Lightning Air LA-2SP User manual

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User Guide
Model LA-2 SP
Air Purification Unit
Bring Freshness Indoors

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WARNING
This air unit is not a medical device. Do not stop or alter any
medical therapy programs or medications without the advice of
your physician. Excessive ozone concentrations may cause
mucous membrane or respiratory irritation.
CAUTION
ATTENTION
RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
Caution: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE BACK COVER. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVCE PERSONNEL.
Contents
Quick Start .................................................................................... 3
Features of the Model LA-2SP ................................................. 4
Operation/Installation ................................................................... 6
DetermineYour Square Footage ................................................... 7
Using a Timer................................................................................. 8
Where to Use.................................................................................. 8
Service ........................................................................................... 8
Warranty......................................................................................... 8
Cleaning & Maintenance .............................................................. 9
Troubleshooting ............................................................................. 9
Understanding the 03Sanitizer....................................................... 10

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1) Normal Operation: Turn the Ionization dial on and
select fan speed. The unit should be located at least two to
three feet off the floor and at least three feet away from
sitting and sleeping areas.
2) Sanitizer Mode: The O3Sanitizer is most effective in
unoccupied spaces to eliminate odors and significantly
reduce mold and mildew. Close all doors and windows in
the space to be treated. Turn Sanitizer dial on and select
square feet setting. Vacate the space for 1 to 4 hours de-
pending upon the severity of the odors. Return to space,
turn Sanitizer dial off, open doors and outside windows
until sanitizing smell is gone.
Warning: Excess ozone (O3) concentrations can cause
mucous membrane and respiratory irritation. If you detect
the sanitizing smell when you walk into the room turn the
Sanitizer dial off or down to a lower level.
QUICK START
Read ALLinstructions and information contained in this
product guide before using this product.

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Front View
Fan Grill
03Sanitizer
Control Setting On/Off
Ionization
Fan Speed
Part
Control for the negative ion generator is separate from the activated oxygen control. Negative ions
can be created around the clock to keep down dust and particulate.
Ozone or activated oxygen is normally kept at modest levels in occupied spaces. To remove heavy
odors, the units may be adjusted to a higher level for a period of time. Some use a timer to
completely deodorize the home or office while away. Unused O3reverts back to O2in about an hour.
Dual Ion
Emitters
Ionizer ON/OFF
& Fan Speed On/Off activates the unit and turns on the Ionic Purifier it also controls the fan speed.
Activates the ozonator and adjusts by square footage
of treatment area. The unit should be adjusted
according to size of treatment area and sensitivities.
Removable fan grill. May be wash with warm soapy
water. Dry completely before replacing.
(Unplug unit before removing)
Fan Grill
03Sanitizer
Square Feet
Function

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Fuse Holder
Grounded
Power Cord
This unit must be provided with an
electrical ground at all times!
Air Vents
Ceramic Plate
Plate Receiver Slot
Part Function
Back View
Allows for easy insertion and removal of ceramic plates
for cleaning.
Removable ceramic plate. Wash with warm soapy water.
Rinse and dry completely before replacing
Houses removable fuse. (Spare fuse included, 1 amp,
1.25 inch)
110 Volt grounded cord (unless otherwise specified).
DO NOT bypass ground.
Allows for easy moving from one room to another
Ceramic Plate
Power Cord
Plate receiver slot
Fuse Holder
Convenient
Handle
Handle

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• Start with the LightningAir on its lowest Square Feet setting and turn the
Ozonator dial “up” as necessary. The ideal amount of activated oxygen will leave
your room smelling clean and fresh. If the unit is set too high, you will smell the
ozone. If it set too low, you will smell household odors.
• The Ionizer is designed to run independently from the activated oxygen produc-
tion. The ionizer can be used around the clock to keep down dust and particulate.
Ozone, however, should be kept at modest levels in occupied spaces. Ozone’s
primary application is to control odors. The level of ozone may be adjusted accord-
ing to the severity of the odors in the home or office. Many users put the purifier on
a timer so it can run at high levels while being away. The timer is set to cut off about
one hour before the occupants are scheduled to return. The O3that is not used
normally reverts back to O2in about an hour. When they arrive the air is fresh
and clean.
• Individual sensitivity to activated oxygen and preference may vary and should be
adjusted accordingly. The effect of activated oxygen on indoor air may vary accord-
ing to atmospheric and/or environmental conditions such as altitude, humidity, air
movement, severity of existing odors, house design, and square footage.
• If you desire to treat the entire home with the same level of ozone, set the fan
switch on your home’s heating & cooling system to the ON position rather than
AUTO. Open all interior doors and adjust the activated oxygen level to the appropri-
ate square footage. Then place the unit so the air from the purifier flows directly into
a air return vent.
• Altitude: Generally, in higher altitudes the requirement for activated oxygen
decreases. Therefore, higher altitudes should require lower settings.
• Humidity: Generally, in higher humidity the requirement for activated oxygen
increases. Therefore increased humidity may require higher settings.
• For optimal treatment of air in your designated area, your new air purification unit
should be placed in a central location (higher is better).Your unit can be set on a tall
piece of furniture. Allow three inches between the back of your unit and the wall to
allow proper airflow. Fan speed is normally set in the medium range. The reason for
elevated placement of the unit is that activated oxygen is heavier than air. Elevated
placement allows for better circulation. It is suggested that the purifier be placed in
the room that is close to the primary source of odor.
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Here’s how to determine the Square Feet Setting for your home or office:
• Measure total area of each room to be treated.
• Add area of room(s) together for total area to be treated. Note: If doors are open
to another room, add that area also. Measure total enclosed area.
• The customer may use more than one LightningAir unit in order to better control
levels of activated oxygen in different areas of your home or office.
• The concentration of ozone will be higher in the immediate area of the unit.
Example: To determine the total square feet of area to be treated.
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15’
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20’
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15’
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20’
20’
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300
Square
Feet
400
Square
Feet
375
Square
Feet
500
Square
Feet
25’
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40’
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600
Square
Feet
800
Square
Feet
300+400+600+800=2,100 square feet375+500=875 square feet
Warning: Excessive ozone concentrations may cause mucous membrane or
respiratory irritation and can be harmful. If you smell ozone when you enter a room,
turn the Square Feet dial down to a lower setting.
etermine Your Square Footage

