Vapir Digital Air User Manual

USER’S GUIDE
VERSION 2.0
DIGITAL AROMATHERAPY
Dear Friend: This manual contains the basic information needed to operate the Vapir™ Digital Air™.
The Vapir™ Digital Air™ is the first of its kind and sets precedent for a new generation of technology poised to bridge the gap between nature and technology. By purchasing this product, you are helping technology lead the way to bettering lives for all humani­ty.
Thank You, Advanced Inhalation Revolutions Incorporated
USER’S GUIDE 2.0
CONTENTS
Identifying Parts Quickstart Guide Directions for Use One Touch Mode Fill & Insert Disk Set Time Set Temperature Charging the Battery Cordless Operation Removing the Disk Tube Attachment Frequently Asked Questions Tips & Helpful Hints Troubleshooting Accessories Warranty
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“There is one thing stronger than all the armies in the world, and that is an
idea whose time has come.” - Victor Hugo, 1802-1885
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IDENTIFYING THE PARTS
Smoking is the most primitive way known to man to inhale a substance. When one smokes, the substance is heated to very high temperatures, sometimes well exceed­ing 1200 Degrees Fahrenheit. This temperature (which is much hotter than neces­sary for inhaling the flavor and essence of a plant) burns the material and causes it to be converted into smoke. This smoke can then be inhaled by the smoker to obtain some of the benefits of the substance.
Although not without some benefits, smoking has substantially dangerous and haz­ardous side effects including the production of many carcinogenic byproducts such as smoke and tar. Simply put, smoking is the equivalent of driving a nail into a small piece of wood with a sledgehammer. There is a better solution for getting the pure flavor and essence of a substance.
Digital Aromatherapy Vaporization as used in the Vapir™ Digital Air ™ system uti­lizes advanced digital microchip technology, advanced polymers, and infrared rays to heat the material only to the temperature most effective for gently releasing the pure flavor and active elements into the environment. In this optimal condition there is no smoke, only pure vapor.
Imagine inhaling the flavor and essence of any plant without the smoke. Now you can.
See-through window with Laser2™ lights.
Air-cooling vents Herb disk drive
Digital blue LCD read­out, viewable in total darkness
Accurate digital tempera­ture control
Push-button heat control ON/OFF button
Safety hold switch
Vapor outlet valve
Easy-to-clean
removable top
Comfort2™ molded
rubber grips
Built-in battery
charger* (Device can
be used with batteries
or with included AC
adapter.)
Optional USB interface
First time? For best results, before using for the first time, we suggest that you allow this unit to run on adapter power for 1-2 full cycles at 200°F with a cool-down period (heater off, fan on) in between, in order to clean any possible dust or debris left by the manufacturing process or from prolonged non-use. Remove top (cap) of the unit dur­ing this process.
Caution: Never put fingers, or any other body part or foreign object into the unit. Serious personal injury and damage to the unit may result.
*Rechargeable model only.
DC Power
Removable material holder
Why use
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WARNING: THIS UNIT AND MANY OF ITS COMPONENTS GET VERY HOT! READ ALL DIRECTIONS AND HEED ALL CAUTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS DEVICE. SERI­OUS INJURY MAY RESULT FROM IMPROPER OPERATION.
MAKE SURE BATTERIES ARE FULLY CHARGED, OR UNIT IS PLUGGED IN AND IN ‘ADP’ MODE, OR IN ‘ON’ MODE (FOR CORDED MODELS) BEFORE STARTING.
FILL & INSERT HERB DISK
Prepare herb disks. Add essential oils or other liquid before closing herb disk. Optional: Remove Cap by gently turning counter clockwise and insert tube attachment. Eject 'Herb Disk Drive' by pulling down on door and pulling the drawer out. Insert herb disk into 'Herb Disk Drive' and place drive back into unit. Lock Drawer by pushing top portion of drawer up until you hear a 'Click'. Slide switch at the bottom of the unit to either 'BAT' or 'ADP'. Select 'BAT' for battery oper-
ation. If plugged in, select 'ADP' is for adapter operation.
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SET TIME
Press both + and - buttons at the same time. Press either + or - button to increase or decrease the amount of time you want the unit to stay on. Press 'Heat' button. Unit will turn off, indicating that time has been set. Press 'Power'. Press either + or - button to increase or decrease the desired temperature. Press ‘Heat’ button to activate. Wait for vapor/aroma to form (usually 2-3 minutes, depending on material used). Enjoy Aroma. Your unit comes equipped with digital heat controls; however, the heat can also be regulated
manually.
