PERMAtech
TM
ionizing
air cleaner
MODEL
BAP1452-CN
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before operating.
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Instruction Leaflet
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questions or comments on air cleaners,
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in North America.
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AIR CLEANER SAFETY
PLEASE READ AND SAVE
THESE IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions
should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock, and injury to persons, including the following:
• 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, opening
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 recommended
by the manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock, or injury
to persons. The use of attachments not recommended
or sold by the manufacturer 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.
PLEASE READ AND SAVE
THESE IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, THIS PRODUCT IS EQUIPPED
WITH A POLARIZED AC (Alternating
Current) 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 in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still
does not fit, contact a qualified electrician 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 rating 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 independently controlled ionizer,
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 PERMAtech
TM
filter at
the recommended intervals.
Using the ionizer in conjunction with dirty filters may result
in dirty particles exiting the air cleaner 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
PERMAtech
TM
filtration system and may interfere with the
ionization process. You may want to run the Ionizer less
often or and check the condition of the PERMAtech
TM
filter(s) more frequently in order to reduce particles from
being attracted to surfaces throughout your home as
mentioned above.
PRE-OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Carefully unpack your air cleaner. Select a firm level place
where there are no obstructions to the air inlet or filtered
air outlet. A good location in a room is approximately 1
foot away from the wall, in a central location of your
home.
2. Pull rear air inlet grill towards you by grasping the finger
tabs and pulling forward.
3. Remove PERMAtech
TM
filter by gripping on both sides
and pulling forward.
4. Remove protective plastic bag from the filter cartridge
(if packed in a bag).
5. This model utilizes a hang tab and filter clip. The clip
can only be attached to the tabs on the filter one way
only. The filter clip should easily slide onto the filter hang
tab with only a small amount of pressure. DO NOT use
force while attaching the clip to the filter (See Fig.3).
Align the clip on the top of the PERMAtech
TM
filter with
the rails on the inside of the air cleaner unit. Gently slide
the filter onto the rail (See Fig.4).
NOTE:
The side with the soft gasket should face
inward.
6. Replace air inlet grill back onto unit securely.
DO NOT POINT AIR OUTLET TOWARDS A WALL.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Plug into a 120V AC electrical outlet.
2. Select the desired operating speed; HI (
), MEDIUM (
),
LOW (
), by turning the knob to the appropriate
setting.
3. To release negative ions into the filtered air, turn the ion-
izer knob to ON (
) and the Ionizer light will illuminate.
4. The ionizer will not work unless the unit is running.
5. 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.
CLEANING/MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
1. Turn the air cleaner off and unplug it before cleaning.
2. The outside of the air cleaner can be cleaned with a
soft, clean dampened cloth.
3. The rear air inlet grill can be removed and washed in
warm soapy water (not dishwasher safe). Dry before
replacing in the unit.
4. The filtered air outlet can be cleaned of dust with a
small, soft brush.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Solution
Unit will not operate
• Check to make sure the unit is
plugged in.
• Check to make sure the unit is
on by turning the speed control
knob to the desired speed setting.
Decreased airflow
• If the filter has not been cleaned
in six months or more, clean the
PERMAtech
TM
filter.
• Check the filters to make sure
they are in good condition.
• Check to ensure nothing is blocking
rear air inlet grill and filtered outlet
grill.
AIR CLEANER SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS
1. DO NOT attempt to repair or adjust any electrical or
mechanical functions on this unit. Doing so will void the
warranty. The inside of the unit contains no user serv-
iceable parts. All servicing should be performed by
qualified personnel only.
2. If you need to exchange the unit, please return it in its
original carton, with a sales receipt, to the store where
you purchased it. If you are returning the unit more than
30 days after the date of purchase, please see the
enclosed warranty.
3. Should your air cleaner require service, please call
1-800-253-2764 in North America for further assistance.
A return authorization will be given when you call.
4. If you have any other questions or commen
ts,
visit our
website at
www.bionaire.com.
5 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Sunbeam Products, Inc. doing business as Jarden
Consumer Solutions or if in Canada, Sunbeam
Corporation (Canada) Limited doing business as Jarden
Consumer Solutions (collectively “JCS”) warrants that for
a period of five years from the date of purchase, this
product will be free from defects in material and
workmanship. JCS, at its option, will repair or replace this
product or any component of the product found to be
defective during the warranty period. Replacement will be
made with a new or remanufactured product or
component. If the product is no longer available,
replacement may be made with a similar product of equal
or greater value. This is your exclusive warranty. Do NOT
attempt to repair or adjust any electrical or mechanical
functions on this product. Doing so will void this warranty.
This warranty is valid for the original retail purchaser from
the date of initial retail purchase and is not transferable.
