User Manual GC Series
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1. m VM FlexVac T E EN The VM FlexVac converts any IQAir filtration device into a wall mounted self contained extraction system that allows to capture fumes dust and vapors at the source FlexVac Mobile floor based source capture system Also available as a wall mounted version VM FlexVac 25 Technical Specifications Technical Specifications IQAir GC Series Performance Minimum particle filtration efficiency 99 at gt 0 3 microns 90 at 20 003 microns Air delivery per fan speed 35 cfm 70 cfm 110 cfm 140 cfm 170 cfm 260 cfm including all filters at 120V 60Hz 60m h 120m h 185m h 240m h 290m h 440m h Proof of performance Certificate of Performance guarantees the individual system s airflow and efficiency 20 3 microns Coarse and fine particle filter with 30 sq ft 2 8m surface area Wet laid glass microfiber media pleated with solvent free separators Rated filter class H11 EN 1822 Average filter life 6 18 months Four cartridges for the control of gaseous chemicals and odors Average filter life 1 3 years MultiGas 13 pounds 6 kg of granular activated carbon and impregnated alumina VOC Gas amp odor filter 9 pounds 4 2 kg of granular activated carbon ChemiSorber 17 pounds 7 8 kg of potassium permanganate impregnated alumina AM 10 pounds 4 5 kg of impregnated activated carbon Four2. 4 Place the caster onto caster pin _i Ensure that each caster is securely fitted before placing the air purifier in its upright position onto the casters Chapter 2 Setting Up Removing Casters From Your IQAir Air Purifier Switch the device off Remove each caster from the rail by pulling it straight There are two slotted tabs on each rail off The caster pins will be exposed Using a flat head screwdriver press firmly into the Use the screwdriver to gently loosen and lift the rail slotted tab away from the base Lift the rail out by hand Repeat steps 5 and 6 for the second rail Chapter 3 The IQAir System s Components Chapter 3 The IQAir System s Components 3 1 Description of Housing Components The IQAir system features a modular tower design in which all important filtration and air moving components are positioned vertically in line i e stacked on top of another Air is drawn into the system at the base and passes through several filter stages to be returned to the room via the diffuser on top of the system The housing modules are held together by two locking arms Locking Arms n Handle EvenFlow Diffuser i W M Air Outlet Openings Frame 3 Cartridge Filter Module Frame 2 Fan Assembly Pre Filter Module Frame 1 Base Air Intake Opening e The base with
3. Start and stop times can only be set and changed directly on the system s control panel 5 1 Remote Control Elements and Functions Infrared IR diode B IQAir un 1 g _ _ Standby OFF key Timer ON key Speed control keys Timer modification key Timer OFF key Battery compartment Battery type CR2025 Switching the System On and Off To switch the IQAir system on with the remote control press any one of the speed control keys marked with 1 through 6 To switch the IQAir system off press the OFF key Switching the Timer On and Off If start and stop times have been set in the Weekly Auto Timer Menu it is possible to switch the timer on and off with the remote control To switch the timer on press the Timer Modification key and then the Timer ON key To switch the timer off press the Timer Modification key and then the Timer OFF key 5 2 Getting the Best Transmission Results The IR infrared receiver of the IQAir system is positioned underneath the control panel cover In order to get the best signal transmission the remote control should be pointed at the control panel when a remote command is being carried out Alternatively the remote control should be pointed at a surface like a wall ceiling or window from which the signal can bounce off in a right angle 90 to the electronic control panel Indirect transmission bouncing off surface max distance 15 ft Position of IR r
4. 4 4 8 6 1 Location of the Filter Elements SS Post Filter The IQAir system features a modular housing design which enables easy replacement of all filters in a matter of minutes The illustration of the IQAir system on the control Cartridges panel shows the positions of the individual filters These positions correspond to the i Filt actual positions of the filters within the system F Filter positions as shown on the control panel Pre Filter A To order replacement filters please contact your local IQAir authorized dealer To locate the dealer nearest to you call 877 400 1050 or visit www iqair com 6 2 Ordering Replacement Filters Please order your replacement filters by quoting the appropriate article numbers stated below IQAir GC VOC Pre Filter Art No 102 10 12 00 VOC filter cartridge Art No 102 40 10 00 Post Filter sleeve set Art No 102 50 10 00 IQAir GC MultiGas Pre Filter Art No 102 10 12 00 MultiGas filter cartridge Art No 102 40 16 00 Post Filter sleeve set Art No 102 50 10 00 IQAir GC Chemisorber Pre Filter Art No 102 10 12 00 Chemisorber filter cartridge Art No 102 40 18 00 Post Filter sleeve set Art No 102 50 10 00 IQAir GC AM Pre Filter Art No 102 10 12 00 AM filter cartridge Art No 102 40 14 00 Post Filter sleeve set Art No 102 50 10 00 21 Chapter 6 Replacing Filters 6 3 Opening and Closing the Housing The stacked housing elements
5. 4 6 Timer Information in the Control Panel Chapter 4 Using the Control Panel The IQAir control panel shows the timer status without the need to access the Timer related menus Timer Deactivated System on Standby The first line shows the model name and the second line shows the word Standby The Timer LED is red System Running The first line shows the fan speed and the second line shows the airflow The Timer LED is off System is on standby Display s Main Window Timer LED T Air GC Star Timer is deactivated STPPEPEWEVA il Airflow 5cm System is running Timer is deactivated Timer Activated System on Standby The first line shows the current day and time and the second line shows the next time the system will turn on The Timer LED is green System Running The first line shows the fan speed and the second line shows the current Timer ON period start and stop times The Timer LED is green Display s Main Window Timer LED r Wa EREE ELT mi i System is on standby e Timer activated to start on Thursday SPEEDAML Th EREA 18 88 green System is running e Timer is activated 17 Chapter 4 Using the Control Panel 4 4 7 Time amp Day Setting In order to use the timer function the current day and time must be set Once Wa j TIME AB Be the current day and time are set they will only need to be reset if the system is DAY Ho d