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QUICKSTART GUIDEQUICKSTART GUIDE
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Wait for vapor/aroma to form (usually 2-3 minutes, depending on material used). When you see any visible vapors, immediately press the heat button to turn heater off and to prevent overheat­ing of materials before enjoying the aroma. When you are ready to enjoy the aroma, press the ‘Heat’ button again until more vapor appears, and then press ‘Heat’ again to turn heater off before enjoying aroma. Repeat as necessary. Similarly, you can the eject the herb disk immediate­ly after each use (several times during the session) for maximum effect.
MANUAL HEAT REGULATION
CHARGING
Unit does not charge when in 'ADP' or ‘BAT’ mode. To charge, the unit must be in 'CHA’ mode.
TUBE ATTACHMENT
The optional tube attachment is for flavor delivery purposes. Never put your mouth to the outlet valve, it may be hot. Always either use a tube or taste the flavor from a distance of several cen­timeters without touching the outlet valve. Note: Tube fits extremely tightly!
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• Insert tube before use.
• Grind herbs in either our Max™ or Maxine™ Herb Grinders (sold seperately) or in a coffee grinder .
• Preheat Vapir™ unit to 250°F with the drawer out. Wait for light to turn green, then insert the disk drive.
• Inhale the flavor immediately upon insertion.
• When inhaling, breathe deeply. Hold the vapor in. Repeat for 10-15 minutes.
• Remember, visible vapors will not always be present.
• Always either inhale the flavor or eject the drive when vapor begins to escape through the vents. Also see Frequently Asked Questions on page 13.
QUICK TIPS
DIRECTIONS FOR USEDIRECTIONS FOR USE
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Insert herb disk into `Herb Disk Drive`, and place drive back into unit. Caution: Never put fingers or
any other body part into the unit. Serious injury and/or damage to the unit may result.
Fill & Insert Disk
Prepare a
herb disk. Open the disk and add essential oils if
desired.
Close herb disk.
Eject `Herb Disk Drive`by pulling down on door and pulling out drawer.
Lock drawer by pushing up on the top portion of the drawer until you hear a click.
Slide switch at the bottom of the unit to either ‘BAT’, for battery operation, or ‘ADP’ for adapter operation. Corded models:
switch to ‘ON’ position.
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Simply press the heat button for 3 seconds and the unit will turn on and be ready to use. The unit will automatically heat up to 250° Fahrenheit with a default set time of 20 minutes.
The convenient
ONE TOUCH MODE feature that allows you to operate
the unit simply by pressing a single button. No additional settings are required.
Follow operating instructions. Make sure to pre-heat your unit and to grind your herbs before use for best effect.
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One Touch Mode
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FAN USE
It is best to leave the fan on for at least 2-5 minutes after use in order to cool the heater from operation. You can, in fact, leave your fan on indefinitely, and so long as you have power, it can do no harm to the unit and will actually help keep dust and debris out of your vaporizer.
WARNING: READ YOUR MANUAL CAREFULLY! Vaporization (for flavor delivery) is a much slower process than smoking. It takes a while to get used to it, and for some, it may at first seem that many things like the flavor are milder. Visible vapors do not always appear at first. This is no indication that your unit is not working. Be patient and experiment. Always grind any herbs you use in the Vapir™ in a herb or coffee grinder. The moister the materials, the better they will vaporize.
Remember that when smoking, you light the cigarette and take a few quick tastes. With vaporization, you turn the unit on, and you taste slowly and deeply over a longer period of time. Best effects are usually achieved after 7-10 min­utes.
For more information, see the detailed directions in this manual.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Set Temperature
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
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**Notes on Temperature: The unit will heat at maximum capacity until the desired temperature is reached, after which the heater will turn off. After the heater is turned off, the tempera­ture may briefly rise beyond your set temperature before cooling begins. The LED will turn green, indicating that the set temperature has been achieved.
When the unit is activated, the LCD screen will toggle between 3 screens: “Set Temperature”, “Time Remaining”, and “Current Temperature”. When the cur­rent temperature reaches the set temperature, the heater will turn off.
As the unit regulates the temperature, the “Current Temperature Setting” may briefly be higher or lower than the desired temperature. This is normal and part of the unit's auto-regulation feature, which ensures efficient temperature control.
Use the “+” or “-” button to increase or decrease the temper­ature. The maximum tempera­ture is 400°F.
