FilterStream AirTamer A600 User manual

A600
Instruction Manual
High Efficiency Air Purifier
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Table of Contents
About Your AirTamer® 1
Important Safeguards 2
Important Safety Instructions 2
FCC Information 4
Features and Controls 5
Main Unit 5
Set-Up & Operation 7
Unit Set-Up 7
Power On/Off 8
Fan Speed 8
Auto Off/Delay On Timer 9
Using the Auto Off Timer 9
Using the Delay On Timer 9
Your AirTamer® A600 Filter 10
Change Filter Light 11
Resetting the Change Filter Light 12
Replacing the Filter 13
Using Alternative Non-AirTamer® Air Filters 14
The AirTamer® Aroma System 15
How To Use 15
About Dr.Rachel Herz 16
LED Brightness Control 17
Troubleshooting Guide 18
Questions & Answers 20
1 Year Limited Warranty 21
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About Your AirTamer®
Thank you for purchasing the AirTamer® A600. FilterStream is a leader in
bringing innovative cleaning appliances to your life. We are dedicated to
making your life cleaner and healthier with creative solutions that combine
superior quality with the very latest technology.
The AirTamer® A600 provides fresher, cleaner air for you to breathe and saves
you money at the same time. In fact, the AirTamer® A600 has the highest
cleaning eectiveness and highest energy eciency of any other pleated
lter type air purier in the world*.
With a revolutionary 6-fan system, your AirTamer® removes common air
pollutants quickly. Because it’s whisper-quiet, AirTamer® can be placed in
any room in your home or oce – even in your bedroom or nursery.
Your AirTamer® has been thoroughly tested to be certain it meets our own
exacting quality control standards. Please take a few moments to review the
following important information before using it.
* Among air puriers without ion generators.
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Important Safeguards
Caution
• Toreducetheriskofelectricshock,donotremovethecoverorback
panel. There are no user-serviceable parts inside the unit.
• Toreducetheriskofreorelectricshock,donotexposethisunitto
rain or moisture.
The lightning ash with arrowhead symbol with an
equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of un-insulated “dangerous voltage”within the
unit’s enclosure that may be of sucient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the unit.
Important Safety Instructions
All the safety and operating instructions should be read, adhered to and
followed before operating the unit.
Danger
To reduce the risk of electric shock, burns, re or injury:
• Alwaysunplugtheunitfromtheelectricaloutletimmediatelyafter
using and before cleaning.
• Donotusewhilebathingorinashower.
• Donotplaceorstoreunitwhereitcanfallorbepulledinto
a tub or sink.
• Donotimmerseairpurierunitinwaterorotherliquid.
• Donotreachforairpurierunitthathasfallenintowater.
Unplug it immediately.
• Careshouldbetakensothatobjectsdonotfallandliquids
are not spilled into enclosures.
• Donotattempttoputngersintomovingfanblades.
• Donotinsertobjectsthrougheitheroftheexitorintakegrills.
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Warning
• Removeanddiscardallpackingmaterials(bags,cardboard,foam,etc.)
prior to operating this unit.
• Closesupervisionisnecessarywhenthisunitisoperatednearchildren.
Donotallowchildrentoplaywiththisunit.Thisunitisnotatoy.
• Usethisunitonlyforitsintendeduseasdescribedinthismanual.
• Unplugthisunitduringlightningstormsorwhenunusedforlong
periods of time.
• Alwaysunplugthisunitbeforemoving,cleaningorservicing.
• Alwaysusethisunitonalevel,atsurface.
• Donotoperatethisunitonatableordesk.Itisrecommended
for oor use only.
• Protectthepowercordfrombeingwalkedon,orpinched.
• Keepthepowercordawayfromheatedsurfaces.
• Donotusethisunitinhighmoistureenvironments
(e.g. bathrooms, laundry rooms, etc.).
• Theunitshouldbesituatedawayfromheatsourcessuchas;
direct sunlight, radiators, heat registers, stoves or other
heat-producing appliances.
• Neverblocktheairopeningsoftheunitwithanymaterialssuchas
clothing, plastic bags or papers, or place it on a soft surface, such as
abedorsofa,wheretheairopeningsmaybeblocked.Keepthe
air openings free of lint and hair.
• Donotoverloadtheelectricaloutlet.
Use only the power source and cord included with the unit.
• Donotcarrythisunitbyitscordorusethecordasahandle.
