Fellowes B2385654 User Manual

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AeraMax-190

Air Purier | Puricateur d’air | Puricador de aire

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Warranty .................................................... 2

Package Contents .................................... 2

Safety Instructions .....................................3

Product Specications ...............................4

Display Panel ............................................ 7

Operation ...................................................8

Care and Maintenance .........................9-10

Troubleshooting .......................................11

Air Purier Features.................................. 5

Air Purier Set-Up..................................... 6

LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY

Limited Warranty: Fellowes, Inc. (“Fellowes”) warrants the parts of the machine to be free of defects
in material and workmanship and provides service and support for 3 years from the date of purchase
by the original consumer. If any part is found to be defective during the warranty period, your sole and
exclusive remedy will be repair or replacement, at Fellowes’ option and expense, of the defective part.
This warranty does not cover damage caused by use of non-Fellowes approved lters or failure to fol­low the recommended replacement schedule. This warranty does not apply in cases of abuse, mishan­dling, failure to comply with product usage standards, operation using an improper power supply (other
than listed on the label), or unauthorized repair. Fellowes reserves the right to charge the consumers
for any additional costs incurred by Fellowes to provide parts or services outside of the country where
the air purier is initially sold by an authorized reseller. This warranty does not include the air cleaner’s
replaceable lters, this is an expendable part that can wear out from normal use before three years
expire. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY, INCLUDING THAT OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, IS HEREBY LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE APPROPRIATE WARRANTY
PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE. In no event shall Fellowes be liable for any consequential or incidental
damages attributable to this product. This warranty gives you specic legal rights. The duration, terms,
and conditions of this warranty are valid worldwide, except where different limitations, restrictions,
or conditions may be required by local law. For more details or to obtain service under this warranty,
please contact us or your dealer.

PACKAGE CONTENTS

• Fellowes® AeraMax™ Air Purier

• True HEPA Filter with AeraSafe™

Antimicrobial Treatment (1 lter)

• Carbon Filter (1 lter)

• Instruction Sheet

• Survey Card

Thank you for purchasing a Fellowes® Air
Purier. Please read this manual carefully
before using. This product is for indoor use

only.

IMPORTANT CAUTIONS AND
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING
YOUR AIR PURIFIER

WARNING: Follow the instructions in this

manual to reduce the risk of electric shock,

short circuit, and/or re:

• Do not repair or modify the unit unless

specically recommended in this manual.
All repairs should be completed by a
qualied technician.

• The plug for this unit is polarized with

one blade wider than the other. Do not
force the plug into an electrical outlet.

• Do not alter the plug in any way. If the

plug does not t into the outlet, reverse
the plug. If it still does not t, contact
a qualied technician to install a
proper outlet.

• Do not use if the power cord or plug is

damaged or the connection to the wall
outlet is loose.

• Use AC 120V only.

• Do not damage, break, forcefully bend,

pull, twist, bundle, coat, pinch, or place
heavy objects on the power cord.

• Periodically remove dust from the

power plug. This will reduce the chance

that humidity will accumulate, which
increases the risk of electric shock.

• If the power plug is damaged, it must

be replaced by the manufacturer or a
qualied technician.

• Remove the power plug from the outlet

before cleaning the unit. When removing

the power plug, grasp by holding the plug

itself, never hold by the cord.

• Remove the power plug from the outlet

when the unit is not in use.

• Do not handle the power plug with
wet hands.

• Do not operate the unit when using

indoor smoke-generating insecticides.

• Do not clean unit with benzene or paint
thinner. Do not spray insecticides on

the unit.

• Do not use the unit where it is humid
or where the unit may get wet, such as
in a bathroom.

• Do not insert ngers or foreign objects

into the air intake or outlet.

• Do not use the unit near ammable
gases. Do not use near cigarettes,
incense, or other spark-creating items.

• Unit will not remove carbon monoxide
emitted from heating appliances or

other sources.

• Do not block the intake or outlet vents.

• Do not use near hot objects, such as a
stove. Do not use where the unit may

come into contact with steam.

• Do not use the unit on its side.

• Keep away from products that generate
oily residue, such as a deep fryer.

• Do not use detergent to clean the unit.

• Do not operate without a lter.

• Do not wash and reuse the True

HEPA Filter.

• Do not run power cord under carpets or

cover with throw rugs.

• When moving machine, always lift using
handle.

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

AIR PURIFIER FEATURES

AeraMax™ 190 Air Purier

Room Area Served 190 sq. ft./18 sq. m.
Power Supply AC 120V/60Hz
Power Rate Low 6W, Turbo 62W
Fan Speed 4 Speeds
Display Touch Screen
Control Type Auto/Manual/Aera+™

Air Quality Sensor Yes

Filters

1 True HEPA Filter with AeraSafe™ Antimicrobial Treatment
1 Carbon Filter

Carbon Filter

Cleaning System

True HEPA Filter with AeraSafe™ Antimicrobial Treatment

PlasmaTRUE

™

CADR 126 Smoke/ 129 Dust/ 124 Pollen
Color Black

FILTER SPECIFICATIONS

True HEPA Filter

Replacement

with AeraSafe™
Antimicrobial
Treatment

Carbon Filter

Replacement

For replacement lters please visit: www.fellowes.com

9287101

9324101

• Ultra-Quiet Operation

This Fellowes AeraMax™ Air Purier has
a four-speed fan with ultra-quiet operation

that is ideal for 24 hour use.

• Easy Maintenance
For optimum performance, replace
the True HEPA Filter when the HEPA
Filter indicator has changed to red,
or approximately every 12 months
under normal usage conditions. Change
the Carbon Filter when the Carbon
Filter indicator has changed to red or
approximately every 3 months under
normal usage conditions.

