Holmes HAP540 User's Manual
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1. INFO HOT LINE If after reading tis daer s guide ig have any questions or comments please call 1 800 5 HOLMES and a e Consumer Service Representative will be happy to Aa you HAP540 5404 560 5604 570 575 580 FamilyCare 99 97 HEPA Air Purifier Hol Owner s Guide AND SAVE THESE IMPORTAI T NSTRUCTIONS PLEASE RE PLEASE READ AND SAVE THESE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Read all instructions before using the appliance 2 To avoid fire or shock hazard plug the appliance directly into a 120V AC electrical outlet 3 If the filter is covered by a bag when shipped Remove plastic bag over filter before use 4 Keep the cord out of heavy traffic areas To avoid fire hazard i R put the cord under rugs near heat registers radiator stoves or heaters 5 To protect against electrical hazards DO NOT immerse in water or other liquids Do not use near water 6 Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children or by disabled people 7 Always unplug the air purifier before moving it opening the grill changing filters ceaning or whenever the air purifier is not in use Be sure to pull by the plug and not the cord 8 NEVER drop or insert any object into any openings O NOT operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug if otor fan fails to rotate after the appliance malfunctions or if it has een dropped or damaged in any manner Return applianc2. azg oS i 2 on Cord and Plug Installation Safety Instructions The length of cord used on this appliance was selected to reduce the haz ards of becoming tangled in or tripping over a longer cord If a longer cord is necessary an approved extension cord may be used The electri al rating of the extension cord must be equal to or greater than the rat ing of the air purifier 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 Congratulations on your purchase of a Holmes Air Purifier Its versatility and quiet operation make this unit perfect for both the home and the office TECHNOLOGY Your Holmes Air Purifier 50 portable air filtration Exdusive Holmes HEPA filter system removes 99 97 of all airborne particu late as small as 0 3 microns from air passing through the filter The No Escape VaccuumSeal helps reduce air bypass and ensure maximum dean air delivery by sealing the filter against the main housing A powerful turbo fan system operated by a rugged long life GE motor quietly pulls the air in through the front inlet grill e Polluted room air passes through a carbon odor filter that removes larger air borne particles such as lint dust and pollen and also helps filter out odors Next th
3. battery cover dosed 4 Replace the front grill by first inserting the three tabs on the top of the front grill Swing in the bottom of the front grill and press grill firmly onto the unit until the grill locks into place against the main housing Push side latches downward to lock on the front grill 5 Plug in and turn on the air purifier CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 1 Turn the air purifier off and unplug it before cleaning 2 The outside of the air purifier and the outlet grill can be cleaned with a soft dean dampened cloth 3 If you wish to clean the inside of the air purifier please only use a dry soft doth to wipe it down Figure 2 To Replace Filter FILTER REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS 1 Use the Filter Life Indicator as a guide to filter replacement On average HEPA filters need to be replaced every 12 18 months Carbon filters need to be replaced every 3 6 months Filter life will vary depending on air quality and usage 2 Turn off the air purifier before attempting to replace the filter 3 To replace the carbon filter simply remove the old carbon filter and put the new carbon on the HEPA filter using the plastic tabs as a guideline To replace the HEPA filter discard the old HEPA filters Insert the new HEPA fil ter into the unit by sliding the top in first see fig 2 Put the carbon filter back on the HEPA filter 5 Replace the front grill by first inserting the three tabs on the
4. 99 Carbon Filter HAPF94 HAP575 14 99 HAPF95 HAP540 541 5404 10 99 HAPF96 HAP560 570 5604 11 99 HAPF97 HAP580 14 99 Fill out enclosed card or call 1 800 5 HO LMES 1 800 546 5637 to place your order today THREE 3 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY SAVE THIS WARRANTY INFORMATION The quality controls used in the manufacture of this Holmes product are to ensure your satisfaction This Warranty applies only to the original purchaser of this product C This Warranty applies ONLY to repair or replacement of any supplied or man ufactured parts of this product that upon inspection by Holmes authorized personnel proves to have failed in normal use due to defects in material or workmanship Holmes will determine whether to repair or replace the unit This Warranty does not apply to installation expenses D Operating this unit under conditions other than those recommended or at voltages other than the voltage indicated on the unit or attempting to service or modify the unit will render this WARRANTY VOID E Unless otherwise proscribed by law Holmes shall not be liable for any per sonal injury property or any incidental or consequential damages of any kind including water damage resulting from malfunctions defects misuse improper installation or alteration of this product F All parts of this Holmes product are guaranteed for a period of 3 years as follows 1 Within the first 30 days from date of purchase the store fr
