PurATron Best Air User manual

AIR PURIFIER & STERILIZEROWNERS MANUALINCLUDES:INSTALLATION FEATURESSPECIFICATION OPERATIONMAINTENANCETROUBLESHOOTINGIMPORTANT: SAVE THIS BOOKLET!

Congratulations! You have purchased one of the most effective, technologically advanced air purifiers available. Your new Best Air by PurATron is designed to provide years of trouble-free, low maintenance operation. Be sure to read and follow all service procedures outlined in this owner's manual, and use only PurATron replacement parts available from your PurATron business Owner.If you have any questions concerning this, or any PurATron product, contact your place of purchase.Electrical:60 watts power consumption24 to 30 KV, 20-30 Khz ion generation plusatorFixed 6.5 KV DC needle ion generator.Size:Dimensions: 12" high x 9"Weight: 11 pounds PCO cell output (normal mode)<0.02 ppm ozone (ambient room concentration)Purification Plate Output (High Mode)0-360 mg of ozone per hourCoverageCovers a range of up to 3000 ft2****Depends on variables such as severity and frequency of pollution, humidity, and temperature.Warranty:3 years.See warranty card for specific details. wide x 11" deep110 volt 60 Hz7Best Air by PurATron72

Virtually eliminates smoke, odors, and tobacco smoke.Includes HEPA filter which can remove very tiny dust from the flowing air.Germicidal, broad spectrum, high-intensity UVX lamp (100 - 300nm) working together with exclusive Photo-Catalyst-Oxidation cell to kill bacteria.Can remove odors from your home, office, car, boat, RV, etc.2Improves the quality of air indoors, up to 3000 ft Customizable to your environment, using either the included remote or the controls on the front of the unit.Intelligent control alerts you when normal maintenance needs to be performed or service is required.3Photo-Catalyst-Oxidation

GENERAL OPERATIONThe unit can be operated using either the remote or the control panel on the front of the unit. Both the remote and the control panel have the same functions.1. TURN ON THE AIR PURIFIER:Press POWER button to turn the unit ON and OFF. The UVC and Ionizer will automatically turn on when the POWER button is pressed.2. ADJUST THE AIRFLOW SPEED:Press Fan Up and/or Fan Down buttons to adjust the airflow speed from Speed 1 to Speed 5.3. SET THE AIR PURIFYING STAGE:Press Purify Up and Purify Down to adjust the purification level to its lowest setting (250 ft2) for the first 24 hours of operation. Then gradually adjust up (if needed) to the square footage of the indoor area.NOTE:If you are continuously operating your central heating and air conditioning fan, or other ventilation system, set the coverage up to the total ventilated indoor area or set the coverage up to the size of the room. Do not exceed the size of the ventilated indoor area when setting the purifier level.4. SET THE HIGHEST EFFICIENT MODE:Press SANI+BOOSTER button to turn on and adjust the timer for the AWAY MODE function. Pressing the SANI+BOOSTER button once from the original condition will set 0.5 hour running at the mode, pressing it twice will be 1 hour, pressing the button three times will operate the mode for 2 hours. Pressing it four times will set the unit back to normal mode. The covering area at this mode will be up to 3000 square feet.The SANI+BOOSTER function should be operated in unoccupied areas only.5. RESET THE MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE TIME:Press REMINDER RESET button on the control panel or the button RESET on the remote to reset original maintenance and service time after you perform the maintenance..Sani BoosterON/OFFBEST AIRPOWERFAN PURIFIER REMI NDER RESETSANI+BOOSTER Sani BoosterON/OFFSani BoosterINDICATORLCD DISPLAY4

LCD DISPLAYThe LCD display shows all current settings as well as any maintenance reminders and service messages.LCD SCREEN BACKLIGHTAs adjustments are being made, the LCD screen backlight will brighten and the screen will change. After 3 seconds without change, the backlight will return to normal.If a maintenance reminder or a service reminder appears, the backlight will brighten and stay bright until the REMINDER RESET button is pressed or the service problem is corrected.MAINTENANCE REMINDERS (CONT.)REPLACE PLATEThe purifier plate is not functioning properly.
 Check the purifier plate to make sure it is installed properly. Replace the old purifier plate with a new one.MAINTENANCE REMINDERSREPLACE PCO CELLThe purifier plate is not functioning properly.
 Check the PCO cell to make sure it is installed properly. Replace the PCO cell with a new one.Note: The PCO cell should be replaced every two(2) years, even if the unit does not display this message.PERFORM CLEANING Clean the rear HEPA filter Vacuum the PCO CELL Clean the purifier plate Vacuum the front and the rear grill openings.Note: Be sure to press the REMINDER RESET button to clear the reminder following regular maintenance.RESETTING THE REMINDERSThe only reminder you need to reset is the PERFORM CLEANING reminder (after performing maintenance, press the Reminder Reset button and the screen will momentarily display PERFORM CLEANING to let you know the reminder has been reset). All the other service reminders will clear automatically once the unit has been turned off and back on and the problem has been corrected.Periodic maintenance is required to insure that your Best Air by PurATron operates properly. The unit will display a PERFORM CLEANING reminder when it's time to perform regular maintenance. If you are operating your unit in a severely polluted environment, cleaning of the unit, purifier plate, PCO cell, and HEPA filter should be done more frequently. Shown here are some basic procedures that should be carried out to keep your unit running at top performance.Failure to perform routine maintenance could adversely affect the proper function of the unit or cause it to fail prematurely.NOTE: Any malfunction or damaged caused by neglect or unauthorized tampering could void the warranty.CLEANING THE CASE;Wipe the unit with a soft cloth dampened (not wet) with water. Do not use chemicals or solvents. Vacuum the front and rear grills periodically to remove any lint buildup.CLEANING THE PCO CELL:Remove the PCO cell and carefully vacuum accumulated lint. Do not wash the PCO cell. Damage from water may result.GENERAL MAINTENANCE5

