Sharp IG-BC2U, IG-BC2UB User Manual
Plasmacluster Ion Generator
OPERATION MANUAL
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Device of this mark is a trademark of Sharp
Corporation.
“Plasmacluster” and “Device of cluster of grapes”
are registered trademarks of Sharp Corporation
in Japan, USA and elsewhere.
IG-BC2U
Read and keep this manual carefully.
Veuillez lire et conserver ce manuel.
Lea atentamente este manual y consérvelo.
Générateur d’ions Plasmacluster
MANUEL D'UTILISATION
Generador de iones Plasmacluster
MANUAL DE FUNCIONAMIENTO
• The unit is designed for ordinary passenger cars with
DC 12V batteries. It cannot be used in vehicles with
DC 24V batteries (buses, trucks, etc.).
• L’unité est conçue pour des voitures particulières
ordinaires à batteries 12V CC. Elle ne peut pas être
utilisée dans des véhicules à batteries 24V CC (bus,
camions etc.).
• La unidad ha sido diseñada para coches de
pasajeros estándar con baterías de CC de 12 V. No
podrá utilizarse en vehículos con baterías de CC de
24 V (autobuses, camiones, etc.).
ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS
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CONTENTS
FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE(U.S)
CONSUMER LIMITED WARRANTY(U.S)
FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE(CANADA)
LIMITED WARRANTY(CANADA)
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• WARNING
• CAUTIONS CONCERNING OPERATION
PARTS NAME
• MAIN UNIT • CONTROL PANEL/DISPLAY
• BACK
INSTALLATION GUIDANCE
OPERATION
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
• FILTER
• MAIN UNIT
PLASMACLUSTER ION GENERATING UNIT REPLACEMENT
REPLACING THE FUSE
SPECIFICATIONS
TROUBLESHOOTING
• While IG-BC2U can remove suspended viruses and other contaminants,
• To enable stable emission of high-density Plasmacluster ions, the
* Replacement is required approximately every 6 years (17,500 hours) when operated
Thank you for purchasing this SHARP Plasmacluster Ion Generator. Please read
this manual carefully before using Plasmacluster Ion Generator.
After reading, keep the manual in a convenient location for future reference.
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it cannot create a completely sterile environment. SHARP does not
guarantee its ability to prevent microbial infection.
Plasmacluster Ion Generating Unit mounted in IG-BC2U will need to be
replaced periodically*
8 hours a day. IG-BC2U will stop operating after about 6 years and 6 months (19,000
hours) if the Plasmacluster Ion Generating Unit is not replaced.
Declaration of Conformity
Plasmacluster Ion Generator IG-BC2U
This device complies with Part 18 of FCC rules.
Responsible Party:
SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
Sharp Plaza,
Mahwah, New Jersey 07495-1163
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Declaration of Conformity
Plasmacluster Ion Generator IG-BC2U
This ISM device complies with Canadian ICES-001
Responsible Party:
SHARP ELECTRONICS OF CANADA LTD.
335 Britannia Road East Mississauga, Ontario
L4Z 1W9 Canada
TEL: (905) 568-7140
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FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
To aid in answering questions if you call for service or for reporting loss or theft, please use
the space below to record the model and serial number located on the back of the unit.
MODEL NUMBER
SERIAL NUMBER
DATE OF PURCHASE
Dealer Name
Address
City
State
Zip
Telephone
TO PHONE: Dial 1-800-BE-SHARP (237-4277) for:
SERVICE (for your nearest Sharp Authorized Servicer)
PARTS (for your Authorized Parts Distributor)
ACCESSORIES
ADDITIONAL CUSTOMER INFORMATION
TO WRITE: For service problems, warranty information, missing items and other assistance:
Sharp Electronics Corporation
Customer Assistance Center
1300 Naperville Drive
Romeoville, IL 60446-1091
(the United States)
TO ACCESS OUR WEB SITE: www.sharpusa.com
Please provide the following information when you write or call: model number, serial
number, date of purchase, your complete mailing address (including zip code), your daytime
telephone number (including area code) and description of the problem.
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CONSUMER LIMITED WARRANTY
CONSUMER LIMITED WARRANTY FOR U.S. USERS
SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants to the fi rst consumer purchaser that this Sharp brand product (the
“Product”), when shipped in its original container, will be free from defective workmanship and materials, and agrees
that it will, at its option, either repair the defect or replace the defective Product or part thereof with a new or remanufactured equivalent at no charge to the purchaser for parts or labor for the period(s) set forth below.
