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Contents

Before Use

Features / Name of Each Component / Operation 
Buttons and Indicators / Accessories  · · · · · · · · ·
Safety Precautions  · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·
Cautions on Use · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·
Preparations for Operation  · · · · · · · · · · · · ·
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Setting Filter in Unit

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Inserting Batteries into Remote Controller

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Filling Water Tank

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Installation · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·

Operating Air Purifier

Using Remote Controller · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·
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Starting Operation

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Selecting Operation Mode

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Switching Airflow Rate

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Max Operation

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Using Timer

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Using the Control on Unit  · · · · · · · · · · · · ·
Memory Function / Sensors / Auto Detection· · · · · ·
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Memory Function

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Air Sensor

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Odor Sensor

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Dust sensor   

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Humidity Sensor

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Auto Detection

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Adjusting Sensor Sensitivity Setting

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Useful Feature · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·
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Eco Operation

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Dimmer Control

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Cleaning and Maintenance

Cleaning  · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·  
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When the “Clean Humidifying Filter” Indicator Comes On

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Water Tank   

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Humidifying Filter

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Replacing Humidifying Filter

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Water Tray / Tray Cover

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Pre-filter

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Unit   

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Dust sensor

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Filter Replacement  · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·  
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Replacement Interval  

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Precautions regarding Filter Handling

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Replacing the Filter

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Alert Display  · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·  
Troubleshooting Guide  · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·  
Replacement Parts · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·  
Specifications  · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·  

Read the “Safety Precautions” from page 

E-4 to E-7 to ensure correct use.

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Thank you for purchasing a Hitachi air 
purifier.

This air purifier is for home use only. Do 
not use it for any other purposes be-
sides purifying air.

Please read this instruction manual 
carefully before using this product to 
ensure the unit is operated correctly.

For future reference, keep this manual 
in an easily accessible place.

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struction  

Manual

Hitachi Air Purifier  
with Humidifying Function

EP-A8000

Model

7B6(3$LQGG

Summary of Contents for EP-A8000

Page 1: ...ifying Filter Replacing Humidifying Filter Water Tray Tray Cover Pre filter Unit Dust sensor Filter Replacement Replacement Interval Precautions regarding Filter Handling Replacing the Filter Alert Display Troubleshooting Guide Replacement Parts Specifications Read the Safety Precautions from page E 4 to E 7 to ensure correct use E 2 E 4 E 8 E 9 E 9 E 11 E 11 E 13 E 14 E 14 E 15 E 16 E 17 E 17 E 1...

Page 2: ...ir outlet Stainless net Hand grip Power cord Power plug x1 x1 x2 x1 Provided Accessories Humidifying filter AAA R03 batteries for remote controller Remote controller Pre filter Filter Housed inside the purifier Be sure to remove this filter from the plastic bag before operating the purifier dust filter x1 deodorizing filter x1 Filter assembly Allergen free HEPA filter Set this filter to the front ...

Page 3: ...tton to start or stop operation eco Button P E 21 Press this button to start or stop eco operation Max Button P E 17 Press this button to start max operation Airflow Button P E 16 Press this button to switch airflow rate Mode Button P E 15 Press this button to switch operation mode Timer Button P E 17 Press this button to set Off timer Sensor Setting Button P E 20 Press this button to switch senso...

Page 4: ...k or short circuit which may result in a fire Be sure to unplug the power cord from the AC outlet when not using the air purifier for an extended period of time Also drain the water tank and water tray Otherwise it may cause an electric shock fire or create unpleasant odors Securely insert the power plug into the AC outlet Otherwise it may cause an electric shock fire smoke emission and ignition R...

Page 5: ...or thinner to clean the purifier or spray flammable gas such as insecticides Doing so may lead to cracking electric shock ignition or explosion Do not let any inflammable materials lit cigarettes or incense enter the air purifier intake Doing so may cause a fire Securely hold the grip when carrying the air purifier Dropping it may cause an injury or damage it Miscellaneous In case the unit becomes...

Page 6: ...r tank with its cap closed The inner pressure of the tank changes according to ambient temperature changes and may cause water to leak or injury due to deformation or damage Use a genuine filter for the Hitachi Air Purifier Other filters may cause unit failure Do not operate the unit when usingfumigating smoking type insecticide Use of such insecticides will cause chemicalsto accumulate in the uni...

