Prolitec Air/Q-100 User manual

Air/Q™-100
User Guide
Updated 26 Nov., 2013
Original Instructions

Table of Contents
Welcome to Air/Q™.............................................................................................................. 3
Safety Precautions .............................................................................................................. 6
Controls and Display ........................................................................................................... 8
Setting Up Air/Q .................................................................................................................. 9
Equipment and Accessories ........................................................................................... 9
Getting Started ............................................................................................................... 9
Removing the Cover ................................................................................................... 9
Removing the Battery Insulator ................................................................................ 11
Connecting to Power ................................................................................................ 11
Inserting the Cartridge .............................................................................................. 11
Setting the Clock ...................................................................................................... 11
Selecting Operating Mode........................................................................................ 12
24/7 Mode Setup ...................................................................................................... 12
Program Mode Setup ............................................................................................... 12
Timer ......................................................................................................................... 13
Replacing the Cover and Inserting the Director Attachment .................................... 13
Setting the Scent Control ......................................................................................... 15
Room Size Chart....................................................................................................... 15
Room Placement Considerations ................................................................................. 16
Adjusting the Scent Level ............................................................................................. 16
Scent Cycles................................................................................................................. 16
Troubleshooting................................................................................................................. 17
Frequently Asked Questions ............................................................................................. 18
Care and Maintenance ...................................................................................................... 23
Specications.................................................................................................................... 24

Welcome to Air/Q™
Welcome to a new world of air freshening. You have purchased the most advanced
air-freshening and scenting technology available anywhere. Air/Q™employs recently
patented indoor air quality technology with proven success in a wide range of
commercial locations.
Now this revolutionary technology is available for your home or ofce. Air/Q is
engineered to provide a signicantly better scent effect than the most expensive
scented candles, aerosols, plug-ins and sticks in a bottle. Many of these products
have good scents, but the delivery systems have safety and performance
deciencies. Air/Q is the very rst home air freshener to offer several features
you will never do without again.
•Air/Qcanbecontrolled.Itistheonlyairfreshenertheusercanadjustfordifferent
room sizes and scent-strength preference.
•Air/Qistherstfullyautomaticairfreshenerthatallowstheusertopreprogram
operating times.
•Air/Qisalsoaneco-friendlyairfreshener.Itusesnoheat.Unlikecandles,it
produces no sooty hydrocarbons; unlike many aerosols, oil burners, candles and
plug-ins, it produces no harmful volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
Air/Q’s technology evenly distributes fragrance throughout a space. Most systems
burn fragrance oil (scented candles, oil burners) or evaporate it using heat and
alcohol (aerosols, plug-ins, wicks and sticks). Air/Q does not. Air/Q delivers 100%
of the perfumer’s creation without any change. What does this mean for you?
Very simply, the best air-freshening experience you can get.
Importantly,Air/Qscentsareformulatedwiththehighestqualityfragranceingre-
dients, no phthalates and none of the many chemicals restricted by the workplace
inhalation standards of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
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Welcome to Air/Q™
The Air/Q™UserGuideiseasytoreadwithsimpleinstructions.Weurgeyoutoread
it carefully and completely.
Don’tlikereadingmanuals?PleasereviewtheseparateQuickStartGuideincluded
with the Air/Q.
Air/Q Applications and Uses:
Air/Q is used to improve indoor air by erasing odors and freshening the air with a
pleasant scent. This is accomplished by introducing an ultra-low quantity of odor
neutralizers and fragrance ingredients to blend into the air. Air/Q’s tiny droplets,
100 times smaller than an aerosol droplet, are extremely light, so they oat easily
into the air and disperse throughout a space to create an even scent effect.
There are two basic applications for Air/Q: ambient scenting and odor control.
The inherent technology addresses both at the same time.
1. Ambient Scenting
Ambient Scenting is the use of a scent to create a mood or ambience. Even if your
home has no particular odor issue, you may simply wish to make the area smell
a certain way to create an ambience or image of the space that reects you and
complements or enhances the décor. Air/Q offers a variety of choices in scents to
help you achieve this.
Entertaining guests is an excellent opportunity for ambient scenting to enhance
the occasion and guests’ experience. Air/Q has a very convenient feature called
the Timer (See “Programming”). You can set up Air/Q so that with one touch of the
timer button, Air/Q will operate for a set number of hours and then automatically
turn off.
2. Odor Control
Odor Control is the use of Air/Q to inhibit our ability to detect a bad odor and to
replace the bad odor with an appealing aroma. This is a typical use of conventional
air fresheners.
