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CLEANING THE PRE-FILTER
REPLACING THE SIDE CARBON FILTERS
Ensure that the unit is switched OFF and unplugged.
We recommend you check the pre-filter regularly
and clean it on a weekly basis. The plastic pre-filter
is reusable, to clean it follow the procedure below:
a) Open the handle at the top of the unit
①
. Gently
slide the filter case out of the top of the unit
②
.
b) Slide out and separate the pre-filter
③
from the
HEPA filter
④
. Ensure you have removed the
HEPA filter before washing the pre-filter.
c) Clean the pre-filter by using a vacuum cleaner.
Cleaning with warm water is also possible, however
allow the filter to dry completely before reinstalling.
You can now put the filters back into the case and
place this back into your VK 401. Make sure that
the carbon part of the filter is facing the back on
the unit. Close the filter handle, and the unit can be
switched back on.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
The HEPA and Carbon filters are not reusable and should be replaced. Please contact your distributor
to purchase replacement HEPA and Carbon filters. Depending on the levels of pollution, the lifetime
of the HEPA filter may be longer or shorter than the recommended use times below:
Ensure that the unit is switched OFF and unplugged, unscrew and open the side filter door
⑤
and
replace the carbon filter inside, then close the door, reinsert the screw and tighten.
1
2
3
4
5
Reactor cell (hrs)
8000
HEPA filter (hrs)
2000
Carbon filters (hrs)
6000
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