BuildClean 512000 Operating Manual

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HEPA 360° AIR SCRUBBER

Operating Manual

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...................................... 2

INTRODUCTION ..................................................... 3

How the HEPA 360º Filtration System Works ........... 3

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Main Features and Controls ...................................... 4

Preparing the Air Scrubber for Use............................5

Positioning the Air Scrubber .................................... 6

Operating the Air Scrubber ....................................... 7

Determining Mode of Operation .............................. 9

MODEL #512000 Serial #_______________________________________________________

CARE AND CLEANING

Changing the Pre-Filter .......................................... 10

Changing the HEPA Filter ....................................... 11

AFTER USING THE AIR SCRUBBER ..................12

TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................... 13

SPECIFICATIONS AND ITEM NUMBERS ........... 14

WARRANTY .......................................................... 15

(Please Record the Serial Number Here)

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Safety Instructions

The following safety instructions have been included in this manual to provide you with basic information necessary for safe operation of the BuildClean HEPA 360° Air Scrubber.

WARNINGWARNING

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPERATE THE AIR SCRUBBER UNTIL YOU READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND MANUAL INSTRUCTIONS.

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

WARNING

Electrical hazards

1. Damaged cords can be dangerous and should be replaced immediately. Risk of electrical shock.

2. Do not connect the air scrubber to an ungrounded socket. Risk of electrical shock.

3. Plug unit or rated extension cord into grounded socket only

4. The Main Power Switch should be turned off before unplugging the air scrubber.

5. Unplug the air scrubber when carrying out maintenance work.

Make sure the area of use is rm and level, so that

the air scrubber does not tip over. Risk of personal injury and damage to unit.

WARNING

1. Do not stand on unit.

2. Do not sit on unit.

3. Do not drop unit. Falling equipment could cause personal injury and damage to unit

1. The BuildClean HEPA 360º Air Scrubber can only be used with dry, non-explosive materials.

2. The machine must not be used in environments where explosive gases may be present. Serious risk of explosion.

3. Do not operate in standing water.

4. Keep wiring and motor dry. If electrical components become wet, allow them to dry completely before using.

5. Dust that is hazardous to health can be spread

when the pre-lter and the HEPA lter are

replaced. Accordingly, the user should wear protective glasses, protective gloves, and breathing protection.

6. Do not puncture the HEPA lter. Risk of dust dispersion.

WARNING

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Introduction

This manual is intended to acquaint you with the BuildClean HEPA 360° Air Scrubber. The BuildClean HEPA

360° Air Scrubber is a self-contained, fully portable air ltration machine for professional residential remodeling projects. It uses a fan to draw in dirty air from the space, pass it through a 360-degree, two-stage ltration

system to remove dust and particulates, and return clean air into the room.

Developed specically for use during residential remodeling and construction projects, the BuildClean HEPA

360° Air Scrubber captures and removes up to 90% of the particulates in the air, including cement, insulation, silica, lead, wood and drywall dust.

Before operating the BuildClean HEPA 360° Air Scrubber:

1. Read this manual from cover to cover.

2. Follow all instructions in this manual.

3. Keep this manual in a safe place.

If you have questions about the BuildClean HEPA 360° Air Scrubber or wish to obtain additional copies of this manual, call 1-855-595-2860.

For sales or customer service assistance, call 1-855-595-2860 or visit www.BuildClean.com.

How the BuildClean 360° HEPA Filtration System Works

The BuildClean HEPA 360° Air Scrubber has an

advanced 360-degree HEPA (High Efciency Particulate Air) air ltration system that effectively

cleans air in two stages:

1. The rst stage uses a coarse pre-lter to trap

larger particles and protect the main lter.

2. The second stage HEPA lter collects ne particles and unhealthy dust that is invisible to the eye.

CAUTION

1. Exposure to water can damage the (HEPA) lter and the pre-lter.

2. Pre-lters cannot be cleaned and must be replaced when full.

3. The HEPA lter cannot be cleaned and must be replaced when full.

Pre-lter characteristics

The coarse lter is designed to collect large particles and protects the main HEPA lter.

Main lter characteristics

The main lter, classied as HEPA, is designed to collect ne, dry dust and should be preceded by a pre-lter.

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Main Features and Controls

Top Cover

Auto Dust Sensor

Power Status Display Dust Sensor Status Light

Control Knob

Main Power Switch

(located at rear of unit)

Cover Latch

Pre-Filter

Filter Status Display

Hour Meter

Air Exhaust Vent

Durable Plastic Housing: The BuildClean HEPA

360° Air Scrubber has a durable plastic housing built especially for the rigors of construction work. It is easy

to clean and resists scufng and denting.

