IQAir GC Chemisorber Air Purifier
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1. IQAIr Air Cleaning Perfection GC Series User s Manual we ly Pr oh on N Eu i a 5 K Fy Important Safety Instructions About This User s 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 appliance Do not use this appliance as sole protection against harmful pollutants Do not immerse the appliance in water or other liquids Always disconnect the power from your air cleaner by unplugging the power cable before adding or removing parts and before cleaning Do not operate this appliance 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 appliance should become damaged it may be replaced with a similar two pole cord set as is commonly used for computers and similar appliances Only use this appliance for its intended purpose of air cleaning in non industrial environments Do not use this appliance in areas with very high concentrations of dusts or powder to prevent the danger of dust explosions Do not use this appliance in explosive areas Do not use attachments or filters not rec2. 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 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
3. LEDs the faster the actual fan speed of the unit 4 2 Control Panel Locking Function yak The control panel keys can be locked to avoid tampering with the IQAir wiss Made settings To lock or unlock the control panel keys both the Menu Post er SEEEGRES ree and the Enter key have to be pressed down simultaneously for 3 allah Aa cages seconds The activated locking function is indicated with a star symbol in the control panel display The locking function is a cancelled by disrupting the power supply 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 4 3 1 Regulating Fan Speed 1 When the IQAir system is switched off standby mode the first line of IQAir GC the LCD display shows the model name To switch the system on press the standby Power key on the far left of the control panel SREEEERS 2 The
4. 5 The timer status field indicates whether the timer function is enabled or disabled The timer status field allows to quickly enable disable the timer e g for holiday 1 10 11 12 To reach the Auto Timer Menu from the main display window press the Menu key twice Press and hold the Enter key until the cursor starts to flash Press the A key once to activate the timer Note If the start and stop time are identical the timer cannot be activated Press the Enter key to save the timer status setting and to proceed to the start time Select the desired start hour by pressing the A key Press the Enter key to save the start hour and to proceed to the minute setting Select the desired start minute setting by pressing the A key Note The minute settings can only be set in five minute increments Press the Enter key to save the start time and to proceed to the stop time setting Select the desired stop hour by pressing the A key Press the Enter key to save the stop hour and to proceed to the minute setting Select the desired minute setting by pressing the A key Press the Enter key to save the minute setting and to exit the enter mode Chapter 4 Using the Control Panel timer status field AUTO TIMER BHR HAHA start time end time AUTO TIMER FF HEHE GE AUTO TIMER EH HAGA BAA AUTO TIMER ON a a aa aa AUTO TIMER OH a p aa aa AUTO TINER OH ar a a aa AUTO
5. LCD now displays the fan speed and the corresponding airflow rate Aloette te 1ifctn Note 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 Ll4acfn 10 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 mor
6. 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 l Handle ss EvenFlow diffuser Base Air intake opening a gt e The base with its arched design features air intake openings on two sides HI ae ae Air outlet openings Frame 3 Cartridge filter module 2 Fan assembly Pre Filter module 1 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 covers the gas phase cartridges 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 togeth
7. facility Filters awaiting final sealing process _ Filter quality control of a HyperHEPA filte Control panel assembly E N Individual performance testing and certification a IQAir assembly line Final inspection and packaging www iqair com
8. 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 B IQAir S BERRRE Airflow Post Filter Life LED Figs Post Filter LCD Liquid Cartridges Life LED Crystal Display F 2 Cartridges 1ifcfr Fan Speed LEDs Pre Filter Life LED F ES 1 Pre Filter EX Timer LED Performance Air Cleaning Shstem LED Light Emitting Diode Power Arrow Menu Enter Key Key Key Key T Air GC LCD Display Stlandbs The 2 line LCD displays important information about the system s settings Main window Standby mode In standby mode the first line shows the current day and time If the timer is SREERERE activated the programmed start and stop times will be displayed on the second line Airflow SECEDE If the IQAir system is on the first line displays the current speed setting and the Ee onmode second line displays the corresponding air delivery rate of the system By pressing the Menu key ten active menu functions may be accessed These 7 HHH functions are explained in detail in this chapter Me