This warranty does not apply to any appearance items of the Product nor to the additional excluded item(s) set forth
below nor to any Product the exterior of which has been damaged or defaced, which has been subjected to improper
voltage or other misuse, abnormal service or handling, or which has been altered or modifi ed in design or construction.
In order to enforce the rights under this limited warranty, the purchaser should follow the steps set forth below and provide proof of purchase to the servicer.
The limited warranty described herein is in addition to whatever implied warranties may be granted to purchasers by
law. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR USE
ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD(S) FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE SET FORTH BELOW. Some states do not
allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.
Neither the sales personnel of the seller nor any other person is authorized to make any warranties other than those described herein, or to extend the duration of any warranties beyond the time period described herein on behalf of Sharp.
The warranties described herein shall be the sole and exclusive warranties granted by Sharp and shall be the sole and
exclusive remedy available to the purchaser. Correction of defects, in the manner and for the period of time described
herein, shall constitute complete fulfi llment of all liabilities and responsibilities of Sharp to the purchaser with respect
to the Product, and shall constitute full satisfaction of all claims, whether based on contract, negligence, strict
liability or otherwise. In no event shall Sharp be liable, or in any way responsible, for any damages or defects in the
Product which were caused by repairs or attempted repairs performed by anyone other than an authorized servicer. Nor
shall Sharp be liable or in any way responsible for any incidental or consequential economic or property damage. Some
states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above exclusion may not apply to you.
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFlC LEGAL RIGHTS. YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY
FROM STATE TO STATE.
Your Product Model Number & Description:
Warranty Period for this Product:
Additional Item(s) Excluded From Warranty
Coverage:
Where to Obtain Service:
What to Do to Obtain Service:
TO OBTAIN SUPPLY, ACCESSORY OR PRODUCT INFORMATION, CALL 1-800-BE-SHARP, OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT
www.sharpusa.com
IG-BC2U Air Purifi er. Be sure to have this information available when
you need service for your Product.
One (1) year parts and labor from date of purchase.
Appearance items of the Product, fi lters, accessories, or any printed
materials. Product which has been used for rental and/or commercial
purposes.
From a Sharp Authorized Servicer located in the United States. To
fi nd the location of the nearest Sharp Authorized Servicer, call Sharp
Toll Free at 1-800-BE-SHARP.
Ship prepaid or carry in your Product to a Sharp Authorized Servicer.
Be sure to have Proof of Purchase available. If you ship the Product,
be sure it is insured and packaged securely.
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SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey 07495-1163
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FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
To aid in answering questions if you call for service or for reporting loss or theft, please use
the space below to record the model and serial number located on the back side of the unit.
MODEL NUMBER
SERIAL NUMBER
DATE OF PURCHASE
Dealer Name
Address
City
Province
Postal Code
Telephone
TO PHONE: Dial 1-905-568-7140 for:
SERVICE (for your nearest Sharp Authorized Servicer)
PARTS (for your Authorized Parts Distributor)
ACCESSORIES
ADDITIONAL CUSTOMER INFORMATION
TO WRITE: For service problems, warranty information, missing items and
other assistance:
Sharp Electronics of Canada Ltd.
Customer Care
335 Britannia Road East
Mississauga, Ontario L4Z 1W9
(Canada)
TO ACCESS OUR WEB SITE: www.sharp.ca
Please provide the following information when you write or call: model number, serial number,
date of purchase, your complete mailing address (including Postal Code), your daytime telephone number (including area code) and description of the problem.
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VALID IN CANADA ONLY
LIMITED WARRANTY
Consumer Electronics Products
Sharp Electronics of Canada Ltd. (hereinaftercalled “Sharp”)gives thefollowing express warranty to the first consumer purchaser for this
Sharp brand product, when shipped in its original container and sold or distributed in Canada by Sharp or by an Authorized Sharp Dealer:
Sharp warrants that this product is free, under normal use and maintenance, from any defects in material and workmanship. If any such
defects should be found in this product within the applicable warranty period, Sharp sha ll, at its option, repair or replace the product as
specified herein.
This warranty shall not apply to:
(a) Any defects caused or repairs required as a result of abusive operation, neg ligence, accident, improper installation orina ppropriate
use as outlined in the owner’s manual.
(b) Any Sharp product tampered with, modified, adjustedor repairedby anyparty other thanSharp, Sharp’sAuthorized Service Centres
or Sharp’s Authorized Servicing Dealers.
(c) Damage caused or repairsrequi red as a result of the use with items not specified or approved bySharp, including but not limited to
head cleaning tapes and chemical cleaning agents.
