BIONAIRE PERMAtech ionizing air cleaner BAP1502 - Manual (Page 2)

IMPORTANT NOTES:
Your ionizer may produce an occasional popping or
cracking sound. This is normal and occurs when a small
buildup of ions is discharged. After extended use, you may
notice dust around the grills or front panel.
• This is caused by negative ions exiting the air outlet,
evidence of the ionizer’s air cleaning effectiveness.
• You can remove the dust with a soft brush or clean,
damp cloth.
Larger particles may be attracted to positively charged
surfaces throughout the home, like walls or floors.
• This may occur more frequently when the filter is
nearing the end of its useful product life and unable to
capture as many charged particles.
• Excessive amounts of pet dander, dust, or smoke may
decrease the life expectancy of the filter(s) and interfere
with the ionization process.
To help prevent particles from attracting to surfaces
throughout your home:
• You may want to run the ionizer less often.
• Check the condition of the filter(s) more frequently.
CAUTION: The ionizer in this appliance produces less
ozone than the UL* established limits of 50ppb. However,
in high concentrations, ozone can be harmful to birds and
small pets. To prevent ozone buildup, we suggest using
the ionizer in well ventilated areas with the fan on.
IMPORTANT: Always clean the PERMAtech ® filter at the
recommended intervals (See CLEANING THE PERMAtech ®
FILTER). Using the ionizer with dirty filters may result in dirty
particles exiting the air purifier and attracting to walls,
carpets, furniture, or other household objects. These dirty
particles may prove difficult to remove.
HEPA-TYPE PERMAtech ® FILTER
The PERMAtech ® filter allows easy maintenance and
eliminates the hassle of filter replacement. HEPA-type
(High Efficiency Particulate Air) filters are designed to
remove up to 99% of airborne pollutants, at 2 microns or
larger, from the air that passes through them. These include
tobacco smoke, household dust, pet dander and pollen.
FILTER INDICATOR
The filter indicator light eliminates guesswork by letting you
know when it is time to clean the filters.
HIGH, MEDIUM, AND LOW SPEED SETTINGS
For optimum air filtration, operate your Bionaire ® Air
Cleaner continuously on the HI setting. Its rugged motor
has been designed to give many years of use. For quieter
operation (such as in a bedroom), select LOW setting.
*tested and listed by the Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
AIR CLEANER SAFETY
PLEASE READ THESE
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions
should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock, and injury to persons. These precautions include:
• Read all instructions before using the appliance.
• To avoid fire or shock hazard, plug the appliance directly
into a 120V AC electrical outlet.
• If the filter is covered by a bag when shipped: Remove
plastic bag before use.
• Keep the cord out of heavy traffic areas. To avoid fire
hazard, NEVER put the cord under rugs, near heat
registers, radiators, stoves, or heaters.
• To protect against electrical hazards, DO NOT immerse
the appliance in water or other liquids. Do not use near
water.
• Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is
used by or near children, or disabled persons.
• Always unplug the air cleaner before moving or cleaning
the unit, opening the grill, changing the filters and
whenever the unit is not in use. To disconnect the unit,
be sure to pull the plug and not the cord.
• NEVER drop or insert any objects into the openings of
the unit.
• DO NOT operate any appliance with a damaged cord
or plug. If the motor fan fails to operate or the unit has
been dropped or damaged in any manner, return
appliance to manufacturer for examination and/or repair.
• Use appliance only for intended household use as
described in this manual. Any other use not recommended by
the manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock, or injury
to persons. The use of attachments not recommended or
sold by Jarden Consumer Solutions may cause hazards.
• DO NOT use outdoors.
• NEVER place on a soft surface such as a bed or sofa
as this could cause the unit to tip over and block the air
inlet or outlet grills.
• Keep unit away from heated surfaces and open flames.
• DO NOT attempt to repair or adjust any electrical or
mechanical functions on this unit. Doing so will void
your warranty. The inside of the unit contains no user
serviceable parts. All servicing should be performed by
Jarden Consumer Solutions or an authorized Jarden
Consumer Solutions service center.
• WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock,
DO NOT use this air cleaner with any solid-state speed
control device.
• DO NOT place anything on top of unit.
• NEVER use detergents, gasoline, glass cleaner, furniture
polish, paint thinner or other household solvents to
clean any part of the air cleaner.
• Always turn the appliance off before unplugging it.
• The ionizer may cause a static charge to build up on
the air outlet grill. A static charge may be felt if the unit
is not properly grounded. To avoid a static charge, plug
the unit's three-prong plug into a grounded outlet, or
properly install a ground adaptor (see PLUG SAFETY).
The static charge will not occur if the ionizer is off.
