Vornado AC500 User Manual
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Whole Room Air Purifier Owner’s Guide
LEER Y GUARDAR ESTAS INSTRUCCIONES
Guía para el usuario del Purificador de Aire para todo el ambiente
LISEZ ET CONSERVEZ CES INSTRUCTIONS
Manuel d’utilisation du Purificateur d’Air pour Espace Entier
www.vornado.com
model AC500
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Designed, engineered and supported in Andover, Kansas.
Pensado, diseñado y respaldado en Andover, Kansas.
Conception, mise au point et soutien technique effectués à Andover, au Kansas.
Questions or comments?
¿Preguntas o comentarios?
Questions ou commentaires?
www.vornado.com consumerservice@vornado.com 1-800-234-0604
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Contents
Important Instructions .............................................................5
The Vornado Difference ........................................................... 6
Product Information ................................................................ 7
True HEPA Filtration .................................................................8
Automatic Filter Refill Program ...............................................8
Understanding CADR ..............................................................9
Control Panel .........................................................................10
How to Use ............................................................................11
User Tips ...............................................................................13
Filter Replacement ................................................................. 14
Storage .................................................................................. 16
Cleaning and Maintenance ....................................................17
Troubleshooting ..................................................................... 18
Warranty and Repair ..............................................................19
Español p. 20
Français p. 36
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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT
This appliance has a polarized plug. (One blade is wider than
the other.) To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is
intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way. 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.
WARNING – To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
use this product with any solid state control device. Unplug the
appliance from the power supply before cleaning, moving or
servicing.
Do unplug your Vornado Air Purifier before cleaning.
Do clean your Vornado Air Purifier regularly. Refer to the
Cleaning and Maintenance instructions provided. Never
clean the Vornado Air Purifier in any manner other than as
instructed in this manual.
Do Not use gasoline, thinners, solvents, ammonias or other
chemicals for cleaning.
Do Not immerse this product in water or allow water to drip
into the motor housing.
Do Not use near furnaces, fireplaces, stoves or other high-
temperature heat sources.
Do Not block the top air vent so purified air cannot be cir-
Do Not use this product outdoors.
Do Not use this product on wet surfaces.
Do Not use this product in a bathtub or shower.
Do Not operate any purifier with a damaged cord or plug.
Do Not carry this product by the cord, or use the cord as a
Do Not attempt to repair or replace parts, except for Filters.
Do Not run cord under carpeting. Do not cover cord with
Do use common sense when using this product and/or any
culated throughout the room.
Discard purifier or return to an authorized service facility for
examination and/or repair.
handle.
throw rugs, runners, or similar coverings. Do not route cord
under furniture or appliances. Arrange cord away from traffic
area and where it will not be tripped over.
electrical appliance.
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Trust.
It is said that trust isn’t given, but earned. For decades Vornado has been
earning the trust of our customers by offering them only the best. Vornado
provides the highest level of performance, coupled with the highest level of
support available. Complete satisfaction with no exceptions – this is Vornado’s
promise to you. If you are not satisfied for any reason, please contact us.
Knowledgeable representatives are available at 1-800-234-0604 from 7:00 AM
to 6:00 PM CST. A wealth of additional support is also available online at www.
vornado.com. On behalf of myself and the entire staff at our Andover,
Kansas headquarters – thank you for selecting Vornado.
Sincerely,
Bill Phillips
CEO, Vornado Air
Find our complete product line at www.vornado.com
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The Vornado Difference
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An air purifier, even at 99.97%* capture rate, is only effective if it is able to pull large volumes of air through the
unit and dispurse the purified air throughout the room.
Vornado has combined a powerful blower with precise
aerodynamics, to effectively clean all the air in the room.
With Vornado's two stage Carbon and True HEPA filtration
– the air leaving the unit is 99.97%* filtered of airborne
particles such as dust, pollen, dander, smoke, bacteria,
mold spores and dust mite debris.
*0.3 microns or larger.
Filter All The Air
See it
in action
TRUE HEPA
Product Information
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Front Panel
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2 Plastic Support Filter Frames
The frame secures both carbon and HEPA
filters in place.
2 Carbon Filters
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Captures larger initial particles and odors
passing through the unit.
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2 HEPA Filters
Captures 99.97% of particles 0.3 microns or
larger passing through the unit, allowing only
filtered air back into the environment.
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Control Panel
LED display and push button controls for easy
and intuitive operation.
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Dust Sensor and Access Door
The Dust Sensor continuously monitors the
amount of particulates in the air.
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Power Cord
Convenient 6 ft. cord.
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ITEM # ................................................................ AC1-0016-06
MODEL # ........................................................... AC500
WARRANTY ........................................................ 5 YEAR LIMITED
CARBON FILTER ITEM # ..................................... MD1-0023
HEPA FILTER ITEM # ........................................... MD1-0022
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True HEPA Filtration
Vornado Whole Room Air Purifiers
Feature Precision True HEPA
Calibration
Without properly calibrated airflow,
products with a True HEPA Filter will
not achieve their full filtration potential.
