Guardian Germ Guardian RLW18 Quick reference guide

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UV-C
Sanitizer Wand
Model No. RLW18
www.germguardian.com
1.866.603.5900
30-Day Limited Warranty
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Date Purchased
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USE & CARE INSTRUCTIONS
©2007 Guardian Technologies LLC

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Pass the UV-C Sanitizer Wand over household surfaces to kill over 99% (depending on exposure
time & distance) of bacteria, viruses, mold and dust mites. UV-C light is a natural way to kill germs
without the use of harmful chemicals. Hospitals use UV-C light to sanitize surfaces and eliminate germs.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
THIS UV-C SANITIZER WAND IS INTENDED FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed,
including the following:
• Read all instructions before using this appliance.
• Always follow these safety instructions.
•WARNING: The cords wires and/or cables supplied with this product
contain chemicals, including lead or lead compounds, known to the
state of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Wash hands after using.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY:
Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.•
Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or• near
children or pets.
Use only as described in this manual.•
Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If appliance is not working as it should, has been•
dropped, damaged, left outdoors or dropped in water, return it to the manufacturer.
Do not abuse the cord. Never carry the charger by the cord or yank to disconnect•
from an outlet; instead grasp the charger and pull to disconnect. Keep cord away
from heated surfaces. Do not pull cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not close
door on the charger cord. If cord or product is damaged do not use.
Do not handle the plug or appliance with wet hands.•
Unplug the power supply from the outlet before any routine cleaning or maintenance.•
Turn off all controls before unplugging.•
Leaks from battery cells can occur under extreme conditions. If the liquid gets on the•
skin (1) wash quickly with soap and water or (2) neutralize with a mild acid such as
lemon juice or vinegar. If the liquid gets into the eyes, ush immediately with clean
water for a minimum of 10 minutes. Seek medical attention.
Use only the power supply supplied by the manufacturer.•
WARNING: Electrical Shock
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY
THIS IS NOT A TOY! PLEASE KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.•
Never allow children to operate.•
NEVER ALLOW THIS DEVICE TO BE POINTED ON ANY PART OF THE BODY OR THE EYES!•
We strongly urge you to use UV resistant safety glasses or goggles when operating and•
using this device. Protective goggles are available at your local home improvement store.
Never use this device directly on animals or people.•
WARNING
CAUTION
ULTRAVIOLET-C LIGHT IS EMITTED FROM THE BULB WHEN THE UNIT IS
ELECTRIFIED. EYE INJURY OR SKIN IRRITATION COULD RESULT. DO NOT
OPERATE THE UNIT IF THE ENCLOSURE IS DAMAGED. DO NOT EXPOSE
SKIN OR EYES TO WITHIN 3-INCHES OF THE UV-C SANITIZER WAND FOR A
PERIOD OF 3 HOURS OR MORE. SKIN OR EYE IRRITATION COULD RESULT.
MISAPPLYING OR MISUSING THE UV-C SANITIZER WAND
COULD CAUSE INJURY TO EYES OR SKIN.
Model ........................................................... LW18
Weight (Net) ................................................. 13 oz. w/o batteries
Dimensions (LxWxH) ..................................... 20.75"L x 2.75"W x 2.25"H
Germicidal Lamp ........................................... 6W DC Lamp
Power Supply ................................................ 4 AA batteries
What is UV-C and why is it so effective at destroying
germs like bacteria, viruses, dust mites and mold?
UV-C is part of the ultraviolet light spectrum that is ltered out by
the earth's atmosphere. The "C" stands for the particular frequency
of UV light that kills germs, (200nm to 280nm). UV-C light is highly
effective at killing microorganisms. Hospitals use UV-C light
to sanitize surfaces and to eliminate germs.
UV-C Light
The Germ Guardian® UV-C Sanitizer Wand kills over 99% of airborne bacteria.
Also reduces odors and allergens like mold and dustmites.

