UniqAir Uniq User manual

Uniq air purifier
User’s manual

© UniqAir 2021
Document rev. 1.0
Uniq V1, App versions:
•Android: 42.0
•iOS: 0.0.7
UniqAir reserves the right to make changes.

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Sisällys
1SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2
2PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 3
2.1 PACKAGE CONTENTS 3
2.2 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 4
2.3 TYPE PLATE 4
2.4 MANUFACTURER INFORMATION 5
2.5 CONTROLS/BUTTONS 5
3ACTIVATION AND MANUAL OPERATION 6
3.1 TIPS FOR USE 6
3.2 UNPACKING AFTER TRANSPORT 6
3.3 ATTACHING THE STAND OR WALL MOUNT 7
3.4 POSITIONING THE DEVICE 8
3.5 CONNECTING THE POWER CORD 8
3.6 SWITCHING ON THE DEVICE 9
3.7 USING THE DEVICE MANUALLY 9
4USING A MOBILE DEVICE TO CONTROL THE AIR PURIFIER 10
5SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE 12
5.1 REPLACING THE PREFILTER 12
5.2 REPLACING THE MAIN FILTER 12
5.3 CLEANING THE DEVICE 12
5.4 RECYCLING 13
6TROUBLESHOOTING 14
6.1 DEVICE RESET 14
7DIRECTIVES AND CERTIFICATES 15
8ANNEXES 16
8.1 WIFI LIGHT COLORS,TROUBLESHOOTING 16
8.2 POWER SETTING ACCORDING TO THE SIZE OF ROOM 18
8.3 WARRANTY CONDITIONS 19
8.4 REPLACING THE MAIN FILTER 20

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1Safety instructions
Read this manual carefully before use. Use the device only as instructed in
this manual. The operating instructions do not cover all possible operating
situations or conditions. The manufacturer is not liable for personal injury
or damage to property resulting from improper use.
General safety instructions:
•Only use UniqAir approved filters and replacement parts.
•Do not block or cover the air inlet or outlet.
•Do not insert items or fluids into the air inlet or outlet.
•Do not place the device in a place where it may become wet.
•Do not pull on the power cord when unplugging it. Pull only on the
plug when disconnecting the power cord.
•Only use the appliance with both filters in place.
•Only use the device indoors.
•Use only the original power cord.
•Use protective gloves when handling filters.
NOTE! The device is intended for indoor air purification only. The purifier
should not be used to clean industrial contaminants such as welding fumes
or paint fumes.
NOTE! In the event of faults that might endanger people or the
environment (smell of burning, smoke, sparks, etc.), unplug the device
immediately and contact UniqAir Customer Service.

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2Product description
UniqAir Uniq is an efficient air purifier designed for indoor air. The Uniq air
purifier can be controlled manually, or by mobile device via a WiFi
connection.
It pulls air in through an encircling steel filter and blows clean air out
through the rims of the glass front surface.
The device removes:
•Allergens
•Mold spores
•Viruses
•Bacteria
•Microbes
•Dust and pollen
•Odors
•Ozone and nitrogen
oxides
•Ammonia
•Organic compounds
•Inorganic compounds
2.1 Package contents
The air purifier is supplied with the following parts:
•UniqAir Uniq-device
•Arc mount and screws to install it
•Ready-to-use filters installed
•Power cord
•User’s manual
•Quick guide for mobile application

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2.2 Technical specifications
2.3 Type plate
A type plate with information is located on the
lower edge of the device, in front of the stand. See
the adjacent image.
Model
UniqAir Uniq
Dimensions
H 450, D 185
mm
Dimensions with arc
mount
H 550, D 230
mm
Dimensions with wall
mount
H 467, D 200
mm
Weight (with filters)
9 kg
Noise level
36,5 dB(A),
< 25 dB(A)
night setting
Purifying rate (degree
of separation)
99,97 % for
particles, 100
% for gases*
Clean air delivery rate
(max)
140 m3/h
*tested, VTT-CR-00861-20
Operating voltage
230 V
Voltage range
200–
240 V
Frequency
50/60
Hz
Power
consumption
under
60 W
Operating
temperature
-15…
+60 C
WiFi-protocol
IEEE
802.11
b/g/n
WiFi-frequency
2.4 ~
2.5 GHz
RF-output power
(max)
20 dBm

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2.4 Manufacturer information
UniqAir Oy
Tuomikatu 28
53810 Lappeenranta
www.uniqair.fi
[email protected]
FINLAND
2.5 Controls/buttons
1) WiFi button, also acts as a WPS/WiFi indicator light
2) -button, turn the power down
3) Power range indicator, LED lights
4) MAX power range indicator, full power is on when the LED light is
on
5) -button, turn the power up
6) Timer button, lights up when the timer is activated. Timer control
with mobile app only. You can bypass the timer function or
reactivate it by pressing this button.