5. top of the front grill Then swing in the bottom of the front grill and press grill firmly onto the unit until the grill locks into place against the main housing Push side latches downward to lock on the front grill 6 If you have models HAP 570 575 or 580 and have changed the filter it is important to reset the LCD Filter Check Using a thin small object such as a paper dip or pen tip to insert in reset hole press once to reset the display to again show 0000 Replacement filters can be purchased at a retailer near you or by calling 1 800 5 HOLMES or visit www holmesproducts com 4 Note Carbon and HEPA Filters are not washable and should be replaced at the recommended intervals TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM SOLUTION Unit will not operate e Check to make sure the unit is plugged in e Check to make sure the unit is on by turning the power knob If the door is ajar the unit will not operate Make sure the filters are properly installed and firmly close he door Display Screen is blank Turn power knob Decreased air flow If you have models HAP540 5404 560 or 5604 use the Filter Indicator sticker located inside the unit to check the condition of the filter e If you have models HAP570 575 or 580 use the Filter Check to see if the filter needs to be replaced Figure g e Make sure inlet and outlet are not blocked 1 First push top of filter into main housing I i ae 2 T
6. e air continues through a pleated long life HEPA filter This filter removes particles as small as 0 3 microns filtering dust pollen smoke mold spores and pet dander e The purified air is then returned to the room through the top grill The upward movement of the filtered air promotes efficient room circulation without unpleasant drafts OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Carefully unpack your Air Purifier Select a firm level place where there are no obstructions to the air inlet front grill or filtered air outlet top of unit Remove front grill by lifting up the side latches and pulling the front grill forward towards you Locate the carbon filter Remove the protective plastic bag from the carbon filter Insert the Carbon filter against the main HEPA filter so that the sides of the carbon filter are held by the tabs on the sides of the HEPA filter Write the installation date on the top of the HEPA filter Check to make sure that the HEPA filter is securely in place TAB B should now be completely visible on the outside of the HEPA filter If TAB B is not visible re install the HEPA filter by inserting the top of the filter first then swinging in the bottom of the HEPA filter until it clicks into place See fig 2 Re check the carbon filter to make sure that it is still securely in place 5 Locate the battery cover on front of the main housing above the filter Pull the battery holder out of its compartment and replace batt
7. e filter Please refer to Filter Replacement Instructions 4 If you have changed the filter it is important to reset the LOD Filter Check Using a thin small object such as a paper clip or pen tip to insert in reset hole press once to reset the display to again show 0000 The bottom of the display will have a flashing clock This indicates that filter check is working properly Please note that the RESET button will operate only after the display has reached 8000 hours If reset button is pressed before 8000 hours nothing will happen BATTERY REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR HAP570 575 AND 580 NOTE Do not mix old and new batteries Do not mix alkaline stan dard carbon zinc or rechargabble nickel cadmium batteries 1 After checking or replacing the filters it is necessary to replace the timer bat teries Locate the battery cover on the front of the main housing above the filter Slide the battery cover upward to expose the batteries Then pull the battery holder out of its compartment 2 Unwrap the new AA size alkaline batteries Remove 1 old battery from the battery holder and replace it with a new battery Remove the other used bat tery and replace it with a new battery See fig 4 NOTE IT IS IMPORTANT TO REPLACE EACH BATTERY ONE AT A TIME TO PREVENT TIMER MEMORY LOSS REMOVAL OF BOTH BATTERIES CAUSES THE TIMER TO RESET 3 Gently place the battery holder back inside the main housing and slide the
8. e to man acturer for examination electrical or mechanical adjustment or epair se appliance only for intended household use as described in this anual Aly other use not recommended by the manufacturer may ause fire electric shock or in uy to persons The use of attach en siot recommended or sold by The Holmes Group may cause azards O NOT use outdoors 12 NEVER block the air openings or place on a soft surface such as a bed or sofa as this could cause the unit to tip over blocking the Air ntake Opening 13 Keep unit away from heated surfaces and open flames 14 DO NOT attempt to repair or adjust any electrical or mechanical func ions on this unit doing so will void your warranty The inside of the unit contains no user serviceable parts All servicing should be per ormed by qualified personnel only 15 WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock DO NOT use his air purifier with any solid state speed control device PLEASE READ AND SAVE THESE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS THIS PRODUCT IS EQUIPPED WITH A POLARIZED AC Alternating Current PLUG a plug having one blade wider than the other This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet reverse the plug If it still does not fit contact qualified personnel to install the prop er outlet DO NOT DEFEAT THE SAFETY PURPOSE OF THIS POLARIZED PLUG IN ANY WAY wo J en gt aeoog