Press the ‘Heat’ button for final activation. The LED light above the heat button will illuminate and turn RED, indicating that the unit is now heating. Eventually, this light will turn GREEN, indicating that the set temperature has been achieved.
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Wait for vapor/aroma to form (usually 2-7 minutes depending upon material). Then enjoy!
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Set Time
Press “+” and “-” buttons simul­taneously. The default ‘Set Time’ will appear. This is the amount of time the unit will remain on. Note that the unit has a Safety Default time of 20 minutes. After 20 minutes the device will auto­matically switch off. After each 20-minute interval, simply reset the unit for an additional 20 min­utes by pressing the heat button. This safety feature often prevents burning of the material or acci­dental damage to the unit from overheating.
Use the “+” or “-” button to increase or decrease the set time of operation.
Press the ‘Heat’ button. The LCD will turn off, indicating that your time has been set.
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Press the ‘Power’ button. The LCD will turn on and display the temperature setting.
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When the battery is fully charged, the red LED light turns off, and a green LED will turn on, indicating that charging is complete.
Battery-Powered Operation
Charging the Battery
Be sure the device is set to CHA. Unit will not charge in BAT or ADP mode. Switch the slide switch at the bottom of the unit to the far right position (CHA).
Plug the power adapter into the DC power in the Vapir™ unit. The red LED light behind the LCD digi­tal screen will turn on, indicating that charging is in progress.
CHARGE BATTERY FOR 12 HOURS BEFORE FIRST USE FOR MAXIMUM BATTERY LIFE. See battery and charger instructions for optimum charging times.
*Note: When unit is not fully charged it may take longer to vaporize herbs. Optimal results are achieved when the unit is fully charged or plugged into a power adapter.
Changing from Fahrenheit to Celsius
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Slide switch to adapter or bat­tery mode. Corded models:
switch to ‘ON’ position.
Your unit has the capacity to read the temperature in both Fahrenheit and Celsius.
Press and hold “Heat” button for 1 second.
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Press + or - to choose °C or °F display. Press ‘HEAT’ button to complete your section.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Manual Heat Regulation
Your unit comes equipped with digital heat controls. However, the heat can also be regulated manually. Wait for vapor/aroma to form (usually 2-3 minutes, depending on material used). When you see visible vapors, immediately press the heat button to turn heater off and to prevent over­heating of materials before enjoying the aroma. When you are ready to enjoy the aroma, press the heat button again until more vapor appears; then press heat again to turn heater off before enjoying aroma. Repeat as necessary. Similarly, you can eject the herb drawer immediately after each use (several times during one session) for maximum effect.
Note: It is best to leave the fan on for at least 2-5 minutes after use in order to cool the heater. You can, in fact, leave your fan on indefinitely, and so long as you have power, it can do no harm to the unit and will actu­ally help keep dust and debris out of your unit. Make sure, however, that the heater is off when the unit is not in use.
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DIRECTIONS FOR USE
WARNING! Never touch a hot herb disk after it has been in use! It will be extremely hot and cause burns. Always carefully remove herb disk with the included tweezers.
Never place unit near water. Unit should NEVER be wet. Apply only a few drops of liq­uid to the materials (in herb disk) before inserting into unit. Applying liquid directly to the unit may cause damage and personal injury including ELECTRICAL SHOCK.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Swapping Batteries
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Remove the battery cover.
Pull cord to remove the old bat­tery.
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Replace and plug in new battery.
Cordless Operation
(for battery-operated models only)
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Caution: Always hold the Vapir™ by the comfort grip handles. The outside of the Vapir™ can get very hot!
Slide switch at the bottom of the unit to the far left “BAT” posi­tion. The LCD backlight will light for a moment, indicating that the unit is on.
Follow all instructions for the corded unit.
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Press ‘Heat’ button to activate. The operation is the same as when powered by battery.
*This unit has a preset safety time of 20 minutes. After 20 minutes of opera­tion, the unit will turn off to avoid overheating and any accidental damage to the unit by leaving it on inadvertently. After 20 minutes, you can manually reset the unit for up to another 20 minutes (see instructions above).
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Removing the herb disk After Use
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Without touching the hot disk, shake the drawer and allow the disk to fall into a metal or ceram­ic bowl.
Eject the `Herb Disk Drive`by pulling down on the door and pulling out the drawer.
Remove the drawer from the Vapir™ unit.