Keep the original sales receipt. Proof of purchase is
required to obtain warranty performance. JCS dealers,
service centers, or retail stores selling JCS products do
not have the right to alter, modify or any way change the
terms and conditions of this warranty.
This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts or
damage resulting from any of the following: negligent use
or misuse of the product, use on improper voltage or
current, use contrary to the operating instructions,
disassembly, repair or alteration by anyone other than
JCS or an authorized JCS service center. Further, the
warranty does not cover: Acts of God, such as fire, flood,
hurricanes and tornadoes.
What are the limits on JCS’s Liability?
JCS shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential
damages caused by the breach of any express, implied or
statutory warranty or condition.
Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law, any
implied warranty or condition of merchantability or fitness
for a particular purpose is limited in duration to the
duration of the above warranty.
JCS disclaims all other warranties, conditions or
representations, express, implied, statutory or otherwise.
JCS shall not be liable for any damages of any kind
resulting from the purchase, use or misuse of, or inability
to use the product including incidental, special,
consequential or similar damages or loss of profits, or for
any breach of contract, fundamental or otherwise, or for
any claim brought against purchaser by any other party.
5. If you wish to clean the inside of the air cleaner, please
only use a dry, soft cloth to wipe it down.
6. Filter Indicator - a filter reminder dial is manually set to
remind the user when it is time to replace the filter.
7. Every few weeks check the condition of the pre-filter.
8. Remove the inlet grill. If the foam pre-filter has collected a
noticeable amount of dust, remove it from the inlet of the grill
and wash it in warm soapy water. Rinse and dry the
pre-filter thoroughly before replacing it in the inlet of the grill.
9. With the inlet grill removed, check the condition of your
PERMAtech
TM
filter. If the filter is dirty, remove them by
gripping on both sides and pulling forward.
10.To clean the PERMAtech
TM
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.2).
NOTE: Vacuuming will restore performance of
the PERMAtech
TM
filter however, the filter may
appear stained. This is normal and does not
affect performance in any way.
DO NOT USE WATER OR ANY OTHER HOUSEHOLD
CLEANERS OR DETERGENTS TO CLEAN THE
PERMAtech
TM
FILTER.
11.This model utilizes a hang tab and filter clips to insure
that the filter is properly in place. Before replacing the
PERMAtech
TM
filter make sure that the hang tab is
securely in place.
12.Align the clips on the side of your PERMAtech
TM
filter
with the rails on the inside of the unit. Gently slide the
filter onto the rails.
13.The filter clip should easily slide onto the filter hang
tabs. Do not use force while attaching the filter clip to
the filter. Align the clip on the side of your PERMAtech
TM
filter with the rails on the inside of the unit. (See Fig.3
and 4)
NOTE:
The pleated material and rubber gasket should be
facing towards the unit when applied.
Filter Life - The filter has been designed to never need
replacement, however, it does need servicing. We
recommend that under normal conditions of continuous
use, the filters should be cleaned at least every 3 months
to help maintain optimal performance. Should the filter
become damaged during cleaning replacements are
available by calling 1-800-253-2764.
14.The filter reminder dial should be set ahead 3-6 months
depending on usage.
Some provinces, states or jurisdictions do not allow the
exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty
lasts, so the above limitations or exclusion may not apply
to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and
you may also have other rights that vary from province to
province, state to state or jurisdiction to jurisdiction.
How to Obtain Warranty Service
In the U.S.A.
If you have any question regarding this warranty or would
like to obtain warranty service, please call 1-800-253-2764
and a convenient service center address will be provided
to you.
In Canada
If you have any question regarding this warranty or would
like to obtain warranty service, please call 1-800-253-2764
and a convenient service center address will be provided
to you.
In the U.S.A., this warranty is offered by Sunbeam
Products, Inc. doing business as Jarden Consumer
Solutions located in Boca Raton, Florida 33431. In
Canada, this warranty is offered by Sunbeam Corporation
(Canada) Limited doing business as Jarden Consumer
Solutions, located at 20B Hereford Street, Brampton,
Ontario L6Y 0M1.
PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO ANY
OF THESE ADDRESSES OR TO THE PLACE OF
PURCHASE.
© 2007 Sunbeam Products, Inc. doing business as
Jarden Consumer Solutions. All Rights Reserved.
Distributed by Sunbeam Products, Inc. doing business as
Jarden Consumer Solutions, Boca Raton, Florida 33431.
BAP1452CN07EFM2 Printed in China
A. Filtered Air Outlet
B. Speed Knob
C. Ionizer Knob
D. Ionizer Light
E. Filter Reminder Dial
F. Washable Foam Filter
G. Inlet Grill
H. PERMAtech
TM
Filter
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B
C
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