Dometic breath easy User Manual

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Breathe Easy™

Please read this manual carefully before installing and starting up, and
store it in a safe place. If you pass on the product to another person,
include this instruction manual with it.

Explosion hazard in explosive atmosphere

This component does not meet federal requirements for ignition protection.
Do not install in spaces containing gasoline engines, tanks,
LPG/CPG cylinders, regulators, valves or fuel line fittings.

Failure to comply can result in injury or death.

Electrical shock hazard

Disconnect the power cord before servicing or opening device.

Ultraviolet light is harmful

Eye damage may result from directly viewing the light produced by these
lamps. To reduce the risk of exposure to UV radiation, take UV radiation
protective measures for personnel during servicing.

Ultraviolet lamp may cause injury

Ultraviolet lamps are made of glass and are fragile. Safety eyewear and
puncture resistant gloves must be worn when handling an ultraviolet lamp.

Risk of exposure to excessive ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Do not operate
without complete lamp enclosure in place.

The health aspects associated with the use of this product and its ability to
aid in disinfection of environmental air have not been investigated by UL.

The effectiveness of this product has been tested and proven by
Environmental Diagnostics Laboratory, an AIHA accredited and SBA
certified laboratory.

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Breathe Easy™

Contents

1 Notes on using the manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

2 Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

3 Scope of delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

4 Replacement parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

5 Intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

6 Technical description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

7 Installing the Breathe Easy™. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

8 Using the Breathe Easy™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

9 Replacing the ultraviolet lamp and the nano-mesh divider . . . . . . . 25

10 Cleaning and caring for Breathe Easy™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

11 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

12 Guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

13 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

14 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

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Notes on using the manual Breathe Easy™

1 Notes on using the manual

DANGER!
Safety instruction: Failure to observe this instruction will cause

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fatal or serious injury.

WARNING!
Safety instruction: Failure to observe this instruction can cause

fatal or serious injury.

CAUTION!
Safety instruction: Failure to observe this instruction can lead to

injury.

NOTICE!

Failure to observe this instruction can cause material damage and
impair the function of the product.

NOTE

Supplementary information for operating the product.

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➤ Action: This symbol indicates that action is required on your part. The

required action is described step-by-step.

✓ This symbol describes the result of an action.

fig. 1 5, page 3: This refers to an element in an illustration. In this case,
item 5 in figure 1 on page 3.

Please observe the following safety instructions.

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Breathe Easy™ Safety instructions

2 Safety instructions

The manufacturer will not be held liable for claims for damage resulting from
the following:

 Faulty assembly or connection
 Damage to the product resulting from mechanical influences and excess

voltage

 Alterations to the product without express permission from the manu-

facturer

 Use for purposes other than those described in the operating manual

2.1 General safety

DANGER!

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 Explosion hazard in explosive atmosphere

This component does not meet federal requirements for ignition
protection. Do not install in spaces containing gasoline engines,
tanks, LPG/CPG cylinders, regulators, valves or fuel line fit­tings.

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WARNING!

 Do not operate the device if it is visibly damaged.
 This device may only be repaired by qualified personnel.

Inadequate repairs can lead to serious hazards.
Should your device need to be repaired, please contact
customer services.

 Persons whose physical, sensory or mental capabilities or

whose lack of experience and knowledge prevent them from
using the device safely should not use it without supervision or
instruction by a responsible person.

 Electrical devices are not toys.

Always keep the device out of the reach of children.

 Children must be supervised to ensure that they do not play with

the device.

 If this device’s power cable is damaged, it must be replaced by

the manufacturer, customer service or a similarly qualified
person in order to prevent safety hazards.

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Safety instructions Breathe Easy™

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2.2 Operating the device safely

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 Disconnect the power cord before servicing or opening device.
 Unplug the device before opening it.

NOTICE!

 Check that the voltage specification on the data plate is the

same as that of the power supply.

 Never pull the plug out of the socket by the cable.

WARNING!

 Eye damage may result from directly viewing the light produced

by these lamps. To reduce the risk of exposure to UV radiation,
take UV-radiation protective measures for personnel during
servicing.

CAUTION!