• Neveroperatethisunitifithasadamagedcordorplug,ifitisnot
working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped
into water.
• Toavoidtheriskofelectricshock,donotdisassembleorattemptto
repair the unit. Incorrect repair can cause risk of electric shock or injury
to persons when unit is used.
• Toreducetheriskofreorelectricshock,donotusethisunitwith
any solid-state speed control device.
• Donotoperatewhereaerosolunitsarebeingusedorwhereoxygen
isbeingadministered.Donotoperatethisunitinoxygenrich
environments.
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• Keepawayfromgas-poweredstovesandovens,anddonotoperate
this unit in areas where ammable or combustible units or vapors
may be present.
• ThisunitisintendedforhouseholduseonlyandNOT for commercial
or industrial use.
• Donotusethisunitoutdoors.Useforindooroperationonly.
• Usecorrectelectricalsupplyvoltageasindicatedonthebottomlabel
of the unit.
• Turntheunitobeforeunpluggingfromanelectricaloutlet.
• Donotallowchildrentoplaywithanyplasticbagsthataccompany
this unit. Plastic bags are a hazard to young children.
WARNING!
To reduce The risk of fire or elecTric
shock, do NoT use This faN WiTh aNy
solid-sTaTe speed coNTrol device
FCC Information
ThisunitcomplieswithPart18oftheFCCrules.Operationissubjecttothe
following two conditions:
1. Thisdevicemaynotcauseharmfulinterference;and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Save These Instructions
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Features and Controls
Main Unit
Power Cord
Air Exit Grill
Front
Air Exit Grill Tabs
Timer - 2, 4, 6, 8, 12
Auto O
Control Panel
Power
Fan Speed - 1-5
Change Filter Light Delay On
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Features and Controls
Main Unit
AirTamer High
Performance
Electrostatic
Pleated Filter
(Model AF2-1620E)
Carry Handle
Aroma Cartridge Door
Air Intake Grill
Power Jack
Aroma Cartridges
Refreshing Orange
Energizing Grapefruit
Relaxing Lavender
Rear
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Set-Up & Operation
Unit Set-Up
Unpack the unit and make sure that any and all tape and protective1.
wrap is removed from the unit.
NOTE:
your airTamer® is shipped WiTh a cerTified airTamer®
air filTer iNsTalled iN The uNiT. please remove The air
filTer plasTic WrappiNg before firsT use.
Removethe2. AIR EXIT GRILL by pushing
down on the AIR EXIT GRILL TABS (2a)
and pulling the AIR EXIT GRILL away from
the unit (2b).
Removethe3. AIR FILTER by rmly gripping
the sides of the AIR FILTER and pulling the
AIR FILTER out of the unit.
Removetheplasticwrapprotectingthelter.4.
Mark the suggested month of5. AIR FILTER
replacement on the AIR FILTER by checking
o the appropriate month (e.g. If it is
suggested that the AIR FILTER be replaced
in 6 months and you install the AIR FILTER
on January 1st, put a check in the box beside
the letter representing the month to replace
– in this case July).
2a
5
2b
3
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Insert the6. AIR FILTER by placing the bottom
of the AIR FILTER inside your AirTamer and
pushing it past the large front rubber tab.
Then push the top of the AIR FILTER past the
large front rubber tab at the top of the unit.
NOTE:
make sure ThaT The air floW arroWs oN The filTer
face ToWards The froNT of The uNiT.
Replacethe7. AIR EXIT GRILL.
Place the unit on a level oor, keeping it8.
at least 4” (10.2 cm) away from any wall,
furniture or appliances. Position the unit so
that the clean air will ow to your desired
area (clean air ows from the front of the
unit). Ensure that the AIR INTAKE GRILL
and AIR EXIT GRILL are not blocked.
Power On/Off
The1. POWER CORD is shipped as two pieces.
Connectthetwopieces,plugtheendwith
wall outlet prongs into an electrical outlet,
and the round end into the POWER JACK
located at the back of your AirTamer®.
Press the2. POWER BUTTON to turn the unit
on. The POWER BUTTON will illuminate
when on.
Fan Speed
Your unit will initially start at the highest speed – Speed 5. Select your
desired fan speed by pressing the corresponding SPEED BUTTON.
Your AirTamer® has ve (5) SPEED SETTINGS 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5.
SPEED 5
will provide the highest rate of cleaning performance, but more noise.