GENERAL MAINTENANCE (CONT.)CLEANING THE HEPA FILTERYou have two options to clean the HEPA filter:1. When visibly dirty, simply remove the HEPA filter from the unit, and with a hand-held vacuum, remove the heavy particulate. This method will extend the life of the HEPA.2. If step one doesn’t clean the filter, Remove the HEPA filter from the unit, carefully Vacuum, then wash in hot water. Allow to dry prior to reinstalling, Replace if damaged.CHANGING THE PCO CELL:The PCO cell should be changed when REPLACE PCO CELL appears on the display, or every two(2) years, whichever comes first. To change the PCO cell, follow the instructions on pages 7.CHANGING THE FUSE:The fuse may be accessed by unplugging the cord from the back of the unit, removing the back cover of the unit, then pulling, or if necessary, gently prying the fuse out using a small, straight screwdriver.CLEANING THE PURIFIER PLATE:Remove the HEPA filter. Carefully remove the purifier plate from the plate guide by grasping the middle of the edge nearest to you and slowly pull it straight out.If you are in an environment where there are fats, oils, or grease, such as in kitchen, start by cleaning with alcohol and a soft bristle brush. This will cut the grease without leaving a residue.For all applications - Clean with a mixture of one part water and one part ammonia to remove contaminants. Place the plate into a shallow dish, and pour enough of the water/ammonia solution into the dish to just cover plate. Allow the plate to soak for no more than 10 minutes.CAUTION: Damage may result from soaking the purifier plate longer than 10 minutes110 volt models - use 1.6 Amp slow blow fuse
SEE PAGE 7 FOR REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
See next page for back cover removal instructions6

PCO Cell

Slide the PCO cell
up and into the unit.
Be sure the back lip
of the PCO cell
engages the two
slotted protrusions at
the rear of the plate
cage, and that the
angle brackets and
studs are correctly
aligned.
Insert the
PCO cell
connector
into the plug
on the plate
cage. Press
the connector
firmly until the
two tabs lock
into place.
PCO
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Gently insert the
purifier plate
between the guides
(inside the cage)
until it stops.
When installing the
purification plate,
be sure the metal
tabs are making
contact with the
screen on each side
of the plate.
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9Do not attempt to disassemble the unit. This will void the warranty of the product.INDICATORS OF OPERATION:When the unit is on, the LCD display will show either the fan setting and NORMAL, or the fan setting, purifier setting, and square footage. If the unit is in Away Mode, it will display AWAY MODE plus the hours and minutes remaining. See page 4 for more information.TROUBLESHOOTING - WHAT TO LOOK FOR FIRST.1. Unit does not operate.Plug the unit in.Make sure the outlet is still active.Make sure the rear lint screen and back cover are installed properly.Make sure the fuse does not need to be replaced.2. I have plugged in the unit, press the ON button on the remote (or the unit), and nothing happens... what’s wrong?Make sure the power cord is inserted completely into the receptacle on the back of the unit.Make sure the electrical outlet is capable of providing power to the unit.Check to see if the proper fuse is installed and that it is operational.If you are continuously operating your central heating and air conditioning fan, or other ventilation system, set the coverage up to the total ventilated indoor area or set the coverage up to the size of the room. Do not exceed the size of the ventilated indoor area when setting the purifier level.Please note: The AWAY MODE should be operated in unoccupied areas only. “Unoccupied areas” includes pets. Some pets, like humans, may experience adverse reactions from exposure to increased levels of ozone and should not be present during Away Mode operation.3. The fan is operating but the purifier plate is not working... What’s wrong?The unit is in Normal Mode (press the purifier UP to activate the ozone working.)CAUTION: Do not look directly at the glowing lamp. Prolonged exposure, even to reflected UV light, can cause eye damage according to the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) Standards. Best air by PurAtron emits UV light which can cause eye damage if the light were looked at continuously, for 20 minutes or more, at a distance of one (1) inch or less.If The unit is displaying a REPLACE PLATE message, check the purifier plate for serviceability. If it is cracked or broken, the purifier plate will require replacement. Ensure maintenance procedures required for the purifier plate have been performed according to the “Maintenance” section of this Owner’s Manual. Order new purifier plate from you place of purchase.The electrical stainless steel contacts are not contacting the screen portion of the purifier plate. Unplug and inspect the unit for any loose connections.4. The purifier plate is making noise, has a burning smell, and/or appears to arc or spark. What is the problem?The purifier plate is most likely cracked. The unit will display a REPLACE PLATE message. Refer to the answer for question #3 as it would apply to this question also.5. The UV lamp is not functioning/I’m getting a “Replace PCO cell” message.Check PCO cell for proper installation.Replace the PCO cell.6. What are the most typical application problems?Symptom: A belief that the proper equipment is placed in the environment and the equipment appears unsuccessful.Problem: Lack of air movement, improper placement of the unit.Symptom: Strong odors still remain within the environment after placement.Problem: Purifier setting is too low, improper placement of the unit, or the source of the odor has not been eliminated.Symptom: A strong odor of ozone is present within the environment.

10Problem: Too much Ozone accumulation, within the environment, as a result of improper purifier control setting, and/or lack of air movement.7. Air flow is restricted or reduced.The unit may be placed next to objects that could obstruct the air flow.The rear lint screen, back cover and front grill may not be clean.The PCO cell may not be clean.8. How can I tell if the PCO cell is functioning?The PCO cell will produce a glow that is visible through the front grill under low light conditions.