Honeywell Enviracaire 17000 User manual

Portable HEPA
Air Cleaners
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Owner’s Guide
For Model Series
17000 Air Cleaners
The Science of Clean Air™

PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT. Save these
instructions for easy reference.
When using electrical appliances, basic precautions should always be followed to reduce
breakage, risk of fire, electric shock and injury to persons including the following:
1. Read all instructions before operating the air cleaner.
2. Place air cleaner where it is not easily knocked over by persons in the
household.
3. Always unplug when not in use.
4. Do not use any product with a damaged cord or plug or if product malfunctions, is
dropped or damaged in any manner. Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
5. Do not use air cleaner outdoors.
6. Never use air cleaner unless it is fully assembled.
7. Do not run power cord under carpets, and do not cover with throw rugs. Arrange
cord such that it will not be tripped over.
8. Do not use air cleaner where combustible gases or vapors are present.
9. Do not expose the air cleaner to rain, or use near water, in a bathroom, laundry
area or other damp location.
10. To disconnect the air cleaner, first turn the air cleaner OFF and remove plug
from the outlet.
11. The air cleaner must be used in its upright position.
12. Do not allow foreign objects to enter ventilation or exhaust opening as this
may cause electric shock or damage to the air cleaner. Do not block air outlets
or intakes.
13. Locate air cleaner near power outlet and avoid using an extension cord.
14. The air cleaner has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To
reduce risk of shock, this plug is intended to 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. DO NOT attempt to defeat this safety feature.
15. A loose fit between the plug and the AC outlet (receptacle) may cause
overheating and a distortion of the plug. Contact a qualified electrician to replace
loose or worn receptacles.
16. Do not sit, stand or place heavy objects on the air cleaner.
17. Disconnect power supply before servicing.
18. WARNING: To reduce risk of fire or electric shock, do not use this product with
any solid-state speed control device.
Important Safety Instructions...

Congratulations...
You now own a quality portable HEPA air cleaner that has been engineered and
crafted for your satisfaction.
Honeywell air cleaners incorporate a true HEPA filter. HEPA is an acronym for High
Efficiency Particulate Air.
Our Consumer Relations representatives will be pleased to help with any questions or
concerns you may have about your Honeywell air cleaner. Please call our Consumer
Relations Dept. at [phone] for assistance.
For Best Performance...
We recommend that you operate your Honeywell air cleaner 24 hours a day because
indoor air can be quickly contaminated by activity in a room and infiltration of outside air.
While all the air in a room will not be processed by the air cleaner, the more air circulated
through the filter, the more filtered air returned to the room. Portable air cleaners will be
much more effective in rooms where all doors and windows are closed.
For models that include a CPZ™ odor and gas adsorbing filter(17250 and 17450
series), carefully remove the plastic bag which protects the CPZ™ filter during
shipment before operating your air cleaner. Your air cleaner will not operate properly
with the plastic bag in place, and it may damage the air cleaner. The plastic bag may
contain small particles and dust caused by vibration of the CPZ™ filter during
shipment. Use care to avoid soiling clothing, carpets and other furnishings with the
particles or dust.
The Honeywell HEPA air cleaner can be placed on the floor in almost any location.
However, for best performance the air outlet slot should not be blocked for at least 3 feet
(1 meter) in all directions.
Due to the large volume of air drawn towards the air cleaner, surrounding areas should be
cleaned and/or vacuumed frequently to prevent build up. This may help keep your home
cleaner and may extend the life of your prefilter. If the unit is placed
on a light colored carpeting, a small mat or rug should be used to ease cleaning and
prevent any permanent staining. This is particularly important in homes with heavier
contamination from smoking or fireplaces.
Your Honeywell air cleaner has
five basic components: the
locking mechanism, the endcap,
the HEPA filter, the activated
carbon pre-filter, and the base
assembly (with controls and
motor).
Construction...
Models 17250, 17450 Series
Your Honeywell air cleaner has
six basic components:
the locking mechanism, the
endcap, HEPA filter, CPZ™odor
and gas adsorbing filter,
activated carbon pre-filter,
and the base assembly
(with controls and motor).
Base
Assembly
Endcap
Activated
Carbon
Pre-filter
HEPA Filter
Locking
Mechanism
CPZ™ Odor
and Gas
Adsorbing filter
CPZ ™ filter
Filter
Assembly
Base
Assembly
Endcap
Activated
Carbon
Pre-filter
HEPA Filter
Locking
Mechanism