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Service
Warranty
Where to Use
Using a Timer
Some users who are sensitive to ozone set their units up on a timer so that the purifier
does its work only when they are away from home. This allows for a higher setting
and higher concentrations which can be more effective for purging purposes. The
ozone will normally dissipate in less than an hour after the purifier is turned off.
Simple timers plug into an outlet and are available at hardware and variety stores.
Should you determine that your air unit requires service, please
call 877-312-8200 as listed on he back panel of the unit. Non U.S. customers send
fax to 850-893-2594 for instructions.
Your air unit comes with a 3 year limited warranty from the date of original pur-
chase. Refer to enclosed warranty card for complete details. Please complete and
return the warranty registration card within ten days of date of purchase in order to
activate your warranty.
• Homes & living areas • High pollen environments
• All types of offices & stores • New carpet & furniture
• Water & fire damaged areas • Kitchens
• New paint, wallpaper & paneling • Attics & basements
• Odor clean-up • Laundry rooms
• “Sick” buildings • Doctors’offices
• Hospitals & nursing homes • Day care centers
• Veterinary offices • Stables & aviaries
• Smoking areas • Locker rooms
• Hotel rooms • Restaurants & bars

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Cleaning & Maintenance
When the purifier no longer produces enough ozone to be effective, the ozone plate
should be cleaned. A good rule of thumb is every three months. Some environments
cause ozone output to be reduced in a shorter time but other environments may
take longer.
To clean a plate, first turn the unit Off and unplug from outlet. Then remove the
4”x4” plate or plates from back of unit. Pull plates firmly in the center to remove
from the slot. With plate firmly supported in the hand, wash plate with warm soapy
water or a grease cutting detergent. Scrub with stiff brush if necessary. Be careful not
to drop the plate or scrub off the silicon. Clean both the metal screen and the ceramic
tile. Rinse plate in hot water and dry completely before installing. If available, you
may use a hair dryer to dry the plate. Reinstall plate, making sure it is secured and
flush with the back of the unit. Plug unit into a grounded 110 electrical outlet, turn
unit on and start enjoying clean fresh air.
To clean needlepoint ionizer, first turn Off and unplug from outlet. Remove the fan
grill cover. The needlepoint ionizer will be easy to find in front of the fan by looking
for two pieces of wire. Take a q-tip or cotton swab dipped in alcohol and clean any
dirt that may have accumulated on the needlepoints. This process may be done when
plates are being cleaned. While you have the front grill cover off the unit you may
also clean the fan and the grill itself. To clean the fan simply wipe the blades with a
damp cloth or vacuum. The grill cover may also be cleaned with warm soapy water.
Be careful that the fan grill cover is completely dry before reinstalling.
If you suspect a problem with your unit check the following:
• Make sure plate is clean (see above).
• Unit is plugged in properly and turned on.
• Check the fuse to make sure it is installed properly and not burned out.
To replace fuse, push in and turn fuse holder to the left, remove old fuse,
replace with spare. Use 1 amp fuse, 1.25 inches long.
• Wall outlet is active.
• Check plate alignment, making sure the ceramic plate is almost flush
with back of unit.
• It important that the LightningAir be properly grounded to avoid
potential shock.
If the fan is not operating or no buzzing sound is detected on the high setting of the
Ozonator dial, call the Service / Warranty Service listed on the back of unit.
Caution: No attempt should be made to remove the back panel of the unit, as
there are no user serviceable parts. Opening the unit will void all warranties.
Troubleshooting