6. a high efficiency pre filter that removes most coarse and fine dust particles 3 At the heart of the system sandwiched between the filters is a powerful centrifugal fan which generates the airflow 4 The air is pushed through four cartridges that contain gas phase control media which retains specific gaseous pollutants and odors 5 Particulate post filter sleeves hold back abrasion particles from the gas phase filter media 6 Low turbulence low velocity air is returned to the room via the EvenFlow diffuser 10 Chapter 4 Using the Control Panel Chapter 4 Using the Control Panel The IQAir system is operated and controlled via the electronic control panel which is located at the top of the front locking arm Several operations can be completed via the electronic control panel e Switching the system on and off e Controlling the fan speed and corresponding air delivery rate e Checking the remaining filter life of the individual filters e Setting the automatic timer e Resetting the Filter Life Monitor after replacing a filter e Locking the control panel to avoid tampering with the system s settings e Choosing the desired display language e Setting the day amp time 4 1 Description of Control Panel IQAir wiss Mado Post Filter Life LED s Mad oe el ost Filter Life Post Filter EREBEBEREEES oe Cartridges Life LED Airflow 11acfnm pH Fan Speed LEDs FE 1 Pre Fil
7. are held together by two locking arms that latch into the diffuser To open the system follow the steps below 1 Disconnect the IQAir system from the power supply before attempting to open the system 2 Press the first locking arm outward using both thumbs as shown Press just hard enough to release the arm from its snap in position in the diffuser Disengage the other arm in the same way 3 Pull both locking arms evenly outwards until they snap into place and remain open Access to all filter elements is now possible to change a specific filter refer to the appropriate section below 4 To close the housing simply push the locking arms inwards simultaneously until they snap back into the housing Opening Closing l 7 6 3 1 Troubleshooting When Closing the Housing If the IQAir system does not close properly the upper part of the system may be offset against the lower part To solve this problem simply open ii both locking arms again align the housing elements and push both Ie locking arms in simultaneously h 6 4 Replacing the Pre Filter F1 E y i EE S I ji ji HHT i Ji o y
8. filter sleeves for fine and ultra fine particle filtration with 5 3 sq ft 0 5 m surface area Post filter sleeves Electrostatically charged microfiber media Average filter life 1 3 years Drmmr dic aris ACH Tne IROOM etonan Tame lacsatcotostem Airoutlet 320 EvenFlow diffuser at top of system ABS and ABS PC blend thermoplastics non offgasing UV stabilized a O _ Size wD a8inches x 1Sinches x 16inches 71 cmx38emx4tem O GC MultiGas 42 pounds 19 kg GC VOC 38 pounds 17 2 kg Weight including filters GC ChemiSorber 46 pounds 20 8 kg GC AM 39 pounds 17 5 kg Electrical amp Operating Requirements C Operating temperature 41 to 104 F 5 to 40 Operating humidity 5 to 95 non condensing All technical specifications are subject to change without prior notice 26 Notes 27 www igair com EJ Swiss Made 091216_IQ_MA_GC_US
9. gaseous components Thanks to advanced gas cartridge GC filter technology each model of the IQAir GC Series has been optimized for the control of specific gaseous pollutant groups The following model configurations are available e IQAir GC VOC for the control of volatile organic compounds e IQAir GC MultiGas for the control of volatile organic compounds and many inorganic compounds e IQAir GC Chemisorber for the control of many inorganic compounds and some organic compounds e IQAir GC AM for the control of ammonia and amines 1 1 Improving Indoor Air Quality Air cleaning can play an important role when it comes to improving indoor air quality However it should be noted that air cleaning should be used in conjunction with pollution source control and ventilation wherever possible Strategy to improve indoor air quality To tackle any indoor air quality problem keep the following three step strategy in mind 1 Eliminate or reduce the air pollution source as much as possible Source control is by far the most effective way to improve indoor air quality since it sets out to deal with air pollution at the point of origin 2 Ensure that sufficient fresh air is entering the room from outside Air cleaners are not a substitution for sufficient ventilation They are not able to reverse the conversion of oxygen O into carbon dioxide CO caused by breathing and combustion processes 3 Ensure the IQAir system can clean enough air to cope
10. issue Refer to the technical support and warranty registration card included with your air cleaner literature for more details 7 4 IQAir Warranty Your IQAir GC system comes with a limited warranty of 1 year on parts and labor commercial use 5 years on parts and labor residential use The warranty excludes filters Please complete and return the warranty registration card soon after purchase or register online at www igair com support The information will allow us to provide you with a swift service should service work become necessary Refer to the warranty information card included with your air cleaner literature for more details 24 Chapter 8 IQAir Optional Accessories Chapter 8 IQAir Optional Accessories IQAir advanced air cleaning systems can be complimented with a range of special IQAir accessories Ask your authorized IQAir dealer for details VMF Powder coated stainless steel wall bracket for the secure InFlow Complete ducting adapter kit for the creation of positive pressure if placed Complete ducting adapter kit for the creation of negative pressure if placed within the room and positive pressure if placed outside the room wall mounting of the IQAir within the room and negative pressure system where floor space is if placed outside the room limited PF40 Additional pre filter for areas with high levels of coarse dust OutFlow
