Holmes HAP242, HAP243, HAP246, HAP240 Owner's Manual

Owner’s Guide

HAP242,

243,244,246

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FILTER# HAPF 30

FILTER TYPE F

HEPA
Air Purifier

PLEASE READ AND SAVE THESE IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

PRE-OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Carefully unpack your Air Purifier. Select a firm, level place where
there are no obstructions to the air inlet (front grill) or filtered air
outlet (top of unit). A good location in a room is about 2 feet above
the floor and approximately 1 foot away from the wall, in a central
location of your home.

2. Remove front grill by pulling the grill
towards you (see fig. 1).

3. Remove the HEPA filter by gripping on
both sides and pulling forward.

4. Remove protective plastic bag from
the filter cartridge. The filter clip can only
be attached to the hang tabs on the filter
one way. The filter clip should easily
slide onto the filter hang tabs with
only a small amount of pressure. Do
not use force while attaching the filter
clip to the filter. Align the clip on the
top of your HEPA filter with the rails

on the inside of the unit. Gently slide

the filter onto the rail (see figure 2).

NOTE: The pleated material and rubber gasket should be facing towards
the unit when applied.

5. Replace front grill by sliding back onto unit. Make sure that it snaps
securely into position (grill only goes on one way).

NOTE: Do not point outlet towards wall.

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THESE IMPORTANT

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read all instructions before using the appliance.

2. To avoid fire or shock hazard, plug the appliance directly into a
120V AC electrical outlet.

3. If the filter is covered by a bag when shipped: Remove plastic bag
over filter before use.

4. Keep the cord out of heavy traffic areas. To avoid fire hazard
NEVER put the cord under rugs, near heat registers, radiators,
stoves, or heaters.

5. To protect against electrical hazards. DO NOT immerse in water or
other liquids. Do not use near water.

6. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near
children, or by people with disabilities.

7. Always unplug the air purifier before moving it, opening the grill,
changing filters, cleaning or whenever the air purifier is not in use.
Be sure to pull by the plug and not by the cord.

8. NEVER drop or insert any object into any openings.

9. DO NOT operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, if
motor fan fails to rotate, after the appliance malfunctions, or if it
has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Return appliance to
manufacturer for examination, electrical or mechanical adjustment,
or repair.

10.Use appliance only for intended household use as described in this
manual. Any other use, not recommended by the manufacturer may
cause fire, electric shock, or injury to persons. The use of
attachments not recommended or sold by The Holmes Group Inc,
may cause hazards.

11.DO NOT use outdoors.

12.NEVER block the air openings, or place on soft surface, such as a bed
or sofa, as this could cause the unit to tip over, blocking the Air
Intake Opening.

13.Keep unit away from heated surfaces and open flames.

14.DO NOT attempt to repair or adjust any electrical or mechanical
functions on this unit. Doing so will void your warranty. The inside of
the unit contains no user serviceable parts. All servicing should be
performed by qualified personnel only.

15.WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, DO NOT use
this air purifier with any solid-state speed control device.

CORD AND PLUG INSTALLATION
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

The length of cord used on this appliance was selected to reduce the

hazards of becoming tangled in, or tripping over a longer cord. If a
longer cord is necessary an approved extension card may be used.
The electrical rating of the extension cord must be equal to or greater
than the rating of the air purifier. Care must be taken to arrange the
extension cord so that it will not drape over the countertop or table­top where it can be pulled on by children or accidentally tripped over.

PLEASE READ AND SAVE

THESE IMPORTANT

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

DUAL POSITION – The air purifier can stand upright or lie on its side.
Also designed to fit with its back flush against the wall. When position-
ing the unit please be sure the air inlet grill, filters and air outlet are
not blocked to ensure maximum airflow.

EQUIPPED with GE motor for quieter performance and the added
durability necessary for continuous use.

Filter check indicator – The filter check indicator will illuminate red
when it is time to change the filter

Congratulations on your purchase of a Holmes Air Purifier. Your Holmes
Air Purifier has an attractive stylish design. Its versatility and quiet
operation make this unit perfect for both the home and the office.

TECHNOLOGY
Your Holmes Air Purifier Model HAP242, HAP243, HAP244 or HAP246

incorporates the latest technology in portable air filtration equipment.

• A powerful turbo fan system operated by a rugged long life motor,
quietly pulls the air in through the front inlet grill.

• Polluted room air passes through a washable, foam pre-filter that
removes larger airborne particles such as lint, dust and pollen. The
air then passes through the activated carbon coated layer which helps
filter odors. The partially filtered air is then drawn through a
pleated long life HEPA filter. This filter removes particles as small
as 0.3 microns filtering dust, pollen, smoke and pet dander.

The purified air is then returned to the room through the top
mounted grill.

• The air purifier will filter the air 6 times an hour in a room 10' x 11'
(109 sq. ft.), 3m x3.5m (10.13m2) when on the HI setting.

IONIZER

• Your Holmes air purifier has an independently controlled ionizer,
which, when turned on, releases negative ions into the outgoing
filtered air. Ions are tiny particles that carry a positive or negative
charge. These ions exist naturally around us, in the air, water, and
ground. Both positive and negative ions are colorless, odorless, and
completely harmless.

• Negative ions help the air purification process by attaching
themselves to very small airborne particles in the room. These
particles take on a negative charge and may join with positively
charged particles, such as dust, pollen, smoke, and pet dander to
form larger particles that are then more readily captured by the
filter system, or they may be attracted to positively charged surfaces
like walls or floors.

• You may also note, after extended use, that dust may have collected
around the grills or front panel. This is from the ionization effect
caused by the negative ions exiting from the air outlet. This dust is
drawn out of the uncleaned air going past the air outlet. This is
additional evidence of the air-cleaning effectiveness of negative ions.
The dust can be easily removed with a clean, dampened cloth or
soft brush.

Please Note: It is important to replace the HEPA filter at the
recommended intervals. Using the ionizer in conjunction with dirty
filters may result in dirty particles exiting the air purifier and being
attracted to walls, carpets, furniture, or other household objects.
These dirty particles may prove very difficult to remove.

THIS PRODUCT IS EQUIPPED WITH A POLARIZED AC
(Alternating Current) PLUG (a plug having one blade wider than
the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way.
If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug.
If it still does not fit, contact qualified personnel to install the
proper outlet. DO NOT DEFEAT THE SAFETY PURPOSE OF THIS
POLARIZED PLUG IN ANY WAY.

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FEATURES

FEATURES

Figure 3

A. INLET GRILL
B. WASHABLE FOAM PRE-FILTER
C. SPEED CONTROL
D. POWER INDICATOR
E. FILTERED AIR OUTLET
F. FILTER CHECK LIGHT
G. IONIZER CONTROL
H. IONIZER LIGHT
I. HEPA FILTER
J. POWER CORD

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