Page 7: ...vered wall The air purifier will take in the surrounding air and may produce stains on a wall near its air outlet Miscellaneous Do not use near cooking utensils Heat oily smoke etc may result in component deterioration electric shock and ignition Do not strongly push or pull the flap Doing so may result in injury and failure Do not move the body by holding the flap Damaging or dropping the unit ma...

Page 8: ...ance in cigarettes carbon monoxide etc Ventilate closed rooms occasionally The purifier does not have a ventilation effect Do not place anything on the unit and do not block the air inlet or air outlet Doing so may cause a unit failure Do not touch or move the unit angle or lift the unit during operation Moving the operating unit may cause the fan to come in contact with the inner case which may g...

Page 9: ...he deodorizing filter so that its black surface faces the front white surface in the back Insert the filter all the way until the label deodorizing filter position indicator is hidden Note Be sure to take the filter out of the plastic bag Do not block the front face of the filter with cloth or paper The same precautions should also be followed for the dust filter Be sure to remove the packaging Th...

Page 10: ...ィルター 奥 BACK この面を手前にセットしてください Reinstall the panel on the purifier Insert the two tabs on top of the panel into the two holes on the purifier Gently push the bottom of the panel until it clicks to close it securely Rotate the knobs of the pre filter in two locations to the right to lock into the insertion holes of the body Lightly pull the pre filter to confirm it does not come off Insert the latch ...

Page 11: ...k handle lift up the bottom to unlock Pull the water tank toward you and remove it Water tank Handle When removing the water tank water adhering to the tank cap may spill so lay a dry cloth beforehand CAUTION Do not press in the pin in the center of the tank cap Doing so may result in water leakage Loosen Tighten Rubber packing Pin Handle Ensure the rubber packing is installed to the tank cap Tank...

Page 12: ...ding to ambient temperature change may cause water leakage deformation or damage Do not place the body anywhere exposed to high temperature and direct sunlight Inner pressure of the tank changes according to ambient temperature change and may cause water leakage or deformation or damage Remove the water tank before pulling out the water tray Pulling out the water tray without removing the water ta...

Page 13: ... angle may cause water to leak Flap Do not operate with the flap closed Doing so may result in louder noise and greater vibration or failure Do not apply excessive force to the flap Doing so may result in failure and damage When changing the angle of the flap move it until it clicks Position of the flap Closed when not in operation Diagonal direction in pollen mode Upward direction Normally use in...

Page 14: ...If the On Off button is not pressed after the power cord is plugged in all indicators will go off after the Air Sensor and Humidity Level 50 indicators blink for 3 minutes Operation via remote controller is accepted even in this state Press button Auto Clean Humidifying Filter Approx Humidity Level Skin Moisturize Humidify Strong Deodorization Air Sensor r Pollen Air Purify Timer 4hrs Max Blinking...

Page 15: ...nt to Med This mode is recommended for users who are concerned about room odor The odor sensor and dust sensor detect the degree of air contamination and the unit switches to the operation with higher airflow than Air Purify mode During auto sensor operation airflow rate ranges from Low to Max In the first minute Max airflow operation is performed regardless of the level of air contamination Room ...

Page 16: ... odor sensor dust sensor and humidity sensor airflow rate is automatically switched to an appropriate level Note So far as the water tank and water tray are filled with water humidifying function works in any of Air Purify Pollen and Strong Deodorization modes If you do not want the humidifying function drain the water tank water tray and humidifying filter Switching Airflow Rate You can select a ...

Page 17: ...tinue for about 5 minutes The airflow indicator blinks for 5 minutes How to cancel Press button or button during operation Using Timer Operation will stop approximately 4 hours after the timer is set Off timer 4 hours is set The timer indicator lights up How to set cancel Every time you press the button Set and Cancel will alternate It takes about 10 seconds until the air flow rate reaches Max Aut...

Page 18: ... installed in a location where air contamination is difficult to detect or in case the sensor itself is not clean the indicator action may not change P E 29 Odor Sensor The sensor detects odors in the air such as cigarette smoke or animal odors Even if you think the air is clean the unit may continue the operation if the odor sensor detects any gas component that has not been removed by the filter...

Page 19: ...rt the operation within 3 minutes after the power cord is plugged in In this case too the Air Sensor and Humidity Level 50 indicators will continue to blink meaning the unit is checking room air condition After 3 minutes have elapsed the indicators will stop blinking If you plug in the power cord in an environment containing contaminated air the sensitivity of the sensor may be reduced In such a c...