The Honeywell 17000 series air cleaners are 3
speed air cleaners operated by turning the unit
on high for a few seconds, and then leaving it on
high for faster, more powerful air circulation, or
moving it to a lower setting as desired.
The 17000 series air cleaner is equipped with electronic controls and Intelli-Check™
Filter Monitors to serve as a convenient reminder when to replace the pre-filter and
HEPA filter. The filter monitors will begin counting the hours of use once the unit is
powered on.
The Intelli-Check™Filter Monitors will count the hours of filter
use based on the unit’s operating speed, and will indicate
when the filter’s expected life has been reached. This is
beneficial because the expected life of a filter depends on the
amount of air and contaminants drawn through it. Once each
filter has reached its expected life, its light will remain on until
it is RESET. You may unplug the air cleaner without
interrupting the hours counted.
CHECK Expected Filter Life Usage.
To check the amount of expected filter life used, quickly press the filter monitor button
when the unit is turned on. It will flash up to 3 or 4 times, depending upon how much
expected filter life has been used. The filter monitors are intended as guidelines only,
as individual use may vary.
Check Pre-filter life used by quickly pressing the pre-filter monitor button:
NEW 2/3 life 1/3 life left Replace
remains remains 900 Hours*
Check HEPA filter life used by quickly pressing the HEPA filter monitor button:
NEW 3/4 life 1/2 life left 1/4 life left Replace
remains remains remains 6,000 Hours*
*If operated an average of 12 hours a day on medium speed, the filter monitor light
will indicate replacement in about 3 months for the pre-filter, and about 1 year and 9
months for the HEPA filter.
NOTE: If operated on a higher speed for a greater number of hours each day, the
filter light monitors will indicate replacement sooner than if operated on a lower
speed for fewer hours each day.
RESET Filter Monitor After Filter Replacement.
When the filter monitor light remains on, it is time to replace the filter. Once the filter
has been replaced, you must reset the filter monitor. With the unit powered on, press
the filter monitor button down for a 5 second delay. The light will turn off.
17000 Series...
Filter Check/Reset Monitors
POWER
HIGH
MEDIUM
LOW
FILTER CHECK/RESET
PRE-FILTERHEPA
1 Flash 2 Flashes 3 Flashes
1 Flash 2 Flashes 3 Flashes 4 Flashes

Replacement Filters...
Use only genuine Honeywell replacement filters designed for these units. Select the
proper replacement filter for your Honeywell HEPA Air Cleaner from the chart below:
Replacement filters may be purchased from the retail store or ordered from the dealer
where you purchased the product. If you cannot locate one in your area please call our
Consumer Relations Dept. at [phone] for assistance.
HEPA Filter Carbon Pre-filter CPZ™Kit
Model No.Part Number Part Number (includes 2 prefilters)
17000 20500 32002, 38002 NA
17200 21500 32000, 38002 NA
17250 28720 32002, 38002 21200
17400 22500 33002, 38002 NA
17440 22500 33002, 38002 NA
17450 28725 33002, 38002 22200
When to Replace Filters
RESET THE FILTER MONITOR ONCE EACH FILTER HAS BEEN REPLACED.
See “Filter Check/Reset Monitors”section for further details.
For model 17250 and 17450 series, after replacing the CPZ™filter, use the
enclosed CPZ™filter reminder label to indicate the next time the filter is to be
replaced (approximately every six months).
CAUTION:Do not attempt to wash either the activated carbon pre-filter, the HEPA
filter or the CPZ™filter. They are not washable and washing will damage the filters.
With proper maintenance, your Honeywell air cleaner is designed to provide years of
high efficiency air cleaning.Your Honeywell air cleaner contains two filters: one activated
carbon pre-filter and one primary HEPA filter. Models 17250 and 17450 contains three
filters: one activated carbon pre-filter, one primary HEPA filter, and a CPZ™odor and gas
adsorbing filter.
The activated carbon pre-filter captures lint and other large particles and helps protect
the HEPA filter. It also helps reduce common household odors. The pre-filter should be
replaced at least every 3 months. You may need to replace the pre-filter more often if the
unit is used in a smoking environment or if unpleasant odors persist. We DO NOT
recommend operating the air cleaner without the activated carbon pre-filter or without
following the filter replacement guidelines.
The primary HEPA filter should remain effective for 1 to 3 years, depending upon the
environment in which the air cleaner is operating. Honyewell recommends changing the
HEPA filter based upon operation conditions-every 3 years for light usage, 2 years for
normal usage and 1 year for heavy usage.
The CPZ™Filter Cartridge should be replaced at least every 6 months. Filter life depends
upon condition of use.
Our recommendations regarding filter replacement intervals are intended as guidelines
only. Life expectancy of any filter media is dependent on the concentration of the
contaminants to which the system is exposed. If there are sources of large amounts of
contaminant generation (such as woodworking or heavy smoking) the useful life of the
filter media in your air cleaner may be reduced.
Whenever the air resistance of the HEPA filter becomes excessive due to the amount of
contaminants it has captured, the air volume output will begin to reduce and the sound
level of the air cleaner will increase somewhat. A completely blocked filter will cause a
loud rumbling sound and almost no airflow.