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Welcome to Air/Q™
Older homes often have that “Victorian” smell that suggests it is musty and not
clean. A very light use of Air/Q™can solve this problem.
Pet odorsareamajorproblemforthepetownersandtheirguests.Ifyoulivewith
and love a pet, its odor is often not an issue. For your guests, the experience can
be very different. Cat urine, for example, can be locked into wood oors or located
in spaces that are impossible to reach and clean. Air/Q can erase these odors and
replace them with a fresh and clean scent.
Many people use scented candles to deal with odors. The result is usually unsatis-
factory and temporary. A candle fragrance may be pleasing before it is lit, but once
lit, the waxy and sooty by-products of burning fragrance oil combine with the bad
odors you are trying to remove and create a third smell, which can be even more
unpleasant than what you are attempting to eliminate.
Air/Q can deal with virtually all household odors from a child’s room, bathroom or
kitchen to a basement.
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Safety Precautions
Air/Q Appliance Precautions:
•DONOTpositionAir/Qwithinthereachofyoungchildrenorpets.
•MustbeusedonlywiththesuppliedandapprovedPowerSupply.
•Unitwillnotoperateproperlyifpositionedsidewaysorupsidedown.Air/Qmust
not be tilted or turned upside down when fragrance cartridge is inside. Tilting the
Air/Q will cause the fragrance to spill.
•NEVERputyournosetotheoutputofAir/Q.Within12inchesoftheoutput,the
fragrance is highly concentrated. The improper inhalation of high concentrations of
fragrance may cause irritation including watery eyes, headache, cough and upper
respiratory discomfort.
•DONOTpositionAir/Qsothattheoutputisdirectedatasurfacecloserthan
12inches.UsetheDirectorattachmenttohelpavoidthis.
•ExercisecarewhilechangingcartridgeswhenAir/Q™is placed on furniture or
surfaces that may be harmed by contact with the liquid fragrance.
•Donotimmerseinorplacenearwater,sinkorbathtub.
•Unplugbeforecleaning.
•Besurethattheunitisplacedonastablesurface,farfromanyame,sourceof
sparks or ignition, heat source, or electrical equipment.
•Theproductmustonlybesuppliedatsafetyextralowvoltagecorrespondingto
the marking on the appliance.
•Thisapplianceisnotintendedforusebypersons(includingchildren)withreduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, un-
less they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appli-
ance by a person responsible for their safety.
•Childrenshouldbesupervisedtoensurethattheydonotplaywiththeappliance.
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Safety Precautions
Air/Q Cartridge Precautions
READTHESAFETYINFORMATIONSHEETENCLOSEDWITHEACHCARTRIDGE.
SPILLS:KEEPTHELIDONTOAVOIDDRIPSANDSPILLSonfurniture,carpets
andfabrics.Ifthereisadriporspill,blotimmediatelywithadampclothandthen
wash with soap and water. For carpets and fabric, blot up a small spill or place
dry towels on a larger spill. Allow the towels to absorb as much liquid as possible.
Switch damp towels for dry towels until no more liquid can be absorbed from the
spill. Cover the remaining portion of the spill with baking soda and allow it to set for
3minutesbeforevacuuming.Repeatthisprocessuptotwomoretimesifneeded.
Ifthesmellofperfumepersists,professionalcleaningmayberequired.Spillson
wood or other porous and painted surfaces must be cleaned immediately with soap
and water to avoid severe damage.
While Air/Q formulations do not contain ingredients deemed harmful to the skin, if
thereisskincontact,washwithsoapandwater.Ifthereiscontactwiththeeyes,
irrigatetheeyewithfreshwaterfor5minutes.Ifthereisanyeyeirritation,consulta
physician immediately
TakecaretoNOTdropacartridge.Itmaycrack,causingfragrancetospill.
Call Prolitec Product Safety & Support toll-free at 1-866-387-4333 or visit airq.com.
For online safety instructions, visit www.prolitec.com/manuals/manuals.htm
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Controls and Display
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Power Button
Timer Button Adjust Buttons
LCD Screen
Fragrance
Cartridge
Locking
Tab
Cartridge Vent
Settings
Dial

Setting Up Air/Q™
Equipment and Accessories
RemoveAir/Q™fromthecontainer.Included:
1. Air/Q Cube 3. Director Attachment
2.PowerSupply(includesworld- 4.FragranceCartridge(soldseparately)
plug assortment, not shown)
Getting Started
Removing the Cover
The cover of the cube is removable as shown below.