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Use the supplied plastic tweezers to carefully remove the hot herb disk. Never touch the disk right after use!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHAT ARE THE DIMENSIONS OF THE VAPIR™? Weight: 1.06 lbs.,
Height: 11¾”, Diameter: 3”. Most units come with a backpack and a smaller padded bag for easy toting. This convenient design lets you easily transport and use your Vapir™ Digital Air™ – anywhere!
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE DIFFERENT COLORED HANDLES? The Vapir™ Digital Air™ comes with various-colored com-
fort grips. These colors are an aesthetic enhancement to your unit and there is no functional difference between them.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE CORDED AND THE RE- CHARGEABLE? Bo th models are easily portable, built to the same
quality specifications, and compatible with the world adapter. The dif­ference lies in the power source. The cordless model runs on a re­chargeable lithium-ion battery, while the corded model must be plugged into an outlet. The re-chargeable units are about $100
MSRP
more than the corded units and include both a battery and a built-in charger.
CAN I
USE THE VAPIRIN MY COUNTRY WHICH IS OUTSIDE OF THE
USA AND OPERATES ON A DIFFERENT VOLTAGE
? Yes. With the
Vapir™ world adapter, which comes included with your unit, you can easily use it in any country.
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Herb Tube Attachment
Optional tube attachment is for flavor delivery purposes. Never put your mouth to outlet valve, it may be hot. Always use either a tube or taste flavor from a distance of several centimeters without touch­ing the outlet valve. NOTE: Tube fits extremely tightly.
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Insert warm tube through back of cap.
Soak tube in warm-hot (not boiling!) water for 30 minutes. A
tip: add essential oils to water for better taste.
Remove cap by twisting top por­tion of unit and flipping cap over.
Use clean pliers to pull tube through cap.
Our tubes are 100% food and/or medical grade plastic. For best taste, however, we recommend following the procedure below to eliminate any plastic tastes:
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHAT IS THE TEMPERATURE RANGE OF THE VAPIR™?
0° - 400° Fahrenheit (0°- 204° Celsius).
AT WHAT TEMPERATURE SHOULD I VAPORIZE MY PARTICULAR HERBS? 250° Fahrenheit is a good guideline for most aromatic green
herbs, such as mint. This is the simplest approach, and we suggest all new users stay within these guidelines.
With vaporization there are two schools of thought: The first says that you can vaporize something at a high temperature
such as 400°F for a short period of time. The benefit of this system is that you get a burst of vapor very quickly; however the downside is that you produce more byproducts and essentially "cook" your materi­als more than necessary. This process creates vapor that is much closer to smoke than pure vapor.
The second school of thought advocates vaporizing at lower tempera­tures such as 230°-250° Fahrenheit for longer periods of time. At Air², we find this system to be the most eff icient and ef fective. The only downside is that this requires more patience, as the process requires more time and slightly prolongs the experience of enjoying the flavor and aroma of your herbs. With this method your material lasts longer, the flavor and consistency of the vapor are much cleaner, and it is possible that you will get few or no by-products such as smoke. This is true vaporization, and we suggest that everyone use this second sys­tem. The Vapir™, however, is suited to both uses.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
CAN I USE THE RE
-CHARGEABLE MODEL WITH A POWER ADAPTER
AND NO BATTERY
? Yes. The re-chargeable models can also function as
corded models. Also, batteries are easily replaceable.
HOW LONG DO THE INTERNAL BATTERIES LAST? The Vapir™ Digital
Air uses one of the highest capacity lithium ion batteries in the world. A single charge allows the internal batteries to power the unit for 20­25 minutes, depending on the temperature. This extremely eff icient battery will power as many as 300 full charges without losing more than 25% of its charging capacity. The exact number of charges will vary, depending on environmental conditions.
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO HEAT THE VAPIR
™? The first time you
use your unit in each session it will take 3-5 minutes. Thereafter it will only take 1-2 minutes after preheating your Vapir™.
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE FOR VAPOR TO FORM? Usually 5 minutes,
although you can begin enjoying the aroma immediately. Actually, it is always best to begin enjoying the flavor and aroma immediately after inserting the drive. Tip: Remove the herb disk drawer before preheat­ing the unit. Once the unit reaches the desired temperature, insert the drive and begin enjoying the f lavor. When finished, simply eject the drawer to eliminate any waste.
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HOW MUCH IS SHIPPING AND HANDLING? Please see the shipping and handling link at WWW.AIR-2.COM.
DOES THE VAPIR
HAVE A FAN OR A BLOWER? Yes, there is an ultra-
quiet and super-eff icient blower fan.
