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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Carefully unpack your air cleaner. Select a firm level
place where there are no obstructions to the air inlet
(side grills) or filtered air outlet (top grills).
2. Plug into a 120V AC electrical outlet. The air cleaner
will beep twice signaling that it is ready for use.
3. Press the Power Button ( ) once. The air cleaner will
be turned onto HIGH fan speed.
4. Press the Speed Button ( ) to select the desired air
cleaning setting. Press once to select MEDIUM fan
speed, or twice to select LOW fan speed, or a third
time to return to HIGH fan speed.
5. To activate the ionizer function, press the Ionizer
Button ( ) once. The Ionizer Indicator ( ) will illuminate
on the Display Screen. To deactivate the ionizer, press
the Ionizer Button ( ) again.
6. For optimum air filtration, it is recommended to operate
the air cleaner continuously. Its rugged motor has been
designed to give many years of use. For continuous
use, it’s recommended to operate the air cleaner at the
MEDIUM fan speed. For quieter operation or use in a
bedroom, select the LOW fan speed. When high levels
of air pollution are present, select the HIGH fan speed
to quickly circulate and filter air in the room.
SETTING THE TIMER
Your PERMAtech™ air cleaner is equipped with an 8-
Hour Timer that will automatically turn the power off after
the desired amount of time has been reached.
1. Press the Timer Button ( ) to set the number of
hours the air cleaner will operate, and then automatically
turn off.
2. The timer can be set for 1 to 8 hours by pressing the
Timer Button ( ) and increasing the time in increments
of 1 hour.
3. The Timer Indicator ( ) and number of hours selected
will flash a few times, then remain illuminated on the
Display Screen.
4. When the timer has elapsed, the air cleaner will beep
3 times and turn off.
5. To cancel the timer operation press the Timer Button
( ) until the Timer Indicator ( ) on the Display
Screen is no longer illuminated or turn the power off
by pressing the Power Button ( ) on the Control
Panel. Another way to cancel the Timer feature is to
press and hold the Timer Button ( ) for 3 seconds
until the Timer Symbol ( ) is turned off.
AIR CLEANER SAFETY
PLEASE READ AND SAVE
THESE IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precau-
tions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock, and injury to persons, including the follow-
ing:
• Read all instructions before using the appliance.
•To avoid fire or shock hazard, plug the appliance
directly into a 120V AC electrical outlet.
• If the filter is covered by a bag when shipped: Remove
plastic bag before use.
• Keep the cord out of heavy traffic areas. To avoid fire
hazard, NEVER put the cord under rugs, near heat
registers, radiators, stoves, or heaters.
•To protect against electrical hazards, DO NOT
immerse in water or other liquids. Do not use near
water.
• Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is
used by or near children, or disabled persons.
•Always unplug the air cleaner before moving it, open-
ing the grill, changing the filters, cleaning, or whenever
the air cleaner is not in use. Be sure to pull by the plug
and not the cord.
• NEVER drop or insert any object into any openings.
•DO NOT operate any appliance with a damaged cord
or plug, if motor fan fails to rotate, after the appliance
malfunctions, or if it has been dropped or damaged in
any manner. Return appliance to manufacturer for
examination, electrical or mechanical adjustment, or
repair.
• Use appliance only for intended household use as
described in this manual. Any other use not recom-
mended by the manufacturer may cause fire, electric
shock, or injury to persons. The use of attachments
not recommended or sold by JCS/THG, LLC may
cause hazards.
• DO NOT use outdoors.
•NEVER block the air openings, grills/outlets or place
on a soft surface such as a bed or sofa, as this could
cause the unit to tip over, blocking the Air Intake
Opening/Grill.
• Keep unit away from heated surfaces and open
flames.
•DO NOT attempt to repair or adjust any electrical or
mechanical functions on this unit. Doing so will void
your warranty. The inside of the unit contains no user
serviceable parts. All servicing should be performed by
qualified personnel only.
• WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock,
DO NOT use this air cleaner with any solid-state speed
control device.
• DO NOT place anything on top of unit.
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THESE IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION
CAUTION: THIS PRODUCT IS
EQUIPPED WITH A POLARIZED
PLUG (a plug having one blade
wider than the other). This plug
will fit into the power outlet only
one way. If the plug does not fit
fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit,
contact qualified personnel to install the proper outlet.