SPEED 1
will provide the least amount of noise, but a slower rate of cleaning.
Normally,thelowerspeedsareidealforsleeporrelaxationenvironments.
7
6
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Auto Off/Delay On Timer
You can run your AirTamer® continuously, or set it to TURN OFF auto-
matically in 2, 4, 6, 8 or 12 hours. You can also set your AirTamer® to TURN
ON automatically in 2, 4, 6, 8 or 12 hours. Please see the following directions.
Using the Auto Off Timer
The AUTO OFF feature automatically shuts your unit o after 2, 4, 6, 8, or 12
hours. To use the AUTO OFF feature, follow these steps:
Press the1. POWER BUTTON to turn the unit on if not on already.
Press the2. AUTO OFF BUTTON. The AUTO OFF BUTTON and 2 TIMER
BUTTON will illuminate.
Press the3. TIMER BUTTON for your selected delay on time: 2, 4, 6, 8 or
12 hours later.
Select your speed level.4.
NOTE:
you caN TurN The auTo off Timer oN if your
airTamer® is off by pressiNg The auTo off buTToN.
iN The coNTiNuous operaTioN mode, No auTo off
buTToNs are illumiNaTed.
Using the Delay On Timer
The DELAY ON feature automatically turns your unit on in 2, 4, 6, 8, or 12
hours. To use the DELAY ON feature:
Press the1. DELAY ON BUTTON. The DELAY ON BUTTON and 2 TIMER
BUTTON will illuminate.
Press the2. TIMER BUTTON for your selected delay on time: 2, 4, 6, 8 or
12 hours later.
Select your speed level that the unit will turn on to when your selected3.
DELAY ON time has been reached.
NOTE:
you caN TurN The delay oN Timer oN if your airTamer®
is off by pressiNg The delay oN buTToN.
iN The coNTiNuous operaTioN mode, No delay oN
buTToNs are illumiNaTed.
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Your AirTamer® A600 Filter
Your AirTamer® A600 includes one (1) HIGH PERFORMANCE
ELECTROSTATIC PLEATED AIR FILTER.
It exhibits the following performance characteristics:
• Electrostaticallytreatedltermaterial
is up to 98.1% eective at capturing
particles like pollen, mold spores and
dust mite debris.
• Alsocapturesdust,petdander,
bacteria, smoke, smog, particles that
can carry odors, particles that can
carry viruses.
• Six(6)monthlterlife.
• MERV12ratingproducinganAHAM
certiedCADRof256forpollen,
257 for dust and 182 for smoke.
ThisequatestoanAHAMcertied
suggested room size of 281 square
feet.
• AssembledinMexicowithUSA
materials.
To Order Replacement AirTamer Air Filters:
Please visit www.lterstream.com or call 1-866-625-3218
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Change Filter Light
Your AirTamer® green CLEAN FILTER LIGHT will turn orange when it has
reached the recommended time to replace the AIR FILTER (6 months of
running time). It may be necessary to replace the FILTER in less than 6
monthsifyourairqualityispoor.Normally,adirtylterisgrayornearblack.
NOTE:
if your airTamer® ruNs for 2 or more Weeks afTer The
oraNge cleaN filTer lighT has illumiNaTed aNd you
have NoT chaNged The filTer, The cleaN filTer lighT
Will begiN “pulsiNg” To remiNd you.
IMPORTANT:
There are dierent grades and types of AirTamer® AIR FILTERS and the
estimated replacement time varies from one type to another.
Please look at your AIR FILTER frame for the recommended time to replace.
The following is a quick summary:
Model Replace After
AF2-1620E
AirTamer®HighPerformanceElectrostaticPleatedFilter
6 Months
(NormalUse)
AF2-1620M
AirTamer®UltraHighPerformancePleatedFilter
12 Months
(NormalUse)
AF-1620AM
AirTamer®Germ-Odor-VirusProtectionAirFilter
3 Months
(NormalUse)
If you are using an AIR FILTER with a 12 month life, simply use the AIR
FILTER for two (2) – CHANGE FILTER LIGHT cycles (i.e. use the FILTER for
six (6) months, reset the CHANGE FILTER LIGHT, then use the FILTER for
another six (6) months). You can mark the date to change the FILTER by
checking o the corresponding box on the FILTER FRAME.
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NOTE:
for filTers WiTh a 3 moNTh life, mark The daTe To
chaNge The filTer by checkiNg The correspoNdiNg
box oN The filTer frame.