How to Change the Filters...
The only two parts requiring any service are the activated carbon
pre-filter and the HEPA filter (also CPZ™filter on 17250 and 17450
model series). No tools are needed. To change either filter, disassemble
the unit as shown.
1. Turn off the air cleaner and disconnect from power supply.
2. Loosen the locking mechanism by turning it counterclockwise and
remove the endcap from the unit (Fig. 1).
3. Remove the HEPA filter, (CPZ™filter on 17250 and 17450 model series)
and activated carbon pre-filter from the base assembly (Fig. 2).
4. Remove the fasteners from the activated carbon pre-filter and remove it
from the HEPA filter cartridge (Fig. 3).
5. Replace filter(s) as needed, and discard used filter(s).
6. Wrap the activated carbon pre-filter around the HEPA filter
cartridge and secure it with the fasteners provided.
Reassemble your Honeywell air cleaner as described below:
1. Place the assembled HEPA filter, (CPZ™filter on 17250 and 17450
model series) and the activated carbon pre-filter in the base assembly.
2. Replace the endcap onto the unit.
3. Reattach the locking mechanism and turn it clockwise until securely
tightened.
4. Plug into a wall outlet.
5. Turn unit ON and RESET filter monitor(s) for filter(s) replaced by
pressing the appropriate filter reset button(s) for a 5 second delay (Fig. 4).
Note: For model 17250 and 17450 series, after replacing the CPZ™filter,
use the enclosed CPZ™filter reminder label to indicate
the next time the filter is to be replaced.
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If you store your Honeywell HEPA air cleaner for more than 30 days, we recommend:
•Remove both the primary HEPA filter and the activated carbon pre-filter from the unit.
Also remove CPZ™filter in model 17250 and 17450 series.
•Discard the pre-filter. Discard the CPZ™filter (in model 17250 and 17450 series only).
•Wrap the HEPA filter in an air-tight plastic bag or plastic wrap. Be sure that the
filter is totally sealed.
•To restore the air cleaner to service, unwrap the HEPA filter, install a new activated
carbon pre-filter, and CPZ™filter (model 17250 and 17450 series), and replace the filters
in the air cleaner. See "How to Change the Filters..." section for proper installation.
CAUTION: TURN OFF THE AIR CLEANER AND DISCONNECT FROM
POWER SUPPLY BEFORE SERVICING
Storage...
•Check to make sure that the power cord is correctly connected to the outlet.
•Test that the outlet is functioning properly using another appliance or lamp.
•Check the fuse or circuit breaker. The outlet may be overloaded if other appliances are
also in use. Determine and correct the cause of the overload.
•If none of the above procedures restore operation, return your unit to the store or if the
store's return policy does not allow, return the complete unit per the instructions in the
warranty section of this owner's guide. Do not attempt to repair the unit yourself.
If the Air Cleaner Does Not Operate...
FIG. 1
FIG. 2
FIG. 3
HEPA PRE-FILTER
FILTER CHECK/RESET
FIG. 4

5 Year Limited Warranty...
Honeywell HEPA Air Cleaners
Model Nos. 17000 Series
This product has been engineered
and crafted with great care for your
satisfaction. Be sure to fill out and
return the enclosed card within
7 days of purchase.
A. This limited warranty applies to repair
or replacement of product found to be
defective in material or workmanship
within 5 years of the date of purchase.
This warranty does not apply to damage
resulting from commercial, abusive,
unreasonable use or supplemental
damage. Defects that are the result of
normal wear and tear will not be
considered manufacturing defects under
this warranty. HONEYWELL IS NOT
LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY
NATURE. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY,
INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY OR
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, ON THIS PRODUCT IS
LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE
DURATION OF THIS LIMITED
WARRANTY. Some jurisdictions do not
allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages or
limitations on how long an implied
warranty lasts, so the above limitations or
exclusions may not apply to you. This
warranty gives you specific legal rights,
and you also may have other rights
which vary from jurisdiction to
jurisdiction. This warranty applies only
to the original Purchaser of this
product.
B. At its option, Honeywell will repair or
replace this product if it is found to be
defective in material or workmanship within
the limited warranty period. Defective
product should be returned to the place of
purchase in accordance with store policy
or to Honeywell.
C. This warranty does not cover
damage resulting from unauthorized
attempts to repair or from any use not in
accordance with this manual.
D. This warranty DOES NOT cover
the pre-filter, HEPA filter, or CPZ™filter
except for material or workmanship
defects.
E. Return defective product to the
following address with a brief description
of the problem. Include proof-of-
purchase and a U.S. $10.00 / Canadian
$13.00 check or money order for
handling, return packing and shipping
charges. Please include your name,
address and daytime phone number. You
must prepay shipping charges. Mark
carton "Attention Repair Department"
Ship to:
Honeywell Consumer Products
4755 Southpoint Drive
Southpoint Distribution Center
Memphis, TN 38118
U.S.A.
Honeywell Consumer
Products Canada
510 Bronte St. South
Milton, Ontario Canada L9T 2X6
If you experience a problem with your air
cleaner, please see owner's guide for
instructions. Please do not attempt to
repair the air cleaner yourself. Doing so
may void the warranty and could cause
damage or personal injury. If the problem
still persists, please call:
Honeywell Inc.
Consumer Relations Dept.
Toll Free 1-800-332-1110.
Mail Questions or Comments to:
Honeywell Inc.
Consumer Relations Dept.
250 Turnpike Road
Southborough, MA 01772
U.S.A.
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