360°Design: Maximizes particle collection, allows

multi-directional air collection and boosts efciency.

Power Status Display: Indicates the status of the unit - ON, OFF.

Dynamic Fan Speed Control: Improves efciency as the motor speed automatically adjusts to the lter load to maintain desired CFM airow.

Hour Meter: Counts and displays the number of hours the Air Scrubber has been operating, allowing

you to conrm the amount of time the unit has been

used on a job.

Auto Dust Sensor Status Light: When illuminated, this light indicates that the dust sensor needs cleaning. See page 8.

Auto Dust Sensor: Allows the Air Scrubber to run in “AUTO” mode. While in AUTO mode, the Auto Dust Sensor automatically samples the air and adjusts the fan speed accordingly. For example, when a high level of particulate is sensed, the Auto Dust Sensor will automatically run the Air Scrubber on HIGH until a lower level of particulate is sensed or the unit is powered down.

Advanced Two-Stage Filtration System:

1. Pre-Filter - The coarse pre-lter traps larger

particulates.

2. HEPA Filter - High Efciency Particulate Air (HEPA) lter traps 99.7% of particles down to 0.3

microns in size.

Filter Status Display: Stoplight-style red, yellow and green LED display indicates the cleanliness of the

pre-lter and HEPA lter.

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Preparing the Air Scrubber for Use

Unpacking the Air Scrubber

Find a level spot to unpack and assemble your BuildClean HEPA 360° Air Scrubber.

BuildClean 360° Air Scrubber Checklist of Parts

When unpacking the machine, check that the air scrubber and all its parts have not been damaged in

transport. Conrm that both the pre-lter and HEPA lter are in place correctly.

Save the box and packing material. If you need to ship the BuildClean HEPA 360° air scrubber to a job site or return the product, using the original box and packing material ensures that the air scrubber can be transported without being damaged.

1. Air Scrubber Top Cover

2. Air Scrubber Base

3. Pre-Filter

4. HEPA Filter

5. Attached Short Power Cord

If the air scrubber or its parts have been damaged or if there are any other concerns, call BuildClean at (855) 595-2860.

WARNING

Check the power cord on the air scrubber to ensure it has not been damaged in transit. A damaged power cord can cause electrical shock and personal injury. Do NOT operate an air scrubber with a damaged cord or plug.

Views of unit showing locations of prelter (left) and HEPA lter (right)

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Positioning the Air Scrubber

Preparation

Before using an air scrubber, start with a clean unit

and new pre-lter – best practice is to clean the unit, replace the pre-lter and inspect the HEPA lter after

every job.

Positioning the Air Scrubber in the Room

Many factors, such as the size of the room or

available oor space, determine where to place the

HEPA 360° Air Scrubber on a job site.

The unique 360º design allows the unit to be placed just about anywhere in the work area and be run in either a vertical or horizontal orientation. How the unit is positioned will affect the amount of airborne dust that can be collected.

Ideally the unit should be operated in the center of the work area and should be located strategically within the space to maximize air circulation or, if being run in Negative Air Pressure Mode, to provide the best venting.

The BuildClean HEPA 360° Air Scrubber can be positioned vertically (left) or horizontally (right).

NOTICE

When locating the air scrubber, be sure to position the exhaust vent so that airow from the vent can ow freely into the room. If greater air ltration is needed the unit can be moved closer to where dust

is being generated, but note that the air scrubber is NOT to be used as a vacuum at point-of-dustgeneration.To ensure that the clean part of the home stays free of particulates, you can locate a second BuildClean HEPA 360° Air Scrubber just outside the work space. This way, the unit will capture any particles that escape the barrier in the home.

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Operating the Air Scrubber

Plugging In the Air Scrubber

WARNING

Fire and Electric Shock Hazard Unit must be electrically grounded.

The BuildClean HEPA 360° Air Scrubber is equipped with a short three-prong powercord that must be used with a UL® approved 15 Amp, 125 Volt, 1875 Watt three-prong extension cord and a three-prong grounded outlet.

WARNING

Keep wiring and motor dry. Do not operate in standing water. If electrical components become wet, allow them to dry completely before using.

CAUTION

If using the exhaust vent hose, attach the hose using an 8” screw clamp before plugging in the unit.

Turning ON the Air Scrubber

Turn on the air scrubber by pressing the Main Power Switch located on the back of the unit.