 Do not use the device with wet hands.
 If the device falls into water, unplug it immediately. Do not reach

into the water.
Do not attempt to use the device again.

 Risk of exposure to excessive ultraviolet (UV) radiation.

Do not operate without complete lamp enclosure in place.

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 Only use the device indoors, never outside.
 Never expose the device to moisture.
 Make sure that none of the vents are blocked. If necessary,

clean the vents before you use the device.

 Do not place the device in areas where uncured siliconised

sealers are used. The vapours they give off inhibit the photo­catalytic capability.

 Only use spare parts that are approved by the manufacturer.

Failure to do this will invalidate the guarantee.

 The health aspects associated with the use of this product and

its ability to aid in disinfection of environmental air have not
been investigated by UL.

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Breathe Easy™ Scope of delivery

 The effectiveness of this product has been tested and proven by

Environmental Diagnostics Laboratory, an AIHA accredited and
SBA certified laboratory.

3 Scope of delivery

Quantity Description SKU

1 Breathe Easy™ 9108680632

1 12 V power cable

1 100 – 240 V, 50 – 60 Hz power adapter

4 Replacement parts

Description

Replacement kit (Ultraviolet lamp, replaceable nano-mesh divider, maintenance
sticker)

Fan

12 V power cable

100 – 240 V, 50 – 60 Hz power adapter

Please contact your local service partner if you have questions regarding
spare parts.

5 Intended use

The Dometic Breathe Easy™ (SKU 9108680632) is an air purifier that uses
photocatalytic nano-mesh technology and ultraviolet light to improve the air
quality by constantly circulating the air through the device.

NOTE

Note that the device does not fix the the source of ongoing odor

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problems. For example, a leak that caused mold must be repaired
and the mold must be removed.

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Technical description Breathe Easy™

The device is operated with 12 Vg. Connect it to a 100 – 240 V power supply
using only the power adapter (SKU 9108694411) provided.

6 Technical description

No. in

fig. 1, page 3

1Fan

2 Removable nano-mesh divider

3 Ultraviolet lamp

4 Non-removable nano-mesh strips

5 Lamp socket

6 Safety switch

No. in

fig. 2, page 3

1 Power/Fan-speed switch

2 Connection socket

3 Maintenance sticker

Designation

Designation

7 Installing the Breathe Easy™

When selecting the installation location, observe the following instructions:

 The device is designed for rooms with an area of up to 500 sq. ft. (46 m²).
 Select a location where the air flow is not impaired.
 Do not install the device in rooms where flammable materials are stored

or flammable gases may accumulate.

 Do not install the device near the inlet or outlet of an air conditioning

system.

 Keep the power cable away from hot surfaces.
 Install the device on a flat, smooth surface.

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Breathe Easy™ Using the Breathe Easy™

This is how to install the device:

➤ Fasten the device to a flat, smooth surface using the suction pads.

➤ Fill in the current date on the maintenance sticker (fig. 2 3, page 3). This

tells you when the ultraviolet lamp must be replaced in the following year.

8 Using the Breathe Easy™

WARNING!

Eye damage may result from directly viewing the light produced by

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➤ Connect one end of the 12 V power cable to the socket (fig. 2 2, page 3).

➤ Plug the other end of the cable into the 12 V source.

➤ Move the switch (fig. 2 1, page 3) to the required position:

these lamps. To reduce the risk of exposure to UV radiation, take
UV-radiation protective measures for personnel during servicing.

– II (maximum purification, recommended): The fan operates at maxi-

mum speed. The ultraviolet lamp is on (you can see a blue glow
through the vents).

– I: The fan operates at lower speed. The ultraviolet lamp is on (you can

see a blue glow through the vents).

– 0: The fan and the ultraviolet lamp are switched off.

9 Replacing the ultraviolet lamp and the

nano-mesh divider

CAUTION! Ultraviolet lamp may cause injury

Ultraviolet lamps are made of glass and are fragile. Safety eyewear

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Ultraviolet lamps have a limited service life. After around 9000 service hours
(about a year of continuous use) they lose their germicidal effectiveness. You
must therefore replace the lamp after this period, even if it still lights up.