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3Activation and manual operation
NOTE! The device should only be used in dry, indoor spaces. The device
must not be used in a space where explosive or flammable materials are
handled, or in an ATEX-classified space.
3.1 Tips for use
•The air purifier’s capacitive touchscreen buttons work best when
gently touched with the entire fingertip so that the finger covers the
edges of the button.
•We recommend using the air purifier around the clock, including on
weekends.
•Choose the highest possible power setting to achieve the best
effect.
•Mobile control:
oFor example, you can schedule the purifier to run at a
higher power setting during the working day, or at a
correspondingly lower power at night.
oYou can create separate timer settings for each day.
oThe air purifier can still be controlled from the front panel
buttons while mobile control is enabled.
oThe timer button on the front panel can be used for fast
deactivation or reactivation of the timed power setting.
oDownload the application to your device and follow the
instructions in section 4 of this guide to start using mobile
control.
3.2 Unpacking after transport
Carefully remove the device from its plastic cover. Remove the film covering
the glass front panel by peeling it gently from the lip at the top.
See section 5.4 for instructions on recycling transport packaging.

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3.3 Attaching the stand or wall mount
NOTE! Two holes have been made in the base of the device for the stand or
wall mount.
a) Stand
1. Place the device on a flat surface with the glass panel facing
down.
NOTE! The glass is easily scratched. Use a cloth or similar
means to provide a soft surface, if necessary.
2. Use two screws to attach the stand that came with the
product package to the base of the device. See the picture
below.
b) Wall mount (optional)
1. Use four screws to attach the wall mount
to the desired place on a wall.
2. Use two screws to attach the base of the
Uniq device to the wall mount. See the
adjacent image.

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3.4 Positioning the device
Uniq is easy to place anywhere indoors: resting on its arc-mount (stand) on
the floor or surface, or installed on its (optional) wall mount.
To ensure the greatest effectiveness, make sure that the air flow is as
unobstructed as possible in front and on the sides of the device. If possible,
place the device so that no wall, cabinet or other furniture impedes airflow
in the vicinity of the device.
3.5 Connecting the power cord
1. Check that the power cord is externally intact.
WARNING! Electrical safety hazard. Only use an intact power cord to
connect the device. If the cord is damaged, contact UniqAir Customer
Service.
2. Connect the power cord to the connector on the bottom of the
device as shown on the picture below.
NOTE! Due to the type of connector, the cable can only be connected in
one way. Do not force the power cord into the connector.
1. Plug the other end of the power cord into a grounded electrical
outlet.
NOTE! The mains voltage of the outlet must correspond to the voltage
indicated on the type plate.
WARNING! Electrical safety hazard. Only connect the appliance to a
grounded outlet.

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3.6 Switching on the device
When the air purifier is plugged in for the first time, it will
automatically run through its start cycle as follows:
1. The device will search for a WiFi connection. The blue
WPS/WiFi indicator will flash for up to 20 seconds.
2. If no previously known network is found, the indicator light
will turn yellow for 3s.
3. The device will search for a WPS signal. The WPS/WiFi
indicator will flash purple for 2 minutes.
4. The WPS/WiFi indicator will flash yellow for a while, and then
switch off completely.
5. When the light is off, the device can be operated manually.
See the next section: 3.7 Using the device manually.
NOTE! The front panel touchscreen buttons will not respond to
touch during the start cycle.
3.7 Using the device manually
The device can be operated manually with the buttons on the glass front
panel.
1. Press the “+” button to turn on the device. The device will start at
power-level 1 and one of the circular power-setting lights will turn
blue.
2. Use the “+” and “-” buttons to adjust the airflow (power) to the
desired level. The selected power setting is indicated by the circular
power-setting lights.
3. If desired, turn off the unit by pressing the “-” button several times
until none of the blue power-setting lights are on.
NOTE! To use the max setting, press the “+” button once when all the
power-setting lights are on. The text “max” will turn blue in the middle of
the power-setting ‘circle’.
Whenever you wish, you can also switch to using mobile device control via
WiFi, by following the instructions in the next section 4.