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Understanding the 03 Sanitizer
Ozone is basically supercharged oxygen. Regular oxygen is O2and ozone is simply
O3. Nature regularly transforms oxygen into ozone through forces such as lightning
and ultra-violet light striking the earth. O3then acts as a natural sanitizer. After a
short period of time the ozone reverts back to regular oxygen at ground level.
How We Learn About It
We learn about ozone in two different ways. The first is the protective ozone layer
in the upper atmosphere that helps to reduce the amount of ultra-violet light that
strikes the earth. This layer of O3is gradually being depleted as a result of specific
pollutants such as aerosols and the older refrigerant gases. Steps have been taken
to reduce these pollutants, but there is an ongoing concern about protecting the
ozone layer.
The second way we learn about O3is the ground level ozone in polluted cities.
Automobiles and industry put out excessive levels of hydrocarbons into the air
through exhaust emissions. When ultra-violet (UV) light from the sun strikes
hydrocarbons, ozone is created. For millions of years, nature has created ozone by
sunlight striking hydrocarbons, emitted from decaying matter, as one way it keeps
the earth clean. This is nature’s response to pollution in the air. When the exhaust
emissions are high, the O3levels become high as a response to the hydrocarbons.
The level of ozone in some cities may exceed 200 parts per billion (ppb) on days
when pollution is high.
On the other hand, without O3and UV light the earth would be an odorous place
with mold, mildew and viruses running rampant. The forces of nature are designed
to keep the outdoors clean and healthy. Unfortunately, there is normally very little
ozone in our indoor spaces where we spend nearly all of our time. This is because
the buildings where we live and work are designed to shut nature out.
How It Is Used
Ozone is created by man for purification purposes. It is injected in nearly all bottled
waters and is widely used in Europe for treating municipal water supplies. O3is also
used for indoor air treatment but it must be employed in a manner that is both safe
and effective.
The typical way O3is used commercially for air treatment is by blasting a high level
of ozone into an unoccupied space. For example, if a hotel wants to change a
smoking room to a non-smoking room, they use an ozonator such as the
LightninAir Industrial Cleaner to pull odors out of the carpet, drapes, bedding, etc.
Smoke damage restoration services also use O3to remove odors.
The FDA has approved O3for treatment of air and water in food processing plants.
Water damage restoration companies treat air with O3at high levels in unoccupied
spaces to get rid of smells as well as mold and mildew. Some restaurants, bars and
casinos are now beginning to use ozone at relatively low levels to keep the air
smelling fresh and clean at all times.

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High Level Use
The O3Sanitizer may be used to treat unoccupied spaces, including the entire home
or small office. This is the most effective way to attack microorganisms and reduce
strong odors because it allows the O3to go after pollutants at the source. Ozone has
been proven to reduce levels of mold, mildew and other microorganisms. It will also
help accelerate the dissipation of chemicals from new carpet, furniture and paint.
Simply close off the problem area or shut the windows and doors in the entire home.
Next, set the O3dial to correspond to the size of the area to be treated. Then leave
the space for 1 to 4 hours depending on the severity of odors. Upon return, open the
doors and windows to let in fresh air until the O3smell is gone. Perform this
procedure as often as necessary until the odors are removed.
Timer
Many users prefer a plug-in timer like is used on lamps so that it comes on everyday
for a few hours while they are at work and then shuts off a couple of hours before
they return home. When they walk in the air smells fresh and clean and the O3has
reverted back to normal O2.
ccupied Spaces
Some users keep the O3Sanitizer at a relatively low setting while in the home or
office. This can hold down microorganism growth while keeping the air smelling
fresh and clean. However, caution is advised because O3levels may exceed those
recommended by government agencies. Each home is different so it requires a trial
and error process to locate the right setting on the dial.
If you choose to use the O3Sanitizer in occupied spaces, set the ozonator dial at a
modest level initially and let it run for a couple of hours. If you smell ozone when
you walk into the room, turn the dial down or off. On the other hand, if you smell
household odors, turn the dial slightly up. Repeat the process until you walk into the
room and do not smell household odors or ozone—just clean fresh air. Caution is
the key to use of the O3Sanitizer in occupied spaces.
Caution
Excessive ozone concentrations can cause mucus membrane or respiratory irritation.
Individuals with serious respiratory problems such as emphysema should consult
their physician before use. Those with a poor sense of smell should also exercise
caution. If O3is detected when entering a room turn the O3Sanitizer dial down or
off. If a dry throat, cough or watery eyes is experienced ventilate the area and
discontinue use.
The level of O3generated at a particular setting on the dial will vary with humidity,
altitude, household contents, level of pollutants in the space and other factors. The
average person is able to smell ozone as the room level approaches 20 ppb indoors.
The FDA sets an upper level of 50 ppb in continuously occupied spaces for sensitive
persons such as the very young, the elderly and the sick. The EPA has set a target
level of 80 ppb for outside air in cities but that is regularly exceeded. A rule of
thumb is to turn the Sanitizer dial off or down if the O3smell is detected.

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