Air Purifier
User’s
Guide
Important!
Read this manual carefully, and keep for future reference.
Oreck ProShield Air Purifier and
Oreck ProShield Plus Air Purifier
®
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Congratulations on your purchase of the Oreck ProShield series air purifier. Your new air purifier contains several technologies which together make it one of the most advanced
and effective air filtration systems available, all in a
stylish and compact cabinet. This manual describes the features of both the Oreck ProShield Air Purifier and Oreck ProShield Plus Air Purifier. Both of these pow-
erful air purifiers include a mechanical pre-filter, Truman Cell technology at the heart of the electronic filtration system, and catalytic odor and ozone removal. The Oreck ProShield Air Purifier includes a replaceable odor absorber and air revitalizer, while the Oreck ProShield Plus Air Purifier includes a remote control and a permanent, state-of-the-art odor control and VOC (volatile organic compounds) removal system. These technologies can provide broad protection against airborne particles, bacteria, mold, viruses, fungi, chemical fumes and odors that are reduced as the air moves through the air purifier for a healthier, cleaner home environment.
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Canada: 1•888•676•7325
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888•oreck store (1•888•673•2578).
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General Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 |
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Placement Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Cleaning the Pre-Filter . . . . . . . . . |
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Cleaning the Truman Collector Cell . . . . |
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Cleaning the Exhaust Grille . . . . . . . |
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Cleaning the Catalytic Oxygenator . . . . . |
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Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Replacing the Optional Odor Absorber . . . |
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Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Safety General Warnings
! IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
•Only use the air purifier as described in this manual.
Failure to do so may result in serious injury or death.
•Do not use the air purifier with a damaged cord or plug. Doing so may result in electric shock, serious injury or death. Have a qualified service technician replace any damaged cords or plugs.
•Do not handle the unit with wet hands. Doing so may result in electrical shock, serious injury or death. Thoroughly dry your hands before handling any part of the air purifier.
CAUTION!
•Do not unplug by pulling on the cord. Doing so may result in electrical sparks and fire. Unplug the unit by grasping, and pulling the plug.
•Hair, loose clothing and body parts may get caught in the machine resulting in injury. Keep hair, loose clothing and body parts away from openings and moving parts.
Placement Warnings
!WARNING!
•Do not use the air purifier outdoors or on wet surfaces. Doing so may result in electric shock, serious injury or death. Use only indoors and under dry conditions.
•Do not use the air purifier in an enclosed space where flammable, combustible or explosive gases are present.
•Do not use in an area where toxic vapors, flammable dust or oxygen tanks are present. Doing so may result in serious injury or death. Check the location and make sure these elements are not present.
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CAUTION!
•Do not place open flames, including candles, directly in front of the air purifier.
•Keep objects away from the air intake grille.
It is important to consider the following when deciding on where to locate the air purifier:
•Position the air purifier on a flat, solid, stable surface.
Never place the unit on soft surfaces such as a bed or sofa.
•Position the air purifier where the dirty air is not drawn across your head or body while sitting or sleeping.
•Position the air purifier so the plug on the power cord easily reaches a standard electrical outlet for a polarized plug.
Note: A polarized plug has one rounded prong and one straight prong. The rounded end goes into the longest socket slot.
•Do not use an extension cord.
•Do not place the air purifier near sources of heat, such as stove tops, ovens, radiators or computers.
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Cleaning brush: Use to clean the front and back grilles. |
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Pre-Filter: Filter large particles such as dust, hair and lint. |
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Stores snuggly in the compartment under the cover. |
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Odor Absorber: Reduces odors and chemical fumes from |
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glue, solvents and synthetic materials. The air purifier |
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continues to filter particles from the air passing through it |
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with or without the odor absorber. Note: Oreck ProShield |
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Air Purifier has a replaceable odor absorber. Oreck |
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ProShield Plus Air Purifier has a permanent odor absorber |
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which is activated by internal ultraviolet lights and cannot |
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be removed. |
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Truman Cell: Electrostatically charges and collects |
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small particles such as dust, smoke, pollen, bacteria, |
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molds, viruses, and fungi. |
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Catalytic Oxygenator: Both models contain a permanent |
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catalytic Oxygenator which cannot be removed. |
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Exhaust Grille: Directs the flow of air as it exits the unit. |
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Power Cord: Plug into the outlet to begin use. |
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Removable Base: Allows the air purifier to stand vertically. |
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Simply stand the unit on its base with the Oreck logo facing |
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front and the control panel buttons at the top. |
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Night Light: The right end of both models will softly glow |
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when the night light is activated. On the Oreck ProShield |
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Plus Air Purifier, the logo will illuminate when the unit is |
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sitting on its base, or serve as a night light on the front of |
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the unit. |
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Cover Release Button: Press in to release the cover for |
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maintenance access. |
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Truman Collector Cell Light: A solid red light is included |
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as a handy reminder to clean the Truman Cell after 30 days. |
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A blinking light indicates a malfunction that has caused the |
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Truman cell to shut down and requires attention. |
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Speed Indicator Light: Lighting starts from the center |
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for the lowest motor speed to all five lights for full motor |
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speed. |
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Odor Absorber Light: The light indicates that it is time to |
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replace the odor absorber. |
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Oreck ProShield Air Purifier: On this model, this button |
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activates the Air Revitalizer feature which is designed |
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to run continuously, but may be turned OFF if desired. |
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Provides additional air freshness via the release of negative |
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ions, which can also cause dust particles to clump together |
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and fall out of the air passing through the air purifier. You |
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may notice faster dust buildup on the unit and surrounding |
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objects with the Air Revitalizer turned ON. |
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