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and puncture resistant gloves must be worn when handling an ul­traviolet lamp

NOTE

Each time you switch the ultraviolet lamp on and off, you reduce its
service life by about an hour.

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Replacing the ultraviolet lamp and the nano-mesh divider Breathe Easy™

This is how to replace the ultraviolet lamp and the nano-mesh divider:

➤ Unplug the device from the electrical outlet.

➤ Unscrew the four screws on the corners of the bottom side.

➤ Remove the cover.

➤ Let the device cool down for 5 minutes.

➤ Pull the ultraviolet lamp (fig. 1 3, page 3) out of the lamp socket

(fig. 1 5, page 3).

NOTICE!

Do not touch the new ultraviolet lamp with you bare hands as the

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➤ Put the new Dometic ultraviolet lamp into the socket (fig. 1 5, page 3).

➤ Place a new maintenance sticker with the current date over the old one

oil you leave on it will shorten its service life.

Insert the pins on the lamp firmly into the socket.

so that you know when the ultraviolet lamp needs to be replaced.

➤ Lift the nano-mesh divider (fig. 1 2, page 3) out of the slots.

➤ Insert the new nano-mesh divider lengthways into the slots.

It does not matter which side faces the ultraviolet lamp.

➤ Clean the device if necessary (see chapter “Cleaning and caring for

Breathe Easy™” on page 27).

➤ Put on the cover.

➤ Fasten the cover with the four screws.

➤ Connect the device to the electrical outlet.

WARNING!

Eye damage may result from directly viewing the light produced by

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➤ Check that the ultraviolet lamp lights up.

these lamps. To reduce the risk of exposure to UV radiation, take
UV-radiation protective measures for personnel during servicing.

You can see a blue glow through the vents.

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Breathe Easy™ Cleaning and caring for Breathe Easy™

10 Cleaning and caring for

Breathe Easy™

CAUTION!

Always disconnect the plug before you clean and service

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the device.

CAUTION! Beware of burns

Let the ultraviolet lamp cool down before cleaning.

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➤ Wipe the exterior of the device occasionally with a soft, dry cloth.

➤ Pay special attention to dirt and dust in the air vents.

 Never clean the device under running water or in dish water.
 Do not use abrasive cleaning agents or hard objects during

cleaning as these can damage the device.

➤ Clean the interior with canned air to blow out any dust.

➤ Clean the fan (fig. 1 1, page 3) with a soft brush when you replace the

ultraviolet lamp or if you notice a reduction in the air flow.

➤ Clean the removable nano-mesh divider (fig. 1 2, page 3) if you notice a

reduction in the air flow.

To do this, lift it out of the slots and clean it with a soft brush or with water
and detergent.

Let it dry, then slide it back in the slots.

➤ Clean the non-removable nano-mesh strips (fig. 1 4, page 3) with a soft

brush.

➤ If necessary, clean the ultraviolet lamp with a soft cloth and alcohol.

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Troubleshooting Breathe Easy™

11 Troubleshooting

No power (the device does not switch on, the fan cannot be heard)

➤ Check that the power cable is connected to the device and the power

source.

➤ Check that the switch (fig. 2 1, page 3) is in the I or II position.

➤ Verify that the power source is working.

Fan runs but no blue light can be seen

➤ Check that the ultraviolet lamp (fig. 1 3, page 3) is correctly inserted in

the socket (fig. 1 5, page 3) (see chapter “Replacing the ultraviolet lamp
and the nano-mesh divider” on page 25).

➤ Replace the ultraviolet lamp (fig. 1 3, page 3) if necessary (see chapter

“Replacing the ultraviolet lamp and the nano-mesh divider” on page 25).

➤ Check whether the lamp socket (fig. 1 5, page 3) is defective.

Output seems ineffective

➤ Make sure the device is correctly installed:

– In an enclosed room
– Not near the inlet or outlet of an air conditioning system
– The area of the room may not exceed 500 sq. ft. (46 m²)

Output seems low

➤ Clean the vents.

➤ Clean the removable nano-mesh divider (see chapter “Cleaning and car-

ing for Breathe Easy™” on page 27).

➤ Clean the ultraviolet lamp (see chapter “Cleaning and caring for

Breathe Easy™” on page 27).

