Holmes HAP240/2404 PRE-OPERATING Instructions, Operating Instructions, Troubleshooting

PRE-OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

1.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). A good location in a room is about 2 feet above the floor, and approximately 1 foot away from the wall, in a central location of your home.

2.Remove front grill by pressing in the grill release buttons on either side of the grill and pulling it forward towards you (See fig. 1).

3.Remove the HEPA Filter by gripping on both sides and pulling forward (fig. 2).

4.Remove protective plastic bag from the filter cartridge. Write the installation date on the cartridge then re-install the cartridge by tilting the cartridge top toward you as you insert the bottom of the cartridge fully into the filter recess.

NOTE: Air Flow arrows on the cartridge must face away from you towards the filter recess.

5. Replace front grill into unit.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

1.Plug into a 120V AC electrical outlet.

2.Select the desired operating speed; HI, NORMAL, or QUIET, by sliding the switch to the appropriate setting. The red power light will now illuminate.

3.To release negative ions into the filtered air, slide the ion button to ON the green ion light will now illuminate.

4.For optimum air filtration, it is recommended to operate the air puri- fier continuously. Its rugged motor has been designed to give many years of use.

For continuous use, it is recommended to operate the air purifier at the NORMAL setting. For quieter operation or use in a bedroom, select the QUIET setting. When high levels of air pollution are present, select the HI setting to quickly circulate and filter the room air.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS

Turn off and unplug the unit before cleaning

1.The outside of the air purifier can be cleaned with a soft, clean, dampened cloth.

2.The front grill can be removed and washed in warm, soapy water (NOT dishwasher safe). Dry before replacing in the unit.

3.The top air outlet grill can be cleaned of dust with a small, soft brush.

WARNING: Do not allow moisture to come in contact with the main housing of the air purifier.

FILTER REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS

1.Every few weeks, check the condition of the filters.

2.Remove the front grill. Examine the foam pre-filter. If the pre-filter has collected a noticeable amount of dust or lint, remove it from the inlet of the grill and wash it in warm, soapy water. Rinse and drip dry the pre-filter thoroughly before replacing it into the inlet of the grill.

3.With the front inlet removed, check the HEPA filter. Match the color of the pleated 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 the filter. Remove the used HEPA cartridge and dispose of in the garbage. DO NOT try to wash and re-use the HEPA filter. Replace with a new HEPA HAPF30 filter, removing the pro- tective polybag before inserting into the air purifier.

4.Filter Life - Under normal conditions of continuous use, the HEPA filter will operate efficiently for 6 to 8 months.

5.Replacement filter (HAPF30) are available from your local supplier or by calling 1-800-5-Holmes.

OPTIONAL BOOSTER FILTER (HAPF31)

1. An optional booster filter can be installed in your air purifier. This

booster filter will help remove unpleasant odors, and extend the life

of your main HEPA filter.

2. Under normal conditions of odor removal, the activated carbon layer

in the main filter cartridge may lose its efficiency in 2 to 3 months.

The use of the booster filter can extend the odor removal for another

2 to 3 months, for a total of 4 to 6 months of odor removal. In addi-

tion, the booster filter helps trap larger particles, thereby extending

A.INLET GRILL

B.WASHABLE FOAM PRE-FILTER

C.FAN SPEED SLIDE CONTROL

D.POWER LIGHT

E.FILTERED AIR OUTLET

F.ION NEEDLES

G.ION LIGHT

H.LINE CORD

I.SLIDE ION CONTROL

J.FILTER CHANGE INDICATOR

K.HEPA FILTER

L.OPTIONAL BOOSTER FILTER HAPF31

M.GRILL RELEASE BUTTON

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Figure 2 A. AIR PURIFIER HOUSING

B. HEPA FILTER CARTRIDGE (HAPF-30)

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	the life of the HEPA filter.
3.	The booster filter should be removed from its protective bag and
	inserted into the recess between the foam pre-filter and the HEPA fil-
	ter, as shown in figure 1.
4.	The booster filters are available in packs of 2, and are only available
	through The Customer Service Department at The Holmes Group, Inc.
	To order the booster filter, please see page 4.

Please Note: The HAPF30 filter consists of the HEPA filter and an activated carbon layer.

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM	SOLUTION
UNIT WILL NOT OPERATE	• Check to make sure the unit is plugged in
	• Check to make sure the unit is on by
	pressing the power switch.
DECREASED AIR FLOW	• Compare the color of the HEPA filter to the
	filter indicator in the unit. If the filter is
	gray or black, it is time to change the filter.
	• The Ionizer may increase performance. Put
	the Ionizer in the ON position to assist the
	filter in particle removal.

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