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QUICK START GUIDE 2.3

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FILTERSCAN

WiFi Air Filter Monitor -

Model FS-245-C

& AirFilterSentry™ Notification Service

Congratulations on your purchase of the FILTERSCAN WiFi Air Filter Monitor! Once you are done with

the installation and calibration of your unit you can be confident that you have eliminated clogged air

filters forever. This Guide will help you get your monitor installed quickly. The procedure described here

is designed for the most common HVAC installations. However, every building is different and you will

find more detailed instructions in the FILTERSCAN WiFi Installation and Reference Guide, which is

available online at http://www.cleanalert.com/filterscan-wifi.

WHAT’S IN THE BOX

• FILTERSCAN WiFi Air Filter Monitor, Model FS-245-C

• Read This First document – Critical

• This Quick Start Guide

• Drill template

• Mounting screws

WHAT YOU WILL NEED FOR INSTALLATION

• A wireless Internet router configured either with no wireless Internet security or with WPE128,

WPA1-PSK (TKIP) or WPA2-PSK (AES) wireless security.

• If the wireless router does not have a WPS button, you will need another WiFi Internet-

connected device, such as a smartphone, tablet, or laptop. You will also need the SSID

(Network Name) and password for your network.

• Broadband (NOT Dial-up) Internet service

• Power drill

• 7/64” Drill bit

• 3/8” Drill bit or step drill

• #2 Phillips screwdriver

• A pencil or other non-metallic thin stick

• Eye and ear protection (Recommended)

STEP 1: SIGN UP AND CONFIGURE YOUR AirFilterSentry™ ACCOUNT

Your monitor will issue visual and audible alerts whenever it determines that your air filter has become

clogged and needs to be replaced or cleaned. If you also want to receive text and e-mail alerts as well

as view the status of your air filter online anytime, you must sign up for the AirFilterSentry™ Notification

Service at cleanalertwifi.com. The first year of service is FREE.

Signing up for and configuring the AirFilterSentry Service is easy:

1. Go to cleanalertwifi.com and press the “Sign-up for AFSNS/AFSPN” button.

2. Enter a valid email address and password for your account and select the Plan type: Home (1

monitor), Home+ (2-3 monitors), or Manager (more than 3 monitors).

3. Receive a confirmation email and follow the instructions in it.

4. Enter your monitor information.

5. Enter your contact information.

6. If you have a Promo Code, enter it on the Promo page. When your code is accepted, you will be

sent to the Home page.

7. Otherwise, press “Skip” on the Promo page and you will be sent to the Home page.

Summary of content (4 pages)

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QUICK START GUIDE 2.3 Page 1 FILTERSCAN® WiFi Air Filter Monitor - Model FS-245-C & AirFilterSentry™ Notification Service Congratulations on your purchase of the FILTERSCAN WiFi Air Filter Monitor! Once you are done with the installation and calibration of your unit you can be confident that you have eliminated clogged air filters forever. This Guide will help you get your monitor installed quickly. The procedure described here is designed for the most common HVAC installations.
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Page 2 If you have a Home+ plan and are signing up and configuring more than one monitor, press the “Add Monitor” button on the Home page and provide the information for the additional monitor(s). You are now done. For more detailed instructions on how to sign up and configure your monitor on the AirFilterSentry website, consult the FILTERSCAN WiFi Installation and Reference Manual.
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Page 3 If the WiFi Status Indicator blinks red before it goes out, a problem has occurred in connecting your monitor to your wireless router or to the AirFilterSentry server. Go to the “WiFi Troubleshooting Guide” in the Installation and Reference Guide to find the source of the problem. Once you have corrected the problem, return to Step 2 and try to connect again. STEP 3: INSTALLING YOUR FILTERSCAN WiFi Air Filter Monitor It is suggested that a licensed technician perform the installation.
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Page 4 in the air duct, however, the STATUS LED will blink red. In this case, check to see that the system blower fan is OFF and no conditions exist during this part of the calibration that would cause air to be moving within the air ducts, such as the opening and closing of doors or windows. Now try again. If the STATUS LED continues to blink red, call our customer support line at 1-888-414-FLOW (3569).