• The ionizer in this appliance produces less ozone than
the UL established limits of 50ppb. However, in high
concentrations, ozone can be harmful to birds and
small pets. To prevent ozone buildup, we suggest using
the ionizer in well ventilated areas with the fan on.
• This appliance should only be used in a room with
temperatures between 40° F and 110° F.
PLEASE SAVE THESE
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
PLUG SAFETY
To reduce the risk
of electric shock,
THIS PRODUCT
IS EQUIPPED
WITH A 3-
PRONG PLUG,
a grounding type
plug that has a
third (grounding)
pin.
The cord has a plug (A) as shown. An adapter (C) can be
purchased for connecting three-blade grounding-type plugs to
two-slot receptacles (B).
The green grounding wire or lug extending from the adapter
must be connected to a permanent ground such as a
properly grounded outlet box. The adapter should not be used
if a three-slot grounded receptacle is available.
This plug will only fit into a grounding type power outlet. If the
plug does not fit into the outlet, contact qualified electrician to
install the proper outlet.
This product is for use on 120 volts. DO NOT ALTER THE
PLUG IN ANY WAY.
CORD SAFETY
• The length of cord used on this appliance was selected
to reduce tangling or tripping hazards.
• If a longer cord is necessary, an approved extension
cord may be used. The electrical rating of the extension
cord must be equal to or greater than the electrical
rating of the air cleaner (see rating label marked on
product).
• Care must be taken to arrange the extension cord so
that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop
where it can be pulled on by children or accidentally
tripped over.
FEATURES
GET TO KNOW YOUR AIR CLEANER
Your Bionaire ® air cleaner features a Permanent HEPA-Type
filter that removes up to 99% of airborne dust and pollen as
small as 2 microns and helps reduce smoke, mold spores
and pet dander from the air passing through the filter.
• Permanent filters can be vacuumed every few months
for easy cleaning.
• Washable pre-filter captures larger particles and
extends the permanent filter’s cleaning cycle.
• Optional ionizer naturally improves performance and
helps freshen the air.
• Slim tower design allows placement in almost any area
of the room.
IONIZER
This appliance has an optional ionizer feature which, when
turned on, releases negative ions into outgoing filtered air
to help the air purification process.
What Are Ions?
Ions are tiny particles that carry a positive or negative
charge. They exist naturally around us: in the air, water,
and ground. Both positive and negative ions are colorless,
odorless, and completely harmless.
How Does The Ionizer Work?
Negative ions help air purification by attaching themselves
to very small airborne particles in the room. These
particles take on a negative charge and may join
with positively charged particles such as dust, pollen,
smoke, and pet dander to form larger particles. The larger
particles are then more easily captured by the filter system.
BEFORE USE
1. Carefully unpack your air cleaner.
2. Select a firm, level surface with no obstructions to the
air inlets or outlets.
3. If the filter is covered by a bag when shipped, remove
plastic bag before use and place filters into unit.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT:
• Remove all plastic bags from filters before use.
• DO NOT POINT FILTERED AIR OUTLET TOWARDS
WALL.
TO OPERATE YOUR AIR CLEANER:
1. Plug into a 120V AC electrical outlet.
2. Press the power button ( ). The air cleaner will turn
onto high and the power light will illuminate letting you
know the power is on.
3. You can then select the desired speed setting. This air
cleaner has three speed settings. You can select from
HIGH (
), MEDIUM ( ), or LOW ( ) by pushing the
desired operating speed control button on the control
panel.
4. To release negative ions into the filtered air, press the
ionizer button ( ) to ON and the light will illuminate.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
CLEANING THE PERMATECH ® FILTER
The PERMAtech ® filter is designed to never need
replacement. However, we recommend regular cleaning for
optimal performance.
• Every few weeks, check the condition of the filter.
• After approximately 3 months of operation, a Filter
Clean Indicator will alert you to clean the filter before
further use.
TO CLEAN THE FILTER:
1. Turn off and unplug the air cleaner.
2. Remove the air inlet grill.
3. Remove and examine the foam pre-filter.
• If it has collected dust or lint, remove and wash it in
warm soapy water. Rinse and drip dry thoroughly
before placing it back into the grill inlet.
4. Check the condition of the PERMAtech ® filters and
remove if dirty.
5. Clean the PERMAtech ® filter.
A. POWER INDICATOR
B. SPEED CONTROL
C. POWER BUTTON
D. IONIZER CONTROL
E. FILTER SERVICE
LIGHT
F. IONIZER LIGHT
G. INLET GRILL
H. WASHABLE FOAM
PRE-FILTER
I. PERMAtech ® FILTER
J. FILTERED AIR OUTLET
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