To remove cover, locate release tab at bottom of the unit, press in, and lift cover up
and off with other hand. Power must be turned off when removing and replacing
Air/Q cover.
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Setting Up Air/Q™
Removing the Battery Insulator
Removetheyellowbatteryinsulatortabatbottomofappliance.
Connecting to Power
1. Connect the power cord to the underside of the appliance.
2. Attachappropriate,country-specicplugtopowerblock.
3. Plug the power block into an AC outlet within reach of the location you have
chosen for Air/Q.
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Setting Up Air/Q™
Inserting the Cartridge
1. Ensure power switch is off before inserting cartridge.
2. Cartridge:removescrew-topcap,bottomredplug(saveforfuturestorage)
andfoilseal.Insertcartridge,pressingrmlyuntilcartridgesitsinplace(Fig.1).
3. To activate cartridge: using a tissue or paper towel, press in the stem in the
centerofthetopoutputchimney;thestemshouldspringback(Fig.2).
IMPORTANT: Power must be turned off before the
Air/Q cover is removed or replaced to prevent pres-
sure build-up in the cartridge. Also, power must be
turned off before moving Air/Q around to prevent pres-
sure build-up. Pressure could prevent fragrance from
properlypluming.Intheeventthisshouldoccur,sim-
plyreactivatethecartridgeasshowninFig.2above.
Setting the Clock
1. Turn the dial to Set Clock.
2. Adjustusingthe+/– buttons.
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Fig. 1 Fig. 2

Setting Up Air/Q™
Selecting Operating Mode
With the cover off, decide which mode of operation you want to use.
1. 24/7modeallowsforcontinuousscentingattheintensitylevelyouselect.
ItrequiresyoutoturnAir/Q™ON and OFF.
2. Programmodeallowsforselectionofspecicstartandstoptimes.
24/7 Mode Setup: (Inthismode,youmustturnAir/QONandOFF.Thismodeis
goodfor24-houroperation.
1. Turnthedialto24/7.
2. Placethecoverbackontheappliance.
3. PressthePOWERbutton.AbluelightwillilluminateindicatingtheAir/Qsystem
is ready and scenting will begin.
Program Mode Setup: (This option allows you to program Air/Q to turn ON and
turn OFF at the same time each day. This feature is useful if you do not wish to
scent only during certain times each day.)
1. Press Power.
2. TurntheDialtoProgram.
3. Ensure the clock is set to the correct time.
4. TurntheDialtoStart.
5. Adjustusing+/– buttons to desired Start time.
6. Turn the Dial to Stop.
7. Adjustusing+/– buttons to desired Stop time.
8. Turn Dial back to Program.
9. ReplaceAir/Qcoverforscentingtobegin.
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Setting Up Air/Q™
Timer: Air/Q™cover must be on for this mode to function. Directly located below
the Power button is the Timer button. This button’s function allows you to turn ON
Air/Q for a specic number of hours. This feature is good for scenting for a specic
period of time. You don’t have to remember to turn it OFF. Air/Q turns itself OFF
automatically in this mode.
1. Press the TIMERbutton.TheLCDscreenwillshowthenumberofhoursAir/Q
will operate before turning OFF.
2. RepeatedlypresstheTIMER button to increase the number of operating hours
uptoamaximumof12hours.
Replacing the Cover and Inserting the Director Attachment
1. Replacecover,pressingdowngentlytoallowthecontrolbuttonstolineupwith
theholesinthecoveruntilthereassuringclickisfeltandheard.Improperalign-
ment can result in one or more buttons being depressed by the cover.
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Setting Up Air/Q™
2. InserttheDirectorAttachmentandadjusttodirecttheAir/Q™output away from
anynearbysurfaceslessthan12inchesaway.(See“RoomPlacement
Considerations”onpage15.)UseoftheDirectorAttachmentalsodampens
the normal noise from the output.
IMPORTANT
Depending on desired scent level settings, Air/Q will cycle off for a period
of seven minutes between scenting cycles. Scent cycles will vary in
length based on intensity settings. This is normal and does not mean the
machine is malfunctioning.
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Setting Up Air/Q™
Setting the Scent Control
This feature allows you to select the appropriate amount of scent for the room size.
Itisimportanttostartatalowsettingtoavoidtoostrongofascentlevel.Ifneeded,
youcangraduallyincreasethescentleveluntilitisjustrightforyou.Remember;
alwaysallow15minutesbetweenchangesinscentlevelbeforeadjustingagain.
(See“AdjustingtheScentLevel”onpage15.)