DOES THE VAPIR
COME WITH A WARRANTY? Yes – 90 days parts
and labor on any defects. This includes 30 days of tech support begin­ning with your purchase date. See the warranty link at WWW.AIR-2.COM for detailed warranty information.
CAN I BUY AN EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR MY VAPIR
™? Yes. A 3-
year replacement plan costs $99.99 and is available for most units. This includes 3 years of tech support beginning with your purchase date. You have 30 days from the date of purchase to purchase this extended warranty.
ARE THE HERB DISKS REUSABLE
? HOW MANY COME WITH THE
UNIT? HOW LONG DO THEY LAST? Yes, they are reusable. Two herb
disks are included. An additional 10-pack costs $19.99, and an addi­tional 20-pack costs $29.99. We strongly suggest that you purchase extra herb disks with your order. There is no additional shipping and handling for this item when sent with your order. How long they last depends on your usage and how often you clean them. When proper­ly cared for, your disks may last indefinitely.
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DOES THE VAPIR
READ IN BOTH CELSIUS AND FAHRENHEIT? Yes.
All Vapirs™ feature both settings.
DOES YOUR VAPORIZER PRODUCE SMOKE OR A SMOKE TASTE
? No.
When operated correctly, the Vapir™ does not produce smoke. However, the Vapir™ is capable of producing very high temperatures, which can burn the material if left on for long periods of time. When the device is operated correctly, the flavors of herbs from the Vapir ™ are more like steam than smoke. There is no smoke-like taste.
HOW DO I KNOW WHEN THE MATERIAL IN THE HERB DISK IS DONE
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When the flavor completely subsides, the disk should be re-filled with fresh material.
WHAT IS THE USB FEATURE FOR? The USB feature is an upgrade
which is currently not available on consumer units. The main purpose of the
USB feature is for holistic and medical practitioners to download
data from the device and upload data from the World Wide Web or their PCs into the Vapir™.
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HOW DURABLE ARE YOUR PRODUCTS? All of our products are made
to strict ISO 9002 and GMP quality manufacturing standards. The Vapir™ uses only the finest par ts, and its body is made from a highly heat­resistant and impact-resistant plastic. We do not recommend dropping the unit or abusing it in any way, as doing so will void the warranty.
WHAT IS THE BLUE LASER LIGHT AT THE TOP FOR
? It helps to see
the vapor in low light conditions and allows for a cool effect in the dark.
IS IT EASY TO CLEAN? Yes. The top screws off for easy cleaning. WHAT TYPE OF HEATING ELEMENT DO YOU USE? The Vapir™ uti-
lizes a state-of-the-art ceramic heating element that uses far-infrared technology to heat your herbs.
HOW DOES THE VAPIRCOMPARE TO OTHER VAPORIZERS? The
Vapir™ is the only true, fully portable, and fully self-contained vaporiz­er currently on the market. Several other so-called vaporizers use com­mercial grade soldering irons and mason jars in a futile attempt to vaporize herbal material. Exercise caution when looking into these units, as quite often they are made with toxic commercial grade tools, oils, and glues which actually create more toxins than the units attempt to reduce in vaporizing the material. Only FDA-standard food grade glues and oils are used in the Vapir™. It is the only product of its kind, anywhere!
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WHAT IS THE CAPACITY OF THE HERB DISKS
? 1-3 grams, depending
on your material density.
WHAT IS YOUR RETURN POLICY
? Exchange only with unused product
within 30 days. No returns.
HOW DOES VAPORIZATION COMPARE TO SMOKING? Smoking is the
process whereby tobacco is ignited and burned. This smoking process creates an aerosol of smoke which contains carbon monoxide and tar. This smoke is violently absorbed in the lungs in an attempt to capture the volatile elements and flavor of the substance being smoked.
The Vapir™ is an ambient aromatherapy vaporizer which can also be used for flavor delivery. It uses digitally controlled convection (hot air) to heat the herbs and thereby causes them to release their volatile ele­ments without being burnt. When used properly, it creates no smoke, only vapor.
CAN I USE THE VAPIRIN A CAR? Yes. An optional 12-volt power
adapter is available for about $99.99
MSRP.
