Harbor Freight Tools 90953 User Manual

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IONIZER HEPIONIZER HEP

IONIZER HEP

IONIZER HEPIONIZER HEP

A AIR CLEANERA AIR CLEANER

A AIR CLEANER

A AIR CLEANERA AIR CLEANER

90953

ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011

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Copyright © 2003 by Harbor Freight Tools®. All rights reserved. No portion of this
manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form
without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools.

For technical questions and replacement parts, please call 1-800-444-3353

Specification

ITEM

Construction
Color
Output V olume
Input Power
Dimensions

Thermoplastic Housing, Open Cell Foam, & HEPA Filter
Navajo White and Grey
100 M/H (High) 50 M/H (Low)
110 VAC/ 60 Hz
9” Dia. (Top) -11-1/2” Dia. (Bottom) X 12-3/4” H

Air Cleaner Effective Coverage: 1696 Cubic Feet

DESCRIPTION

Save This Manual

You will need the manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly
instructions, operating and maintenance procedures, parts list and diagram.
Keep your invoice with this manual. Write the invoice number on the inside of the
front cover. Keep the manual and invoice in a safe and dry place for future
reference.

Safety Warnings and Precautions

WARNING: When using this product, basic safety precautions should always
be followed to reduce the risk of personal injury and damage to equipment.

Read all instructions before using this product!

1. Keep children away. Children must never be allowed to handle this
product. Do not allow anyone to insert anything into the machine body.

2. Disconnect power. Unplug this product when not in use . When in use, place
the Air Cleaner a minimum of 12 inches from the wall.

3. Avoid unintentional starting. Be sure the switch is in the OFF position
when not in use and before plugging in. Be sure the switch is OFF and the
unit is unplugged when replacing the filter and cleaning.

4. Stay alert. Watch what y ou are doing. Use common sense. Do not change
filters on this product when you are tired.

5. Check for damaged parts. Before using this product, any part that appears
damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate
properly and perform its intended function. Replace or repair any broken
parts and any other condition that may affect proper operation. Any part that
is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by a qualified technician.
Do not use this product if any switch does not turn ON and OFF properly.

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6. Replacement parts and accessories. When servicing, use only identical

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replacement parts. Use of any other parts will void the warranty. Only use
accessories intended for use with this product.

7. Avoid electrical accidents. This Cleaner is intended for indoor areas only and
is not to be used in damp areas. Never use this product in a bathroom or any
other area where accidents involving water and electric shocks could occur.
Check with your Physician bef ore using this Air Cleaner in a nursery.

Unpacking

When unpacking, check to mak e sure the following parts (shown on page 5)
are included. If an y parts are missing or broken, please call Harbor Freight Tools at
the number on the cover of this manual.

Operation

The HEP A filter silently remov es dust, smoke, pollen, and odors from pets or cooking.
The Control Panel (7) has a Speed Control and a Programmable Timer.
The Programmable Timer allows oper ating time from 1/2 hour to 7-1/2 hours.

Operating Instructions

1. Locate the Air Cleaner on a flat, solid surface such as a table or floor . Plug the

Air Filter into an electrical outlet. Press the ON s witch on the Control Panel (7).
The Po wer Light on the Control Panel will come on indicating that the Air Filter is
operating.

(See Figure 1).

2. To set the timer: press the “Timer Control” b utton until the desired Timing Light

(or combination of lights) lights up on the Control Panel (7). You can set the
Speed Control to High or Low by pressing the Speed Control button once or
twice until the desired speed is indicated by the light. (

Control Panel (7)

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Timing Lights

Power Light

POWER

ON/OFF Switch

ON/OFF

4 Hours

2 Hours

Timer

Control

1

/2 Hour

1 Hour

See Figure 1).

High

Speed

Low

Speed

Speed

Control

High Speed

Low Speed

Timer Control

Speed

Control

Ionizer HEPA Air Cleaner

Figure 1

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3. Changing the Filter. Unplug the Air Cleaner from the electrical outlet. Remove the

T op Cov er (1). Lift out the Filter Holder . The first lay er is a Sponge Filter (2). (After
a period of time, this Filter can be washed with slightly soapy water . Be sure to dry
it completely before reinserting). The next layers are the Active Carbon Filter (3)
and HEPA Filter (4). Reverse instructions to replace the Filters. After the unit is
reassembled, plug the electrical cord back into the electrical outlet. Change the
HEPA Filter about once every 6 months.

Top Cover (1)

Filter Holder

(See Figures 4, 5, 6).

Active Carbon Filter (3)

Filter Holder

HEPA Filter (4)

Sponge Filter (2)

Figure 4

Figure 5

4. Ion Testing. With the Po wer ON, hold the

Figure 6

Air Outlet (5)

Ion Tester (8) on the area marked for your
thumb. Hold CLOSE (1 or 2 inches) to the
Ionizer (6). The Light on the Ion Tester (8)
should shine, indicating that the Air Filter
is operating properly. Caution: Do not

insert the Ion Tester (8) into Ionizer. If the
light does not come on, replace the Ionizer

(6) or see a qualified repairman.

(Figure 7)

Handheld Ion Tester (8)

Figure 7

Maintenance

1. When cleaning the shell, use a soft damp cloth and no chemical cleansers.

2. Avoid vibration and impact.

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PARTS LIST

PART # DESCRIPTION QTY.

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3
Part 4

Part 5

Part 6

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

Top Cover
Sponge Filter (internal, not shown)
Active Carbon Filter (internal, not shown)
HEPA Filter (internal, not shown)
Air Outlet
Ionizer
Control Panel
Ionizer Tester (handheld)
Rubber Feet (underneath)

1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3

Part 8

Part 7

Part 10

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY

THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS DIAGRAM
IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER
NOR DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO
THE BUYER THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE
PRODUCT OR THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO REPLACE ANY PARTS OF THE
PRODUCT. IN FACT, THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR EXPRESSLY
STATES That ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN
BY CERTIFIED AND LICENSED TECHNICIANS AND NOT BY THE BUYER. THE BUYER
ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE
ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO, OR ARISING OUT OF HIS
OR HER INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO.

NOTE: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only and are not
available individually as replacement parts.

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