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FEATURES
1. Ultraviolet (UV-C) light helps to eliminate bacteria, viruses, fungus, molds, etc.
on the surfaces of most household and personal items.
2. Portable handheld design is easy to operate.
3. LED display screen.
4. Open tube design enhances the sterilizing strength.
5. Three Operating Modes:
 •5-MinuteOperatingMode
 •60-MinuteOperatingMode
 •ContinuousOperatingMode
SAFETY FEATURES
1. Special glass lter which shields and protects users from direct contact with UV-C light.
2. The UV light automatically turns off after the prescribed time period has passed.
3. The UV light automatically shuts off when the wand has been turned over (bulb facing up).
The wand will resume working when turned back in the working position (bulb facing down).
Attention: Do not unplug the product during the sanitizing cycle.
LED Light
UV-C Light
Ergonomic
Non-Slip Handle
Power
Guidelines for Household Applications
1. Bed mattresses, quilts, pillows: Vacuum the mattress rst. Hold UV-C Sanitizer Wand
approximately 1-inch above the surface and move the UV-C Sanitizer Wand over a 12-inch
area for 20 seconds. Continue until the entire desired surface is covered.
2. Animal mattresses and enclosures: Refer to number 1 for directions.
3. Personal hygiene items: Expose items such as personal razors, brushes, combs and other
personal hygiene implements at close range for a minimum of 10 seconds.
4. Kitchen utensils: Hold the wand at close range, exposing knives, utensils, chopping boards
for a minimum of 10 seconds. Use away from water sources.
5. Bathroom germs and odors: Hold the wand approximately 2-inches above the surface of
the toilet seat or sink, and slowly move the wand sideways over the entire surface for a total
of 20 seconds. Be careful not to immerse the wand in water.
6.Shoes:Exposeonceaweekatcloserangeforveminutestohelpkillgermsthatcauseodors.
Expose the soles of your shoes more frequently - the soles are a major source for bringing
bacteria into the home!
7. Computers, doorknobs, telephones, etc.: Expose at a distance of 1-inch for approximately
10 seconds.
8. *Sanitizing Tip: Effective disinfecting can generally be achieved in 20 seconds at a distance
of approximately 1-inch.
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DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Set-up for UV-C Sanitizer Wand: Insert power cord connector1.
into the handle of the UV-C Sanitizer Wand. (Fig. 1) Plug AC
cord into electrical outlet.
To turn ON: Simply press and hold the switch for 32.
seconds. LED screen will display "00" and beep to indicate
the activation. (Fig. 2) Press the switch again to select the
operating mode. UV-C Sanitizer Wand will not light up until
the operating mode is selected. If no operating mode is
selected within one minute, unit will automatically turn off.
To Turn OFF: No matter which operating mode is in use,3.
press and hold the switch for 3 seconds, and the unit
will turn off. (Fig. 3)
AC POWER CORD OPERATION
Use a Phillips screwdriver to open the battery cover. Insert 41.
AA Alkaline batteries and close the cover. (Fig. 4)
To Turn ON: Simply press and hold the switch for 3 seconds.2.
LED screen will display "00" and beep to indicate that the UV-C
Sanitizer Wand is on. (Fig. 2) Press the switch again to select
the operating mode. UV-C Sanitizer Wand will not light up
until the operating mode is selected. If no operating mode is
selected within one minute, unit will automatically turn off.
To Turn OFF: No matter which operating mode is in use, press3.
and hold the switch for 3 seconds, and the unit will turn off.
(Fig. 3)
Power Shortage: LED light will start to ash and start beeping4.
when the batteries are running low on power. (Fig. 5)
BATTERY OPERATION
OPERATING MODES
UV-C Sanitizer Wand has three operating modes:
5-MinuteOperatingMode•
60-MinuteOperatingMode(recommendedmodeofoperation)*•
ContinuousOperatingMode•
1. 5-Minute Operating Mode ("05") (Fig. 6):
A. Note that when the unit is ON or in Continuous Operating
 Mode,pushoncetoenter5-MinuteOperatingMode.UV-C
bulb will light up, LED screen will display 5 minutes. It will
start counting down in 3 seconds.
B.Whenselecting5-MinuteOperatingMode,allproduct
systems will automatically shut off after 5 minutes.
C. To turn OFF the UV-C bulb before 5 minutes, simply press
and hold the switch for 3 seconds.
2. 60-Minute Operating Mode ("60") (Fig. 7):
A. WhenLEDscreendisplayisin5-MinuteOperatingMode,
presstheswitchonetimetoenterintoBasicMode
(60-Minutes).LEDscreenwilldisplay60minutes.Itwill
start counting down in 3 seconds.
B. Whenoperating60-MinuteOperatingMode,allproduct
systemswillautomaticallyshutoffafter60minutes.
C.ToturnOFFtheUV-Cbulbbefore60minutes,simplypress
and hold the switch for 3 seconds.
3. Continuous Operating Mode ("CC") (Fig. 8):
A.WhenLEDscreendisplayisin60-MinuteOperatingMode,
press the switch one time to enter into Continuous Operating
Mode.LEDscreenwilldisplayCCandremainstill.
B.InContinuousOperatingMode(CC)theUV-Cbulbwillremain
lit. All product systems will not shut off until the power is turned
OFF or running out of battery power.
C. To turn OFF the unit, simply press and hold the switch
for 3 seconds.
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Battery Disposal
To preserve natural resources, please recycle or dispose of expired batteries
properly.ThisproductMUSTBEdisposedofproperly.Local,stateorfederal
laws may prohibit disposal of batteries in ordinary trash. Consult your local waste
authority for information regarding available recycling and/or disposal options.
Light Bulb Disposal
MERCURYNOTICE:
This device contains mercury in the sealed ultraviolet bulbs.
Do not place your used bulb(s) in the trash. Dispose of properly.
Broken Bulb Clean Up
Do not use a household vacuum. Sweep debris (phosphor/glass) into a plastic
bag and dispose of properly. It is recommended that the UV-C bulbs are recycled
or taken to a household-hazardous-waste collection center.
Call the county recycling center nearest you.
LIMITED WARRANTY
To the consumer, Guardian Technologies LLC warrants this product to be free of defects in
materials or workmanship commencing upon the date of original purchase. Refer to your
original sales receipt to validate start of warranty period.
If this product should become defective within the warranty period, we will repair or replace
any defective parts free of charge. The complete machine must be delivered pre-paid to any
authorized Guardian Technologies LLC warranty service center. Please include complete
information on the problem, date of purchase, copy of original sales receipt and your name,
address and telephone number. If you are not near a warranty service center, call the factory
for assistance in the US and Canada at 1.866.603.5900. Use only genuine Guardian
Technologies replacement parts.
The warranty does not include unusual wear, damage resulting from accident, or unreason-
able use of the product. This warranty does not cover light bulbs. This warranty does not cover
unauthorized repairs. This warranty gives you specic legal rights and you may also have
other rights (other rights may vary from state to state in the U.S.A.).
We consider the registration process important to ensuring superior service to our
customers, however submitting this card to Guardian Technologies LLC is optional and does
not affect your rights to utilize this warranty according to the conditions stated above. If you
have any questions or comments about our products call toll free at 1.866.603.5900 or send
comments to: ATTN: Customer Service
Guardian Technologies LLC
7700 St Clair Avenue
Mentor, Ohio 44060