Filter Queen Defender User manual

Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Parts Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Programming Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5
Filter Replacement and Replacement Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-7
Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Welcome
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Congratulations! You are now the proud owner of one of the most advanced and effective
medical recirculating air cleaners available. Your new FILTERQUEEN®Defender®helps
reduce the many problem-causing pollutants and allergens that can linger in indoor air.
The FILTERQUEEN®Defender®room air cleaner, working along with the
FILTERQUEEN®Majestic®surface cleaner, provides you and your family with the cleanest
possible indoor air.
Health-Mor is dedicated to our customers and we pride ourselves on the quality and
performance of our products. If you ever have any questions, comments, or need service or
parts, please call your local authorized FILTERQUEEN®Distributor, or call:
1-440-846-7800 for the Distributor nearest you.
Please take a few moments to read all of the sections in this manual and familiarize yourself
with your new Defender®. We hope you enjoy all the benefits that years of fresh, clean air
can provide.
Note :All export Defender®models are manufactured of materials equivalent to the U.S. model which is
recognized as a Class II Medical Device by the FDA. The export unit’s performance is similar to
the U.S. model.
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Important Safety Instructions
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including
the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING YOUR FILTERQUEEN®DEFENDER®
WARNING -To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:
• Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
• Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If appliance is not working as it should,
has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to a
service center. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer or an authorized FILTERQUEEN®Distributor.
•Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
•Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands.
•Turn off all controls before unplugging.
•Do not use near presence of oxygen or other flammable gases.
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Warning
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider
than the other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit
fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to
install the proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any way. This product is to be serviced
by an authorized FILTERQUEEN®Distributor only.
RATINGS - 120V • 60Hz • 2.0A • 175W
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
Motor 120V
• Brushless motor designed for long life • 1/20 HP, 120V 60Hz 175W • 2.0A(high),
1.2A(medium), 0.7A(low) • 1600RPM(high), 1075 RPM(medium), 550 RPM(low)
Medi-Filter®Cartridge
• Single-layer, non-woven, wet laid fiberglass media • 250 1.6 in.(4.13cm) pleats,
combine to provide 43.9 sq. ft.(4.08m2) of surface area
Enviropure®Charcoal Filter
• Activated charcoal filter, designed to help reduce gases & odors • High efficiency
gas absorption media (HEGA)
Construction
• Body: High impact ABS plastic • Screen: High impact ABS plastic
Warranty
• See warranty for details
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The Defender®is a medical recirculating air cleaner intended to filter indoor air to reduce micro-
particles as small as 0.1 micron in size, including dust, pollen, smoke, dust mites, dust mite
allergens, cockroach allergens, bacteria, mold, and pet allergens that may lead to allergic reactions.
The Defender®is also intended to reduce tobacco smoke and other household odors.
Recommended usage is in a room with a maximum size of 15’ x 20’ with 8’ ceilings. Opening
doors and windows may affect this medical device’s performance.
❶ Carrying Handle – Conveniently move the
Defender® to any room in your home.
❷ On/Off Power Switch – Contains the
international symbols “
O ” for off, and “ I ” for on.
❸ Control Panel – Allows the user to tailor the
unit’s functions to his or her environment.
❹ Clean Air Exhaust – Exhaust is raised
up off the carpet to minimize recontamination of
your indoor air.
❺ Motor – Brushless motor designed for long
life.
❻ Medi-Filter
®
Cartridge– Reduces particu-
lates like pollen and mold spores from the air in
your home.
❼ Enviropure
®
Charcoal Filter – Made of
activated charcoal, it helps to reduce odors.
➑ Air Intake– Air enters the unit from 360
degrees for optimal air circulation.
➒ Retaining Nut – Remove for quick and easy
filter replacement.
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Parts Description
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❷
❸
❹
❺
❻
❼
➑
➒
Control Panel
Power On Indicator(green)
Up Arrow Button
High-Speed Indicator
Filter Replacement
Indicator
(red)
Down Arrow Button
Low-Speed Indicator
Medium-Speed Indicator
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Operating Instructions:
❶ Plug unit into outlet. (Green indicator located on the power On/Off switch will illuminate,
indicating that the unit has power and not that the unit is turned On.)
❷ Press power On/Off switch to the On (“ I”) position. When the unit is turned on initially,
all indicators located on the front panel will illuminate for two seconds. The green Power
On Indicator(leaf) will illuminate and remain lit as long as the unit’s power switch is in
the On (“ I”) position.
❸ The unit will start running at low speed. (Low-Speed Indicator will illuminate.)
❹ The Up and Down Arrow Buttons located on the front panel can now be utilized for
speed control as follows:
Down Arrow Button: Press to decrease motor speed selection(motor speed will
not change if unit is already operating at low speed).
Up Arrow Button: Press to increase motor speed selection (motor speed will not
change if unit is already operating at high speed).
Caution:
•Liquid or spray scents, aroma therapy oils or other aromatic hydrocarbons with
the Defender®could cause damage to the plastic housing. Damage to the plastic
housing could expose moving parts.
•To reduce the risk of injury from moving parts. Do not use with liquid or spray
scents, aroma therapy oils or other aromatic hydrocarbons.
•Use of these substances will void your warranty.
Programming Instructions:
Program mode allows you to set and activate a 24-hour continuous operation program loop.
To Initiate Program Mode:
❶ Turn off unit.
❷ Press and hold the Down Arrow Button while turning on unit.
❸ Once the green Power On Indicator(leaf) is illuminated, release the Down Arrow Button.
The unit is now in program mode, indicated by the flashing High-Speed Indicator. Follow
the instructions below to set your desired program sequence.
To Set a Program Sequence:
The motor speed must be set in twelve consecutive two-hour increments totaling 24 hours of
operation.
Program Sequence Start Time: The sequence will begin its cycle with the first two-hour
increment immediately after the twelfth two-hour increment is programmed. Please be sure to
consider the program sequence start time when planning your desired program sequence.
❶ Plan your desired program sequence using the table on page 5.
❷ Select the desired motor speed for the first two hours of operation by pressing the Down
Arrow Button. (High speed is currently selected. Press the Down Arrow Button once to
select medium speed, twice to select low speed, and three times to select motor off.)
❸ Once you’ve selected the motor speed for the first two-hour time increment, press the Up
Arrow Button to lock in the speed. (After each two-hour speed selection has been locked in,
the red Filter Replacement Indicator will flash.)
❹ Continue to set each consecutive two-hour increment by selecting the speed with the Down
Arrow Button and then locking in each selection with the Up Arrow Button.
Operation
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