IS THERE SECONDHAND VAPOR? No. There is no residual vapor like
secondhand smoke. However, there is ambient aroma that may be released depending on your material, temperature, and various envi­ronmental factors.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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WHY DOES VAPOR COME OUT OF THE SIDE VENTS
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ALL CAPTURED IN THE TOP CHAMBER
? IS IT BEING WASTED? The
top chamber of the Vapir™ does capture some vapor. However, it s main function is to cool the vapor. Most of the flavor is meant to be captured by you when you inhale the flavor. This is much more effi­cient than capturing it in any chamber. So long as you are inhaling the flavor of your material through the tube attachment, no vapor will escape through the vents. When you stop inhaling, the vapor will accumulate in the top chamber and leak through the vents. You should begin to enjoy the flavor of your vapor immediately after the drawer is inserted into the unit. Tip: Eject the drive any time you are not enjoying the vapor to minimize waste. This is a patented feature that is only found on the Vapir™.
I CANNOT SEE ANY VAPOR FORMING. DOES VISIBLE VAPOR ALWAYS FORM
? Visible vapor is not always present. Visible vapor may form
depending on several factors:
• The amount of actives in your disk.
• The moisture or oils in your material.
• The quality of your material.
• Ambient temperature and humidity.
• Vaporization temperature.
• The degree to which your herbs are ground.
• The degree to which you have filled the herb disk. Grind your herbs first, either in our Max™ or Maxine™ herb grinders,
or in a coffee grinder. This will help aerate them and allow hot air to pass through them more evenly.
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With the drawer ejected, you should preheat your Vapir™ to at least 250°F. Once the red LED light has turned green, insert the drive and
immediately begin to inhale the flavor. Vapor will normally (but not
always) form about 5-10 minutes after you have inserted the drive. For a stronger vapor, increase the temperature by increments of 5° F until the desired vapor density is reached.
NOTE: VISIBLE VAPOR WILL NOT ALWAYS BE PRESENT. VAPOR IS VERY DIFFERENT FROM SMOKE. EVEN IN THE ABSENCE OF VISIBLE VAPOR, THE UNIT IS STILL EMITTING POTENT VAPORS. THE VAPOR EMITTED AFTER YOU FIRST INSERT YOUR DRIVE IS SOME OF THE MOST FLAVORFUL AND MOST BENEFICIAL VAPOR IN YOUR ENTIRE SESSION, REGARDLESS OF THE FAC T THAT IT MAY BE MOSTLY INVISIBLE.
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Therefore, it creates no smoke and no tar. When you inhale the flavor slow­ly for about 10 minutes, you'll be extremely satisfied with the results. Those who master the Vapir™ unit wonder how they ever got by without it!
Remember: The key to vaporization is heating your herbs only to the point where they r elease their active essence and flavor, and not to the point where they burn. With recommended usage, the Vapir™ will do just that!
DETAILED TIPS:
• Always grind your material in a coffee grinder or herb grinder. Grinding will aerate your herbs and allow hot air to pass through them more evenly.
• Alwa y s remove driv e before pre-heating your Vapir™. This will prevent the waste of materials.
• Eject the drive when vapor begins to escape thr ough the v ents. Replace the drive when you are ready to inhale.
• Be patient, this is not an "open the box and go" process. Though it may require time to learn, when you master the vaporization procedure, you will never return to inferior methods.
• A growing number of people, including medical doctors, successfully use the Vapir™ Digital Air™. Air² now sells units to holistic and medical practi­tioners, retail shops, consumer distributors, and friends. The Vapir™ is becoming favorably regarded and highly recommended.
• For flavor delivery, always use the included tube attachment.
• Always have two fresh disks waiting to replace the one which runs out.
• 1-3 drops of essential oils make a flavorful addition to your herb disk.
• Try experimenting with the temperature setting, 240°F-260°F, and with different pre-heating times. Many users will first "cook" the materials a bit longer than necessary; this is a normal step in the learning process.
QUICK TIPS
• Insert tube before use.
• Grind herbs in a coffee grinder or herb grinder.
• Preheat Vapir™ unit to 250°F with the drawer out. Wait for light to turn green, then insert the disk drive.
• Inhale the flavor immediately upon insertion.
• When inhaling, breathe deeply. Hold the vapor in. Repeat for 10-15 minutes.
• Remember, visible vapors will not always be present.
• Always either inhale the flavor or eject the drive when vapor begins to escape through the vents.
Also see Frequently Asked Questions on page 13.
WHY THE VAPIR™ IS BETTER
Although the V apir™ ma y be slo w er than other methods, the flavor and effect are much cleaner and purer.
Once you master the proper use of your unit, learn the nuances of tempera­ture control, and discover what types of herbs work best, you'll find that other devices simply cannot compare with the Vapir™ Digital Air™.
