Verilux CleanWave VH11 User manual

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Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing the Verilux®CleanWave®
Sanitizing Light Wand. You have received an innovative
and quality manufactured product, backed by a one-year
limited warranty.
Many other healthy lighting products are available
through our catalog and online. Visit us on the web at
www.Verilux.com to request a free catalog and learn more
about all our quality Verilux®products, or call our toll-free
number 1-888-544-4865.
As a Verilux®customer, your satisfaction means
everything to us. We look forward to serving you now and
in the future.
Have a bright day!
Nicholas Harmon
President

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Warnings and Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Sanitizing Light Wand Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Initial Set-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Guidelines for Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Contents

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• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain or
excessive moisture.
• Do not leave product unattended while on.
• Parts are not serviceable.
• CleanWave®wands shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing. No
objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
• This unit should not be handled by children under 12 years of age without
adult supervision due to the danger of accidental direct exposure to UV rays.
• Always direct the UV rays away from the eyes and skin.
• Never use this device on pets.
• Care should be taken to prevent bulb breakage.
• Allow bulb to cool before replacing.
WARNING: These lamps can cause serious skin burn and eye inflammation
from short wave ultraviolet radiation. Radiation from these lamps is harmful to
the eyes and skin.
WARNING: Mercury Hazard. Be careful to not break the bulb during
replacement. UV-C bulbs contain a small amount of mercury which can cause
injury if inhaled or ingested. For more information on clean up and disposal,
see www.lamprecycle.org
CAUTION: UV-C light may degrade plastic and rubber over time.
Warnings and Precautions
Ultraviolet (UV-C) Radiation Hazard
Over exposure will cause significant eye
damage and may cause skin damage.
Do not look into UV light source.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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FCC INFORMATION
This device complies with Part 18 of the FCC Rules. This product may
cause interference to radio communications and should not be installed near
maritime safety communications equipment or other critical navigation or
communication equipment operating between 0.45 - 30 MHz.
Warning: Changes or modifications to these units not expressly approved by
the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate
equipment.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in
a residential installation. This equipment generates and can radiate radio
frequency energy. If not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception
(which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on), the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
Warnings and Precautions continued

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Your new Verilux®CleanWave®UV-C Sanitizing Light Wand is one of the best
protections against dangerous allergies, bacteria and viruses that live on
surfaces in your house, your office and your car.
We hope you enjoy this product and use it frequently. Your results will be
cumulative – your “kill rate” may be 90% during your first use on a
surface, then “90% of the remaining 10%” on your next use.
About Light and UV-C Light
Visible light is electromagnetic radiation in wavelengths visible to the human
eye. The wavelength of visible light, in nanometers, is about 400nm to 750nm.
A nanometer is one billionth of a standard metric meter.
Ultraviolet or UV light is the part of the electromagnetic spectrum that contains
frequencies just higher than visible light from about 10nm to 400nm. Above
ultraviolet rays are X-rays, and above X-rays are gamma rays – the highest
and highest energy waves yet found.
Ultraviolet light was discovered by German physicist Johann Ritter. In 1801,
Ritter was experimenting with silver chloride, a chemical known to break down
when exposed to sunlight. He found that light at the blue end of the spectrum
increased the reaction.
Experimenting further, he discovered that the reaction was even more efficient
when exposed to radiation beyond blue (radiation that was invisible). He called
this new type of radiation ultraviolet, meaning “beyond the violet.” (Ultra comes
from the Latin for “beyond”).
UV light is invisible to humans, but birds and some species of insects, snakes,
turtles and fish can see ultraviolet light.
UV light can be divided into various wavelength bands with differing
characteristics.
The sun emits ultraviolet radiation in UV-A, UV-B and UV-C bands, but
because of absorption in the ozone layer, 99% of the ultraviolet radiation that
reaches earth is “long wave” UV-A.
UV-A, also known as “black light,” creates fluorescent effects at your local
disco and “midnight bowling” sessions as UV light (which cannot be seen) is
absorbed by materials and re-emitted in the visible range.
UV-B “medium wave” rays both help and hurt. Too much UV-B exposure
causes sunburn and can damage human tissue. Too little UV-B exposure leads
to a lack of Vitamin D absorption in animals.
The higher-energy “short wave” UV-C band rays (100 to 280 nanometers) are
highly lethal to microorganisms. This range is known as the Germicidal Spectrum.
Introduction