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4Using a mobile device to control the air purifier
You can operate your Uniq air purifier from a mobile device by
connecting both devices to the same WLAN router at 2.4 GHz.
Follow these instructions to set up mobile control.
1. Download and install the control app on your mobile device from
your device’s app store. Apps from different stores:
•Google Play: App for Uniq
•App Store: UniqAir
2. Plug in the power cord. The air purifier will start and begin
searching for a WiFi connection.
•The blue WPS/WiFi indicator will flash for 20 seconds
(maximum) during the search.
3. If no known WiFi network can be found, the indicator light will
turn yellow for 3s, after which the air purifier will automatically
start searching for the WLAN router’s WPS signal.
•The WPS/WiFi indicator will flash purple.
4. Press the WPS button on the WLAN router within 2 minutes.
(See your WLAN router's manual for more detailed instructions.)
5. The air purifier’s WPS/WiFi indicator will turn green for 2s when the
purifier successfully connects to the WiFi network.
6. If no WiFi network is found, the indicator light will turn yellow.
•You can rerun the search by pressing the WiFi button.
When the indicator is flashing purple, repeat the steps from
point 4 onwards.
7. Once the air purifier is connected to a WiFi network, it will
automatically start searching for mobile devices on the network
that have the App for Uniq/UniqAir application installed.

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8. The WPS/WiFi LED will flash red for 3 minutes, during which you can
add the purifier in question to the App for Uniq/UniqAir app.
•Make sure that the Uniq air purifier and mobile device are
connected to the same WLAN.
9. Press the “+” key in the App for Uniq/UniqAir app to add the air
purifier. Follow the instructions in the app.
10. When the air purifier has been successfully added to the app, the
WPS/WiFi indicator on the purifier will turn green for 2s and then
remain blue.
11. The text “Enter Device Name” will appear in the app, and you
can enter the desired name, e.g. “Living Room Air Purifier”.
12. From the main view, you can now select and begin controlling
the device you added.
13. If you cannot add the air purifier to the app, the WPS/WiFi
indicator will remain blue without being preceded by a green
indicator, and no new device will appear on the app. Press the
WPS/WiFi button and follow the instructions in section 8 again.
NOTE! The Uniq air purifier only supports a 2.4 GHz WiFi signal. On
some WLAN routers, it may be necessary to turn off the 5 GHz signal
while connecting the air purifier. See your WLAN router's manual for
instructions on turning off the 5 GHz signal.
NOTE! The air purifier and mobile device must be
connected to the same WLAN router/network.
If you need further instructions, press the “tutorial” button in the mobile
app.

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5Service and maintenance
IMPORTANT! Turn the device off and unplug the power cord before
performing any maintenance. The fan will not stop rotating immediately:
after switching the device off, wait a moment before starting maintenance
work.
5.1 Replacing the prefilter
We recommend a prefilter change interval of 4-6 months when the device
is in continuous use. The prefilter can also be vacuumed and/or washed if
necessary, enabling a longer change interval.
To replace the prefilter, follow the “main filter replacement” instructions on
the final pages of this manual, down to the prefilter handling instructions.
5.2 Replacing the main filter
We recommend a replacement interval of 12 months for the main filter.
Instructions for replacing the main filter can be found on the last pages of
this manual and at www.uniqair.fi/downloads.
5.3 Cleaning the device
Dust and other dirt can be removed from the external surface of the device
with a damp cloth. The felt back cover can be vacuumed with a brush
nozzle.
NOTE! Exercise caution when vacuuming the back cover, which is easily
scratched.

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5.4 Recycling
NOTE! Always follow local regulations when disposing of the device, its parts
or the transport packaging.
Transport packaging
The transport packaging of the air purifier is completely recyclable. Sort the
packaging parts (cardboard, plastic) into the appropriate collection
containers.
Prefilters
Dispose of used prefilters as energy waste.
Main filters
We recommend that you return used main filters to your UniqAir contact
person or reseller. This will allow us to ensure their proper recycling.
When ordering a new main filter, you can return the used filter in the
packaging in which the new filter arrived. We will provide a return form and
address label with the new filter, if you order it from our online store.
If returning used filters is not possible, they can be disposed of as landfill
waste.
If you have any questions about recycling or disposing of filters, contact
your local authority or your UniqAir dealer.