Starting the Air Scrubber

Start the air cleaning process by turning the START knob to AUTO or the desired fan air speed:

WARNING

1. Avoid blocking the exhaust vent.

2. Do not put anything in the exhaust vent as it may damage the fan blades.

H (High 600 CFM*), M (Medium 400 CFM*), L (Low 200 CFM*).

* Cubic Foot per Minute

When started the unit performs a systems calibration test prior to starting the fan; during this process the word CAL will appear in the Hour Meter, and the

green lights blink. This is the rst of two performance

tests that are run every time the air scrubber is started.

Once completed, you will hear the fan start, ramp up to maximum speed and run for several seconds to completed the second performance test that

determines the cleanliness of both the pre-lter and the HEPA lter. During this process the Power Status

Display will be green, the Hour Mete will display tESt

and the Filter Status Display will ash yellow.

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Operating the Air Scrubber

Determining Operating Speed

The BuildClean HEPA 360° Air Scrubber is equipped

to produce a maximum air ow of 600 cubic feet per

minute (CFM).

The HEPA 360º Air Scrubber has three speeds:

H (High 600 CFM), M (Medium 400 CFM), L (Low 200 CFM)

Plus an automatic setting in which the fan will automatically adjust to the optimum speed based on the results of the air sampling. Select the speed that best suits your needed level of dust control. Rotate the speed control knob to the desired speed setting,

Power Status Display

Unit Status – Green light when unit

has been turned on at the Main Power Switch at the rear of the air scrubber.

Filter Status Display

Green Lights - “GO” -

lters are clean and unit is ready to operate.

Yellow Lights - “CAUTION” - lters are getting dirty. The unit will continue to operate. Once the lters

reach full capacity the lights will turn red.

Speed Setting

HIGH 600 CFM Maximum performance; use during

MEDIUM 400 CFM Ideal speed for everyday dust collec-

LOW 200 CFM Lowest performance setting; use to

AUTO 200 TO

Air Speed

600 CFM

Recommended Use

the points of greatest dust generation, such as demolition and drywall sanding.

tion on the job site.

remove light dust.

For times and jobs where you desire limited interaction with the air scrubber - speed adjusts based upon the amount of dust present in the air.

Red Lights - “STOP” – Replace the noted lter.

DANGER

Failure to clean and replace the pre-lter will result in a shortened life of the HEPA lter.

Auto Dust Sensor Status Red light indicates that the Auto Dust Sensor needs to be cleaned. To clean the dust sensor, unplug the unit and use compressed air to blow dust out of the opening to the Auto Dust Sensor.

NOTICE

While operating the lter performance test will occur every 60 minutes. During this test you will hear the

air scrubber fan ramp up to maximum speed and run for 15 seconds.

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Determining Mode Of Operation

The BuildClean HEPA 360° Air Scrubber has been designed to run in either air recirculation mode or in negative pressure mode. Before preparing your

unit for operation, rst determine the best mode of

operation for your purposes:

Recirculation Mode: In this mode, the air scrubber is placed within the room without any ducting. Air is

ltered, cleaned and recirculated within the room.

In most cases, the BuildClean HEPA 360º Air Scrubber will be used in the recirculation mode.

Negative Air Pressure Mode: In this mode, the air

scrubber is used to collect dust and to create a slight vacuum in the area surrounding the machine. To use the air scrubber in Negative Air Pressure Mode, it is necessary to use a vent hose (Accessory #512050) to remove the exhaust air out of the work area. If the area is sealed and vented correctly, negative pressure

and a slight vacuum is created and air will ow into

the work area minimizing the migration of nuisance dust outside of the work zone.

Recirculation Mode

Creating a negative pressure environment using HEPA-Filtered Portable Air Scrubbers

Simplied, to create a negative pressure environment,

more air must leave the space than enters it. To create this environment, the project area must be walled off with permanent or temporary construction barriers. The air scrubber then must be placed inside the construction area and the air exiting the air scrubber has to be ducted somewhere outside of the project area, preferably to the outside of the building. Since the air

is HEPA-ltered, it is not mandatory to exhaust air to

the outdoors.

Air always ows from areas of higher pressure to areas of lower pressure so air will ow into the work

area from the space under the door and other small

openings. Since dust will not ow against this air

stream the air scrubber is acting as a simple negative air machine.

Negative Air Pressure Mode

WARNING

DO NOT create an negative pressure environment around household mechanicals like water heaters and gas furnaces. Fumes from these items will be drawn back into the work area and not out the intended exhaust pipes.