Gaps, poorly sealed filter housings, and
excessive air velocity all reduce the effectiveness of the product. Independent testing labratory
verifies that the precise calibration of a Vornado Air Purifier
allows it to perform at True HEPA standards.
2 Stage Filtration
Carbon filtration captures
odors and prolongs HEPA
filter life. HEPA filtration
captures 99.97% of particles 0.3 microns or larger,
to effectively clean large
volumes of air.
Automatic Filter
Refill Program
A convenient and hassle-free way to recieve regular
shipments of Vornado Filters, direct to your door.
Eliminate the hassle of remembering to reorder. Maintain the high efficiency of your Vornado Purifier by
regularly replacing used Filters with fresh new ones.
How it works: You select a plan and Vornado will send
replacement Filters at the recommended maintenance
interval. To sign up, visit www.vornado.com, email
consumerservice@vornado.com or call 1-800-234-0604.
Cancel at anytime.
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Part # MD1-0022Part # MD1-0023
Understanding CADR
What is CADR?
CADR stands for "Clean Air Delivery Rate," which indicates the
volume of filtered air delivered by an air purifier. CADR ratings
show the effectiveness of the air purifer is at capturing fine
particles. Higher CADR rates indicate improved performance
in all room sizes.
Note: This air cleaner is suggested for use in a single, closed
room up to 335 square feet. Portable air cleaners will be much
more effective in rooms when all the doors and windows are
closed.
Tested per ANSI/AHAM AC-1 National Standard.
CADR
smoke 217
Clean Air Delivery Rate
Room Size
14x14
16x16
18x18
This value represents performance that can be expected within
the first 72 hours or operation. Subsequent use may vary.
Dust Mites/Dust Mite Debris
Human Hair
Room Changes/Hour
8.3
6.4
5.1
Pollen
Captures & Eliminates:
Particle Size in Microns
10100 1.00.5
Spores
Pet Dander
Mold
Household Dust
dust
pollen
Source: Independent Testing Laboratory.
Cooking Smoke/Grease
219
219
Insecticide Dust
Bacteria
Tobacco Smoke
0.3
Source: ASHRAE Standard 52.2-2007
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Control Panel
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How To Use
Power, Function ON and OFF by pressing the Power button.
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Fan Speed, 4 fan speed settings. Adjust between Low,
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Medium, High and Quick Clean.
3
Automatic Dust Sensing Mode, Advanced technology
that reads the amount of particles in the air and adjusts
the fan speed accordingly. Refer to HOW TO USE to learn
more about this feature.
4
Sleep Mode Setting, Senses no light or low light condi-
tions, and automatically adjusts the unit to low speed.
Refer to HOW TO USE to learn more about this feature.
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Carbon Filter Replacement, Equipped with Replace Car-
bon filter indicator light to show when it is recommended
to change the carbon filters.
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HEPA Filter Replacement, Equipped with Replace HEPA
filter indicator light to show when it is recommended to
change the HEPA filters.
Automatic Light Dimming
After a short period of time, the control panel illumination
will dim to not interfere with ambient environment lighting. Particularly ideal for darker rooms. Pressing any button will re-illuminate the control panel.
Fan Speed
Choose one of the 4 fan speed settings, press the “+” button
to adjust to a higher speed or press the “-“ button to adjust
to a lower speed. The LED display will indicate the selected
speed.
Note: Dust and allergens are most airborne when persons and
pets are active in the room. For best results, set the unit on
a higher speed setting during these times for high demand
cleaning and circulation. Set the unit to a lower setting for
quieter operation when activity is reduced.
Quick Clean Speed
A high-speed filtration setting can be used to rapidly filter
the air when airborne particle levels are high. Press the (+) on
the fan speed control until the Quick Clean icon (highlighted
above) is displayed. You will immediately notice a dramatic
increase in airflow that will allow the unit to provide maximum
air filtration. Due to increased sound levels, use of this mode is
recommended only as conditions require. Low, Medium and
High speed settings are designed for day-to-day use.
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How To Use
Automatic Dust Sensing Mode
This feature monitors the air quality of the room to detect the
presence of particles, then adjusts the fan speed to improve
air quality to optimum conditions. Press the Automatic Dust
Sensing Mode Button to engage this feature. The screen will
display the animated Automatic Dust Sensing icon (shown
above), to indicate when this feature is active. The Dust Sensor will continuously monitor the amount of airborne particles
in the environment and adjust the fan speed between Low,
Medium and High as needed to maintain optimum air quality.
The Quick Clean speed is not utilized when Automatic Dust
Sensing Mode is enabled. Please note that Automatic Dust
Sensing Mode is overridden when Sleep Mode is engaged to
ensure the unit is providing a consistent, low noise level during
nighttime sleep.