1. Determine the approximate size of the room you wish to scent by consulting the
RoomSizeChartasshown.
Room Size Chart
Room Type Room Size (feet) Starting Level
Closets
Small 3 x 3 1
Medium 4x5 3
Large 5 x 8 6
Bathrooms
Small 4x4 5
Medium 6 x 8 8
Large 8 x 8 10
Bedrooms & Living Rooms
Small 9 x 10 14
Medium 12x15 20
Large 20x18 25
2. Usingthe+/–buttonsjusttotherightoftheLCD,setthescentlevelindicated
bytheRoomSizeChart
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Setting Up Air/Q™
Room Placement Considerations
Place Air/Q™in a desired location that cannot be easily accessed by young children
or pets. The top of a shelf or cabinet is a good location. An extra-long power cord is
provided to make this easy.
UsetheDirectorAttachmenttodirecttheAir/Qoutputawayfromanynearby
surfaceslessthan12inchesaway.
DonotplaceAir/Qnearanopenwindowiftheairisblowingout.Bemindfulofair
ow in the area to be scented and position Air/Q so that the natural air currents do
notstoptheowofAir/Qscentintothespace.Lightingamatch,blowingitoutand
then watching the ow direction of the smoke can be helpful in determining this.
Exercise care while changing cartridges when Air/Q is placed on furniture or
surfaces that may be harmed by contact with the liquid fragrance.
Adjusting the Scent Level
Takethetimetogetthescentleveljustright.IfyoufollowedtheRoomSizeChart,
youhavesetAir/Qtothelowendoftherangeforyourroomsize.Ifafteratleast
15 minutes the scent is not detectable, move up the setting by 10%. For example,
ifyourstartsettingwas20,increaseitby10%to22.Keepincreasinguntilyouand
otherscanjustdetectthescentwhenyouenterthespace.Itisbesttoleavethe
roomeachtimethescentlevelisadjustedandallowabout15minutesforyour
noseandthescentleveltoadjust.
Scent Cycles
The Air/Q scent-intensity levels are designed through the use of on and off duty
cycles. A higher scent intensity setting will cause the unit to cycle on for longer
periods of time. A lower scent intensity setting will cause the unit to cycle on for a
shorter period of time. For all settings, there will be a cycle off period.
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Troubleshooting
The scent in the room is too strong or too weak.
Ifthescentistooweak,rstmakesurethatAir/Qisnotpositionednearanopen
windowordoorsothatallitsscentisblowingoutoftheroom.RepositionAir/Qas
far away as possible from open windows or doors.
AdjustFragranceReleaseRateusingthe+/–buttons.Ingeneral,adjustments
shouldbemadein10%increments.Soiftheoriginalsettingis20,10%is2.
Moveitupordownby2.Withsettingslessthan10,moveupordownby1.
Whenever changing a setting, allow at least 15 minutes to rebalance before
checking the scent level again.
Ifyoucannotdetectthescent,checktomakesurethecartridgeisnotempty.
The appliance is not turning ON.
Make sure the power cord is properly plugged in to both the Air/Q™and the
electrical outlet (plugged in at both ends).
MakesuretheDialissetto24/7oryouhaveprogrammedAir/Qforautomatic
operation and set the Dial to Program.
Make sure the cover is rmly in place.
Make sure the appliance is placed on a at surface. There is a safety button on the
bottom of the Air/Q that disengages the pump should Air/Q be tipped over or not
on a level at surface.
Press the POWER button to illuminate the blue light. Once the cover is replaced
over the Air/Q, the appliance should turn on.
Ifthebluelightdoesnotilluminate,turnthescentcontrolupto50andturniton
again.Placeangerontheappliance.Ifyoucannotdetecttheslightvibrationofthe
internal compressor, maintenance may be required. Call Prolitec Product Safety and
Support toll-free at 1-866-387-4333 or go to www.airq.com.
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Troubleshooting
With Air/Q operating in a bookshelf, the output is directed straight up to the
next shelf.
InserttheDirectorAttachmentprovidedwithAir/Qtodirecttheoutputforwardand
away from the bookshelf.
Air/Q makes too much noise.
Air/Qisdesignedtoaverylownoisespecication.InsertingtheDirectorAttachment
shouldreduceanyAir/Qnoiseevenfurther.Iftheproblempersists,makesurethe
cartridge is rmly in place by removing it and putting it back in, sliding down until a
rmclickisfelt.Iftheproblempersists,callProlitecProductSafetyandSupporttoll-
free at 1-866-387-4333 or go to www.airq.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Air/Q work?
