Holmes HAP3000UV User Manual

4. To clean the HEPA-type
permanent filter, remove
the dirty filter. Using your
vacuum cleaner, run the
brush attachment along
both sides of the filter and
clean between the pleated
layers (Figure 4). After
cleaning, reinstall the cleaned HEPA-type permanent
filter back into the unit.

IMPORTANT: Do not use water, household cleaners or
detergents to clean the HEPA-type permanent filter.
Should the HEPA-type permanent filter become damaged
during cleaning, replacements are available by calling
1-800-546-5637.

5. Install the rear grill back onto the unit and securely
latch it in place. (see Figure 5).

Figure 5

NOTE: All filters and rear grill must be properly installed
to the unit. If either the grill or the filter is not properly
installed, the unit will not operate.

Figure 4

UV BULB WARNINGS:

• Ultraviolet-C light is emitted from the bulb when the
unit is plugged in. DO NOT expose eyes or skin to
direct light from ultraviolet light. Severe eye injury
or irritation could result.

• UV bulb contains mercury. If the bulb breaks, DO
NOT vacuum or handle with your bare hands.
Carefully sweep debris into a plastic bag and dispose
properly at your local hazardous waste collection site.

• DO NOT attempt under any circumstance to clean the
bulb, bulb holder or cover with water or wet
solutions. This could result in electrical shock.

• DO NOT attempt to remove UV bulb as risk of
breakage and injury may occur.

TROUBLESHOOTING WARRANTY INFORMATIONCLEANING & MAINTENANCE

TIPS AND TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Solution

✔ Make sure the unit is connected with the power adaptor and the adaptor is

plugged in and outlet is energized.

✔ Make sure unit is turned on.

• Unit will not operate

• Decreased air flow

• Excessive noise

REPLACEMENT PARTS

If filters become damaged, replacement parts can be purchased online at www.holmesproducts.com, or by calling 1-800-546-5637.

Air Purifier Model # Quantity Needed Replacement Part # Description

HAP3000UV

LEARNING MORE

For a wealth of information about your air purifier and other Holmes® products, visit our website at
www.holmesproducts.com or call 1-800-546-5637.

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The unit has safety features in place to ensure the unit is ready for operation:

✔ Check to be sure the UV lamp and UV lamp holder are properly installed;
✔ Ensure that all filters are firmly in place;
✔ Confirm that the rear grill is latched firmly into place.

✔ Make sure nothing is blocking air inlet and filtered air outlets.
✔ Remove all plastic bags from filters.
✔ Check condition of filters and clean/replace if necessary.

✔ Remove plastic bags from filters.
✔ Make sure all parts are firmly positioned in place.

1 164357 Permanent HEPA Filter
1 164358 Carbon Filter
1 164359 Photocatalytic(PCO) Filter

3 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

Sunbeam Products, Inc. doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions or if in Canada, Sunbeam Corporation (Canada)
Limited doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions (collectively “JCS”) warrants that for a period of three years
from the date of purchase, this product will be free from defects in material and workmanship. JCS, at its option, will
repair or replace this product or any component of the product found to be defective during the warranty period.
Replacement will be made with a new or remanufactured product or component. If the product is no longer available,
replacement may be made with a similar product of equal or greater value. This is your exclusive warranty. DO NOT
attempt to repair or adjust any electrical or mechanical functions on this product. Doing so will void this warranty.

This warranty is valid for the original retail purchaser from the date of initial retail purchase and is not transferable.
Keep the original sales receipt. Proof of purchase is required to obtain warranty performance. JCS dealers, service centers,
or retail stores selling JCS products do not have the right to alter, modify or any way change the terms and conditions of this
warranty.

This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts or damage resulting from any of the following: negligent use or
misuse of the product, use on improper voltage or current, use contrary to the operating instructions, disassembly, repair
or alteration by anyone other than JCS or an authorized JCS service center. Further, the warranty does not cover: Acts
of God, such as fire, flood, hurricanes and tornadoes.

What are the limits on JCS’s Liability?

JCS shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages caused by the breach of any express, implied or
statutory warranty or condition.

Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law, any implied warranty or condition of merchantability or fitness for a
particular purpose is limited in duration to the duration of the above warranty.

JCS disclaims all other warranties, conditions or representations, express, implied, statutory or otherwise.
JCS shall not be liable for any damages of any kind resulting from the purchase, use or misuse of, or inability to use

the product including incidental, special, consequential or similar damages or loss of profits, or for any breach of
contract, fundamental or otherwise, or for any claim brought against purchaser by any other party.

Some provinces, states or jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or
limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusion may not apply to you.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from province to province,
state to state or jurisdiction to jurisdiction.

How to Obtain Warranty Service

In the U.S.A.
If you have any questions regarding this warranty or would like to obtain warranty service, please call

1-800-546-5637 and a convenient service center address will be provided to you.
In Canada

If you have any questions regarding this warranty or would like to obtain warranty service, please call
1-800-546-5637 and a convenient service center address will be provided to you.

