Use and Care Manual

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q. Does the unit produce any harmful substances?
A. No. Lifesmart air purifiers do not produce ozone, ions, or negative ions. Ozone is active oxygen and
can be dangerous to people’s health. This is especially true for people with respiratory problems such as
asthma, emphysema, and bronchitis.
Q. How much electricity is required to run the standard air cleaner?
A. It uses an ordinary 120 volt outlet. Maximum draw is about 135 watts on the high setting or 1 cent per
hour, average cost.
Q. What would cause a filter to fill up in less than 5 years?
A. Using the air cleaner in an area having many pets, new carpeting, paint fumes, heavy smoking, urban
pollution, photo studio, etc can diminish the filter’s life.
Q. How do I know when the filter is full and should be replaced?
A. There are two ways to know. First, if you smell a unpleasant odor coming from the unit, the carbon is
probably full. Second, if you notice a significantly reduced airflow, it is probably time to replace your filter.
Q. Which end of the filter goes in first?
A. Both ends of the filter have a rubber sealing gasket going around it. Because the filter is inserted while
the machine is upside down, the end of the filter labeled “Top/Motor Side” is placed label side down into
the unit. Please refer to “Changing the Filter”. To ensure correct placement, one gasket is very close to
the inner edge of the end cap, and the other is closer to the center. The end with the gasket that is closer
to the center is the end that goes in farthest from the motor.
Q. How can you tell if air is being sucked into the filter if there isn’t a place on the unit where you can
feel the suction?
A. Air moves through the unit by means of a fan. The unit has been specifically designed to utilize this fan
to maximize the air velocity discharging from the unit and to minimize the energy the fan uses sucking air
into the filter. This is done by use of a large open area in the screen through which air passes before it goes
through the filter. In simplest of terms, air can not come out of the unit unless it passes through the screen
and the filter. If you feel air coming out of the louvre, it must be going through the filter.
Q. How much space does the air cleaner effectively clean?
A. The Medical Grade Air Purifier XL unit will clean an average bedroom in about 15 minutes with the door
closed. In terms of room size, the XL model will clean an extra large room such as a media room or game
room, the standard model will clean a medium size room such as a study or bedroom.
Q. How reliable is the construction?
A. The entire body of the air cleaner is made of solid steel, which has been welded together to prevent any
rattles. The paint used is powder coating, baked at 375 degrees Fahrenheit. This process eliminates any
odor or off-gas emissions while enhancing durability.
Q. Can wheels be added to the Medical Grade Air Purifier.
A. Yes, wheels can be added as a special order and an additional cost. Please contact customer service for
additional information. Note: wheels are standard on the Medical Grade Air Purifier XL model.