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Changing the Pre-Filter

WARNING

The air scrubber should be turned OFF at the Main Power Switch before unplugging the unit.

WARNING

Risk of dust dispersion – Use personal safety

equipment. Unhealthy dust can be spread when removing the pre-lter. Wear protective glasses and a breathing mask.

Removing the Pre-Filter

1. Turn the air scrubber OFF at the Main Power Switch.

2. Remove the top cover of the air scrubber by unlatching the three cover latches.

3. Carefully lift the pre-lter up and out of the air cleaner.

Place the used lter in a plastic bag for disposal. Replace pre-lter with Part # 512100.

Replacing the Pre-Filter

1. Remove the used pre-lter.

2. Slide the new pre-lter over and halfway down the

HEPA lter.

3. Find the locator pin on the bottom of the pre-lter.

4. Insert the locator pin into the Filter Orientation/ Activation Hole on the base of the unit. This will

orient the pre-lter properly during installation and activate the lter monitoring electronics.

5. Push the remainder of the pre-lter sock down so it covers the entire HEPA lter and touches

the base of the air scrubber.

6. Put the cover back on the unit and be sure to properly latch all three tabs.

WARNING

The air scrubber WILL NOT operate if the

pre-lter locator pin is not inserted into the

Orientation/Activation Hole.

PIN MUST BE INSERTED TO RUN MACHINE

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Changing the HEPA Filter

Removing the HEPA Filter

1. Turn the air scrubber OFF at the Main Power Switch.

2. Remove the top cover of the air scrubber by unlatching the three cover latches.

3. Carefully lift the pre-lter up and out of the air cleaner.

4. To remove the HEPA lter, use a Phillips head screwdriver to unscrew the retaining screw.

5. Remove the protective cover and set aside. Gently lift up the HEPA lter and replace it with Part# 512200.

Replacing the HEPA Filter

1. Remove the HEPA lter.

2. Replace the used HEPA lter with a new

BuildClean HEPA lter, Part #512200.

3. Place it on the base. There is no “top” or “bottom” so it doesn’t matter which side is positioned up.

4. Set the protective cover on top.

5. Using a Phillips head screwdriver, screw in the retaining screw.

Filter Maintenance

The BuildClean HEPA 360° Air Scrubber is equipped with stop-light style LED display lights that indicate

the status of the pre-lter and HEPA lter. When the display lights ash red, lter maintenance is needed and the lters should be changed following the

instruction provided earlier in this manual

FILTER LED LIGHT NOTIFICATION

Light Color Indication

GREEN Filter is clean and ready for use

YELLOW Notice that the lter is lling with particulate

RED At capacity - time to change the lter

NOTE: FILTERS SHOULD BE REPLACED IMMEDIATELY IF DAMAGED OR TORN.

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After Using the Air Scrubber

Turn the fan off by turning the knob to the OFF position.

Turn the unit off by moving the Main Power Switch to the OFF position.

To avoid the migration of dust, remove and bag

the pre-lter after each project. See the section on

Changing the Air Filters for detailed instructions.

Install a clean pre-lter on the unit for the next use.

Inspect the HEPA lter and replace if needed.

See the section on Changing the Air Filters for detailed instructions.

Thoroughly clean the unit. Wipe down the exterior. Blow dust out of the opening to the Auto Dust Sensor using compressed air.

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Troubleshooting

The BuildClean HEPA 360° Air Scrubber is designed and manufactured for severe environments and tasks, but the user must note that the machine components must be protected from knocks and blows. Filters and sealing connections are carefully chosen to serve the operator. Therefore, the machine must be handled with care if it is to work correctly for many years.

Problem Possible Causes What To Do

Air scrubber does not start when turned on.

Red lter indicator

lights are lit. The fan stops

suddenly.

Fan runs but suction is poor.

Unit rattles during operation.

Dust or dirty air blows from unit.

Abnormal noise. Unknown. Disconnect vent hose, inspect lters and air pathways.

The air scrubber is unplugged. Make sure the air scrubber’s plug is pushed completely

into the outlet.

Power switch (red switch at back of unit) is set to “OFF” or circuit breaker is tripped.

GFCI has been tripped. Depress the “RESET” button on the GFCI on the back of the unit. Power failure. Restore power to the outlet. Damaged or defective power cord. Contact Customer Service

Blocked/dirty lter Change appropriate lter.

Power failure. Restore power. Unit in “ERROR” state. See Error State Table (Below).

Blocked/dirty lter. Change lters.