In the U.S.A., this warranty is offered by Sunbeam Products, Inc. doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions located
in Boca Raton, Florida 33431. In Canada, this warranty is offered by Sunbeam Corporation (Canada) Limited doing
business as Jarden Consumer Solutions, located at 20 B Hereford Street, Brampton, Ontario L6Y OM1. If you have any
other problem or claim in connection with this product, please write our Consumer Service Department. PLEASE DO

NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO ANY OF THESE ADDRESSES OR TO THE PLACE OF PURCHASE.

Owner’s Guide

HAP3000UV

HEPA-Type Permanent Filter

Air Purifi er

PLEASE READ AND SAVE THESE IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS -

FEATURES - OPERATIONS

OPERATIONS -

FEATURES

CLEANING & MAINTENANCE

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions
should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock, and injury to persons. These precautions include:

• Read all instructions before using the appliance.

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

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

• 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.

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

• Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is
used by or near children, or disabled persons.

• Always unplug the air cleaner before moving or
cleaning the unit, opening the grill, changing the filters
and whenever the unit is not in use. To disconnect the
unit, be sure to pull the plug and not the cord.

• NEVER drop or insert any objects into the openings of
the unit.

• Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or
plug. If the motor fan fails to operate or the unit has
been dropped or damaged in any manner, return
appliance to manufacturer for examination and/or repair.

• 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
manufacturer may cause hazards.

• DO NOT use outdoors.

• NEVER place on a soft surface such as a bed or sofa
as this could cause the unit to tip over and block the
air inlet or outlet grills.

• Keep unit away from heated surfaces and open flames.

• DO NOT place anything on top of unit.

• 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 Jarden Consumer Solutions or an authorized
Jarden Consumer Solutions Service Center.

• WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric
shock, DO NOT use this air cleaner with any solid­state speed control device.

• Always turn the appliance off before unplugging it.

• NEVER use detergents, gasoline, glass cleaner,
furniture polish, paint thinner or other household
solvents to clean any part of the air cleaner.

• The ionizer in this appliance produces less ozone than
the UL established limits of 50ppb (parts per billion).
However, in high concentrations, ozone can be harmful
to birds and small pets. To prevent ozone buildup, we
suggest using the ionizer in well ventilated areas with
the fan on.

• This appliance should only be used in a room with
temperatures between 40° F and 110° F.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE USE

1. Carefully unpack your air purifier.

2. Select a firm, level surface with no obstructions to the
air inlets or outlets.

Both HEPA and carbon filters are covered by a plastic

3.
bag to protect their freshness. Before using your purifier,

REMOVE THESE PROTECTIVE PLASTIC BAGS
FROM FILTERS:

• Open the back grill of the air purifier by gently
pulling it towards you. Gently lift the back grill to
remove. (see Figure 3).

• After removing the plastic bags, reassemble the
filters to unit.

• Carbon filter should follow the PCO filter, then the
HEPA filter, then the pre-filter.

• Reinstall the back grill. (see Figure 5).

4. Connect the power adaptor to the power jack (under
rear grill) on the air purifier, and plug the power
adaptor into a 120V AC outlet.

GET TO KNOW YOUR AIR PURIFIER

YOUR HOLMES® AIR PURIFIER FEATURES:
ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT

This air purifier uses a UV-C bulb.

Figure 1

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D

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HEPA-TYPE PERMANENT FILTER

HEPA-type permanent filter removes up to 99% of
airborne allergens as small as 2 microns, including
ragweed pollen, grass pollen, tree pollen, household dust,
dust mite debris, mold spores, pet dander and smoke
from the air passing through it. Permanent filter can be
vacuumed every few weeks for optimal performance.

HIGH AND LOW SPEED SETTINGS

For optimum air filtration, operate your Holmes

®

purifier continuously on the HIGH (Hi) setting. For quieter
operation (such as in a bedroom), select the LOW (Lo)
setting.

OPTIONAL IONIZER

This appliance has an ionizer, which releases negative ions
into outgoing filtered air to help the air purification process.

What Are Ions?

Ions are tiny particles that carry a positive or negative
charge. They exist naturally around us: in the air, water,
and ground. Both positive and negative ions are colorless,
odorless, and completely harmless to humans.

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F

G

H

I

K

A. Ionizer button
B. UV button
C. Fan speed button
D. Power button
E. Control panel
F. Ionizer
G. Photocatalyst fi lter

J

H. Carbon fi lter
I. HEPA-type permanent fi lter
J. Air inlet grill
K. Pre-fi lter
L. Power jack for adaptor
M.UV bulb
N. Ambient Light

air

How Does The Ionizer Work?

Negative ions help air purification 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. These
larger particles are then more easily captured by the
filter system.

Important Notes:

• Your ionizer may produce an occasional popping or
cracking sound. This is normal and occurs when a
small buildup of ions is discharged.