9. iqair us Please order your replacement filters by quoting the appropriate article numbers stated below IQAir GC VOC IQAir GC MultiGas IQAir GC Chemisorber IQAir GC AM Pre Filter VOC filter cartridge Post Filter sleeve set Pre Filter MultiGas filter cartridge Post Filter sleeve set Pre Filter Chemisorber filter cartridge Post Filter sleeve set Pre Filter AM filter cartridge Post Filter sleeve set Art No 102 10 12 00 Art No 102 40 10 00 Art No 102 50 10 00 Art No 102 10 12 00 Art No 102 40 16 00 Art No 102 50 10 00 Art No 102 10 12 00 Art No 102 40 18 00 Art No 102 50 10 00 Art No 102 10 12 00 Art No 102 40 14 00 Art No 102 50 10 00 19 Chapter 6 Replacing Filters 6 3 Opening and Closing the Housing The stacked housing elements are held together by two locking arms that hook into the diffuser To open the system follow the steps below 1 2 Disconnect the IQAir system from the power supply before attempting to open the system 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 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 To close the housing simply push t
10. 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 cable is positioned in a way that it does not present an obstacle that could be tripped over e Make sure that the system is positioned in such a way that the control panel is easily accessible Keep power cable clear of walkways min distance 12 1 foot lt Control panel should be 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 system 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 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 These power cords are commonly used for computers and similar appliances Power outlet ower inlet socket Power cord plug Power cord plug type can vary connector Chapter 3 The IQAir
11. the selection needs to be reconfirmed To reconfirm the filter change and exit the Filter Life Reset display window press the Enter key Note If the wrong filter has been selected or if you wish to exit the enter mode press the Menu key This leaves the Filter Life Reset unaffected 6 Upon successful reset of the filter life the new remaining filter life taking the FEHAIHIHG LIFE currently selected fan speed into account will be displayed fCartridees 78a8h 16 4 4 9 Changing the Airflow Units 1 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 When the first character of the airflow units starts to flash press the A key once to change the units 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 N B 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 Display allows 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 Display from the main display window press the Menu key eight times The current
12. DAY Mo 6 Press the Enter key to save the minute setting and to proceed to the day setting TIME Vege DAY flo 7 Select the day of the week by pressing the A key MUNE 19 22 8 Press the Enter key to save the day setting and to exit the enter mode DAY fle 9 Press the Power key to return to the main display Note The display will HE automatically return to the main window if no key is pressed for 15 seconds E Fife 1 Le 4 4 8 Filter Life Reset 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 panel will be reset to green and the hour count in the Filter Life Reset display will be reset to the full life span of the new filter ARE i 7 We 19 22 Note Resetting the Filter Life Monitor will also cancel the Replace Filter F ut f Rerlace Filter warning from the main display window 1 To reach the Filter Life Reset function from the main display window press HEW FILTER the Menu key seven times 2 Press and hold the Enter key until the flashing cursor appears The flashing HEM FILTER filter refers to the filter and its position within the system Brefilter 3 Press the A key to select filter that has been replaced HERRERORER artridses 4 Press the Enter key to confirm that the selected filter has been replaced 5 To safeguard against inadvertently resetting the life of the wrong filter
13. EEEEEEE Frefilter 488h 2 Press the A key to view the remaining life of the other filters in the system REMATHIHG LIFE Cartridses4888h 3 The remaining life of the filter elements is expressed in hours of operation at the current speed setting How the Filter Life Monitor Works The basis for the calculation of 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 e The higher the current fan speed setting the shorter the displayed remaining filter life 12 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 an end time 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
14. Fan Speed 4 3 2 Air Exchange Rates in Differently Sized Rooms 4 4 Using the Menu Functions 4 4 1 Menu Overview 4 4 2 Filter Life Monitor 4 4 3 Setting the Auto Timer 4 4 4 Day of the Week Timer 4 4 5 Timer ON OFF Fan Speed Selection 4 4 6 Timer Information in the Control Panel 4 4 7 Time amp Day Setting 4 4 8 Filter Life Reset 4 4 9 Changing Air flow Units 4 4 10 Language Setting Using the Remote Control 5 1 Description of 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 Filters 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 IQAir Accessories Optional TU o Q MD O o oO O CONN naw U1 A BB N a ee ae ee ee ae a NN DAU BR W NN KH KH NNNN oooow wo 21 22 22 22 22 23 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 gaseous components Thanks to advanc
15. On and Off If start and stop times have been set in the Daily 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 receiver Direct transmission max distance 20 ft a pi ir Cleaning System High Performance A 18 Chapter 6 Replacing Filters 5 3 Replacing the Battery of the Remote Control 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 t
