Air Purifier Owner’s Manual English Models 30420 44111-01 20120227 ©2012 Hunter Fan Co. Table of Contents At a Glance Introduction and Warnings . . . . . . . . . . .3 Using Your Air Purifier Initial Setup and Operation . . . . . . . . . .4 Maintenance Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Replacing the Filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Troubleshooting and Support . . . . . . . . . 7 Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Order Replacement Filters . . . . . . . . . . .8 Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Warranty 5 Year Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . .9 2 2 44111-01 • 02/27/2012 At a Glance Congratulations for choosing a Hunter® Air Purifier. We highly recommend that you operate the air purifier 24 hours a day, because indoor air can be quickly contaminated by activity or objects in a room and infiltration of outside air. Portable air purifiers are much more efficient in rooms where all windows and doors are closed. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS! READ AND SAVE ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS AIR PURIFIER. WARNING! RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK • Read all instructions before operating the air purifier • Place the air purifier where it is not easily knocked over. • ALWAYS unplug the air purifier when not in use. • DO NOT use any product with a damaged cord or plug, or if product malfunctions, is dropped, or is damaged in any manner. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its services agent, or similar qualified persons in order to avoid hazard. • Keep the power cord away from heated surfaces. • DO NOT use this air purifier outdoors. • NEVER use the air purifier unless it is fully assembled. • DO NOT run power cord under carpet or throw rug. Arrange cord so that it will not be tripped over. • DO NOT use air purifier where combustible gases or vapors are present. • DO NOT expose the air purifier to rain, use near water, in a bathroom, laundry area, or any damp location. • To disconnect the air purifier, first turn speed to OFF position and remove plug from outlet. • DO NOT allow foreign objects to enter ventilation or exhaust opening, as this may cause electric shock or damage to the air purifier. DO NOT block air outlets or intakes. • Place air purifier near a power outlet, and avoid using an extension cord. • A loose fit between the plug and the AC outlet (receptacle) may cause overheating and distortion of the plug. Contact a qualified electrician to replace loose or worn receptacles. • DO NOT sit, stand or place heavy objects on the air purifier. • ALWAYS disconnect power supply before servicing. • DO NOT use this product with any solid-state speed control device. • To reduce the risk of electric shock, this product has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other) as a safety feature. This plug will fit into a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. DO NOT attempt to defeat or override this safety feature. ©2012 Hunter Fan Company 3 Using Your Air Purifier INITIAL SETUP: Your air purifier was thoroughly inspected and tested at the factory prior to packaging. Visually inspect it upon removal from its box. Remove and discard any packaging material. Return the unit if it shows any signs of damage or mishandling. Oval Button 1. Take the air purifier out of the box and place the unit on a firm, level surface. Figure 1 2. Before turning on the air purifier, confirm that the filter is firmly in place and has not become loose during shipping. To release the door, press the oval buttons on each side of the unit. Figure 1. 3. Gently pull the grill away from the unit and lift away. Figure 2. 4. The HEPAtech® filter will be resting inside the unit. Ensure the filter is fully seated in the unit by pressing all four corners of the filter. Figure 3. Figure 2 5. When the filter is in the correct position, the arrow printed on the side will point toward the back of the unit. Figure 4. 6. To replace the grill, set the tabs on the each side of the bottom of the grill into the notches in the base of the unit (Figure 5) and rock the grill up until the top of the grill is secured by the oval buttons into the oval holes. Push until the grill “clicks” into place. Figure 1. Press Here Figure 3 7. Plug the unit into a 120V electrical outlet. Filter OPERATION: CAUTION! NEVER operate the air purifier Figure 4 without the HEPAtech filter properly installed. Permanent motor damage could occur. Notches Each time you start the air purifier, it is a good idea to run it on high for a few seconds for fast, initial cleaning. Then set to medium or low as desired. Tabs Figure 5 4 44111-01 • 02/27/2012 Using Your Air Purifier (continued) This air purifier is equipped with a pre-filter and a HEPAtech filter. Room air is drawn into the air purifier through the air intake grill and passes through the filter. The filtered air is released from the top of the unit and is dispersed upwards into the room. Off/On- Touch power icon on the sensor pad. This will turn the unit OFF or ON. Fan Speed- The fan speed can be adjusted at any time by touching the fan top of the unit. Low - Recommended for use when soft background noise is unwanted. icon on the UU Medium - Typical usage setting. Soft background noise is not an issue. H High - Use when quick, efficient results to a room’s air quality are desired. Filter Reset- After changing the filter, touch the filter reset icon to reset the filter usage timer. Timer- Touch timer icon on the sensor pad. Each of the three timer lights 1 4 represents a number of hours. Any combination of timer lights may be used at one time. For example: 1 1 1 = 1 hour = 3 hours 4 = 6 hours 4 = 7 hours Maintenance CLEANING: WARNING! To avoid serious injury from electric shock ALWAYS turn the air purifier OFF and disconnect the plug from the outlet BEFORE cleaning. 1. Turn air purifier OFF and unplug from outlet. 2. Clean unit with a moistened soft cloth only. DO NOT pour or splash water on the unit or use any abrasive-type cleaner on it. Clean all external surfaces, especially the air intake grills and air outlet. 3. DO NOT attempt to clean the filter; it IS NOT washable and washing it will damage it. 4. Plug the air purifier into power outlet and turn ON. ©2012 Hunter Fan Company 5 Maintenance (continued) REPLACING THE FILTER: The usable life of a HEPAtech filter is approximately 4 months depending on the level of contaminants in the room and the frequency of use. The HEPAtech filter will turn medium brown and air volume will begin to decrease dramatically when the filter needs to be changed. You should have a spare filter available for later replacement. The HEPAtech filter is specifically designed for easy replacement to provide maximum performance. THE FILTERS ARE NOT WASHABLE. Figure 6 Oval Button 1. When the pre-filter or filter light is illuminated, you should open the front grill and replace the filter. 