Air/Q uses a recently patented technology to convert liquid fragrance compounds
into tiny droplets less than 1/50ththediameterofahumanhair.Bycomparison,an
aerosol droplet is 100 times bigger and 1,000,000 times heavier. Air/Q droplets
present 100 times more surface area to the air they are treating, which means much
less fragrance is used to create the scent effect. Air/Q’s tiny droplets are extremely
light, so they oat easily into the air and disperse throughout a space to create a
consistent scent effect.
What size room will Air/Q handle?
Air/Qisfullyadjustablefordifferentsizerooms.Air/Qiseffectiveinlivingareasupto
1,000squarefeet(20feetx50feet)aswellsmallerspaceslikebedroomsandvery
small spaces such as bathrooms and closets.
Where can I place Air/Q™?
Doyouwanttoconcealitordisplayit?YoucanplaceAir/Qjustaboutanywherein
a room that is not within reach of young children or pets and where power can be
accessed with the power cord provided. You can place it in a bookshelf, on a
shelf with the stereo equipment, hidden on the oor behind a chair, sofa or oor
lamp — anywhere there is some space for air to circulate and where Air/Q’s output
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ispointedawayfromsurfaceslessthan12inchesaway.AvoidplacingAir/Qneara
window that is sometimes opened.
Do I need to adjust Air/Q?
Yes! Air/Q is a powerful machine. The scent control setting is very important. Air/Q
canhandleverysmallandverylargerooms.Ifsettoohighforroomsize,itcan
causediscomfortforsomepeople.Adjustingissimple.Takethetimetodoitright.
How do I adjust Air/Q?
WiththepowercordpluggedinyoucanadjustAir/Qupanddownusingthe+/–
buttonsjusttotherightoftheLCDscreen.Youcanseethesettinglevel
(1to50)ontherightsideoftheLCD.ALWAYSSTARTWITHTHERECOMMENDED
SETTINGandadjustupwardinsmallsteps.
How strong should I make the scent?
Lessismore.Air/Qallowsyoutoeraseodorsanduseonlyasmallamountof
scent.Unlikeallotherairfresheners,Air/Qisadjustable.Usethisimportantfeature.
Alwaysstartonthelowestsettingsforthesizeofthespace,thenadjustupwardin
small steps.
I hear the unit running, but there is no scent or plume.
1. Ensure power switch is off before inserting cartridge.
2. Cartridge:removecaps(saveforfuturestorage)andfoilseal.Insertcartridge,
pressing rmly until cartridge sits in place.
3. To activate cartridge: using a tissue or paper towel, press in the stem in the
center of the top output chimney; the stem should spring back.
My Air/Q™does not run for several minutes at a time. Is this normal?
The Air/Q scent intensity levels are designed through the use of on and off duty
cycles. Therefore, a higher scent intensity setting will cause the unit to cycle on for
longer periods of time. A lower scent intensity setting will cause the unit to cycle on
for a shorter period of time. For all settings, there will be a cycle off period.
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IMPORTANT
ALWAYSALLOWATLEAST15MINUTESTOASSESSthescent
strengthafterstartingoradjusting.Itisbesttoassessstrengthwhen
you rst enter the room from another room.
Household odors, can Air/Q™help with these?
YES! Pet odors, cooking smells, bathroom odors, and old house smells — most
odors can be completely erased by Air/Q. Each fragrance contains a patented
component specically aimed at odors. This feature allows you to eliminate odors
withouthavingtomakethescenttoostrong.Thisisamajoradvantageover
aerosols and plug-ins that must douse an odor with too much fragrance.
How about safety? Is Air/Q safe to use with children and pets?
Usedasdirected,Air/Qisthesafestairfresheneravailable.Ofcourse,itis
importanttoreadtheConsumerSafetyInformationSheetenclosedwitheach
cartridge. Store cartridges out of the reach of young children.
I have always used candles to create a scent in my home.
How is Air/Q different?
Air/Qsafelycreatesabeautifulnon-waxyscentandisadjustabletoserveamuch
larger space than a candle. An open ame requires adult supervision and produces
black soot that can be inhaled and leaves deposits on surfaces. Air/Q leaves
no deposits.
How does Air/Q differ from aerosol room fresheners?
The more expensive aerosols can produce a very pleasant scent, but only for a few
minutes,andinveryhighconcentrationsjustintheareasprayed.Air/Qiswhatis
known as a “continuous action” air freshener. Air/Q is always on and delivers an
evenly distributed scent throughout the room.
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