11. the filters in the air cleaner Consult a qualified specialist to determine an effective and comprehensive indoor air quality strategy Caution Intense concentration of pollutants may cause filters cartridgesto saturate or expire early Chapter 2 Setting Up 2 1 Unpacking Chapter 2 Setting Up To unpack the IQAir system open the top of the box and remove the square styrofoam pad which contains all accessories and product literature Lay the box on its side hold the system by the handle and pull it out of the box Remove the plastic bag and foam belt Keep the packaging for future transport and service needs IQAir Advanced Air Cleaning System i ul a BIQAir Od O 0o ee O serra Remote Control Set of Casters Including Battery Four Post Filter Sleeves Note The sleeves are supplied inside the IQAir system Pull the post filter sleeves over the cartridges before installing the cartridges in the air cleaner ane Sica SEa HE Four Gas Phase Filter Cartridges Note The gas phase filter cartridges are supplied in a separate box and must be installed before use IQAir User Manual GC User DVD Technical Support Warranty Certificate of QuickStart Guide Referral Program Performance Chapter 2 Setting Up 2 2 Choosing a Suitable Location When ch
12. the new filter Ensure that the arrows on the filter label point upward HEW FILTER 12 After a filter has been replaced the Filter Life Monitor must be reset from the control panel see section 4 4 8 Replacing the Gas Phase Filter F2 and Post Filter Sleeves F3 Diffuser Post Filter Sleeves Gas phase filter cartridges Frame 2 1 Open the locking arms remove the diffuser and frame 3 2 Frame 2 contains the four gas phase filter cartridges with the four Post Filter Sleeves Remove frame 2 with the cartridges 3 To remove the cardridges twist each cartridge counter clockwise as far as it will go It can then be lifted out of the base plate by hand disposal see 6 7 Diffuser Important Black dust from cartridges can stain Wear rubber or plastic gloves and protect clothing and other j surfaces while handling Frame 3 Frame 2 4 Pull a new filter sleeve over each new cartridge until it is completely covered 5 Insert the new cartridges in the base plate by turning the cartridge clockwise Finally check that each cartridge is well secured in the base plate 6 Replace frame 2 with the cartridges the other frame and the diffuse
13. window press the Menu key seven times HEW FILTER 2 Press and hold the Enter key until the flashing cursor appears Release the Brefilter Enter key The first filter selection to appear is the Pre Filter HEW FILTER 3 Press the A key to select the filter that has been replaced Cartridges The Filter Life LED for the appropriate filter is now flashing red 4 Press the Enter key to confirm that the selected filter has been replaced The filter life LED for the appropiate filter is now flashing red 5 Press the Enter key one more time to confirm the filter change Lo J 4 Or to exit without resetting the filter life press the Menu key M Menu High Performance Air Menu Enter Cleaning System 6 Upon successful reset of the filter life the new remaining filter life taking the REMM IHIHG LIFE currently selected fan speed into account will be displayed and the filter Cartreideses F7AG6h LED light on the control panel will change from red to green 18 4 4 9 Changing the Airflow Units 1 To reach the Air Flow Units Menu from the main display window press the Menu key eight times The current airflow unit is displayed 2 You can change the air volume units which are displayed from cubic feet per minute cfm to cubic meters per hour m h or vice versa by pressing the Enter key for three seconds either when the unit is switched on or in standby mode 3 When the first character of the airflow units star
14. 9a V E lt TN 1 Open the locking arms making sure they 2 Opening the arms will cause the upper 3 Keeping the locking arms open place your are fully extended outward For details part of the housing to separate from hands on opposite sides of frame 1 lift it refer to the section 6 3 frame 1 This will leave a narrow gap slightly and pull it out slowly As the frame is withdrawn tilt it progressively upward to remove it completely 22 Chapter 6 Replacing Filters 4 Remove the filter clamps that secure the filter in the frame by pulling these out of the sliding grooves 5 Turn the frame over so it is upside down 6 With the palm of the hand press down on the filter and loosen the frame O 7 Lift the frame from the filter 8 Dispose of the used filter by placing it into the plastic bag in which the new filter is supplied see section 6 7 10 Make sure that the filter is inserted all the way into the frame Insert the clamps into the sliding grooves inside the frame and push them down 6 5 11 Tilt the frame upwards at an angle refer to diagram above while pregressively pushing the frame back into the housing For details on how to close the housing please refer to section 6 3 9 Turn the frame over to its upright position as in step 4 and insert
