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FILTERSCAN
®
WiFi Home Air Filter Monitor - Model FS-245-C
&
AirFilterSentry™ Notification Service
Congratulations on your purchase of the
FILTERSCAN WiFi
Home Air Filter Monitor for Homeowners!
Once you are done with the installation and calibration of your unit you can be confident that you have
eliminated clogged air filters forever. The procedure described here is designed for the most common
HVAC installations. However, every building is different and you will find more detailed instructions in
the
FILTERSCAN WiFi
Installation and User Manual, which is available at
http://www.cleanalert.com/resource-library
NOTE:
If you are installing in an attic or crawl space, we recommend installing the optional Tubing Kit
and also mounting downstream.
WHAT’S IN THE BOX
FILTERSCAN WiFi
Home Air Filter Monitor, Model FS-245-C
Read This First
document
– Critical
This Quick Start Guide
Drill template
Mounting screws
WHAT YOU WILL NEED FOR INSTALLATION
A wireless Internet router configured either with no wireless Internet security or with WPE128,
WPA1-PSK (TKIP) or WPA2-PSK (AES) wireless security.
If the router does not have a WPS button, you will also need another WiFi Internet-connected
device, such as a smartphone, tablet, or laptop. You will also need the SSID (Network Name)
and password for your network.
NOTE:
Insure
“$” is not used in SSID, and “$”, “#”, and “&”
are not used in the password.
Broadband (NOT Dial-up) Internet service
Center Punch
Power drill
7/64” Drill bit
3/8” Drill bit or step drill
#2 Phillips screwdriver
A pencil or other non-metallic thin stick
Eye and ear protection (Recommended)
STEP 1: SIGN UP AND CONFIGURE YOUR
AirFilterSentry™
ACCOUNT
Your monitor will issue visual and audible alerts whenever it determines that your air filter has become
clogged and needs to be replaced or cleaned. If you also want to receive text and e-mail alerts as well
as view the status of your air filter online anytime, you must sign up for the
AirFilterSentry™ Notification
. There are NO subscription fees.
Signing up for and configuring the AirFilterSentry Notification Service is easy:
1. Go to
and press the “Sign-up for AirFilterSentry” button.
2. Enter a valid email address
(becomes “User Name”) and password for your account.
3. Receive a confirmation email and follow the instructions in it.
4. Enter your monitor information.
5. Enter your contact information
(email IS the account “User Name”).