Page 20: ...ink for 5 seconds While the airflow indicator is blinking The factory setting is Medium Present setting is shown by the airflow indicator that blinks for 5 seconds Every time you press the button the setting switches Use the tip of a ball point pen or similar object press button press button Medium Low High Auto Skin Moisturize Humidify Strong Deodorization Pollen Air Purify T Max Blinking Blink ...

Page 21: ...ittently operates using Silent airflow for about 10 minutes If this state continues for longer than 8 hours the unit automatically stops operation The mode is set to the eco operation eco indicator lights up How to set cancel Every time you press the button Set and Cancel will alternate The settings are stored Silent operation Stop 10 minutes 10 minutes 10 minutes 50 minutes 50 minutes Silent oper...

Page 22: ... on approximately one month approximately 720 hours after the start of use or after the reset button was pressed after the previous cleaning operation finished Depending on the tap water used water scale may adhere earlier If there is heavy filter contamination clean the filter more than once a month before the Clean Humidifying Filter indicator lights up After cleaning press the reset button The ...

Page 23: ...odor may adhere to the humidifying filter even when the Humidify or Skin Moisturize mode is not activated When Humidify or Skin Moisturize mode is used be sure to pour tap water into the water tank Although the humidifying filter has been treated against bacteria and mold it may get slimy or moldy or may become discolored to pink red green brown or gray after a short period of use depending on the...

Page 24: ...on the quality of tap water used the humidifying filter may be consumed extremely early Detach the case and replace the humidifying filter To detach the case push the tabs three locations The humidifying filter is flammable Dispose of the filter according to local regulations Do not use any detergent Do not dispose of the humidifying filter case Humidifying filter Detach the case by opening it in ...

Page 25: ...tank Cleaning Pre filter Nozzle with brush P E 9 E 10 Pre filter Remove dust with a vacuum cleaner etc Lightly apply the nozzle brush of the vacuum cleaner and suck up the dust If heavily soiled do not apply strong force but wash with water using a commercially available soft sponge drain sufficiently and dry in the shade with a breeze CAUTION Strongly rubbing with a floor nozzle of a vacuum clean...

Page 26: ...off sufficiently so that no detergent remains When oil or chemicals such as insecticide etc is attached clean out on each occasion For dust etc attached to the surface of the flap wipe it off with soft cloth For stains on the remote light receiver wipe with a narrow cotton swab soaked with a little water and subsequently wipe with a dry cotton swab Dust sensor Cleaning guide every 3 6 months Wipe ...

Page 27: ...e installation location the actual color of the contaminated filter may differ from the color shown on this label When the purifier intakes oily smoke carbon substances soot etc or when the smell of new building materials remains after a new house has been built or the house has been remodeled When used in stores such as in coffee shops game parlors barber shops beauty parlors or in offices or hot...

Page 28: ...e filter on the purifier Take a new deodorizing filter out of its plastic bag and install it on the purifier CAUTION Be sure to take the filter out of the plastic bag Do not block the front face of the filter with cloth or paper The same precautions should also be followed for the dust filter Install the deodorizing filter so that its black surface faces the front white surface in the back Insert ...

Page 29: ...s plugged into the AC outlet Change the airflow rate Or open a window and plug the power cord into the AC outlet when ambient air is clean Is the unit installed in a location away from odor or dust Relocate the air unit Is the operation in the Humidify mode Airflow rate will not decrease when humidity is low Has airflow rate been switched Press the airflow button and select Auto Sensor or another ...

Page 30: ...nk Is there any opening in the water tank or water tray Place the unit on a level stable surface Avoid carrying the unit with water in the tank Stop using the unit immediately and contact your dealer for repairs Is there any leakage from the water tank Stop using the unit immediately and contact your dealer for repairs Indicator is dim Has the dimmer control been activated Cancel the dimmer contro...

Page 31: ...operation This is caused by vibration during operation This is normal Water surface in the water tank waves The unit is in demo mode Unplug the power cord once wait for a few seconds and then insert the power plug into the AC outlet Unit indicators repeatedly turn on and off one after another and the fan is stationary Because the signals from the remote controllers are the same both functions resp...

Page 32: ... replacement part No EP JV1000 002 when ordering Humidifying Filter Designate the replacement part No EP DX40E 908 when ordering The case is not included Tank Cap Designate the replacement part No EP JV700 005 when ordering Deodorizing filter Designate the replacement part No EP A6000 903 when ordering Specifications Symptom Cause Operation other When the eco operation is selected the fan may stop...

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