(d) Any replacement of accessories, glassware, consumable or peripheral items required through normal use of the product includingbut
not limited to earphones, remote controls, AC adapters, batteries, temperature probe, stylus, trays, filters, belts, ribbons, cables and
paper.
(e) Any cosmetic damage to the surface or exterior that has been defaced or caused by normal wear and tear.
(f) Any damage caused by external or environmental conditions, including but not lim ited to transmission line/power line voltage or liquid
spillage.
(g) Any product received without appropriate model, serial number and CSA/cUL markings.
(h) Any products used for rental or commercial purposes.
(i) Any installation, setup and/or programming charges.
Should this Sharp product fail to operate duringthe warrantyperiod, warranty service maybe obtained upon deliveryof the Sharpproduct
together with proof of purchase and a copy of this LIMITED WARRANTY statement to an Authorized Sharp Service Centre or an
Authorized Sharp Servicing Dealer. In home warranty service may be provided at Sharp’s discretion on any Sharp television with the
screen size of 27” or larger and on any Sharp Over-the-Range Microwave Oven.
This warranty constitutes the entire express warranty granted by Sharp and no other dealer, service centre or their agent or em ployee is
authorized to extend, enlarge or transfer this warranty on behalf of Sharp. To the extent the law permits, Sharp disclaims any and all
liability for direct or indirect damages or losses or for any incidental, special or consequential damages or loss of profits resulting from a
defect in material or workmanship relating to the product, includingdamages for the loss of time or use of this Sharp product or the loss o
information. The purchaser will be responsible for any removal, reinstallation, transportation and insurance costs incurred. Correction o f
defects, in the manner and period of time described herein, constitute complete fulfillmentof allobligations and responsibil ities of Sharp to
the purchaser with respect to the product and shall constitute full satisfaction of all claims, whether based on contract, negligence, strict
liability or otherwise.
WARRANTY PERIODS: Parts & Labour (exceptions noted)
Congratulations on your purchase!
Audio Product 1 year
redrocmaC 1 year
DVD Product 1 year
Projector 1 year (lamp 90 days)
LCD TV 1 year
Microwave Oven 1 year (magnetron component-4 additional years)
Air Purifier 1 year
Portable Air Conditioner 1 year
Plasmacluster Ion Generator 1 year
To obtain the name and address of the nearest Authorized SharpService Centre or Dealer, please contact:
SHARP ELECTRONICS OF CANADA LTD. 335 Britannia Road East Mississauga, Ontario L4Z 1W9
For more information on this Warranty, Sharp Extended Warranty
Offers, Sharp Canada Products, Accessory Sales, Dealer or Service
Locations, please call (905) 568-7140
Visit our Web site: www.sharp.ca
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Please read instructions carefully before using this unit as below.
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be
followed, including the following:
WARNING - To reduce the risk of electric shock fi re, or injury :
• Do not operate switches while driving. (Doing so could lead to accidents.)
• Do not install the unit in places where it could hamper visibility to the front or driving
operations, or in places where it could be dangerous to passengers. (Doing so could lead
to accidents or injury.)
• Do not put in places exposed to direct sunlight. (Do so could cause warping or
malfunction.)
• This unit is designed exclusively for use in vehicles with 12V batteries. Do not use it
in other vehicles. Do not use the unit in large trucks, buses or other vehicles with 24V
batteries. (Doing so could lead to fi re or electric shock.)
• Do not damage or modify the cord. Also, do not use the cord if it is damaged.
(The damaged section could cause short-circuiting and the cord could melt, leading to fi re.)
If the cord is damaged, contact your store of purchase.
• Do not pull on the cord when unplugging the cigar plug or the unit connection plug. (Doing
so could damage the cord, leading to fi re or electric shock.)
• Do not plug in or unplug the cigar plug or the unit connection plug with wet hands. (Doing
so could cause electric shock.)
• When transporting, be careful not to drop the unit or subject it to shocks.
(Doing so could cause injury or damage.)
If the unit should drop or get damaged, contact your store of purchase.
Continued usage as such could lead to fi re or electric shock.
• Do not modify the unit. Also, no one other than an authorized repairman should take
apart or repair the unit. (Doing so could lead to fi re, electric shock or injury.)
Contact your store of purchase for repairs.
• Do not spill beverages or drop cigarette ashes, metal objects, easily burnable objects,
etc., into the unit through the air outlet or air intake.
Be particularly careful if there are small children in your family. If water or foreign
substances should get inside the unit, unplug the cigar plug from the cigar lighter socket.
(Continued usage as such could lead to fi re or electric shock.)
