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, NEVER 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 people with disabilities.
7.Always unplug the air purifier before moving it, opening the grill, changing filters, cleaning, or whenever the air purifier is not is use. Be sure to pull by the plug and not the cord.
8.NEVER drop or insert any object into any openings.
9.DO NOT operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, if motor fan fails to rotate, after the appliance malfunctions, or if it has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Return appliance to man- ufacturer for examination, electrical or mechanical adjustment, or repair.
10.Use appliance only for intended household use as described in this manual. Any other use not recommended by the manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock, or injury to persons. The use of attach- ments not recommended or sold by The Holmes Group (or Bionaire) may cause hazards.
11.DO 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 Intake Opening.
13.Keep unit away from heated surfaces and open flames.
14.DO NOT attempt to repair or adjust any electrical or mechanical func- tions on this unit. Doing so will void your warranty. The inside of the unit contains no user serviceable parts. All servicing should be performed by qualified personnel only.
15.WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, DO NOT use this air purifier with any solid-state speed control device.
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- cal 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. Your Holmes Air Purifier has an attractive stylish design. Its versatility and quiet operation make this unit perfect for both the home and the office. Your air purifier will consistently provide you with cleaner air to breathe.
TECHNOLOGY
Your Holmes Air Purifier Model HAP240/2404 incorporates the latest technology in portable air filtration equipment.
•A powerful turbo fan system, operated by a rugged long life motor, quietly pulls the air in through the front inlet grill.
•Polluted room air passes through a washable, foam pre-filter that removes larger airborne particles such as lint, dust and pollen. The partially filtered air is then drawn through a pleated long life HEPA fil- ter. This filter removes particles as small as 0.3 microns filtering dust, pollen, smoke and pet dander. The air then passes through the activat- ed carbon coated layer which helps filter odors.
•The purified air is then returned to the room through the top mounted grill. The upward movement of the filtered air promotes efficient room circulation without unpleasant drafts.
•The air purifier will filter the air 6 times an hour in a room 10’x11’ft. (109 sq. ft), 3mx3.6m (10.8m2) when on the HI setting.
IONIZER
•Your Holmes air purifier has an independently controlled ionizer, which, when turned on, releases negative ions into the outgoing filtered air. Ions are tiny particles that carry either a positive or negative charge. These ions exist naturally all around us in the air, water, and ground. Both positive and negative ions are colorless, odorless, and completely harmless.
•Negative ions help the air purification process, by attaching themselves to very small airborne particles in the room. These particles take on a negative charge and may join with positively charged particles, such as dust, pollen, smoke and pet dander to form larger particles that are then more readily captured by the filter system, or they may be attracted to positively charged surfaces like walls or floors.
•You may also note, after extended use, that dust may have collected around the grills or front panel. This is from the ionization effect caused by the negative ions exiting from the air outlet. This dust is drawn out of the uncleaned air going past the air outlet. This is addi- tional evidence of the air-cleaning effectiveness of negative ions. The dust can be easily removed with a clean, dampened cloth or soft brush.
Please Note: It is important to change the HEPA filter at the recom- mended intervals. Using the ionizer in conjunction with dirty filters may result in dirty particles exiting the air purifier and being attracted to walls, carpets, furniture, or other household objects. These dirty particles may prove very difficult to remove. Please remember to change your HEPA and carbon filters regularly to avoid dirty particle discharge that could prove difficult to remove from household objects.
