPA
and Carbon Filter
indicators remain lit
after replacing the True
HEPA and/or Carbon
Filter.
The PlasmaTRUE™
icon is not illuminated.
The wrong lter
replacement light was
reset.
• Make sure the sensor is not blocked or clogged.
• Move the unit closer to the offending odors.
• Replace the lters as needed.
• Replace the lters as needed.
• This indicates that the PlasmaTRUETM function is working.
• Because this unit radiates radio frequency energy, we suggest
you try one or more of the following:
- For better reception, adjust the television/radio antenna.
- Move the unit away from the affected television/radio.
- Plug the unit power cord into an outlet different from the
television/radio power cord.
• Repeat lter light reset instructions from page 10.
• Touch and hold PlasmaTRUE™ icon for ve seconds until
unit beeps.
• In the case of unintended lter reset, repeat the lter reset
procedure on page 10 within 5 minutes of unintended reset.
• The lter counter and indicator will return to the status
previous to the reset.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE SOLUTION
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