LG AP551A Series User manual

MFL71829810
Rev.00_011322
www.lg.com
Owner’s Manual
Wearable Air Purifier
AP551A Series
ENGLISH
Read this owner’s manual thoroughly before operating the appliance and
keep it handy for reference at all times.
Copyright © 2022 LG Electronics Inc. All rights reserved.

TABLE OF CONTENTS This manual may contain images or
content that may be different from the
model you purchased.
This manual is subject to revision by the
manufacturer.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE........................................ 3
WARNING............................................................................................ 3
CAUTION............................................................................................. 6
UNPACKING
Components ........................................................................................ 7
Appliance Overview ............................................................................. 8
ASSEMBLY
Installing the PuriCare Filters............................................................. 10
Installing the Inner Cover and Face Guard.........................................11
CHARGING
Charging the Battery.......................................................................... 12
Checking Remaining Battery Level.................................................... 12
OPERATION
Wearing the Product .......................................................................... 14
Starting Operation.............................................................................. 15
Using the Voice Unit .......................................................................... 15
MAINTENANCE
Replacing the PuriCare Filter and Inner Cover.................................. 16
Cleaning the Product ......................................................................... 17
USING THE SMART FUNCTION
Using the LG PuriCare Wearable Air Purifier App ............................. 20
TROUBLESHOOTING
Before Calling for Service .................................................................. 22
APPENDIX
Product Specifications ....................................................................... 24
Open Source Software Notice Information ........................................ 25
Disposal of your old appliance (as per e-waste Rules)...................... 26
     (-   ).......................... 27
WARRANTY

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE
Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your
appliance. Always read and follow all safety messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or
injure you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety
alert symbol and either the word WARNING or CAUTION.
These words mean:
WARNING
You may be killed or seriously injured if you do not follow
instructions.
CAUTION
You may be injured or cause damage to the product if you do
not follow instructions.
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce
the chance of injury, and tell you what may happen if the instructions are not
followed.
WARNING
WARNING
To reduce the risk of explosion, fire, death, electric shock, injury or scalding
to persons when using this product, follow basic precautions, including the
following:

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Children
• Thisapplianceisnotintendedforusebypersons(includingchildren)with
reducedphysical,sensoryormentalcapabilities,orlackofexperienceand
knowledge,unlesstheyhavebeengivensupervisionorinstructionconcerning
useoftheappliancebyapersonresponsiblefortheirsafety.Childrenshould
besupervisedtoensurethattheydonotplaywiththeappliance.
• Thisappliancecanbeusedbychildrenagedfrom8yearsandaboveand
personswithreducedphysical,sensoryormentalcapabilitiesorlackof
experienceandknowledgeiftheyhavebeengivensupervisionorinstruction
concerninguseoftheapplianceinasafewayandunderstandthehazards
involved.Childrenshallnotplaywiththeappliance.Cleaningandusermainte-
nanceshallnotbemadebychildrenwithoutsupervision.
Operation
• ThisproductisanAirPurifierthatprotectstherespiratoryorgansfrom
harmfulparticulatesubstancessuchasfinedust.Donotusethisproductfor
otherpurposes.
• Thisproductisawearableairpurifier,notastandardmask.Checkforrele-
vantregulationsbeforeusingonairorseatransportvehicles(planes,ships).
• Ifyouexperiencedizziness,headache,dryskin,oranyskinproblems,stop
usingtheproductimmediatelyandconsultadoctorbeforereusingit.
• Sinceapersontakingadrugfortherespiratorysystemmayexperiencein-
creasedsensitivityoftherespiratorysystem,he/sheshouldconsultadoctor
beforeusingtheproduct.
• Donotusetheproductinapoorlyventilatedareawhereoxygenisnot
continuallysupplied.
• Donotusetheproductwithoutafilterinanareawithairbornedust,salt,or
sulfurparticulates.
• Toavoidtheriskofinfection,donotsharetheproductwithotherusersor
transferusetoanotherperson.
• Donotusedisinfectantorsanitizerontheproduct.
• Donotexercisestrenuouslywhilewearingtheproduct.
• Preventthepenetrationofforeignsubstances,water,orbeveragesintothe
productorsuctionfan.Ifforeignsubstancessuchasdustorfungiaccumu-
lateonthesuctionfan,stopusingtheproductandcontactanLGElectronics
CustomerInformationCenter.