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Introduction cont.
UV-C light sterilizes microorganisms and biological pollutants, including
viruses, bacteria and mold by penetrating their cell membranes and attacking
and deactivating their cellular DNA, stopping their reproductive capabilities and
killing them.
The scientific community has long known that UV-C light acts as a natural
sterilization system. Hospitals, food processing facilities, scientific laboratories,
water treatment plants and air-handling systems use UV-C light to eliminate
contaminants and germs that can cause of disease, colds, asthma, allergies
and infections.
The Verilux®CleanWave®Wand provides that same UV-C ultraviolet
technology for use in your home and on the road.
It is important to mention that cleaning is not disinfecting. Cleaning only
removes some of the germs while disinfecting and sterilizing actually destroys
them. Therefore, through its “Ounce of Prevention” campaign, the U.S. Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention stresses that it is important to both
routinely clean and disinfect surfaces.
The “Ultraviolet” article at Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultraviolet)
offers a wealth of additional information and a comprehensive list of “See Also”
links and References.
Benefits of Using UV-C Light
• No Chemicals.Your home may contain more deadly chemicals than
laboratories did 50 years ago. With Verilux’s CleanWave®Technology, you
can clean and sanitize surfaces effectively and safely without chemicals
and chemical residues. The CleanWave®disinfects and eliminates bacteria,
viruses, germs, fungus, allergens and mold with no chemical residue.
• Cleaning with UV-C light means you don’t need harsh chemicals that
pollute our water and add unnecessary product packaging to our landfills.
Reduced production of household cleansers means fewer chemicals in our
environment and reduced fuel expenditures for transporting them to the
marketplace.
• Odor elimination. Bedding and couches will smell and feel fresh with
consistent use of the Sanitizing Wand. Because CleanWave®eliminates
biological material that causes odors, musty smells and pet odors are
virtually eliminated.
• The Sanitizing Light Wand emits a visible blue light to help you see the
surface area you are cleaning. Indirectly contacting or viewing the blue light
produced by the lamp does not expose you to UV-C.

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Your new Verilux®CleanWave®UV-C Sanitizing Light Wand offers effective
protection from germs, viruses, bacteria and mold throughout your home. Use
regularly on surfaces throughout your home to disinfect and help keep your
home germ-free without the risk of chemical contamination.
• A powerful Ultraviolet (UV-C) illumination system that eliminates bacteria,
viruses, fungus and mold spores.
• Removes odors and dangerous allergens including those that can cause
pneumonia, asthma, and other conditions.
• Perfect for use on bedding, in closets, on counters, as well as sofas and
chairs.
• Hand-held design is easy to operate.
• The 6-inch UV-C bulb allows wide coverage and makes sanitizing large
areas quick and easy.
Safety Feature
• Important Note: An internal safety switch will automatically turn off the
Wand if the light source is turned upward.
Three Operating Modes
• Convenient LED display with three operating modes: 5 minutes, 30 minutes
and 60 minutes.
Sanitizing Light Wand Features
Initial Set-Up
1. Connect the charger into the port on the back of the Wand recharging stand.
(see photo under Operating your CleanWave®Sanitizing Light Wand)
2. Plug the charger into a 110V grounded outlet.
3. Place Wand in charging stand and charge the internal batteries for 12
hours prior to first use. A red LED light will indicate that the battery is being
charged. Light will change to green once the battery has been charged.

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When the light on the Wand turns green, use as follows:
1. Remove the Wand from the charger (see photo).
2. Press and hold the blue button until you hear an audible beep and “00”
shows in the display.
3. Press the blue button once to begin a five minute cycle, twice to begin a 30
minute cycle, and three times to begin a 60 minute cycle. The bulb may take
a moment to light. Do not expose your eyes or skin direction to UV-C light.
Note: A safety switch will
automatically turn off the wand if
the light source is turned upward.
It will go back on when the light
source is once again lowered.
Refer to Guidelines for Use on
the next page for sanitizing various
surfaces.
4. A built-in timer will count down
minute-by-minute and turn
the light off when the cycle is
complete. If you wish to stop
the cycle at any time, press the
button until a long beep is heard,
and the wand will shut down.
5. Replace the Wand in the
charging stand by lining up the
arrow on the base of the handle
with the arrow on the charging
stand.
Operating your CleanWave®Sanitizing Light Wand
Wand
Charging
Stand
Charging
Port