Contact your store of purchase.
• Do not wipe the unit with oils, alcohol, benzene or thinner, or spray hairspray or
insecticides on the unit.
If such substances should get on the unit, wipe them off immediately.
(Such substances could lead to cracking or electric shock or could catch fi re.)
• Use the car adapter designed exclusively for this unit, and insert the cigar plug securely
all the way in until it stops.
(If the car plug is not inserted securely until it stops, it could heat up, deforming the cigar
lighter socket, and this could lead to fi re.)
• If the fuse should blow, be sure to replace it with a 5A glass tube fuse (commercially
available). Never use a piece of wire, etc., in place of the fuse.
(Using anything other than the specifi ed type of fuse could cause heating, leading to fi re.)
• Be sure to unplug the cigar plug from the cigar lighter socket when cleaning. (Failure to
do so could cause electric shock or injury.)
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• Be sure to unplug the cigar plug from the cigar lighter socket when not using the unit for
long periods of time. (Failure to do so could lead to electric shock or fi re caused by short-
circuiting.)
• If the cigar lighter socket is integrated into the ashtray, be sure that cigarettes are
completely put out before using.
When leaving the vehicle, unplug the cigar plug and close the ashtray’s lid.
(Failure to do so could lead to fi re caused by the smoldering cigarettes.)
CAUTIONS CONCERNING OPERATION:
• Do not touch the metal parts of the car adapter’s cigar plug (or of the cigar lighter
socket).
(The metal parts of the cigar plug could be hot directly after the car is stopped, and could
cause burns if touched.)
• Do not use the unit in commercially available cup holders, on shaky or non-level
surfaces or in other unstable places. (The unit could fall, resulting in injury or damage.)
• Move the unit out of the car when using room fumigating type insecticides or deodorizers.
If not, the chemicals could get inside the unit and later be ejected from the air outlet,
possibly harming your health.
• If the unit risks falling out of the cup holder (when driving on rough roads, over bumps,
etc.), either slow down or remove the unit from the cup holder beforehand.
(Failure to do so could cause injury or damage to the unit.)
• Do not use items of silicone-containing products* near the unit.
The fl uororesin or silicone could get stuck inside the unit, preventing it from producing
Plasmacluster ions.
If this happens, remove the dust from the electrode section of the Plasmacluster Ion
Generating Unit. (See E-13)
* Hair care products (split end coatings, hair mousses, hair treatments, etc.), cosmetics,
antiperspirants, antistatic agents, waterproofi ng sprays, polishes, glass cleaners, chemical-
impregnated clothes, wax, etc.
NOTE - Radio or TV Interference:
If this Plasmacluster Ion Generator may cause interference to radio or television reception,
try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the distance between the unit and radio/TV 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.
This product fulfi ls the requirement of the International standard CISPR 11.
In conformity with this standard, this product is classifi ed as group 1 class B equipment.
Group 1 means that the equipment in which there is intentionally generated or used
conductively coupled RF energy that is necessary for the internal functioning of the
equipment itself.
Class B equipment means that the equipment suitable to be used in domestic
establishments.
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PARTS NAME
MAIN UNIT • CONTROL PANEL/DISPLAY
Reset Button
Filter Clean Light
(See E-12)
(Orange)
Unit Replacing Light
(Green, Orange, Red)
Mode Light
(See E-14)
(Blue)
Mode Button
BACK
Plasmacluster Ion
Generating Unit
Power Input
Terminal
Filter Cover
Do not remove
the cushioning
material from the
back of the cover.
Air Intake
(Filter)
(See E-11)
FILTER
CLEAN
UNIT
RESET
(Press 3sec.)
MODE
Unit Connection Plug
Cord
Cigar Plug
(With 5A glass tube fuse)
Connect to the cigar lighter socket in
the vehicle.
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Air Outlet
Main Unit
Car Adapter
INSTALLATION GUIDANCE
Connecting the car adapter and installing the unit
Remove the fi lter cover.
1
Insert the car adapter's unit
2
connection plug securely into
the unit power input terminal.
Route the cord in one of the ways
3
shown in the diagram, according
to the place of installation, then
attach the fi lter cover.
• Be careful the cord does not get
caught in the fi lter cover.
Filter cover
Remove
Cord
Use one
of these
routes.
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Filter cover
Attach
Upper
Bottom
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Insert the cigar plug into the
4
cigar lighter socket.
Cigar plug
• Be sure to remove any dirt from the cigar lighter
socket. Failure to do so could cause faulty contact.