Area too large. Add additional air scrubber. Unit too far from point of dust

generation. Cover loose. Check that cover latches are fastened. Tighten retaining screw.

Defective or loose lter. Adjust or change.

Loose cover. Check that cover latches are fastened.

Flip switch to “RESET”.

(855) 595-2860.

Move unit closer to work area.

Contact Customer Service (855) 595-2860.

Unit Error Codes

Error Code 1 Blocked/dirty lter See Filter Status Display, change appropriate lter. Error Code 2 Pre-lter fault Install BuildClean pre-lter

Pre-lter fault Assure the pre-lter activation pin in fully inserted. Pre-lter fault Make sure vent hose is not blocked.

Error Code 3 HEPA lter fault Install BuildClean HEPA lter.

HEPA lter fault If using a vent hose, make sure that the house is straight and free

from any material crushing or blocking the hose. Error Code 4 Dust sensor malfunction Clean dust sensor by blowing compressed air through inlet. Error Code 5 Fan pressure sensor

malfunction

Error Code 6 Pre-lter pressure sensor

malfunction

Error Code 7 HEPA-lter pressure sensor

malfunction

Error Code 8 RPM sensor malfunction or

locked up fan

Clean area (black rubber air intakes) where the lters are installed.

Contact Customer Service if problem persists.

Clean area (black rubber air intakes) where the lters are installed.

Contact Customer Service if problem persists.

Clean area (black rubber air intakes) where the lters are installed.

If problem persists, contact Customer Service (855) 595-2860.

Contact Customer Service (855) 595-2860.

NOTE: Air Scrubber has to be plugged into a wall outlet to reset the GFCI

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BuildClean HEPA 360° Air Scrubber Specications

Voltage 112 VAC (1 phase)

Max Power Output 395 W (full speed)

Max Air Flow 600 CFM 3-speed

Pre-Filter Classication MERV 10

Pre-Filter Size 12" tall x 24.75" at

HEPA FilterClassication HEPA

HEPA Filter Size 9.5" tall x 14.75" dia.

Weight 38 lbs.

GFCI Protected Outlets

Main Power Switch Located on the back of the unit

12 amps, 8 amps auxiliary outlet

Item Numbers

PART NO. DESCRIPTION

# 512000 HEPA 360º Air Scrubber

# 512100 Coarse Particle Pre-lter

# 512200 Fine Particle HEPA Filter

# 512050 System Vent Hose

For spare parts, call (855) 595-2860.

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Warranty

BuildClean HEPA 360º Air Scrubber Warranty and Limitations

BuildClean warrants that new BuildClean HEPA 360° Air Scrubbers will be free from defects in material and workmanship for the period shown below, after the date of delivery to the original user.

ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

This warranty is limited to tools sold solely in the United States.

BuildClean’s sole liability and Buyer’s sole remedy hereunder shall be to replace any part or accessory which proves to be defective with the warranty period as stated above. Any replacement part or accessory provided in accordance with this warranty will carry a warranty for the balance of the period of warranty applicable to the part it replaces.

The warranty does not cover defects which are the result of normal wear and tear, negligence, defective use, unauthorized repair or the air scrubber being connected to the incorrect voltage. This warranty is void on any machine which has been subjected to misuse, abuse, accidental or intentional damage, use with filters not meeting BuildClean specification, size or quality, improperly maintained, repaired by an unauthorized service provider, or altered. Do not attempt to repair the HEPA 360° Air Scrubber without the consent of the manufacturer. If you attempt to repair the BuildClean HEPA 360° Air Scrubber for any reason without the consent of the manufacturer, the warranty will be null and void.

The BuildClean HEPA 360° Air Scrubber can only be used with dry, non-explosive materials. The manufacturer will not be held responsible if the air cleaner is used for other applications or has been used in ways other than those outlined in this instruction manual.If the BuildClean HEPA 360º Air Scrubber is used for any other application other than as stated herein, manufacturer’s warranty shall be null and void.

In the event of any complaint, please call (855) 595-2860.

All spare parts used for the BuildClean HEPA 360º Air Scrubber must be those specified by the manufacturer.

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A Division of Illinois Tool Works, Inc.

955 National Parkway, Suite 95500

Schaumburg, IL 60173-5172

855 - 595 - 2860

www.BuildClean.com

Assembled in the U.S.A.

U.S. Patent Pending

BuildClean is a trademark of Illinois Tool Works, Inc.

LITERATURE PACKET # 512136

OPERATIONS MANUAL # 512137-2