16. TIMER OH 7 28 pora AUTO TIMER OH AF 3G 0 0a AUTO TIMER OH a7 36 1B 00 AUTO TIMER OH arisa 18 08 AUTO TIMER OW ar z0 16 38 AUTO TIMER OH ariz 18 56 OFF 13 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 enabled with a star to be able to run the 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 Weekly Timer Menu from the main display window press the Menu key three times 2 Press and hold the Enter key until the cursor 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
17. air to cope 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 system 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 unit e Number of air cleaners placed in the indoor environment e Saturation state of the filters in the air cleaner Consult a qualified speci
18. alist to determine an effective and comprehensive indoor air quality strategy Chapter 2 Setting Up Chapter 2 Setting Up 2 1 Unpacking 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 Power cord IQAir IQAir Certificate of Performance GC Series User Manas Remote control Certificate of including battery Set of casters User manual Performance QuickStart Guide Chapter 2 Setting Up 2 2 Choosing a Suitable Location When choosing a suitable location for the IQAir system keep the following considerations in mind 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 in a particular room and the location of the main air pollution sources As a general rule 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
19. ction eee le EEE Allows to set the fan speed for the Timer ON period 4 5 Timer OFF Speed Selection Allows to set the fan speed outside the Timer ON period Timer OFF Speed a 6 Time amp Day Setting Allows to set the current time and day setting TIME BES BE DAY Mo 11 Chapter 4 Using the Control Panel 7 Filter Life Reset 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 Airflow Unite and m3 h cubic meters per hour Cm 9 Language Allows to switch the display language LANGUAGE Enslish 10 Service Access This menu is designed for factory access only 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 1 To reach the Filter Life Monitor display from the main display window press the Menu key once The remaining life of the Pre Filter will appear BERBURE
20. display language is displayed To change the display language press and hold the Enter key until the cursor starts to flash Use the A key to scroll through the display language options Press the Enter key to save the desired display language and to exit the enter mode Chapter 4 Using the Control Panel Hirflou Unites Cf ri Airflow Unites Bin Hirflow Units Aah Airflow Unite maeh LAHGUAGE Enslish LAHGUAGE Enslish IDIOHA Bsrafhol IDIOMA Espa ol 17 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 Start and stop times can only be set and changed directly on the system s control panel 5 1 Description of Remote Control Elements and Functions Infrared IR diode un Standby OFF key T Timer ON key Speed control keys 4 ous Timer Modification key C Timer OFF key mx 6 ED SS 7 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
21. e air changes are required The number of air changes per hour ACH produced by an IQAir system in a specific environment are calculated as follows hourly air delivery of the IQAir system cfm air changes per hour ACH air volume of the room cu ft N B The air delivery rates of the IQAir system at the various fan speeds settings are listed on the Technical Specifications sheet 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 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 1 Filter Life Monitor REMATHIHG LIFE Allows the viewing of the remaining filter life of the individual filters Prefilter 44h within the system AUTO TIMER OFF 2 Setting the Timer ON period AAAA PAAA Allows to activate the timer and set the Timer ON period 3 Automatic Timer Wa Te Le ES EE Allows to deactivate the Timer ON period on certain days of the week OR RRR 4 Timer ON Speed Sele
22. ed 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 IQAir GC Chemisorber for the control of many inorganic compounds and some organic compounds e IQAir GC AM contains 4 gas phase filter cartridges 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
23. er 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 1 Room air is drawn into the system via two arched openings at the base The air is pushed through four steel cartridges that contain up to 17 lbs of gas phase control media which retains specific 2 The air is drawn in gaseous pollutants through a high efficiency pre filter that already removes most pollution particles Particulate post filter sleeves hold back abrasion particles from the gas phase filter media 3 Atthe heart of the system sandwiched between the filters is a powerful cen trifugal fan which gene rates the airflow Low turbulence low velocity air is returned to the room via the EvenFlow diffuser 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
24. he locking arms inwards simultaneously until they snap back into the housing Opening Closing if I it Il 6 3 1 Troubleshooting when Closing the Housing If the IQAir system does not close properly the upper part of the system ma To loc y be offset against the lower part solve this problem simply open both locking arms again and push both king arms in simultaneously 6 4 Replacing the Pre Filter Filter 1 Tes TT en NE 3 i i gap _ 1 Open the locking arms making sure 2 Opening the arms will cause the upper Place your hands on opposite sides of they are fully extended outward For part of the housing to separate from frame 1 lift it slightly and pull it out details refer to the section 6 3 frame 1 This will leave a narrow gap slowly As the frame is withdrawn from 20 the system tilt it progressively upward to remove it completely Chap