When To Use:
This feature allows the unit to reduce energy usage when
fewer airborne contaminants are present in the room. Because
active people and pets tend to stir up airborne particles, the
unit will tend to increase speed during peak periods of activity
in the room until lower readings are obtained. This feature is
ideal for rooms where activity fluctuates greatly based on the
time of day.
Note: The Dust Sensor will need to be cleaned periodically.
Please refer to CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE on page 17.
Sleep Mode Setting
This feature senses no light or low light conditions, and automatically adjusts the unit to low speed. Press the Sleep Mode
button to engage this feature. The Sleep Mode icon (shown
above) will display. Ideal for use in bedrooms. Higher and more
powerful speeds may be used throughout the day with lower
speeds and minimal noise being preferable at night.
Note: When in low light or no light, with sleep mode selected,
the unit will only operate at low speed. This will override Automatic Dust Sensing Mode and high-speed settings. In regular
light, the unit will operate at the previous setting.
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User Tips
Carbon Filter Replacement
Equipped with Replace Carbon filter indicator light to show
when it is recommended to change the carbon filters. Please
refer to FILTER REPLACEMENT for instructions. This feature is
controlled by time of use. The light will illuminate after 4,000
hours of run time has accumulated.
Hepa Filter Replacement
Equipped with Replace HEPA filter indicator light to show
when it is recommended to change the HEPA filters. Please
refer to FILTER REPLACEMENT for instructions. This feature is
controlled by time of use. The light will illuminate after 9,000
hours of run time has accumulated.
Note: User environments will differ. The filter replacement
time is based on average use situations, if you are using the
air cleaner in a more demanding environment, you may need
to change your filter more frequently. In less polluted environments the filter life may extend beyond the notification.
1. Keep retail carton to store unit when not in use.
2. Use the hand holds on either side of the unit for easy carrying.
3. For best results, position the front of the unit (side with logo)
towards the center of the room, leaving at least a 6 inch distance away from walls or furniture on every side.
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6 in.
Note: For optimum airflow, air outlet should be unobstructed.
Ensure curtains and other items are far enough away from the
unit to not be pulled into the side inlets or interfere with airflow.
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Filter Replacement
Genuine Vornado Filters Are Recommended
Peak performance is only realized when genuine Vornado
Carbon and HEPA filters are used. Others may claim to be
compatible with Vornado units, but the Vornado Air Purifier
is calibrated to achieve a 99.97% capture rate of particles 0.3
microns or larger, only when used with Vornado Filters.
How To Replace Your Filters
1. Unplug unit.
2. Remove Front Panel by lifting up and away from unit.
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Note: The Front Panel is held in place by magnets, you will
need to lift the Front Panel hard enough to overcome the resistance of the magnets.
3. Remove the Plastic Support Filter Frame by pulling on the
center tabs (A). You may need to flex the Plastic Support Filter Frame slightly to release the tabs at the top and bottom.
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Filter Replacement
4. Remove and discard the Filters you wish to replace. To remove the Carbon Filter, take hold of the Filter at any place
along the perimeter and remove. Repeat on the second
Filter. To remove the HEPA Filter, after the Carbon Filters
have been removed, take hold of the tab (Figure 1) and pull
to release. Repeat on the second Filter. Replace with genuine Vornado Filters. Place the Filters in the unit and gently
press around the perimeter of the Filter to ensure secure
placement (Figure 2).
Note: The HEPA Filters must be placed in the unit before the
Carbon Filters. See Product Information for a detailed illustration.
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
5. Replace the Plastic Support Filter Frame by securing the
bottom 2 tabs into bottom slots (B). Slightly flex the Plastic
Support Filter Frame to secure the top 2 tabs into the top
slots (A).
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A
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B
B
A
A
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B
B
B
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Filter Replacement
6. Replace Front Panel by positioning the Panel slightly above
the unit and aligning the tabs of the Front Panel with the
holes in the unit (A). Gently press the Front Panel down,
sliding into the tab slots and allowing the magnets to securely lock the Front Panel in place.
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Safety Shut-Off Feature
For your protection, the unit is designed to operate only if the
Front Panel is in place. Do not attempt to override this safety
feature. If, after the Front Panel has been reinstalled, the unit
does not operate, remove and reinstall the Front Panel to assure proper placement.
7. To reset the Replace Filter notification - press and hold the
REPLACE CARBON or REPLACE HEPA button, depending
on which Filter was replaced, for at least 3 seconds. The
light will turn off confirming the indicator is reset.
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Press for
3 seconds.
Note: Do not operate the Air Purifier without Vornado Carbon
and Vornado HEPA Filters in place.
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Press for
3 seconds.
Storage
Follow the steps listed below when you are ready to store your
unit.
1. Unplug power cord and bundle loosely.
2. Lift unit with both hands, using hand holds. (Refer to USER
TIPS on page 13)
3. Cover, or place back in retail carton if available. This will
prevent the unit from accumulating dust overtime.
4. Store unit in a cool and dry location.
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