DO NOT DEFEAT THE SAFETY PURPOSE OF THIS
POLARIZED PLUG IN ANY WAY.
CORD AND PLUG INSTALLATION SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
The length of cord used on this appliance was selected to
reduce the hazards of becoming tangled in, or tripping
over a longer cord. If a longer cord is necessary, an
approved extension cord may be used. The electrical rat-
ing of the extension cord must be equal to or greater than
the rating of the air cleaner. Care must be taken to
arrange the extension cord so that it will not drape over
the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by
children or accidentally tripped over.
Thank you for choosing a Bionaire
®
air cleaner. To
ensure the best performance from your air cleaner,
please read and save the following instructions.
IONIZER
Your air cleaner has an optional ionizer feature, which,
when turned on, releases negative ions into outgoing
filtered air. Ions are tiny particles that carry a positive or
negative charge. These ions exist naturally around us, in
the air, water, and ground. Both positive and negative
ions are colorless, odorless, and completely harmless.
Negative ions help the air purification process by attaching
themselves to very small airborne particles in the room.
These particles take on a negative charge and may join
with positively charged particles such as dust, pollen,
smoke, and pet dander to form larger particles that are
then more readily captured by the filter system, or may
be attracted to positively charged surfaces throughout
the home, like walls or floors. This may occur more
frequently when the filter is nearing the end of its functional
life expectancy and is able to capture less of the charged
particles.
You may also note after extended use, that dust has
collected around the grills or front panel. This is from the
ionization affect caused by the negative ions exiting from
the air outlet. This is additional evidence of the air cleaning
effectiveness of negative ions. The dust can be easily
removed with a clean, damp cloth or soft brush.
Finally, using your ionizer may result in an occasional
popping or cracking sound. This is a normal sound,
generally caused by a small build-up of ions that, when
discharged, cause the popping or cracking sound.
NOTE: It is important to clean the HEPA-type filter at the
recommended intervals.
Using the ionizer in conjunction with dirty filters may result
in dirty particles exiting the air purifier and being attracted
to walls, carpets, furniture, or other household objects.
These dirty particles may prove very difficult to remove.
Homes with excessive amounts of pet dander, dust, or
smoke may decrease the life expectancy of the HEPA-type
filtration system and may interfere with the ionization
process. You may want to run the Ionizer less often and
check the condition of the HEPA-type filter(s) more frequently
in order to reduce particles from being attracted to surfaces
throughout your home as mentioned above.
PERMATECH™ FILTER CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Every few weeks, check the condition of the filter.
2. After approximately 3 months of operation a Filter
Clean indicator ( ) will be shown on the Display
Screen notifying you that the filter should be cleaned
prior to further use.
3. Turn off and unplug the air cleaner.
4. Lay the unit down on its side.
5. To remove the
PERMAtech™ filter,
press the movable filter
tab against the stationary
filter tab on the underside
of the housing to release
the filter, and slide it
out of the air cleaner.
(See Fig. 1 & 2)
6. To clean the
PERMAtech™ filter use
a brush attachment
with your vacuum
cleaner. Run the
attachment along the
inlet and outlet side of
the filter trying to clean
between the pleated filter
layers. (See Fig. 3)
Do not use water or
any other household
cleaners of detergents
to clean the
PERMAtech™ filter.
NOTE: Vacuuming
will restore perform-
ance of the
PERMAtech™ filter,
however, the filter
may appear stained.
This is normal and
does not affect the
performance in any
way.
7. To reinstall the
PERMAtech™ filter,
slide it back into the
underside of the housing,
with the movable tab facing the bottom rear of the air
cleaner. The filter will lock into place once inserted
completely within the housing.
Fig.1
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
KNOW YOUR AIR CLEANER
A. Display Screen
a. Timer Indicator ( )
b. Ionizer Indicator ( )
c. Fan Speed Indicator ( )
d. Filter Clean Indicator ( )
B. Control Panel
a. Power Button ( )
b. Speed Button ( )
c. Ionizer Button ( )
d. Timer Button ( )
C. Filter Slot
a. PERMAtech™ Filter
b. Filter Tabs
D. Base
E. Power Cord (Not Shown)
F. Air Intake Grills
G. Filtered Air Outlet
C
A
B
D
F
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