• When using, connect with the selector switch set to
“N”, and if the plug is loose, connect with the switch
set to “W”.
(The width between electrodes (the metal parts)
differs at the N and W positions.)
Set the unit in the cup holder
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with its air outlets facing in the
desired direction.
Cautions on wiring the car adapter
• Do not let the cord touch or get caught in the seat rails, shift lever or other
moving parts.
• Wire in such a way that the cord does not get in the way of the driver.
• Consider the movement of the seats (forward/backward, swiveling or
reclining) when wiring.
Cautions on installation
• Be sure to place on a stable location. (Do not put in a commercially
available cup holder or other unstable place.)
• Do not obstruct the air inlet or outlet.
• Keep the unit and the vehicle’s electronic key away from each other. The
unit’s radio waves could cause interference, causing warnings to sound or
warning indicators to light.
• Keep the unit away from the vehicle’s in-glass antenna. Failure to do so
could cause noise in the radio.
• If there should be noise in a TV or radio located in the same car, or if an
atomic clock in the car should not display the time properly, move the unit
away from the TV, radio, atomic clock, etc.
•
If the unit is installed directly in front of the car climate control’s outlets, the
unit could get hot when the climate control is operating in the heating mode.
• The unit could get scratched by the vibrations of the vehicle, etc.
Air outlet
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Ciger lighter
socket
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OPERATION
When a car's climate control is used, the wind from the climate control
spreads the high density Plasmacluster ions throughout the cabin
effectively.
To select the preferred mode
LOW
Release high-density
MODE
MODE
Press
HIGH
MODE
Plasmacluster ions quietly.
Release high-density
Plasmacluster ions at high
fan speed.
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'OFF'
MODE
If the vehicle's engine is turned off and the vehicle is stopped while the unit is
operating, the unit resumes operating in the same mode when the vehicle's
engine is started back up.
• If the unit operates even when the vehicle’s ignition key is removed or
the engine switch is set to OFF, unplug the cigar plug to prevent the
battery from going dead.
Power 'OFF'.
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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
FILTER
The fi lter must be cleaned regularly in order to maintain the ion density.
Filter soiling depends on the usage environment, so clean the fi lter about once
a week or whenever the fi lter is clogged, even if the Filter Clean Light has not
turned on.
Gently remove dust
from the filter of
1
back side by using a
vacuum cleaner.
Filter
•
Do not press the vacuum cleaner strongly against the fi lter, or the fi lter could be damaged.
• If using synthetic kitchen detergent, rinse well to remove all traces of the
detergent. Also, be sure to dry the fi lter in the shade.
Once cleaning is completed,
connect the car adapter, then
2
press and hold in the Reset
Button for at least 3 seconds to
turn off the fi lter clean light.
Even if the Filter
Clean Light is off,
press and hold in the
Reset Button for at
least 3 seconds after
cleaning.
MAIN UNIT
Wipe with a dry soft cloth.
<For Stubborn Dirt> Use water and a mild detergent. And then, wipe
Every week or more often if necessary
<For Stubborn Dirt>
• Remove and rinse in water. (Use a soft sponge if
the dirt does not come off easily.)
Be careful the cushioning material does not come
off.
MODE
Rinse
RESET
(Press 3sec.)
Wipe with a dry cloth.
(Dry in the shade.)
Filter Clean Light
Filter Clean Light will be lit after
approx. 3 month (approx. 720 hours),
when operated 8 hours a day.
Reset Button
Filter Clean
Light
When the Reset Button is pressed and
held in for at least 3 seconds, the light
fl ashes twice then turns off.
FILTER
CLEAN
UNIT
Reattach
RESET
(Press 3sec.)
MODE
Every month or more often if necessary
t>
with a wet cloth. Make sure to dry out the main unit.
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Plasmacluster Ion Generating Unit (electrode section)
Every 6 months or more often if necessary
Remove the filter cover and
unit connection plug.
1
Remove the fixing screw with
coin etc. and pull out the unit.
2
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Remove the dust from
the electrode section and
3
around the electrode of the
unit with a cotton swab.
Use caution when cleaning
electrodes as their positions
are fixed and any bending
or changing of shape may
cause irreparable damage to
Plasmacluster Ion Generating
Unit.
Re-install the unit and fix with
the screw.
4
Connect unit connection plug
and set the filter cover.
5
<AFTER THE UNIT MAINTENANCE>
Do not touch
the Terminal
connections
electrode section
Press the Mode Button and check the Unit
Replacing Light is lighting (green).
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[Before maintenance]
electrode section
around the
electrode
[After maintenance]
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