15. EN IQAir First in Air Quality GC Series User Manual WMO Ti EJ Swiss Made Important Safety Instructions About This User Manual Congratulations on your purchase of this IQAir high performance air cleaning system Please study this user manual carefully to familiarize yourself with the special features and functions of your IQAir system and keep it in a safe place for future reference Read these instructions before using the system Do not use this system as sole protection against harmful pollutants Do not immerse the system in water or other liquids Always disconnect the power from this system by unplugging the power cable before adding or removing parts and before cleaning Do not operate this system if it has a damaged cord or plug if the motor fan fails to rotate if it is not working properly if it has been dropped or damaged or dropped into water If the power cord of this system should become damaged it may be replaced with a similar two pole cord set as is commonly used for computers and similar systems Only use this system for its intended purpose of air cleaning in non industrial environments Do not use this system in areas with very high concentrations of dusts or powder to prevent the danger of dust explosions Do not use this system in explosive areas Do not use attachments or filters not recommended by IQAir Do not use outdoors Do not obstruct the air inlet and air outlet of the sys
16. For the Timer ON period a fan speed can be selected in the Timer ON Fan Speed Menu see 4 4 5 The time outside the Timer ON period is defined as the Timer OFF period for which the air cleaner can be switched off or for which a different fan speed can be selected in the Timer OFF Fan Speed Menu see 4 4 5 The timer status field indicates whether the timer function is enabled or disabled on or off Use the time status field to quickly enable disable the timer timer status field 1 To reach the Auto Timer Menu from the main display window press the Menu AUTO TIMER OF F key twice AAGA AAAA i start time stop time 2 Press and hold the Enter key until the cursor starts to flash AUTO TIMER OFF BEBE BIB 3 Press the A key one time to activate the timer Note If the START and STOP times are identical the timer cannot be activated AUTO TIMER DH Note The time is displayed in a 24 hrs clock military time GAAGA HAAG mo 4 Press the Enter key to save the timer status setting and to proceed to the AUTO TIMER START time ABB TET 5 Select the desired START hour by pressing the A key A u Ta _ T IM ER a OW AR a8 BA HA 6 Press the Enter key to save the START hour and to proceed to the minute GUTO TIMER OH sewing or ag aa 7 Select the desired START minute setting by pressing the A key AUTO PERE OH Note The minute settings can only be set in five minute increments 87 38 88 06 8 Press the Enter
17. ctions 4 1 Menu Overview 4 2 Filter Life Monitor 4 3 Setting the Auto Timer 4 4 Day of the Week Timer 4 4 5 Timer ON OFF Fan Speed Selection Menu 4 4 6 Timer Information in the Control Panel 4 4 7 Time amp Day Setting 4 4 8 Filter Life Reset New Filter 4 4 9 Changing Airflow Units 4 4 10 Language Setting AWWWNn gt N AARAA pop oR aS Using the Remote Control 5 1 Remote Control Elements and Functions 5 2 Getting the Best Transmission Results 5 3 Replacing the Battery of the Remote Control Replacing Filters 6 1 Location of the Filter Elements 6 2 Ordering Replacement Filters 6 3 Opening and Closing the Housing 6 3 1 Troubleshooting when Closing the Housing 6 4 Replacing the Pre Filter Filter 1 6 5 Replacing the Gas Phase Filter Cartridges and Post Filter Sleeves Filter 2 6 6 Discarding Used Filters Maintenance 7 1 Cleaning the Housing 7 2 Maintenance Free Fan 7 3 Technical Support and Repairs 7 4 IQAir Warranty IQAir Optional Accessories Technical Specifications Page NOAOA AA N 11 11 11 12 12 12 13 13 13 14 15 16 16 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 20 21 21 21 21 22 22 22 23 24 24 24 24 24 24 25 26 Chapter 1 Air Cleaning Systems and Indoor Air Quality Chapter 1 Air Cleaning Systems and Indoor Air Quality State of the art filtration technology Your IQAir advanced air cleaning system has been developed especially for the control of specific
18. down simultaneously for 3 seconds The activated locking function is SH n A a A lt inflow cfm indicated with a star symbol in the control panel display The locking function is cancelled by disrupting the power supply The remote control will still operate A Menu Enter the IQAir system when the locking function is activated only the control panel keys are locked 4 3 Fan Speed and Air Delivery The IQAir system can be set to run at six different fan speeds which correspond to six different airflow rates Speed 1 is the lowest speed Speed 6 the highest fan speed The higher the fan speed the more room air will be filtered by the system The high fan speed settings provide additional air cleaning power to deal with situations of elevated pollution levels To allow better evaluation of the system s performance at different fan speeds the standard display window shows not only the fan speed but also the air delivery rate airflow The displayed airflow is factory preset and is not measured by the system itself When Timer is activated the display will change Refer to section 4 4 6 4 3 1 Regulating Fan Speed ERT 1 When the IQAir system is switched off standby mode the first line of the Standby LCD display shows the model name To switch the system on press the Power key on the far left of the control panel EREERERE 2 The LCD now displays the fan speed and the corresponding airflow rate Airflow li cfm N
19. eceiver Direct transmission max distance 20 ft 20 Chapter 6 Replacing Filters 5 3 Replacing the Battery of the Remote Control pioair When the battery becomes weak the transmission results will deteriorate and the battery should be replaced The remote control requires one CR2025 battery The battery compartment is located at the bottom end of the remote control To open the battery compartment press the small lever to the side and slide the battery compartment out Remove the used battery and insert the new battery m Battery compartment CR2025 Battery type CR2025 Chapter 6 Replacing Filters The IQAir system is equipped with a Filter Life Monitor which is designed to assist you in determining when a filter needs to be replaced If the air pollution in your environment is very high there is a possibility that the filter may not be effective throughout the displayed life time and may have to be replaced earlier than indicated by the Filter Life Monitor For this reason it is important to look out for the signs of expired filters and replace filters earlier if necessary The main signs are e Increased operating noise e Decreased airflow e Clogged filters e Increased odor presence Note After a filter has been replaced the filter life must be reset in the control panel Refer to section