Unlik e other so called "vaporizers", which heat with a primitive soldering iron that touches your material, the Vapir™ uses a process known as convection, whereby hot air moves through a bed of your herbs. This ensures that the heater will never come in contact with, and thereby taint, your material.
In addition, when set properly, the Vapir™ does not burn your material.
TIPS & HELPFUL HINTSTIPS & HELPFUL HINTS
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which will aerosolize at different temperatures. These various levels are known as "Spectrums" (see graph below).
This chart is based on a vaporization temperature of 250° Fahrenheit and a vaporization session lasting 15 minutes, when the unit has been pre-heated as described above. Note: the most benef icial results are obtained 10 -15 min­utes after the pre-heating cycle.
1-3 MINUTES: LEVEL 1 FL AVOR + 5% ESSENCE
3-5 MINUTES: LEVEL 2 FL AVOR + 7% ESSENCE
7 MINUTES: LEVEL 3 FULLER & STRONGER
FL AVOR + 10% ESSENCE
8 MINUTES: LEVEL 4 DEEPER FL AVOR + 25%
ESSENCE
9-10 MINUTES: LEVEL 5 DEEPER FL AVOR + 45%
ESSENCE
10-15 MINUTES: LEVEL 5 DEEPER FLAVOR + 95% PURE
ESSENCE
Experienced users will often vaporize their herbs without any "over-cooking" or discoloration to the used material.
• When inhaling, breathe as deeply as possible and hold in the flavor for as long as comfortable. Then repeat. If your materials are oily (full of active essence), you may begin to see vapor 5-7 minutes after you insert the cham­ber. If your materials are dry and less potent, however, you may not see any vapor at all. Remember, whether you see vapor or not, the flavor and effects are still present. Experimenting with temper ature may increase visible vapors.
• Moist herbs work best f or most users. Dryer herbs can be moistened with a drop or two of oil. The added moisture causes the herbs to vaporize more slowly and enhances the vaporization experience.
• If vapor is escaping through the vents (a normal function of the Vapir™), you are not inhaling as the vapor forms. Inhale until no more vapor is escap­ing, then eject the drawer. Insert the drawer when you are ready to inhale again.
• In the first days of the Vapir™, many people experienced some difficulty using the Vapir™ simply because they weren't inhaling. The vapor initially appears so light that some users thought it was not yet active or ready to be inhaled. However, it is important to no te that many satisfied Vapir™ users consider initial vapors to be the most enjoyable of the vaporization session. These light, initial v apors ar e only possible with the Vapir™ Digital Air and are not possible when smoking.
• When using your Vapir™ for f lavor delivery, be sure to keep your throat moist. Many enjoy hot tea with honey, throat spray, or hard candy.
• Some users enjoy the experience so much they find their usual 20-minute sessions stretching into an hour or two. Some describe a r e-discovery of their long-favored herbs, and almost every experienced Vapir™ user f inds them­selves wondering, "How did I ever smoke?"
• In any plant with active ingredients, there are a number of different actives
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Rebooting the Unit
Your unit has a self-contained microcomputer known as an MCU. Similar to your desktop computer, this computer can occasionally “crash” and malfunction from time to time, as all computers do. When this happens, the most likely effect is that the unit will not turn on. Occasionally, you will be required to re-boot your Vapir™ Digital Air™ in the event of any malfunctions. To re-boot your unit, simply switch the unit from BAT or ADP mode to CHA (“charge”) mode and back again, waiting for 10-30 seconds in each mode. You can try this with the unit unplugged and/or the bat­tery disconnected if necessary. With corded models, switch the unit on and off. This will solve the majority of software-related problems with this unit.
Unit heats up too slowly or not at all.
1. Make sure batteries are fully charged.
2. Practice patience, it’s worth it.
Drawer gets stuck or is difficult to remove
1. Occasionally something (i.e. residual material) may be stuck between the drawer and the internal components. First, unplug unit and remove battery (if any).
2. First wait several minutes for the unit to cool down. Then turn unit upside down and shake gently from side to side and up and down.
3. While the unit is upside down, open the drawer and remove the contents.
4. Check the unit to make sure residual material is not wedged between drawer and internal components.
5. Replace drawer with new part. Replacement parts are available at
VAPIR.COM or at select retailers.
