SPT AC-3036 User manual

Models: AC-3036, AC-3037
AIR PURIFIER
USE & CARE GUIDE

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Please read this guide. It will help you to operate your new SPT®
Air Purifier in the safest and most effective way. Keep this book and your receipt
in a safe place for future reference.
Read all instructions in this guide before using your Air Purifier. This product is
intended for indoor residential use only, not for industrial or other commercial
applications. Use only with electrical wiring that is in good working order and
that meets applicable codes and ordinances. If you have questions regarding your
wiring, consult a qualified electrician.
While using your Air Purifier, you should follow the IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS listed below. As part of these instructions, we have used the
word “WARNING” to indicate the level of hazard: WARNING: indicates a
hazard which, ifnot avoided, could result in injury or death.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical appliances, basic precautions should always be followed
to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons, including the
following:
1. Readall instructions before using this Air Purifier.
2. Use this Air Purifier only as described in this manual. Any other use not
recommended by the manufacturer may cause electric shock, fire, or
injury to persons.
3. Do not operate the Air Purifier with a damaged power cord or after the
AirPurifier malfunctions orhas been dropped in any manner.
4. 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 the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their
safety.
5. Do not place the Air Purifier on a small, unlevel or uneven surface, or any
surface which might allow the Air Purifier to tip, fall, or get knocked over.
6. For proper operation, the Air Purifier should be placed on a smooth, non-
combustiblesurface.
7. The Air Purifier requires a level surface at least 6” (15.2 cm) from heat
sources such as ranges or heaters.
8. Do not sit, stand or place heavy objects on the Air Purifier.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PREPARING TO USE YOUR NEW AIR PURIFIER
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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9. Always unplug the Air Purifier when not in use, and before servicing.
10. Do not operate the Air Purifier with any safety devices removed.
11. Keep the power cord away from heated surfaces.
12. Do not run power cord under carpeting. Do not cover cord with throw
rugs, runners, or the like. Arrange cord away from traffic area where it
will not be tripped over.
13. Avoid the use of extension cords due to risk offire. If an extension cord
must be used, the cord must be aminimum 14AWG and rated not less
than 1875 watts.
14. Do not insertorallow any object to enter any openings on the Air
Purifier. Doingso may cause electric shock and/or fire hazard.
15. Do not blockair openings or place Air Purifier on a soft surface such
as a bedor sofa.
16. Do not use the Air Purifier where combustible gases or vapors
are present.
17. This productis intended for indoor residential useonly, not for
industrial or other commercial applications. Do not operate outdoors.
This warrantyis void if the product is ever used for other than private
household purposes.
18. The AirPurifier should be connected to a 120 V, 60 Hz outlet.
19. The AirPurifier has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the
other). To reduce the risk of shock, this plugis intended to fit in a
polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fullyin the outlet,
reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact qualified personnel to
install the proper outlet. DO NOT try to alter the plug in any way.
20. A loose fit between the plug and the AC outlet (receptacle) may cause
overheating and distortion of theplug. Contact a qualified electrician
to relapse looseor worn outlets.
21. Theuse of a time-delay fuse or time-delay circuit breaker is
recommended.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: SHOCK HAZARD
Use your Air Purifier only in dry environments. This Air Purifier is not intended
for use in a bathroom, laundry area, or similar locations near sinks, washing
machines, swimming pools, or other sources of water. Never locate the Air
Purifier where it may fall into a bathtub or other water receptacle. Do not use in
damp environments such as flooded basements.
WARNING: FIRE HAZARD
Air Purifiers have arcing or sparking parts inside. Do not use near combustible
materials or flammable gases or sources of heat. DO NOT USE in areas where
gasoline, paint or flammable materials are used or stored. To prevent a possible
fire, do not block air intakes or exhaust in any manner. Do not insert or allow
foreign objects to enter any intakes or exhaust openings as this may cause an
electric shock, fire, or damage to the fan.
WARNING: HOT SURFACES
Do not touch the Air Purifier motor when in use. This motor is hot when in use.
To avoid burns,donot let bare skin touch hot surfaces.
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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FANTIMERIONRESET POWER
It is important to know your Air Purifier’s parts and features to ensure its
proper and safe use. Review these instructions before using your Air Purifier.
AIR PURIFIER
CONTROL PANEL
Control Panel Control Panel
LED Indicators
Front Cover
PARTS & FEATURES
Intake Grill
Filter Change
Indicator Reset
LED
Display
Control
Timer Power Fan
Speed
Ionizer
Filter Change
Indicators
Red LEDs will
illuminate through
the front cover
to indicate when
each Filter needs
to be changed
Setting
Indicator s
LEDs will
illuminate through
the front cover
to indicate each
selected setting.
DISPLAY

