and we strongly recommend that you keep them in a safe place for future reference AM-70 Ficus Tree Air Purifier with the exclusive AMCOR high-tech pure carbon ion generator Owner’s Manual 2 7 The AMCOR Ultra Clean Ficus Tree Air Purifier is safe. Its AC/DC adaptor has been listed by UL. However, as with other electrical appliance, use it with care. • Do not clean the AMCOR Ultra Clean Ficus Tree Air Purifier by spraying it or i00ersing it in wster. Routine Service and Cleaning Regular maintenance of the unit will keep it operating at maximum effectiveness. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY, UNPLUG THE UNIT DURING CLEANING OR FILTER SERVICING. Enclosure Cleaning Clean the outside of the unit at least once a week with a damp paper towel moistened with a common household detergent. Use a soft brush to clean (lengthwise) the carbon filament on the front of the outlet grill. Make sure not to damage the carbon filament when cleaning. Cleaning the Area Around the Unit It is recommended to wipe the area around the air processor once a week with a wet paper towel in order to remove any accumulation of dust. Cleaning the Washable Filter It is recommended to clean this filter every 2 weeks. To wash the washable filter, follow these steps: A. Lift the filter cover, and remove the filter cassette. Clean the filter cassette by dusting it and then washing it in a mild detergent solution. DRY THE FILTER CASSETTE COMPLETELY BEFORE REINSTALLING! B. Install the filter cassette in its place. Make sure that the filter element is facing away from the Blower (filter element should be facing base of tree). Replacingthe optionalcarbonpre-filter+95%ASHRAEGRADE pleated air filter Under normal household/office conditions,the carbon pre-filter and the 95 %ASHRAE GRADE pleated air filter should be replaced every 3 to 6 months, depending on use (filter color will turn dark which indicates it should be replaced). A. Lift the filter cover. B. Remove the filter and replace it with a new one (do not forget to remove the plastic wrapping). C. Write down on the new filter the date you began using it – so that you will know after 6 months if it is time to replace the filter. D. Install the filter with the black side facing away from the Blower. Warning: Do not wash the 95% ASHRAE GRADE pleated air filter. It must be replaced with a new one. 6 Placement of the Ficus Tree Air Purifier ATTENTION: Before deciding on a location for your AMCOR Ultra Clean Ficus Tree Air Purifier, carefully read all the operating instructions as well as the following information. The principle on which the ionizer works is ionization.The process of ionization accelerates the fallout of pollutants from the air. These pollutants may adhere to surrounding surfaces, causing a dark smudge.Therefore, placement of the unit away from all non-washable surfaces is a must! The AMCOR Ultra Clean Ficus Tree Air Purifier will probably be placed on the floor, but it may be placed on a sufficiently strong stand, with its air outlet facing the user. In order to allow for proper air flow and to reduce particle buildup, always keep your unit at least 60 cm (2 ft.) from all walls.The air outlet should always face away from the wall. Caution: Do not place this unit close to sensitive electronic equipments. Examples are: • video tapes • audio tapes • floppy disks • computers • wrist watches • touch lamps • radios • stereos • telephones • VCRs, etc. Do not operate this unit on metal shelving. 3 Operation Connect the plug at the end of the AC/DC adaptor supply cord to the jack at the back of the pot and plug the AC/DC adaptor into an appropriate outlet. Then, select the desired operating speed, High or Low. The AMCOR Ultra Clean Ficus Tree Air Purifier may be operated 24 hours a day. Check the operation of the AMCOR Ultra Clean Ficus Tree Air Purifier. When the blower turns on, your air purifier is in operation. If the unit fails to operate: • Check whether the power control is switched on. • Check whether the AC/DC adaptor is connected properly to the AMCOR Ultra Clean Ficus Tree Air Purifier. • Check whether the AC/DC adaptor is securely plugged into the outlet. • Check whether the outlet is functioning by plugging a lamp into it. Switch is in the Middle Position: Unit is off. Switch is in the Lower Position: Blower at Low Speed for quiet operation and the Ionizer is on. Switch is in the Upper Position: Blower at High Speed for powerful air purification and the Ionizer is on. 4 How the Ficus Tree Air Purifier works: Stage 1 – A washable filter that contains 5 layers • Layer1Friction caused by air passing through the first honeycomb filter createsLayer 11: ::: an electrostatic charge that captures and retains pollutants, dust and dirt. • Layer 2: Open Pore Polyurethane Foam. This foam is highly permeable and has an extremely high dust-holding capacity. • Layer 3: A second honeycomb filter that also captures and retains pollutants, dust and dirt. • Layer 4: A second Open Pore Polyurethan...