The subtle process of the Vapir™ allows for this full spectrum of effects. It maintains a pre-combustion temperature over a prolonged session, so the vapor is able to reach different levels of potency. Smoking creates a large burst of active elements combined with toxins such as tar and carbon mono x­ide. Low grade "vaporizers", which quickly combust the material, have a sim­ilar effect. Only the Vapir™ allows the user to slowly savor the active vapor and receive a full range benef its from the material.
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For tech support please visit our site or call during business hours. 9am-7pm (Pacific Standard Time), Monday - Friday (310) 581-1312 techsupport@air-2.com www.air-2.com
To order a video or DVD operation manual or the book Vapor: The Art and Science of Inhaling Pure Plant Essences, please go to
WWW.VAPIR.COM.
This manual is constantly updated at
WWW.VAPIR.COM.
USB Port
The model you have purchased does not come with a USB port. Future models may be upgradeable to allow for USB interconnectivity.
See website
WWW.
VAPIR.COM for more information and updates.
Advanced Inhalation Revolutions Inc. 8950 West Olympic Blvd. Suite #421 Beverly Hills, California 90211 http://www.vapir.com
Tech Support
Throat gets very dry after using the product.
1. Use a longer tube. The longer the tube, the cooler the vapor. 16­17 inches in length is perfect for those with sensitive throats.
2. Drink any liquid. Hot tea with honey or maple syrup is best. Keep liquid in throat while using the device for f lavor delivery.
3. Use a throat spray or use hard candy, or throat drops while using the device. This will coat the throat and facilitate moisture. Always keep throat moist when using this flavor delivery device.
4. Apply a few drops of liquid (i.e. food grade essential oils such as peppermint oil) diluted in water to the herbs to keep them moist. This will cause the herbs to vaporize more slowly, as the liquid must evaporate before the volatile elements of the plant matter will vapor­ize. Often, this will lead to a more pleasant experience. Remember: Patience is a virtue.
5. Always use tube attachment for flavor delivery.
6. Try our Water Tool (optional) for additional vapor cooling.
Always make sure throat is moist before using the device for f lavor delivery.
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Warranty Issues
You must register your product either by mail or on our site within 15 days of purchase for warranty to be valid (except where prohib­ited by law*). Warranty covers defects in materials and workman­ship, which occur with normal use of the device and when device has purchased from an authorized retailer. Warranty is valid no more than 30 days from the purchase date or as required by law. For complete warranty information see attached warranty card or visit
WWW.AIR-2.COM.
*Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations based on the duration of an implied warranty. The limitations and exclusions written above may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have additional rights based on your state law. Other restrictions may apply.
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PLEASE DO NOT RETURN
VAPIR™ UNIT TO STORE. SEE
WARRANTY PAGE FOR DETAILS.
Superchargers
Superchargers are an exciting new addition to the Vapir™. They recharge the battery and heat up the unit in half the time. To use the supercharger, plug it in to the DC pin at the base of the unit in the same way that you would use the regu­lar adapter.
Car Chargers
Car chargers are also available. They are compatible with both corded and cordless units, and they plug into any 12-volt cigarette lighter. This makes it even easier to take your Vapir™ with you wherever you go!
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Vapor: The Art and Science of Inhaling Pure Plant Essences (eBook)
What would you do if you could inhale the properties of any plant without the smoke? Take vaporization to the next level with this informa­tive eBook. Available for immediate download at www.NicoHale.com, in Acrobat Reader format only.
10 Pack of X-Tips
Share your vaporizer easily with friends with our new X-Tips.
Car Charger
Recharge your vaporizer while on the go! Ciga­rette lighter plug & adapter.
Re-Usable Empty Herb Disks
Additional Herb Disks for your vaporizer!
Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery
Additional lithium-ion battery for your cordless vaporizer.
Water Attachment
Add a water fi lter to your vaporizer.
Visit ww w.vapir.com for more accessories.
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90 Day Limited Warranty
Advanced Inhalation Revolutions Inc.
1041 Pleasant View, Venice, California 90291
http://www.air-2.com
This warranty covers failures due to defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 90 days or as provided by law.
Please got to
WWW
.VAPIR.COM for complete warranty details.
Please mail this completed form, original proof of purchase, receipt (if bought from a store) and serial number sticker to the address above within 15 days from date of purchase.
PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY: Name: Address:
City: State: Zip/Postal Code: Country: Telephone: Email: Fax: Serial Number: Location Of Purchase: Purchase Price: Model (Corded/Cordless, Colors, Etc.):
Should we contact you regarding an extended warranty? YES NO
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