9. eries one at a time figure 4 Replace the front grill by first inserting the three tabs on the top of the front grill Then swing in the bottom of the front grill and press the grill firmly onto the unit until the grill locks into place against the main housing Push the side latches downward to lock on the front grill There are four speed settings the first being the lowest As you turn the knob Clockwise the speed increases until you reach the highest setting Model Series incorporates the latest technology in w gt D S Figure 1 To Remove Filter 1 Grasp filter from tab A on top front of the filter 2 Lifting upward swing bottom of the filter towards you Tab A FILTER CHECK for HAP570 575 and 580 Filter Check tracks the accumulated time your air purifier has been in use When the timer has reached 8000 hours on your LCD Display it is time to check your filter 1 Turn off and unplug the Air Purifier 2 the front grill by lifting up the side latches and pulling the front grill toward you 3 Check the carbon filter for any looseness or a noticeable amount of dirt or lint Pull back the carbon filter to expose the HEPA filter Match the color of the pleated HEPA filter to the colors shown on the Filter Condition Indicator label If the filter has changed from white to a dark gray or brown color it is time to replace th
10. hen push in bottom of filter until If Applicable it dicks into place so that the tab B SS J Top Grill shows on the outside of the filter Tab B If Applicable Figure 3 A Front Grill B Side Latch C Carbon Odor Filter D No Escape HEPA Filter E Tab A F Main Housing G Power Knob H Battery Cover Page 3 SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS 1 Do NOT attempt to repair or adjust any electrical or mechanical functions on this unit Doing so will void the warranty 2 If you have any questions regarding this unit s operation or believe any repair is necessary please call 1 800 5 HOLMES to speak with a Consumer Service Representative 3 If you need to exchange the unit please return it in its original carton with a sales receipt to the store you purchased it If you are returning the unit more than 30 days after the date of purchase please see the enclosed warranty 4 If you have any other questions or comments feel free to write us The Holmes Group Inc P O Box 769 Milford MA 01757 0769 For your own records staple or attach your sales receipt to this manual Also please take a moment to write the store name location and date purchased below STORE NAME LOCATION DATE PURCHASED STAPLE RECEIPT HERE REPLACEMENT ACCESSORIES For your Holmes Air Purifier HEPA Filter HAPF54 HAP540 5404 44 99 HAPF56 HAP560 570 5604 49 99 HAPF57 HAP575 59 99 HAPF58 HAP580 69
11. kage THE HOLMES GROUP INC CONSUMER RETURNS 2 PULLMAN STREET WORCESTER MA 01606 SHIPPING AND HANDLING CHARGES 8 00 This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state The provisions of this warranty are in addition to and not a modification of or subtraction from the statutory warranties and other rights and remedies contained in any applicable legislation To the extent that any provi sion of this warranty is inconsistent with any applicable law such provision shall be deemed voided or amended as necessary to comply with such law w HAP50000UM2 Printed in CHINA
12. om which you purchased your Holmes product should replace this product if it is defective in material or workmanship provided the store has in stock replacement 2 Within the first thirty six months from date of purchase subject to the condi tions in paragraph H Holmes will repair or replace the product if it is defec tive in material or workmanship providing it is returned to Holmes freight pre paid with PROOF OF PURCHASE date together with 8 00 for handling and return packing shipping charges G If you have any problem with this product please write our Consumer Service Dept or call 1 800 5 HOLMES H IMPORTANT RETURN INSTRUCTIONS Your warranty depends on your following these instructions if you are returning the unit more than 30 days after the date of purchase 1 Carefully pack the item in its original carton or other suitable box to avoid damage in shipping 2 Before packing your unit for return be sure to enclose a your name full address with zip code and telephone number b a dated sales receipt or PROOF OF PURCHASE c your 8 00 check for return packaging and d The model number of the unit and the problem you are having Enclose in an envelope and tape directly to the unit before the box is sealed 3 Holmes recommends you insure the package as damage in shipment is not covered by your warranty 4 All shipping charges must be prepaid by you as noted in paragraph F 5 Mark the outside of your pac
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