20. er start up In the standby mode the different menu functions can be accessed Tip In a menu window the Power key also serves as a quick exit key to return to the main display window 4 Arrow A Key When the system is switched on the A key allows the adjustment of the fan speed In the enter mode indicated by the appearance of a black flashing cursor see Enter Key below the A key is used to modify the selected setting in the display window Confirmed with the Enter key the enter mode is automatically terminated The LCD will then display the current menu settings for another 15 seconds before reverting to the main window display 11 Chapter 4 Using the Control Panel ve Menu Key The Menu key allows access to any one of ten menus Pressing the Menu key once allows access to the first menu function Pressing the Menu key twice allows access to the second menu function and so on If no key is pressed for 15 seconds in a menu window the display will revert to the main display window Tip If you are in a menu window and would like to remain in the window for more than 15 seconds keep the A key depressed Enter Key The Enter key if pressed for 3 seconds allows the modification of a setting The enter mode is indicated by a flashing cursor on the modifiable setting Pressing the Enter key again will save any entry and move the cursor to the next modifiable item in the display window When the last modifiable choice in a
21. ilter Life Monitor display from the main display window press the Menu key once The remaining life of the Pre Filter will appear REMAITHIHG LIFE Frefilter 488h 2 Press the A key to view the remaining life of the other filters in the system REMAIHIHG LIFE 3 The remaining life of the filter elements is expressed in hours of operation Cartridees4aaGh at the current speed setting Filter Life will adjust whenever the fan speed is changed If the filter is beyond its useful life a negative number will be displayed How the Filter Life Monitor Works The basis for calculating the remaining filter life is the already elapsed operation time at the set fan speed This input is compared with an internal memory bank which contains information about the different filters lives under specific conditions of use The Filter Life Monitor makes a calculation of the remaining filter life taking into account not only past use of the system but also likely future use As reference for future use the Filter Life Monitor uses the fan speed which is set at the time The relationship between the current fan speed and the remaining filter life displayed can be expressed as follows The higher the current fan speed setting the shorter the displayed remaining filter life 14 Chapter 4 Using the Control Panel 4 4 3 Setting the Auto Timer The Auto Timer Menu allows the setting of a Timer ON period which is defined by a START time and a STOP time
22. isconnected from the power supply for more than an hour 1 To access the Time amp Day menu from the main display window press the TIME ak gg Menu key six times DAY Mo 2 Press and hold the Enter key until the cursor starts to flash TINE 1 0a DAY Ho 3 Select the hour by pressing the A key TIME 19 68 4 Press the Enter key to save the hour setting and to proceed to the minute DAY ho setting 5 Select the minutes by pressing the A key T T ME 17 2E DAY Mo 6 Press the Enter key to save the minute setting and to proceed to the day setting HENE jaje DAY H 2 7 Select the day of the week by pressing the A key TIME 1ehee 8 Press the Enter key to save the day setting and to exit the enter mode DEY ie 9 Press the Power key to return to the main display Note The display will JEEE automatically return to the main window if no key is pressed for 15 seconds E ao MAY mE 4 4 8 Filter Life Reset New Filter The Filter Life Reset function allows the Filter Life Monitor to be reset after a new filter has been inserted As a result the appropriate filter life LED on the control Wa EEE panel will be reset to green and the hour count in the Filter Life Menu display kerlace Filter will be reset to the full life span of the new filter Note Resetting the Filter Life Monitor will also cancel the Replace Filter warning from the main display window HEW FILTER 1 To reach the Filter Life Reset function from the main display
23. its arched design features air intake openings on two sides e The pre filter module 1 consists of frame 1 and the particulate pre filter which is fixed inside the frame by four filter clamps e The fan assembly comprises two housing modules with the centrifugal fan inside e The cartridge filter module 2 consists of frame 2 and a steel base plate in which the four gas phase filter cartridges are fixed by means of a bayonet locking system e The frame 3 surrounds the gas phase cartridges and filter sleeves to where the diffuser starts e The EvenFlow diffuser contains omni directional air outlet openings e The handle on top of the diffuser is designed for carrying the IQAir system e The locking arms hold the housing elements together When opened the locking arms allow easy access to all filters Chapter 3 The IQAir System s Components 3 2 Description of Removable Components The IQAir system features a modular housing design which enables the easy replacement of all filter elements in a matter of seconds The illustration below shows all the removable components For more details on how to replace filters please refer to Chapter 6 Replacing Filters a _ Post Filter Sleeves Gas Phase Filter Cartridges Zee SS A LEZ X AA Pre Filter ESLL ay AZ aa 3 3 How the IQAir System Works 1 Room air is drawn into the system via two arched openings at the base 2 The air is drawn in through
