Homedics AR-20 User Manual

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Professional HEPA

Air Cleaner

Instruction Manual and
Warranty Information

AR-20

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:

WHEN USING ELECTRICAL PRODUCTS, ESPECIALLY WHEN CHILDREN ARE
PRESENT, BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED,
INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING

• Check your air cleaner cord and plug connections.
a) Faulty wall outlet connections or loose plugs can cause the outlet or plug to

overheat. Be sure the plug fits tight in the outlet.
b) This air cleaner draws 12.5 amps during operation. To prevent overloading a

circuit, do not plug the air cleaner into a circuit that already has other appliances
working.

CAUTION: It is normal for the plug to feel warm to the touch; however,
a loose fit between the AC outlet (receptacle) and plug may cause
overheating and distortion of the plug. Contact a qualified electrician
to replace loose or worn outlet.

DANGER

• Always unplug the air cleaner from the electrical outlet immediately after using and
before cleaning.

• Keep cord away from heated surfaces

• Always place the air cleaner on a firm, level surface.

• Always place the air cleaner at least six (6) inches away from walls and three (3) feet
from heat sources such as stoves, radiators, or heaters.

• DO NOT operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is
being administered.

• DO NOT reach for an appliance that has fallen into water. Unplug it immediately.

• DO NOT use while bathing or in the shower.

• DO NOT place or store appliance where it can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink.

• DO NOT place in or drop into water or other liquid.

• NEVER use pins or other metallic fasteners with this appliance.

• Keep dry - DO NOT operate in a wet or moist condition.

• This appliance is designed for personal, non-professional use only.

– TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK:

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WARNING

SHOCK OR INJURY TO PERSONS:

• Extreme caution is necessary when any air cleaner is used by or near children or
invalids and whenever the air cleaner is left operating and unattended.

• Always unplug the air cleaner when not in use.

• Do not operate the air cleaner with a damaged cord or plug, or after the air cleaner
malfunctions, has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Discard the air cleaner
or return to HoMedics Consumer Relations for examination, electrical or mechanical
adjustment, or repair.

• This air cleaner is not intended for use in bathroom, laundry areas and similar moist
indoor locations. Never locate air cleaner where it may fall into a bathtub or other
water container.

• Do not run cord under carpeting. Do not cover cord with throw rugs, runners or
similar coverings. Do not route cord under furniture or appliances. Arrange cord
away from traffic areas where it can be tripped over.

• To disconnect the air cleaner, first turn controls to the OFF position, then remove
plug from outlet.

• Do not tilt or move the air cleaner while it is in operation. Shut off and remove plug
from outlet before moving.

• Do not insert or allow foreign objects to enter any ventilation or exhaust opening as
this may cause an electric shock or fire, or damage the air cleaner.

- TO REDUCE THE RISK OF BURNS, FIRE, ELECTRIC

• To prevent a possible fire, do not block air intakes or exhaust in any manner. Do not
use on soft surface, like a bed, where openings may become blocked.

• Use this air cleaner only for its intended use as described in this manual. Any other
use not recommended by the manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock, or injury
to persons.

• Always plug the air cleaner directly into a wall outlet/receptacle. Never use with an
extension cord or relocate power tap (outlet/power strip).

CAUTION: Avoid the use of an extension cord because the extension cord
may overheat and cause a risk of fire. However, if you have to use an
extension cord, the cord should be No. 14 AWG minimum size and rated not
less than 1875 watts.

• DO NOT use outdoors.

SAVE THESE IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR EASY REFERENCE

Technical Specifications

Input voltage 120 V
Rated Frequency 60 HZ
Power 65 Watts
Weight 11.25 lbs
Noise Level <60 dB
Unit Height 18.5 inches

Main Features on the Professional HEPA Air Cleaner

Control Panel

HEPA Filter

Main Unit

Front Grill Plate

FCC Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.

Note: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by
unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user
authority to operate the equipment.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation.

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If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

CAUTION: This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than
the other). To reduce the risk of shock, this plug is intended to fit only
one way in a polarized outlet. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet,
reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician.
DO NOT attempt to defeat this safety feature. To do so could result in
an electric shock hazard.

Control Panel

Speed
Selection

Speed Setting Indicator
High/Medium/Low

Clean Filter Indicator

Remote Control

Operating Instructions

Turning the Unit On

• Take the air cleaner out of the box and remove the clear protective plastic bag.

• Place the air cleaner on a firm level surface.

• Before turning the air cleaner ON, you need to confirm that the filter is firmly in place
and did not become loose during shipping.

1. To check filter, open the front grill
by gently pulling on the tabs on
either side of the top of the grill
plate.

Fig. 1

2. Open the plate outward until the
tabs at the bottom of the grill
plate easily slide away from the
unit.

Power ON/OFF Control

Clean Filter

2

hr 4hr 6hr 8hr 10hr 12hr

Timer Selection

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Timer Setting Indicator

Fig. 2

3. The HEPA filter will be resting
inside the unit. Make sure that the
filter is firmly seated inside of the
unit.

Fig. 3

4. Place the tabs at the bottom of
the grill plate into the base of the
unit. Gently push the grill plate
back into place until you hear
a click sound indicating that the grill
is firmly latched.

Connect the power cord into a
standard AC outlet.

Fig. 4

1. On/Off and Speed Settings

• To turn the air cleaner on, press the ON/OFF

button on the control panel.
When the air cleaner is on, the LED light in the ON/OFF button on the control panel
will be lit and the air cleaner will start to operate on LOW speed.

• Once the air cleaner is ON, press the SPEED
settings. The speeds will cycle as follows LOW
each time the SPEED button is pressed, and the corresponding symbol on

button to select speed

->MEDIUM

->HIGH

the LED control panel will light. The cycle will repeat starting back at LOW.

• To turn the air cleaner OFF, simply press the ON/OFF

button on the

control panel.

2. Timer

There are six possible timer settings: 2 (two) hours, 4 (four) hours, 6 (six) hours, 8
(eight) hours, 10 (ten) hours and 12 (twelve) hours. To activate the timer and select a
time setting, press TIMER

on the control panel. Each time the TIMER

function
is pressed, it will switch between settings in a repeating cycle as follows: 2 hours, 4
hours, 6 hours, 8 hours, 10 hours, 12 hours, OFF. Press again and the cycle begins
again. The selection will light up on the LED control panel matching the time period.
When the timer is OFF, no selections will be lit.

Using the Remote Control

Battery Installation

One CR2032 3V battery is included with the remote control. To activate the remote
control functions, pull out the plastic pull tab protruding from the remote control
housing. To change the battery, remove the battery door at the back of the remote
by squeezing the tab and pulling the door away from the back of the remote. Please
insert the battery into the remote with the positive side up as shown on the drawer.

NOTE: Always keep the battery and remote control out of the reach of children.

Power ON/OFF

Bottom of Remote

Speed Settings

Timer Settings

PULL
BEFORE
USE

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