Maintenance
Proper care and maintenance of your HEPA system will ensure years of service. The unit must be turned off during service/maintenance or when filters are being changed.
It is recommended that gloves and a filtered breathing mask be worn during filter replacement.
Inner Carbon Filter:
The inner carbon filter will rarely look used. This filter captures odors and gasses, yet the filter’s appearance will not change. When this filter has reached it’s maximum adsorbancy of odors and gasses, it will no longer work. Replace this filter when it no longer seems to capture odors, or every 3 months, which ever occurs first.
!WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard.
Can cause injury or death.
Disconnect all electrical power supplies before servicing.
Do not operate equipment without access panels in place.
!CAUTION
Risk of Sharp Edges Hazard.
Equipment sharp edges can cause injuries.
Avoid grasping equipment edges without protective gloves.
Filter Change Schedule
Note: Note: Failure to properly maintain your HEPA system will decrease the efficiency and air flow.
Foam
HEPA Filter: 2 to 5 years
Inner Carbon Filter: 6 months
* The foam
NOTE: Filter life is based on average air content.
Some filters may need to be changed more often due to higher amounts of dust, humidity, or chemicals found in your ambient air. Additionally, people who are more sensitive to these airborne contaminates may desire more frequent filter changes.
Filter Changing Guidelines
Pre-Filter:
Dust and other large particles will collect on the
HEPA Filter:
As the HEPA filter captures particulates, it will darken over time. Replace the HEPA filter when it darkens to the level seen in example D.
A. New | B. Used | C. Used | D. Replace |
HEPA Filter Mesh
(Protects HEPA
Filter)
Inner Carbon Filter