• After extended use, you may notice dust around the
grills or front panel. This is caused by negative ions
exiting the air outlet, evidence of the ionizer’s air
cleaning effectiveness. You can remove the dust with
a soft brush or clean, damp cloth.

• Larger particles may be attracted to positively
charged surfaces throughout the home, like walls or
floors. This may occur more frequently when the
filter is nearing the end of its useful product life and
unable to capture as many charged particles.

• Excessive amounts of pet dander, dust, or smoke may
decrease the life expectancy of the filter and
interfere with the ionization process.

CAUTION: The ionizer in this appliance produces less
ozone than the UL established limits of 50ppb. However,
in high concentrations, ozone can be harmful to birds and
small pets. To prevent ozone buildup, we suggest using
the ionizer in well ventilated areas with the fan on.

IMPORTANT: Always clean the filter at the recommended
intervals (See Cleaning and Maintenance). Using the
ionizer with dirty filters may result in dirty particles exiting
the air purifier and attracting to walls, carpets, furniture,
or other household objects. These dirty particles may prove
difficult to remove.

HOW YOUR AIR PURIFIER WORKS

5-Stage Air Purification System

Your air purifier uses a five-stage air purification system to
help purify the air that passes through the filter (see Figure 2):

STAGE 1 - The air first flows through the pre-filter and
captures larger particles, thus extending the life of the
HEPA filter.

STAGE 2 - HEPA-type permanent filter removes up to
99% of airborne allergens as small as 2 microns,
including ragweed pollen, grass pollen, tree pollen,
household dust, dust mite debris, mold spores, pet dander
and smoke from the air passing through it.

STAGE 3 - Carbon filter absorbs and eliminates common
household odors, such as garbage or nursery smells.

STAGE 4 -Photocatalyst filter combines UV rays with a
Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) coated filter. This process creates
hydroxyl radicals and super-oxide ions, which are highly
reactive electrons aggressively combined with other
elements in the air, such as VOCs (which include harmful
pollutants, such as formaldehyde, ammonia, and many
other common contaminates) released by building
materials and household cleaners generally found in the
home.

STAGE 5 - UV Bulb

STAGE

5

Main unit

Photocatalyst filter

STAGE

STAGE

3

4

Carbon filter

HEPA-type permanent filter

Air intake
Grill

IMPURE
AIR

Pre-filter

STAGE

STAGE

1

2

Figure 2

PURE

AIR

UV bulb

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT:

• Remove all plastic bags from filters before use.

• DO NOT POINT FILTERED AIR OUTLET TOWARDS WALL.

To operate your air purifier:

1. Press power button (

).

2. You can change the filtering speed by pressing the
Fan speed button ( ) until you reach the desired
speed: Hi-Lo.

3. To release negative ions into the filtered air, press the
ionizer button ( ) to ON and the light will
illuminate.

NOTE: The ionizer will not work unless the unit is
running.

4. When the air purifier is on, UV is default running,
Press UV button ( ) to switch UV ON or OFF.

5. To turn the air purifier off, press the Power button
( ).

USING THE UV LAMP FUNCTION:

To activate this function in any mode, press UV Button
( ). The UV indicator light ( ) will illuminate on
control panel when this function is activated. To deactivate
the feature, press the UV button ( ) one more time.

Note: This unit is equipped with a double safety interlock
switch. Removing the rear grill and removing the HEPA
filter will cancel the UV light function and turn off the
unit.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Cleaning the unit:

1. Turn off and unplug the air purifier.

2. The outside of the unit can be cleaned with a soft,
clean damp cloth.

3. The air inlet grill can be cleaned with a soft, clean
damp cloth.

4. The filtered air outlet can be cleaned of dust with a
small soft brush.

5. If you wish to clean the filter chamber of the air
purifier, please only use a dry, soft cloth to wipe it
down. DO NOT WASH Photocatalyst filter and Carbon
filter. The Pre-filter (K) can be washed by using a
mild dish soap and water. Rinse thoroughly.

6. NEVER use detergents, gasoline, glass cleaner,
furniture polish, paint thinner or other household
solvents to clean any part of the air purifier.

WARNING: Do not allow moisture to come in contact
with the main housing of the air purifier.

FILTER CLEANING/REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS
Note: On average, your HEPA-type permanent filter

needs to be cleaned every few weeks, it is designed to
never need replacement. However, regular cleaning is
important for optimal performance, and we also
recommend replacement for a new HEPA-type permanent
filter after frequent cleaning. Carbon filter needs to be
replaced every 3-4 months. Filter life will vary depending
on air quality and usage.

1. Turn off and unplug the air purifier before replacing
the filters. Remove the rear grill.

2. Remove the filters from the unit by pulling them
gently towards you.

3. To replace the carbon filter, simply remove the old
carbon filter and insert a new carbon filter in its place
after first removing the plastic bag (see figure 3).
Use the plastic tabs on the back grill door as a
guildeline.

Figure 3

Remove the old
carbon filter

Insert a new
carbon filter

Step 2

Step 1

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