Resetting the Change Filter Light
T o reset the orange CHANGE FILTER LIGHT to the beginning of its 6 month timer:
Press and hold the1. FILTER
BUTTON for three (3) seconds.
All of the lights on the unit will2.
ash once and the lter light
will be reset.
It will change back to orange
after six (6) months of use.
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Replacing the Filter
Please follow these steps to replace your AirTamer®
AIR FILTER.
Turn the AirTamer® o by pressing the1.
POWER BUTTON and unplugging the unit
from the electrical outlet.
Removethe2. AIR EXIT GRILL by pushing down
on the AIR EXIT GRILL TABS (2a) and pulling
the AIR EXIT GRILL (2b) away from the unit.
Removethe3. AIR FILTER by rmly gripping
the sides of the AIR FILTER and pulling the
AIR FILTER out of the unit.
Mark the suggested month of4. AIR FILTER
replacement on the new AIR FILTER by
checking o the appropriate month (e.g. If it
is suggested that the AIR FILTER be replaced
in 6 months and you install the AIR FILTER
on January 1st, put a check in the box beside
the letter representing the month to replace
– in this case July).
Insert the new5. AIR FILTER by placing the
bottom of the AIR FILTER inside your
AirTamer® and pushing it past the large front
rubber tab. Then push
the top of the AIR
FILTER past the large front rubber tab at the top
of the unit.
NOTE:
make sure ThaT The air floW
arroWs face ToWards The froNT
of The uNiT.
Replacethe6. AIR EXIT GRILL.
Press and hold down the7. CHANGE FILTER LIGHT BUTTON for three (3)
seconds to reset the CHANGE FILTER memory.
2a
2b
3
5
7
6
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NOTE:
The chaNge filTer lighT Needs To be reseT WheNever
you replace your air filTer. This Will alloW your
airTamer® To keep Track of aNoTher 6 moNTh period
of use.
All lights on your AirTamer® will ash and the8. CHANGE FILTER LIGHT
will change to green to indicate that the CHANGE FILTER LIGHT has
been reset.
Using Alternative Non-AirTamer® Air Filters
We recommend certied AirTamer® AIR FILTERS for best performance. You
may alternatively use any 16” x 20” (39.8 cm x 50 cm) lter (even furnace fan
lters) for your extra convenience.
The unique AirTamer® Flexible Filter System allows you to use 2”(5.08 cm)
or thinner lters. You may even stack two thinner lters together so long as
they do not exceed 2” (5.08 cm) combined thickness.
NOTE:
performaNce of alTerNaTive filTers do vary Widely.
airTamer® cerTified filTers have beeN carefully
developed aNd TesTed for high efficieNcy air
cleaNiNg performaNce iN your airTamer®. We caN NoT
verify The performaNce of alTerNaTive filTers.
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The AirTamer® Aroma System
Your AirTamer® includes a unique aroma system that adds pleasant,
therapeutic fragrances to your air while you are cleaning the air!
Your AirTamer includes three (3) starter AROMA CARTRIDGES that were
selectedanddevelopedbyworldrenownedaromaexpertDr.RachelHerz.
Each fragrance has been clinically proven to help achieve the following:
REFRESHING ORANGE – uplifting, great for daytime use
ENERGIZING GRAPEFRUIT – invigorating, great for daytime use
RELAXING LAVENDER – relaxing, great for nighttime use
How To Use
Openthe1. AROMA CARTRIDGE
COMPARTMENT DOOR located at the
back of the unit.
Insert one2. AROMA CARTRIDGE into the
AROMA CARTRIDGE COMPARTMENT.
Replacethe3. AROMA CARTRIDGE
COMPARTMENT DOOR.
NOTE:
if you use The airTamer® germ-
odor-virus proTecTioN air filTer
(model af-1620am), iT Will reduce
aroma dispersioN from The
aroma carTridges.
To Order Aroma Cartridge Refills
Please visit www.lterstream.com or call 1-866-625-3218
1
3
2
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About Dr. Rachel Herz
Rachel S.Herz, Ph.D., Expert in the Psychology of Smell.
Visiting Professor,Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior,
Brown University Medical School
Dr.RachelHerz,PhDhasbeenhailedastheworld’sleadingexpertonthe
psychology of smell. She was acclaimed as a pioneer in the psychology of
olfactioninaspecialScienticAmericanprolearticleinNovember1999,
and an example of her memory research toured in the 5-year traveling
exhibit “Brain: The world inside your head,”which opened at the Smithsonian
Institution in 2001.