➤ Check whether ultraviolet lamp needs to be replaced (look at the sticker

to see how long it has been in use).

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Breathe Easy™ Guarantee

12 Guarantee

The statutory warranty period applies. If the product is defective, please
contact your retailer or the manufacturer's branch in your country (see the
back of the instruction manual for the addresses).

For repair and guarantee processing, please include the following docu­ments when you send in the device:

 A copy of the receipt with purchasing date
 A reason for the claim or description of the fault

Guarantee does not cover the ultraviolet lamp.

13 Disposal

➤ Place the packaging material in the appropriate recycling waste bins

wherever possible.

If you wish to finally dispose of the product, ask your local recycling
centre or specialist dealer for details about how to do this in

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accordance with the applicable disposal regulations.

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Technical data Breathe Easy™

14 Technical data

Breathe Easy™

SKU: 9108680632

Voltage: 12 Vg

Current: 666 mA

Consumption: 8 W

Maximum room size: 46 m² (500 sq. ft.)

Dimensions W x D x H 158 x 114 x 48 mm (6.2" x 4.5" x 1.9")

Weight: Approx. 340 g (12 oz.)

Testing/certification:

89XK

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Approved to standard 2009/19/EC (2004/104/EC), Automotive EMC
Directive

Different versions, technical modifications and delivery options reserved.

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Hollefeldstraße 63 · D-48282 Emsdetten
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Mail: [e-mail] · Internet: www.dometic-waeco.de

Europe

a Dometic Austria GmbH

Neudorferstrasse 108
2353 Guntramsdorf

 [phone]
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Mail: [e-mail]

h Dometic Switzerland AG

Riedackerstrasse 7a
CH-8153 Rümlang (Zürich)

 [phone]
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Mail: [e-mail]

l Dometic Denmark A/S

Nordensvej 15, Taulov
DK-7000 Fredericia

 [phone]
 [phone]

Mail: [e-mail]

m Dometic Spain S.L.

Avda. Sierra del Guadarrama, 16
E-28691 Villanueva de la Cañada
Madrid

 [phone]
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Mail: [e-mail]

p Dometic S.N.C.

ZA du Pré de la Dame Jeanne
F-60128 Plailly

 [phone]
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Mail: [e-mail]

q Dometic Finland OY

Mestarintie 4
FIN-01730 Vantaa

 [phone]
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Mail: [e-mail]

C Dometic Italy S.p.A.

Via Virgilio, 3
I-47100 Forlì

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Mail: [e-mail]

L Dometic Norway AS

Skolmar 24
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Mail: [e-mail]

N Dometic Benelux B.V.

Ecustraat 3
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Mail: [e-mail]

P Dometic Poland Sp. z o.o.

Ul. Puławska 435A
02-801 Warszawa
Poland

 [phone]
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Mail: [e-mail]

T Dometic RUS LLC

Komsomolskaya square 6-1
107140 Moscow
Russia

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Mail: [e-mail]

U Dometic Scandinavia AB

Gustaf Melins gata 7
S-42131 Västra Frölunda (Göteborg)

 [phone]
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Mail: [e-mail]

4 Dometic UK Ltd.

Dometic House · The Brewery
Blandford St. Mary
Dorset DT11 9LS

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Mail: [e-mail]

Overseas + Middle East

8 Dometic Australia

1 John Duncan Court
Varsity Lakes QLD 4227

 [phone]
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Mail: [e-mail]

5 WAECO Impex Ltd.

Suites 2207-2211 · 22/F · Tower 1
The Gateway · 25 Canton Road,
Tsim Sha Tsui · Kowloon
Hong Kong

 [phone]
 [phone]

Mail: [e-mail]

7 WAECO Impex Ltd.

Taipei Office
2 FL-3 · No. 56 Tunhua South Rd, Sec 2
Taipei 106, Taiwan

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Mail: [e-mail]

6 Dometic AB

Regional Office Middle East
P O Box 74775
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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Mail: [e-mail]

0 Dometic Marine Division

2000 N. Andrews Ave. Extension
Pompano Beach, FL 33069 USA

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Mail: [e-mail]

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