24. ivate or deactivate the Timer ON period on particular days of the week Tiner OH Speed 4 Timer ON Speed Selection Allows to set the fan speed for the Timer ON period Timer OFF Speedi 5 Timer OFF Speed Selection a Allows to set the fan speed outside the Timer ON period TIME HH H8 6 Time amp Day Setting DAY Ho Allows to set the current time and day setting 13 Chapter 4 Using the Control Panel 7 Filter Life Reset New Filter Allows the resetting of the filter life counter after replacing a filter HEW FILTER 8 Airflow Units Allows to switch the airflow units between cfm cubic feet per minute AiPETOu Haske and m3 h cubic meters per hour aan 9 Language Allows to switch the display language LAHGUAGE Enslish 10 Service Access This menu is designed for factory access only m Seruice Access 4 4 2 Filter Life Monitor The IQAir system is equipped with an electronic Filter Life Monitor that calculates the remaining life of the system s filter elements Thanks to the Filter Life Monitor the user does not have to guess when filters need to be replaced or replace them at fixed intervals which rarely correspond to the actual amount of use The Filter Life Monitor keeps track of the most important factors affecting the life of the individual filter elements The Filter Life Monitor display shows the remaining life of each individual filter at any given time at the selected fan speed 1 To reach the F
25. key to save the minute setting save the START time and to AUTO TIMER OM proceed to the STOP time setting G7 2e8 aB ae AUTO TIMER OW 9 Select the desired STOP hour by pressing the A key A7iza ifraa 10 Press the Enter key to save the STOP hour and to proceed to the minute AUTO TIMER oO setting A7 3a 18 88 11 Select the desired STOP minute setting by pressing the A key AUTO TIMER OH Fisa 19 38 12 Press the Enter key to save the STOP minute setting save the STOP time and to exit the enter mode BERBER Eee g H Ar z0 19 30 Note The times are displayed in a 24 hour clock 15 Chapter 4 Using the Control Panel 4 4 4 Day of the Week Timer The Day of the Week Timer allows the deactivation of the Timer ON period on certain days of the week In its default setting the Timer ON period is enabled on all seven days of the week This is indicated by stars below the abbreviations of the days On days without a star the air cleaner will be running at the speed which is set in the Timer OFF Speed Selection Menu see 4 4 5 Note At least one day of the week must be activated with a star to enable the Auto Timer If the timer is disabled on all days of the week the timer status field in the Auto Timer Menu will switch to OFF and the timer will be disabled 1 To reach the Day of the Week Timer Menu from the main display window press the Menu key three times 2 Press and hold the Enter key until the curso
26. m 2 Plug the other end of the power cord into a power outlet or power strip Important The only way to disconnect power completely is to unplug the power cord If the system is disconnected from the power supply for more than one hour the current day and timer will need to be reset Do not use the IQAir system when the power cord becomes damaged The power cord may be replaced with an approved cord with a two pole plug Replacement cords are available from IQAir E Power outlet with or without grounding a ml we Power cord Y connector Power inlet socket Power cord plug Power cord connector Chapter 2 Setting Up 2 4 Fitting and Removing Casters Attaching the supplied casters is optional They make it easy to move the air purifier between rooms The caster kit consists of 1 mounting rail x 2 2 casters x 4 For installation simply follow the below instructions S O Turn the device upside down on a soft and clean surface Press down until the mounting rail snaps into place Repeat with second rail BA Ww Press on caster until it snaps into place Repeat steps 4 and 5 with the remaining casters Place the mounting rail on the purifier s base so that the holes line up with the black connector pins on the base The cut ins should face the center of the unit
27. oosing a suitable location for the IQAir system keep the following considerations min distance Keep power cord in mind 12 1 foot clear of walkways Toar e Choosing the most suitable room for the system will depend on where you would like the focus of the air cleaning efforts Two main considerations are the time you spend ii in a particular room and the location of the Control panel should main air pollution sources As a general rule be easily accessible the closer the system is located to the air pollution source the better the air cleaning performance in the room Although an air cleaning result may be achieved in adjacent rooms the main air cleaning will take place in the room where the system is located For the best air cleaning results in adjacent rooms make sure that doors to these rooms are left wide open e For best performance the system should be positioned at least 12 inches 1 foot away from the nearest vertical surface such as a wall or a cupboard In general the more centrally the system is positioned the better the performance e Position the system close to a power outlet and make sure that the power cord is positioned in a way that it does not present an obstacle e Make sure that the system is positioned in such a way that the control panel is easily accessible 2 3 Connecting to Power 1 Plug the connector end of the power cord into the recessed power inlet socket on the back of the syste