Dr.Herzhasbeenconductingresearchonscent,emotionandcognition
for the past 17 years and has published over 50 original research papers,
and contributed numerous chapters to college textbooks and academic
anthologies.Herresearchhasshownhowodor-evokedmemoryisunique
in emotional potency compared to other memory experiences, how
emotional associations can change odor perception, and how odors can be
conditioned to emotions and subsequently inuence motivated behavior.
Herworkalsodealswithhowlanguagecanmanipulateodorperception,
and the role that body-odor and fragrance play in heterosexual attraction.
Dr.Herzhasbeenrecognizedbyherpeersasastarinolfaction.Inaddition
to receiving a number of private and federally funded grants, she has been
honored with several high-prole internationally distinguished awards,
including: The Ajinomoto USA Inaugural Award, and The Moskowitz-Jacobs
AwardforResearchExcellenceinthePsychophysicsofTasteandSmell.
Dr.Herzisalsorepeatedlyinvitedasaguestspeakertointernational
scientic and industrial meetings, and is currently a keynote speaker in the
“DistinguishedLectureshipProgram”fortheInstituteofFoodTechnologists.
BecauseofDr.RachelHerz’sworldprominenceandexcellentabilityasa
communicator she is regularly interviewed by national and international
mediafortelevision,radioandprintoutletsincluding:TheDiscovery
Channel,ABCNews,TheBBC,TheNewYorkTimes,TheNewYorker,The
Independent,TimeMagazine,RollingStone,Salon.com,OprahMagazine
andCosmopolitanMagazine.Duetotheirpopularity,Dr.Herz’sTV
appearances, interviews and articles have been reproduced and translated
intonumerouslanguagesrangingfromHebrewtoItaliantoJapanese.Dr.
Herzalsoconsultsformanyoftheworld’sleadingmultinationalfragrance
and avor companies, including Proctor & Gamble, International Flavors and
Fragrances,andPepsiCo.
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Page 17makes life better!
LED Brightness Control
The brightness of the illuminated buttons on your AirTamer® can be adjusted
to suit your individual preference – there are 16 available brightness levels.
To adjust the brightness, please follow these steps:
With the unit on, press and hold down the1. POWER BUTTON.
ThebrightnessoftheilluminatedLEDbuttonswillcyclethroughthe2.
16 brightness options.
When you see the brightness level of your choice, simply release your3.
nger from the POWER BUTTON. The button illumination brightness
will stay at this level.
NOTE:
your airTamer® arrives from The facTory WiTh The
led brighTNess seT aT medium.
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Page 18 AirTamer®
Troubleshooting Guide
Issue Resolution
CHANGE
FILTER LIGHT
is orange.
This may mean that it is time to replace the AIR FILTER
installed in your unit. This is dependant upon which
model of air lter you are using.
OnceyoureplacetheAIR FILTER in your unit, press and
hold the CHANGE FILTER LIGHT BUTTON for three (3)
seconds. The lights on the unit will then ash once, and
the CHANGE FILTER LIGHT BUTTON will change back
to green and begin counting down another six (6)
month period of time.
CHANGE
FILTER LIGHT
is pulsing
orange.
This means that you have run the unit for two (2) weeks
after the CHANGE FILTER LIGHT has changed to
orange and you must replace the AIR FILTER soon (or
reset the CHANGE FILTER LIGHT if you are using a 12
month lter).
OnceyoureplacetheAIR FILTER in your unit, press and
hold the CHANGE FILTER LIGHT BUTTON for three (3)
seconds. The lights on the unit will then ash once, and
the CHANGE FILTER LIGHT BUTTON will change back
to green and begin counting down the life on your new
AIR FILTER.
TheLED
lights on the
AirTamer® are
too bright.
I want the
lights on the
unit to be o.
To turn the lights on the AirTamer® DOWN or OFF,
press and hold the POWER button while the unit is
on. The unit will then cycle through its 16 brightness
levels. When you have reached your desired level
of brightness, release the POWER button. The unit
will stay at that brightness level until you readjust it
following the same steps.
Note:
After pressing any button on the unit, the brightness
levelwillgotoHighandthenreturntoyourchosen
brightness level after four (4) seconds.
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