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• Bedding/Mattresses: With the Wand as close as possible and no more
than one-half inch above the mattress or bedding, gradually and evenly
move over the entire surface. For optimum kill, expose each area for 10-
15 seconds. After disinfecting, vacuum the mattress. Because dust mites
lay eggs often, repeat three times a week for two weeks for maximum
effectiveness. Then clean monthly to keep mattresses feeling and smelling
fresh!
• Kitchen utensils and personal hygiene items (brushes, toothbrushes,
earrings, razors, contact lens cases): Place items on counter away from any
liquid and hold the Wand as close as possible and no more than one-half
inch from the surface of each item.
• Counters and bathroom fixtures: Hold the Sanitizing Light Wand as close
as possible and no more than one-half inch above the surface and allow UV
light to expose surface for 20 seconds.
• Curtains, chair and sofa backs: Because of the automatic shut-off switch,
curtains and drapes should be placed on a horizontal surface to sanitize.
To sanitize the back of chairs or sofas, tilt them so the Wand points down
during cleaning.
• Shoes: Expose inside of shoes to UV light for 5 minutes once each week to
eliminate athlete’s foot fungus and odors.
• Other uses for the Sanitizing Wand: Computer keyboard and mouse;
baby changing stations, bottle nipples and pacifiers; children’s toys and
stuffed animals; pet areas and pet bedding; auto seats and steering wheel;
furniture, throw rugs, teakettle handle, handrails, faucets and showers.
Guidelines For Use

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Environment
• Operating Temperature: 15°C to 35°C (59°F to 95°F)
• Storage Temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
• Relative Humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing
UV-C Bulb
• 6 Watt UV-C Fluorescent
• Expected lifetime: 10,000 hours
Battery
• 4.8V, 1500mAh NiMH battery pack
Power Adapter
• Bi-Switching Power Supply
• UL Approved
• Input Power: AC 100-240V, 50/60Hz, 0.5A
• Output Power: DC 6.5V 1A
Warning: This product contains a chemical known to the state of California
to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For information on the care
and handling of items with Mercury, visit www.lamprecycle.org.
Technical Specifications

VH11-MAN-Rev4
4.9.09
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Please visit our web site at: www.Verilux.com
Call our Customer Service Department at
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(Representatives are available 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. M – S 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. Sunday Eastern)
340 Mad River Park, Waitsfield, VT 05673
One-Year Limited Warranty
ATTENTION! FOR REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT, ONCE OPENED, PLEASE DO NOT
RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE WHERE IT WAS PURCHASED.
Many questions may be answered by visiting www.Verilux.com, or you may call our
customer service department at 1-888-544-4865.
This limited warranty is provided by:
Verilux, Inc., 340 Mad River Park, Waitsfield, VT 05673
Verilux
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warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from
the date of the original retail purchase. During the limited warranty period, Verilux, Inc. will, at its option, repair or
replace defective parts of this product, at no charge to the customer, subject to the following limitations. This limited
warranty does not include any postage, freight, insurance or delivery fees. This warranty does not cover damage,
defect or failure caused by or resulting from accident, external destruction, alteration, modification, abuse, misuse, or
misapplication of this product.
If, during the first year of ownership, this product fails to operate properly, it should be returned as specified below:
Please pack the defective product in its original protective packing and box, with a copy of your name, address, telephone
number and sales receipt, along with $9.95 (check or money order to cover shipping and handling), and send to:
For U.S. Postal Service Only:
Verilux Warranty
Service Center, c/o WTB
P.O. Box 119, West Redding, CT 06896
For Fed Ex & UPS Only:
Verilux Warranty
Service Center, c/o WTB
32 Henry Street, Bldg 17A, Bethel, CT 06801
ATTENTION: When returning a product, be aware that damage during shipping is the
responsibility of the purchaser and will void any warranty claim. We recommend that
you insure the shipment by shipper when returning this product or any parts. Be sure to
return product in original packaging.
Note: Verilux®recommends using a quality surge suppressor on all electronics equipment. Voltage variations
and spikes can damage electronic components in any system. A quality suppressor can eliminate the vast
majority of failures attributed to surges and may be purchased at electronics stores.
Due to ongoing improvements, actual product may have slight variations from the product described in this manual.
Please allow 4-6 weeks before you receive the repaired or replaced product.