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1. Check the Air Purifier filters. Before turning unit on, be sure all filters
are correctly in place, and that any plastic packaging has been removed
from filters.
2. Place the Air Purifier on a hard surface such as the floor, table, or desk.
Be sure the grills are not blocked by other objects and that there are
no candles or flames near the unit. The Air Purifier can be positioned
upright or onits back in ahorizontal position for operation.
3. Plug into the nearest standard electrical outlet.
4. Press thePOWER button to turn the Air Purifier on.
Press thePOWER button again to turn the Air Purifier off.
5. When the air purifier is turned on, the LED near the fan icon displays
“1”, which is equivalent to low. To adjust, press the FAN button until the
desired FAN speed is reached.
6. To activate the 1-9 hour timer, press the TIMER button. Once the timer
is activated, the number 1 will appear to the right of the TIMER icon
on the front cover. Continue pressing the TIMER button to select up
to 8 hours of timed operation. Once the time is selected, the unit will
operate and then turn off once its time limit is reached. To deactivate
the timer, press the TIMER button until numbers no longer appear next
to the TIMER icon on the front cover.
NOTE: Under normal use conditions (12 hours aday), the HEPA and VOC
filter should be replaced once a year, and the pre-filter should be replaced
every3 months. To removeand replace either filter, see “Filter Replacement”
in “Care and Maintenance.”
Control Number = Fan SpeedCleaning Level
Press Once 2=Medium Normal Cleaning
Press Twice 3=High Fast Cleaning
Press Three Times 1=Low Quiet Cleaning
Number
SelectionRun Time Number SelectionRun Time
1 1 Hour
66 Hours
2 2 Hours
7 7 Hours
3 3 Hours
8 8 Hours
44 Hours
55 Hours
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
7. Use theFILTER CHANGE INDICATOR RESET button to reset the HEPA
Filter & VOC Filter or Pre-Filter Change Indicators. Each Indicator will
illuminate when each of the filters may need to be replaced. To reset,
press andhold theFILTER CHANGE INDICATOR RESETbutton until the
Change IndicatorLight no longer appears on the front cover. If both
Lights are on at the same time, and only one of the filters is changed,
pressing the FILTER CHANGE INDICATOR RESETbutton will turn off
and resetboth Indicator Lights.
NOTE: When both Indicators illuminate, replace the HEPA Filter
& VOC Filterand Pre-Filterat the same time.
8. Choose to activate or deactivate the Ionizer. The Ionizer provides
additional air freshness through the release of negative ions. To
activate, press the IONIZER button. To deactivate, press the
IONIZER button again and the light no longer appears.
9. To adjust the brightness of the LED indicators, press the LED DISPLAY
button. This activates dimming mode, which reduces the illumination
of the FAN speed, TIMER, IONIZER and LED DISPLAY indicators to 50%
brightness.
NOTE: During dimmingmode, pressing the FAN Speed, TIMER or
IONIZER button will automatically reset the LED indicators to full
brightness.
10. Press the button again and the FAN speed, TIMER, and IONIZER LED
indicators shut off while the LED DISPLAY indicator remains at 50%
brightness. Press the button a third time and the FAN speed, TIMER,
and IONIZER LED indicators return to full brightness while the LED
DISPLAY indicator shuts off.

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FILTER REPLACEMENT
NOTE: The Change Filter Indicator Lights will illuminate on the front cover
when it is time to replace the HEPA & VOC Filter or Pre-Filter. Under conditions
of normal use (12 hours a day), this will occur approximately every3 months
for the Pre-Filterand once a year for the HEPA filter. The filters may need
to be changed more often with continuous operation or use in smoky, dusty
environments or harsh air quality environments. See Filter Replacement Table.
WARNING: To avoid serious injuryfrom electrical shock, ALWAYS turn the Air
Purifier OFF andunplug BEFORE performing filter replacement procedure.
CARE & MAINTENANCE
1. Turn the Air Purifier OFF and unplug from outlet.
2. Place the unit on its back on a hard flat surface with the front cover
facing up. To remove the front cover, insert fingers of each hand into
theintake grill openings on each side of cover and gently pull cover
up towards you.
3. Remove all plastic packaging from new filters. Remove filters
indicated for replacement.
FILTER REPLACEMENT
Fan Housing
Chamber
Control
Panel
VOC Filter Tabs
VOC Filter Tabs
Pre-Filter
Locking Tabs
Pre-Filter
HEPA Filter
VOC Filter