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• Donotinsertabodypart,suchasafinger,intotheproductwhilethesuction
fanisoperating.
• Donotdisassembleordamagetheproduct,batteryorparts.Donotusethe
productiftheproduct,batteryoranyparthasbeendamaged.
• Ifyoudetectanystrangesound,smell,orsmokefromtheproductorsuction
fan,stopusingtheproductandcontacttheanLGElectronicsCustomer
InformationCenter.
• Theappliancemustonlybesuppliedatsafetyextralowvoltagecorrespond-
ingtothemarkingontheappliance.
Maintenance
• Donotplacetheproductnearacarwindowwhereitisexposedtodirect
sunlightorontopofanelectricpadorheater.
• Donotstoreorusetheproductintemperaturesabove50°Corbelow-20°C.
Charging
• Donotdropthechargingadapterintoatuborsink.Donotplaceorstoreitin
anareawhereitcanfallintowaterorotherliquids.Ifthechargingadapteror
cablefallsintowater,stopusingtheproductandpulloutthechargingadapter
immediately.
• Makesurethatthechargingcableisnotpressedorbentbyaheavyobjector
damagedbypets.
Battery
• Thisproductusesanintegratedbattery.Donotseparateorreplacethebattery.
Ifthebatteryisfaulty,besuretocontacttheLGElectronicsCustomerInforma-
tionCentertoreplacetheproductandchargingaccessories.
• Donotdisposeofthebatteryinafire.
• Ifthebatteryleaksfluidorgivesoffanodor,stopusingitandcontacttheLG
ElectronicsCustomerInformationCenter.

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CAUTION
CAUTION
To reduce the risk of minor injury to persons, malfunction, or damage to the product or
property when using this product, follow basic precautions, including the following:
Operation
• Do not drop the product or apply excessive impact to it.
• Do not use or store the product in an area with too much salt.
• Do not wear the product in the rain.
• Do not wear the product upside down.
• If the PuriCare filter becomes wet, replace it with a new PuriCare filter before
using the product.
• Do not turn the product by holding the ear strap.
• Do not step on or exert strong pressure on the product.
• Use only LG Electronics approved accessories. Using unapproved accesso-
ries may cause performance problems and malfunctions that are not covered
by the warranty.
Maintenance
• Dispose of the packing materials safely so as to keep them out of the reach of
children.
• Do not use strong detergents or solvents to clean the product.
• Replace the PuriCare filter and inner cover regularly according to the replace-
ment schedule.
• Clean the face guard regularly using a neutral detergent to remove contaminants.
• Do not store the product in a place with excessive vibration.
• Do not place the product near humid areas such as saunas, swimming pools,
or bathrooms.
• Do not spray water directly at the product while cleaning it. Refer to the main-
tenance section for instructions.
Charging
• Do not charge the product with an unauthorized recharger.
• When separating the charging cable from the main unit, hold the cable by the end.

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UNPACKING
Components
Main unit
Face guard PuriCare Filters
(2 filters)
Inner cover
(15 filters)
Charging cable
Strap Extender Portable pouch Plastic Pack Owner’s manual/
Warranty card

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Appliance Overview
Front View
a
b
aEar strap bSpeaker
Rear View
b
a
d
e
c
fg
Inside the Inner cover
aRespiratory sensor and Mic eExhaust unit
bFace guard fPuriCare filter
cFilter case gSuction fan
dInner cover

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Control and Status Display Panel
ab
d
c
aBluetooth indicator light
•LEDturnsonwhenpairedwithaBluetoothdevice.
bPower button
•Startandstopoperation:PressPowerforatleast2seconds.
•Usevoiceunit:PressPowerwhileproductisturnedon.
•ActivateBluetooth:PressPowerforatleast7seconds.
•Turnproductcompletelyoff:PressPowerforatleast10seconds.
Turn product completely off if storing for more than 6 months.
cBattery indicator light
•Whenthechargingcableisconnected,thechargingstatusisdisplayed.
•Whentheproductisturnedon,theremainingbatterylevelisdisplayed.
dCharging unit

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Installing the PuriCare Filters
1 Hold the groove marked in the figure and open the filter case.
2 Push the filter into the opened filter case. To close the case, push the filter
case inward until it clicks into place.
PuriCare filter
NOTE
• As long as you replace the PuriCare filters regularly according to the re-
placement schedule, the direction of the PuriCare filters does not affect their
performance.
• Ensure the product is turned off before replacing the filters.
• Make sure that the PuriCare filters are installed before using the product. Do
not use the product without the filters in place.
ASSEMBLY