2. When you change the filter, press the reset icon Figure 6. . Figure 7 3. Turn the air purifier OFF and unplug it from the power outlet. 4. Press the oval buttons on each side of the unit to release the grill. While, lifting up and away from the unit, remove the grill. Figure 7. 5. Remove and discard the filter. 6. Remove any plastic or protective wrapping and/or packaging from the new filter. Press Here Figure 8 7. Set new filter into the air purifier. Ensure the filter is seated fully into the unit by pressing all four corners of the filter. Figure 8. Notches 8. Install the front grill by engaging its tabs into the bottom slots on the unit. Figure 9. Then swing grill up and gently push in top to snap into place. Figure 10. 9. Plug the air purifier into an outlet for operation. Tabs Figure 9 Figure 10 6 44111-01 • 02/27/2012 Maintenance (continued) TROUBLESHOOTING: Unit does not operate. Confirm that the unit is plugged in. Check the installation of the filter. Unit makes an unusual noise. Reset the air purifier. Unplug the unit for 1 minute, then plug it back in. Check the installation of the filter. Check to see if the filter needs to be replaced. Unit has reduced air flow or increased noise. The filter may be excessively dirty. Replace the filter if needed. TECHNICAL SUPPORT: If you need any assistance with setup, operation, or parts for your new Hunter Air Purifier, please call us, our technical support staff is ready to help! USA: 1-888-830-1326 Canada: 1-866-268-1936 Hours of operation are from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm Monday - Friday and 8:00 am to 5:00 pm on Saturday, Central Time. You may also contact us on the Internet at www.HunterFan.com or register your product at www.HunterFan.com/register and select your product under product registration. ©2012 Hunter Fan Company 7 Maintenance (continued) NOTES FILTER LOG ORDER REPLACEMENT FILTERS: HEPAtech® Replacement Filters Air Purifier No. 30420 Pre-Filter Filter No. 30954 30901 Replacement filters are available at most retailers that carry Hunter Air Purifiers. You may also purchase directly from Hunter Fan Company by phone: 1-888-354-8375 or Internet: www.HunterFan.com. Depending on usage and the environment, your HEPAtech filter should be replaced once a year. •All orders will be shipped USPS or UPS Ground •Allow 12-15 working days for delivery. STORAGE: If you store your air purifier for more than 30 days you should: 1. Remove the filter from the unit. 2. Wrap the filter in an air-tight plastic bag or plastic wrap. Be sure that the filter is totally sealed to protect it from its storage environment. 3. DO NOT put the plastic-wrapped filter back into the air purifier. 4. To restore the air purifier to service: • Unwrap the filter • Install filter assembly into the air purifier. See “Replacing the Filter” section for proper installation. 8 44111-01 • 02/27/2012 Warranty The Hunter Fan Company makes the following limited warranty to the original residential user or consumer purchaser of the Hunter Air Purifier: y nt ra ar W Hunter Fan Company Air Purifier 5 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY If any part of your Hunter Air Purifier motor fails during the first five (5) years from the date of installation due to a defect in material or workmanship, we will provide a replacement air purifier free of charge. Installation is deemed to occur at the date of purchase. If the air purifier cord or rear grill fails any time within one (1) year after installation due to a defect in material or workmanship, we will replace or, at our option, repair the unit free of charge at our nearest service center or at our Service Department in Memphis, Tennessee. You will be responsible for all parts and labor costs after this one-year period. IF THE ORIGINAL RESIDENTIAL USER OR CONSUMER PURCHASER CEASES TO OWN THE AIR PURIFIER, THIS WARRANTY AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY WHICH THEN REMAINS IN EFFECT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE VOIDED. NO WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, IS MADE IN RESPECT TO THE FILTER MATERIAL OR WASHABLE FILTER. THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES. THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, IN RESPECT TO THE MOTOR IS EXPRESSLY LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE. This warranty is voided if the air purifier is not purchased and used in the USA or Canada. This warranty excludes and does not cover defects, malfunctions or failures of the air purifier which were caused by repairs by persons not authorized by us, use of parts or accessories not authorized by us, mishandling, modifications, or damage to the air purifier while in your possession, or unreasonable use, including failure to provide reasonable and necessary maintenance. This warranty does not cover air purifiers used in commercial applications. There are no express or implied warranties as to commercial purchasers or users. To obtain service, contact the nearest Hunter authorized service center or the Hunter Fan Company Service Department, 7130 ©2012 Hunter Fan Company 9 Warranty (continued) y nt ra ar W Goodlett Farms Pkwy., Suite 400, Memphis, TN 38016, 1-888-830-1326. For the name of our nearest authorized Hunter Fan Company Service Center, write to the Hunter Fan Company at the preceding address. You will be responsible for insurance and freight or other transportation to our factory service center. We will return the air purifier freight prepaid. The air purifier should be properly packaged to avoid damage in transit since we will not be responsible for any such damage. Proof of purchase is required when requesting warranty service. The purchaser must present sales receipt or other document that establishes proof of purchase. IN NO EVENT SHALL HUNTER FAN COMPANY BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES IN EXCESS OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE AIR PURIFIER. YOUR SOLE REMEDY WILL BE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED ABOVE. SOME AMERICAN STATES AND CANADIAN PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. SOME AMERICAN STATES AND CANADIAN PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF DIRECT, INDIRECT SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. SOME AMERICAN STATES AND CANADIAN PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR INVALIDITY OF EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES IF THE USER CEASES TO OWN THE AIR PURIFIER, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE OR PROVINCE TO PROVINCE. Printed in China and Taiwan 10 44111-01 • 02/27/2012