25. move 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 N fy Le 010 3 Twist each cartridge counter clockwise as far as it will go It can then be lifted out of the base plate by hand Diffuser Frame 3 i 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 frames and diffuser Close the unit by pressing both arms together 21 Chapter 7 Maintenance 6 6 Discarding Used Filters Used filter elements 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 Use a 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 solvent
26. nu window Filter Life Monitor 4 1 1 Description of Control Panel Keys oj 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 timer 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 Chapter 4 Using the Control Panel g 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
27. o the side and slide the battery compartment out Remove the used battery and insert the new battery aar 00 DO 8 60000 Battery Compartment 2 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 used up 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 6 1 Location of the Filter Elements 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 panel shows the positions of the individual filters These positions correspond to the actual positions of the filters within the system Filter Positions as shown on the Control Panel 6 2 Ordering Replacement Filters oa Ea En mS To order replacement filters please contact your local IQAir authorized dealer To locate the dealer nearest to you call 1 877 715 4 AIR 247 or visit www
28. ommended by IQAir Do not use outdoors Do not obstruct the air inlet and air outlet of the air cleaner Do not place the appliance on a soft surface such as a bed or other soft furnishings Only use this appliance 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 2005 The IQAir Group All rights reserved IQAir is the registered trademarks of The IQAir Group EvenFlow ia 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 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 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 4 1 1 Description of Control Panel Keys 4 2 Control Panel Locking Function 4 3 Fan Speed and Air Delivery 4 3 1 Regulating
29. running e Timer is deactivated Timer LED o Display s Main Window TG Air GC Standby System is on standby Timer is deactivated SFEED il Airflow 4407 off Timer Activated System on Standby The first line shows the current day amp time and 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 when the system will switch to the Timer OFF period The Timer LED is green System is on standby Timer activated System is running e Timer is activated Display s Main Window Timer LED We 13 23 Th 8 tS 18 64 green EREERERE Th fish 18 44 green 15 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 JAR des TIME Aa Be the current day and time are set they will only need to be reset if the unit is ai DAY Mo disconnected from the power supply for more than an hour 1 To access the Time amp Day function from the main display window press the a aiaa Menu key six times DAY Mo 2 Press and hold the Enter key until the cursor starts to flash TIHE i rag DAY Ho 3 Select the hour by pressing the A key HONE 13 8 4 Press the Enter key to save the hour setting and to proceed to the minute bay b 5 setting 5 Select the minutes by pressing the A key TIME late
30. s or any organic cleaning fluids 7 2 Maintenance Free Fan The IQAir system is equipped with a maintenance free fan motor 22 Chapter 8 IQAir Accessories Optional Chapter 8 IQAir Accessories Optional 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 PF40o OutFlow Additional pre filter for areas with high levels of coarse dust SQ a S VM FlexVac eee Sn EN The VM FlexVac converts ns 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 23 Goldach Switzerland home of IQAir s production
31. 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 14 ey Ps Ha Tu Mo Tu He po Timer Tiner Tiner Tiner Timer ll ll ll OH a H Fl EE k S Eye ok FL ELE SFeedi Sreedi Speed OFF Speed 4 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
32. ter 6 Replacing Filters f E ad Eo o E 4 Remove the filter clamps that secure the filter in the frame by pulling these out of the sliding grooves 5 Turn the frame upside down 6 With the palm of the hand press down on the filter and loosen the frame 7 sos 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 i lt LE a 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 11 Put the frame back into the housing For details on how to close the hou sing please refer to section 6 3 9 Turn the frame around and insert the new filter Ensure that the arrows on the filter label point upward If known harmful substances are filtered please refer to local regulations or laws for proper filter disposal 6 5 Replacing the Gas Phase Filter and Post Filter Sleeves Filter 2 Diffuser Frame 3 Frame 2 Post Filter Sleeves Gas phase filter cartridges Frame 2 Ooi 010 FT 1 Open the locking arms re
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