• AeraSmart™ Sensor

This air purier is equipped with an air
quality sensor that automatically adjusts
the fan speed to keep your air puried.
Blue, amber and red lights indicate the
purity of your air.

• Four-Speed Setting

From LOW for quiet, energy-efcient
operation to TURBO for the most

effective cleaning.

Aera+™ Mode

Designed for peak allergy season

conditions. Increases air turnover rate
by 50% versus low fan setting mode to
remove even more allergens from
your air.

• Replacement Filter Indicator Lights

Indicate when to replace the True
HEPA Filter and Carbon Filter,

depending on usage.

FOUR-STAGE PURIFICATION SYSTEM

Removes 99.97% of airborne pollutants.

• Carbon Filter

Removes odors and captures large
airborne particulates.

• True HEPA Filter

Captures 99.97% of particles as small
as 0.3 microns, including ragweed and

other allergens, viruses, germs, dust

mites, mold spores, pet dander and

cigarette smoke.

• AeraSafe™ Antimicrobial Treatment

Built-in protection from the growth of

odor causing bacteria, mildew and fungi
on the True HEPA Filter.

• PlasmaTRUE™ Technology

In the nal stage of purication,

Fellowes

®

PlasmaTRUE™ Technology
creates an ionized eld to help safely
remove airborne pollutants.

TM

Air Inlet

True HEPA
Filter with
AeraSafe™
Antimicrobial
Treatment

Carbon Filter

Drawer

Warning

Any changes or modications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.

PlasmaTRUE

Handle

Air Outlet

Louver

Display Panel

Power Plug

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AIR PURIFIER SET-UP DISPLAY PANEL

For approximately the rst 4

minutes after turning the unit on,

the auto icon will ash while the unit
measures air quality.

NOTE: Follow these instructions for
best results.

• Place unit at least 2 feet (½ meter) from
the wall.

• Keep unit away from drafty areas.

• Keep curtains away from unit, as they

may interfere with air intake/outlet.

• Place unit on a stable surface with plenty

of air circulation.

1. Remove protective lm from the
control panel.

2. Pull out drawer.

3. Remove bag from
lters drawer.

5. Fully insert drawer into unit until click
is heard.

6. Plug in the power cord to a wall outlet.

7. Turn unit on. Unit will beep.

1. AeraSmart™ SENSOR - Monitors the air quality and

automatically adjusts the fan speed to keep your air puried.
Blue, amber and red lights indicate the purity of your air. The
unit is set to default to automatic operation when it is rst
turned on. If in manual operation, go back to auto at any time
by pressing the auto icon.

2. Aera+™ MODE - Designed for peak allergy season conditions.

Increases air turnover rate by 50% versus low fan setting mode
to remove even more allergens from your air. Switch to Aera+™

mode by pressing the
press the

3. FAN SPEED INDICATOR - Shows current fan speed setting:

low, medium, high or turbo speed.

4. MANUAL FAN SPEED ADJUSTMENT - Tap fan icon to

manually select fan speed.

5. TRUE HEPA FILTER CHANGE INDICATOR - Amber and

red lights indicate when to replace lter. The red indicator light
will signal when to replace lter. (Recommended to replace
lter every twelve months under normal usage conditions.) For
replacement lters, see page 4.

6. CARBON FILTER CHANGE INDICATOR - Amber and red

lights indicate when to replace lter. The red indicator light
will signal when to replace lter. (Recommended to replace
lter every three months under normal usage conditions.) For
replacement lters, see page 4.

7. PlasmaTRUE™ TECHNOLOGY - Creates an ionized eld to

help safely remove airborne pollutants.

icon once more to turn off.

icon. To return to auto operation,

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8. Adjust louvers to direct air ow.

4. Insert Carbon Filter rst and then True

HEPA Filter.

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OPERATION

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

AUTOM ATIC OPER ATION

The unit is set to default to automatic

operation when it is rst turned on. The air
purier will automatically sense the amount
of impurities in the air, and adjust the fan

speed to keep your air puried.

MANUAL OPERATION

After you turn on the unit, you can switch to

manual operation by tapping the fan icon to
manually select fan speed.

• LOW, MEDIUM, OR HIGH SETTINGS

These levels are recommended for
standard daytime use. HIGH will activate

automatically when sensors detect poor
air quality.

LOW

• TURBO

The TURBO level, the highest fan speed,
can be activated manually for maximum

air purication.

MEDIUM HIGH

AeraSmart™ SENSOR

Air quality indicator shows levels of air
quality.

Blue level indicates air is clean.

Amber level indicates air quality is poor.

Red level indicates high level of pollutants

in the air.

Aera+™ MODE

After you turn on the unit, you can

switch to Aera+™ mode by pressing the

Aera+™ mode icon (

to auto operation, press Aera+™ mode

icon (

). To go back

) to turn off.

CLEANING

• Clean unit as necessary by wiping with a

dry, soft cloth; for stubborn stains, use a

warm, damp cloth.

• Do not use volatile uids such as
benzene, paint thinner, or scouring
powder, as they may damage the

unit surface.

• Keep the unit dry.

Filter Replacement

The replacement lter indicators will signal
when to replace the True HEPA Filter and/
or Carbon Filter. The replacement period
will vary depending on the hours of use and
air quality. However, under normal usage,
most True HEPA Filters need to be replaced

annually, and Carbon Filters every three
months.

Do not wash and reuse the True HEPA

or Carbon Filters—they will not work

effectively. Only use Fellowes brand
AeraMax™ replacement lters.

Replacement Procedure

1. Pull out drawer.

2. Pull out the lters that need to be

changed.

3. Remove any packaging wrap from the
new lter(s).

For replacement lter part numbers, see
page 4.

WARNING: Before replacing any

lters, make sure to remove the
power plug from the wall outlet.

TURBO

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