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6Troubleshooting
1. The front panel touchscreen buttons do not respond and/or the fan
does not start or adjust
•Unplug and reconnect the power cord. If this does not help,
reset the device as described in section 6.1.
2. WPS/WiFi connection fails
•Keep the power cord plugged in. Press the WiFi button and
timer button on the front panel in quick succession. The device
will restart and rerun the WiFi network search process from the
beginning. Follow the instructions on WPS/WiFi connection in
section 4 of the user's guide.
3. Unable to add air purifier to App for Uniq/UniqAir.
•Make sure that the mobile device and Uniq air purifier are
connected to the same WLAN.
•Ensure that you have the latest version of the App for
Uniq/UniqAir. Update the app from the app store (Google Play
or App Store) as needed.
•Try re-adding the purifier to the app after upgrading to the
latest app version. Follow the instructions in section 4 of the
manual.
•Mobile operating systems are continuously being updated, and
their latest versions may be momentarily incompatible with the
app. We continuously update the App for Uniq and UniqAir
apps to maintain compatibility with the latest operating system
updates.
6.1 Device reset
You can restart the device and WiFi from the beginning by resetting the air
purifier’s settings.
1. Press the WiFi button and timer button on the front panel in quick
succession.
2. The device will restart and rerun the start cycle.

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7Directives and certificates
UniqAir Uniq meets the product requirements of the following directives
set by the European Union:
•Radio equipment directive (2014/53/EU)
•Machinery Directive (2006/42/EC)
•Restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical
and electronic equipment (2011/65/EU, Amending Directives (EU)
2017/2102 and (EU) 2015/863)
Additionally, the device has been awarded the Key Flag as a sign of Finnish
know-how. UniqAir is also a supporting member of Sisäilma ry.

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8ANNEXES
8.1 WiFi light colors, troubleshooting
The device is turned on for the first time, or the device is restarted by
unplugging the power cord.
Blue light
flashes
Automatic WiFi connection search. This takes 20s. If
a known WiFi network is detected, the indicator light
will turn blue. If no known WiFi network is detected,
the LED will turn yellow for 3s, after which a WPS
search will start automatically.
Purple light
flashes
A WPS signal is being retrieved from the router.
Press the WPS button on the WLAN router to
activate the WPS search within two minutes.
Green light on
for 2s
WiFi found and connection completed. Mobile
device search started automatically.
Red light
flashes
Is searching for a connection to the mobile app.
Activate the Add for Uniq/UniqAir app to add a
device. The search will last for 3 min.
Green light on
for 2s
Mobile device found and connection made. You can
now start using the app to control Uniq (If no device
was found, the yellow light will stay on for 2s).
Blue light is lit.
Uniq is connected to a WiFi network and one or
more mobile devices.
Device startup (previously connected WiFi network in air purifier's memory)
Blue light
flashes
Device will search for a known WiFi network for 20s.
If no known network is found, the WPS search will
start.
Purple light
flashes
Device will search for WPS signal for a maximum of
two minutes. If no router or WPS signal is detected,
no connection will be made.
Yellow light is lit
The air purifier is not connected to a WiFi network.

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WiFi not connected
Yellow light is lit
The device is not connected to a WiFi network, but
the search can be activated manually press the
WPS/WiFi button to activate the search.
Purple light
flashes
Searches for WPS for two minutes. Press the WPS
button on the WLAN router to activate the function.
If there is no router or a WPS is missing→error
connecting to the network. WPS/WiFi indicator
remains yellow. When a WiFi connection is
established, the WPS/WiFi button will turn green for
three seconds and then turn blue.
If the WPS/WiFi light is not blinking purple, press the
WPS/WiFi button again.
Normal situation
Blue light is lit.
Uniq is connected to a wireless network. There may
be mobile devices connected to it. Pressing the
WPS/WiFi button activates mobile device search.
Red light
flashes
Uniq retrieves the mobile device and its application.
Activate the App for Uniq/UniqAir application from
your mobile device and select Add Device, duration 3
min.
Green light on
for 2s
Mobile device found and connected to application.
You can now start using the app to control Uniq (if
no device was found, the yellow light will stay on for
2s).
Blue light is lit.
Uniq is connected to a WiFi network and one or
more mobile devices.

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8.2 Power setting according to the size of room
RECOMMENDED ROOM SIZE [M2]
POWER
SETTING
CADR
(Clean air
delivery
rate)
[m3/h]
Home
(mechanical
ventilation of
rooms)
Offices and
public
spaces
(enhanced
mechanical
ventilation)
Interior with
passive
ventilation
1
20
15
10
20
2
40
30
15
40
3
60
40
20
60
4
80
50
25
80
5
100
60
30
100
MAX
140
10–80
10–50
10–140