28. ote The system starts at the fan speed at which it was running when it was last used SPEED 4 3 To change the fan speed press the A key Airflow l in 12 Chapter 4 Using the Control Panel 4 3 2 Air Exchange Rates in Differently Sized Rooms Any air cleaner can only be effective if it filters a sufficient amount of air in an indoor environment For general air cleaning purposes the IQAir system should be able to filter the room air volume at least twice every hour on the set fan speed to achieve a significant air quality improvement If the intensity of the pollution source is high or a high degree of purification is needed more air changes may become necessary In order to achieve the desired number of air changes more than one air cleaner may be required The number of air changes that are necessary to attain a certain level of indoor air quality will depend on a variety of factors including e Intensity of air pollution source The higher the rate at which air pollutants are produced or enter the indoor environment the higher the air cleaning rate in the room needs to be e Filtration efficiency for specific air pollutants The lower the filtration efficiency for certain pollutants the more air changes are required to reduce these pollutants e Desired improvement in air quality The higher the desired improvement in air quality the more air changes are required The number of air changes per hour ACH produced by an IQAi
29. r Close the device by pressing both arms together Reset filter life refer to section 4 4 8 23 Chapter 7 Maintenance 6 6 Discarding Used Filters Used filters can normally be put into the regular household trash for disposal If the system may have been exposed to potentially hazardous substances the filters may have to be disposed of as hazardous waste Please refer to local regulations and laws for proper disposal Chapter 7 Maintenance 7 1 Cleaning the Housing e Unplug the IQAir system before attempting to clean it e Usea soft and clean cloth for cleaning e For water soluble stains use a window cleaning fluid e For the removal of tough non water soluble stains use a silicon spray e Do not use any solvents or any organic cleaning fluids 7 2 Maintenance Free Fan The IQAir system is equipped with a maintenance free fan motor 7 3 Technical Support and Repairs Should technical issues arise during or after the warranty period please contact your point of purchase or call IQAir Technical Support at 888 560 1020 toll free or email www iqair com support To expedite your service request please have the following information ready when contacting us 1 IQAir model shell number and serial number found at the base of the unit and on the certificate of performance 2 Your details name address phone number e mail 3 Point of purchase name of dealer city 4 Date of purchase 5 Description of
30. r appears 3 Press the A key to activate star or deactivate no star the Timer ON period on a particular day Press the Enter key to proceed to the next day 4 Repeat the same procedure until the timer has been activated deactivated on the desired days The final Enter command exits the enter mode 4 4 5 Timer ON OFF Fan Speed Selection Menu The Timer ON OFF Fan Speed Selection Menus allow the setting of two different fan speeds for two different time periods referred to as Timer ON period and Timer OFF period For the Timer ON period you can select fan speeds 1 to 6 For the Timer OFF period you can select fan speeds 0 OFF to 6 1 To reach the Timer ON Fan Speed Selection Menu from the main display window press the Menu key four times 2 Press and hold the Enter key until the black cursor appears 3 Press the A key to select the desired speed for the Timer ON period 4 Press the Enter key to confirm the chosen speed and to exit the enter mode 5 To set the Timer OFF period fan speed press the Menu key one more time Press and hold the Enter key until the black cursor appears and adjust the Timer OFF fan speed as above The final Enter command saves the selection and exits the enter mode Hoa Tu Ho Tu Hoa Tu Mo Tu Be Timer Timer Timer Timer Timer WU E BE EE W EL E u EOE O k k RE u T S EE Eo k H ni i Sean kok d OH Speed tH OH Speed 3 OH Speed 4 wa EEE EE 16 4
31. r system in a specific environment are calculated as follows hourly air delivery of the IQAir system cfm cubic feet per minute x 60 air changes per hour ACH air volume of the room cu ft L x W x H Note The air delivery rates of the IQAir system at the various fan speeds settings are listed on the Technical Specifications sheet found at the back of this manual or visit www iqair com support Example calculation A room with the dimensions of 13 x 14 x 8 5 ft has an air volume of 1 547 cu ft With an air delivery rate of 140 cfm the room air volume will be circulated over 5 4 times per hour by the IQAir system 140 cfm 140 x 60 min 8 400 cu ft h 8 400 cu ft h 1 547 cu ft 5 43 ACH 4 4 Using the Menu Functions The IQAir control panel offers a choice of several menu options which allow access to the advanced features of the system In total there are ten active menu functions The functions can be accessed in standby or running mode 4 4 1 Menu Overview Pressing the Menu key accesses the menu functions in the following order REMAITHIWG LIFE 1 Filter Life Monitor Remaining Life 4 Frefilter 488h Allows the viewing of the remaining filter life of the individual filters within the system AUTO TIMER OFF 2 Setting the Auto Timer On Off period AAI HAHH Allows to activate the timer and set the Timer ON period Ha pia HU Pa wep G EE 3 Automatic Timer Day of the Week Timer Tr ele Allows to deact
32. tem Do not place the system on a soft surface such as a bed or other soft furnishings Only use this system in an upright position Do not place next to a humidifier Keep the power cord away from heated surfaces Save these instructions for future reference The IQAir Group reserves the right to change specifications contained in this document at any time and without prior notice 2002 2010 The IQAir Group All rights reserved IQAir is the registered trademark of The IQAir Group EvenFlow is a trademark of The IQAir Group IQAir systems and filters are protected under U S patents 6 001 145 and 6 159 260 Other U S European and Asian patents pending 2 105 10 10 30 091216 Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Air Cleaning Systems and Indoor Air Quality 1 1 Improving Indoor Air Quality Setting Up 2 1 Unpacking 2 2 Choosing a Suitable Location 2 3 Connecting to Power 2 4 Fitting and Removing Casters The IQAir System s Components 3 1 Description of Housing Components 3 2 Description of Removable Components 3 3 How the IQAir System Works Using the Control Panel 4 1 Description of Control Panel 1 Description of Control Panel Keys Control Panel Locking Function Fan Speed and Air Delivery Regulating Fan Speed Air Exchange Rates in Differently Sized Rooms Using the Menu Fun