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CARE & MAINTENANCE
STORAGE
If you store your Air Purifier for more than 30 days, you should:
1. Remove the pre-filter, HEPA filter and VOC filter from the unit.
2. Discard thepre-filter.
3. Wrap the HEPA filter in an air-tight plastic bag orplastic wrap.
Be sure that the filter is totally sealed to protect it from its storage
environment. Repeat steps for VOC filter.
4. DO NOT put the plastic-wrappedHEPA filter back into the Air Purifier;
remove plastic wrap completely before re-installing.
Same applies for VOC filter.
To setup the Air Purifier after storage:
1. Unwrap the HEPA filter and VOC filter completely.
2. Install a new pre-filter.
3. Install filter assembly in the Air Purifier.
See “Filter Replacement” section for proper installation.
WARNING: To avoidseriousinjury from electrical shock, ALWAYS turn the Air
PurifierOFF and unplug BEFORE cleaning.
1. Turn the Air Purifier OFF and unplug from power outlet.
2. Clean exteriorsurfaces with a damp soft cloth only. DO NOT pour or
splash water on the unit. Do not use any abrasive-type cleaner on it.
Wipeall surfaces free from dust and grime, especially the grill intake
and exhaustopenings. Remove front cover to improve access to
cleaning intake openings. See front cover removal instructions in FILTER
REPLACEMENT section.
3. Once all surfaces are completely dry, plug unit backintopower outlet
for operation.
CLEANING
4. Witha dry soft cloth, wipe visible dust from exposed fan housing
chamber.
5. Install a new VOC Filter with its tabs facing the HEPA filter.
6. Install a new HEPA filter with its Pre-Filter Locking Tabs facing up
as shown.
7. Install a new Pre-Filter by securing itonto the Pre-Filter Locking Tabs.
NOTE: Do not try to wash and reuse either a HEPA, VOC or Pre-Filter.
8. To reinstall front cover, insert tabs on bottom into slots at base of unit.
Rotate front cover up and gently press top corners down until cover
snaps securelyin place.

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NOTE: Use SPT® replacement filters for lasting performance and for
a proper fit. Use of other replacement filters may result in an improper fit,
negatively affect airpurifierperformance and void the warranty.
FILTER REPLACEMENT
CARE & MAINTENANCE
SPT Air Purifier
Model Number
FilterKit
Model Number Content
AC-3036
Carbon Pre-Filter x 2
HEPA Filterx 1
VOC Filter x 1
AC-3037
Carbon Pre-Filter x 2
HEPA Filterx 1
VOC Filter x 1
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
MODELLENGTH WIDTH HEIGHT WEIGHT INPUT
VOLTAGE
AC-3036 7.4 in
(19 cm))
12.4 in
(31.6 cm)
14.3 in
(36.4 cm)
8.6 lbs
(3.93 kg)
120 volts AC,
60 Hz
AC-3037 7.5 in.
(19.3 cm)
17.3 in
(44 cm)
15.8 in
(40.3 cm)
11.6 lbs
(5.28 kg)
120 volts AC,
60 Hz
This product complies with themaximum allowable concentration of ozone of 0.050
parts per million by volume (ppmv) in a 24-hourperiod. The Health Canada Guideline
2010 (ISBN 978-1-100-16288-1) recommends that the maximum exposure limit,
based onan average time of 8 hours, is 0.020 ppmv orless when tested in a sealed,
controlled room approximately 30m.
3036-FILTER
3037-FILTER

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PROBLEMSOLUTION
Unit does not
operate
• Check if the unit is properly plugged in, and the outlet is
energized.
• Make sure the unit is turned ON.
• Make sure the front cover is securely fastened.
• Make sure the unit has all filters properlyinstalled.
Decreased airflow • Make sure that nothing is blocking the air flow through
the Intake or Exhaustgrill openings.
• Check condition of the filters and replace if necessary.
• Check filters and remove any plastic wrapping or
packaging.
Excessive noise• Check condition of the filters and replace if necessary.
• Check filters and remove any plastic wrapping or
packaging.
Unit stilldoes not
operate properly
• Check all points above.
• Contact customer service. See the next page of the
manual for contact information.
TROUBLESHOOTING