33. ter Life LED Pre Filter V LCD Liquid Crystal Display Timer LED Performdnce Air Cleaning Sbstem LED Light Emitting Diode Power Arrow Menu Enter Key Key Key Key LCD Display GC Series Standby The 2 line LCD displays important information about the system s settings Main window Standby mode In standby mode not running without the timer activated the first line Slelaletala fe displays the IQAir model name and the word Standby is displayed on the Habel ee 1ifc tn second line If the timer is activated the current day and time and the next A Main window On mode programmed start and stop time will be displayed instead If the IQAir system is running and the timer is not activated the first line displays E li B 7 5 z the current speed setting and the second line displays the air delivery rate JELE EL however when the timer is activated the current programmed start and stop Menu window Filter Life Monitor times will be displayed on the second line Note Airflow and remaining filter life may be different on actual air cleaner 4 1 1 Description of Control Panel Keys Power Key The Power key switches the IQAir system on and off When the system is switched off the fan stops to run but the system will remain connected to the power supply standby mode The standby mode allows for automatic tim
34. ts to flash press the A key once to change the units 4 Press the Enter key to confirm the air volume unit change Until modified again the airflow rate will now be displayed in the newly selected units Note The air delivery airflow units displayed in this manual are examples only and will vary according to model 4 4 10 Language Setting The Language Menu allows you to change the IQAir system s display language The languages from which you can choose will depend on the model and the country of purchase 1 To reach the Language Menu from the main display window press the Menu key nine times The current language is displayed 2 To change the display language press and hold the Enter key until the cursor starts to flash 3 Use the A key to scroll through the display language options 4 Press the Enter key to save the desired display language and to exit the enter mode Chapter 4 Using the Control Panel Hirflow Unites cfr Airflow Units fal Fr Hirflow Unites mae hy Airflow Unites mae h LAHGUAGE Enslish LANGUAGE Enelish I Esranal IGIONA Espa ol 19 Chapter 5 Using the Remote Control Chapter 5 Using the Remote Control In addition to the control panel the IQAir system can be controlled by using the handheld remote control The remote control can be used to e Switch the system on and off e Select the desired fan speed e Activate and deactivate the timer function Note
35. window is confirmed with the Enter key the enter mode is automatically terminated and the new settings are saved Filter Life LEDs Whenever the system is on the color of the filter life LEDs light emitting diodes indicates the state of the individual filters in the system Note The positions of the filter life LEDs on the control panel correspond to the actual positions of the filters within the system The filter life indicator LEDs signal four possible stages in the life of the filter 1 Green The filter is still within 80 of its estimated life span 2 Orange The filter is approaching the last 20 of its estimated life span 3 Red The filter has reached the end of its estimated life span 4 Red blinking The filter has passed its estimated life span and should be replaced immediately The IQAir system s effectiveness is likely to have been reduced dramatically either due to a reduction in airflow particle filters are clogged or a reduction in filter efficiency gas phase filter is saturated Fan Speed LEDs These LEDs simulate the fan speed through the frequency of their rotation The faster the rotation of the fan speed LEDs the faster the actual fan speed of the unit 4 2 Control Panel Locking Function The control panel keys can be locked to avoid tampering with the settings To lock or unlock the control panel keys both the Menu and the Enter key have to be GIQAir pressed
36. with your room size The actual hourly air volume cleaned by the system should be at least double the air volume of your room If the rate at which pollutants enter the room air is high or the indoor air quality requirements are stringent the hourly air delivery of the system needs to exceed the room air volume several times To achieve that level of air turnover it may be necessary to employ more than one IQAir system or consider the larger GCX model refer to section 4 3 2 Air Cleaning Results Although air cleaners may be advertised and sold to be suitable for use in specific indoor environments and to deal with specific indoor air quality problems the manufacturer and distributors make no claim as to the specific air cleaning results that are achieved under the user s individual operating conditions The air quality improvements that can be realized with the IQAir system as with any air cleaner in indoor environments depends to a significant degree on circumstantial factors which are out of the control of the manufacturer or distributors Important factors which will influence the air quality improvements that can be achieved in an indoor environment with an air cleaner include e Type of air pollutants present e Intensity of the pollutant source s e Pollutant concentration e Size of the indoor environment room size e Operating speed of the air cleaner e Number of air cleaners placed in the indoor environment e Saturation state of
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