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USER MANUAL Balance P400 Brondell

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3. Preparing the Filters for First Use 6-7

4.2 Modes and Indicators

Spanish Translation 18-36 French Translation 37-551 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS For safety precaution, please read all of the following safety instructions before using. The appliance is designed for domestic use and may only be operated in accordance with these instructions. DANGER

• Read all instructions before using this appliance.

• Ensure that the voltage indicated on the appliance corresponds with the voltage of your electrical outlet.

• Do not use the appliance near gas appliances, heating devices, replaces, lighting devices or direct sunlight.

• If the power cord is damaged, do not attempt to repair, modify, or replace the cord yourself. Call the Brondell Service Center.

• Do not expose the appliance to water or handle the power plug with wet hand.

• Do not clean or spray the appliance with water, liquid, detergent or any ammable materials such as insecticides or fragrances to avoid electric shock or re hazard.

• Do not obstruct the air inlet and/or outlet.

• Do not use an extension cord unless it has been approved by a competent authority.

• Do not use the appliance when it is damaged or performs abnormally.

• Do not use the appliance when indoor smoke-type insect repellents are used or in places with oily residues, burning incense or chemical fumes.

• Do not use the appliance in a location with major temperature change to avoid condensation inside the appliance.

• Do not use the appliance in humid or high temperature environment such as bathroom or kitchen.

• If the appliance produces a strange noise, burning smell or smoke, unplug the power plug from the electrical outlet and call our service center.

• Do not use the appliance for anything other than its intended use.

• TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT WITH ANY SOLID-STATE SPEED CONTROL DEVICE (FOR EXAMPLE, A DIMMER SWITCH).

• This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to t in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not t fully in the outlet, reserve the plug. If it still does not t, contact a qualied electrician. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature. CAUTION: If not observed, minor physical injury or property damage may occur as a result.

DANGER: If not observed, serious injury or even death may occur as a result.

WARNING: If not observed, serious physical injury or property damage may occur as a result.

11 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (cont.) WARNING

• The appliance is not a substitute for proper ventilation, regular vacuum cleaning or extractor hood or fan during cooking.

• Ensure the power plug to be in good condition and good connection; whether the appliance properly connected or not; the plug is not overloaded or overheated.

• Always place and use the appliance on a dry, stable and level surface.

• Leave at least 20 inch gap distance away from walls or adjacent objects.

• Do not push or lean against, exert excessive force or shock any part of the appliance or stick sharp or hard objects such as screw driver into any part of the appliance.

• If any lter or Front Panel casing is not properly installed, the appliance will not operate correctly.

• Maintain good air circulation when using the appliance.

• Unplug the appliance from electrical outlet when not in use, before assembling or taking off parts, and before cleaning.

• Do not use the appliance for anything other than its intended use.

1. Mesh Pre-Filter: Washable micron mesh lters 99.9% of particulate matter larger than

0.28mm improving the lifespan of the other two lters.

2. Activated Carbon Filter: Granulated carbon formula that effectively reduces smoke, odor,

and harmful offgassing VOC’s including Formaldehyde and Benzene.

3. TrueHEPA Filter: Removes 99.97% of particulates and allergens including: dust, smoke,

pet dander, mold spores, and pollen above 0.3 microns.

The O2+ Balance comes with the lters installed, however it is necessary to remove the plastic wrap on each lter prior to using the appliance. Follow the instructions below to prepare your O2+ Balance lters for use.

1. Grasp the side recesses and gently pull

the top part of the Front Panel towards you. Then lift the hooks at the bottom of the panel.

2. Remove all the lters from

3. Remove lters from

plastic wrap material.

4. Put the TrueHEPA and Activated

Carbon lters back into the appliance in the appropriate order (see Page 3). NOTE: Make sure that the white tab on each lter faces you. 63 PREPARING THE FILTERS FOR FIRST USE (cont.)

5. Place the Mesh Pre-Filter in the

appliance. NOTE: Make sure that the side with the two middle tabs are pointing towards you. Slide all of the side tabs into their corresponding slots in the frame of the unit.

6. To reattach the Front Panel, insert

the bottom hooks into the bottom of the appliance rst. Then push the panel against the body of the appliance until the magnets catch.

The Air Quality Sensor automatically measures the ambient air quality. When Auto Mode is activated, the appliance selects the most appropriate fan speed for the measured air quality for the best possible air in the room.

1. To turn on Auto Mode, press the Auto Button on the control panel or remote (the Auto Mode

light will illuminate).

2. If the air quality in the room is Excellent, the appliance will operate at a low fan speed. The

appliance will automatically adjust the fan speed according to changes in the air quality. NOTE: When the humidity level in the room is very high, it is possible that condensation can develop on the Air Quality Sensor on the side of the appliance. This may cause the Balance to believe the air quality is lower and cause the fan speed to operate at a higher level. If the room has very high humidity, you may prefer to run the appliance in Fan Speed Mode rather than Auto Mode. NOTE: The brightness of the LED lights on the control panel auto adjusts according to the level of the ambient light. Low Medium HighFan Speed Turbo Excellent Good Moderate Air Quality Level Poor Blue Green Air Quality Indicator Purple Red

4.1 TURN THE O2+ BALANCE ON/OFF

1. To turn on the O2+ Balance, rst plug it into an electric outlet. The control panel lights

will ash twice and you will hear a beep.

2. Press the Power Button on the control panel or on the remote to switch the appliance ON.

Once powered on, the Balance will be in AUTO mode with the fan speed setting at 2 and air quality indicator colored green for the rst 2 minutes, then it will adjust automatically.

3. To turn OFF, press the Power Button on the control panel or remote, the appliance will

beep and the lights will power off.

The lter life is good for approximately 1 year (8,760 hours of use). Once the life of the lters has expired, the Filter Replacement Indicator will let you know it’s time to change the lters. After 1 year of use, the Filter Replacement indicator LED will ash and light up indicating it’s time to change the lters. In addition, the machine may beep to remind you to change the lter. After 168 hours, the machine will go into Lock Mode and you will be unable to operate it until the lters are changed and the indicator button has been reset. See section 5 on Filter Replacement

If the appliance is operating in either Auto Mode or Fan Speed Mode, you can press Silent on the control panel or remote for Eco Mode. Eco Mode automatically turns the fan speed to the lowest setting to conserve energy and only the Silent light will illuminate.

4.2.4 FAN SPEED MODE

If you prefer not to use the Auto Mode, you can manually change the fan speed by pushing the Fan Speed button.

1. Press the Fan Speed button on the control panel or remote until the light indicates the

desired fan speed; 1, 2, 3 or Turbo (all three lights lit).

2. The appliance will remain in the chosen fan speed until a new fan speed is chosen or the

Auto Mode is activated. Low Medium HighFan Speed Turbo

If the Balance is in AUTO mode and the room has been dark for 3 minutes, the appliance will automatically switch into Night Mode. In Night Mode, the air quality indicator and control lights will turn off and the fan speed and noise level are reduced. Once the room becomes light for 5 minutes or more, the appliance will resume normal light indicators and operation. You may also press Fan Speed to manually take the unit out of Night Mode. 94 OPERATING YOUR O2+ BALANCE AIR PURIFIER (cont.)

3. Once the desired setting is chosen, do not press any buttons and the setting will

automatically set in about 10 seconds (the Filter light will stop ashing when set)

4. Turn off the Balance and turn back on to activate the newly set Air Quality Sensor Sensitivity

4.3 ADJUSTING THE AIR QUALITY SENSOR SENSITIVITY

The sensitivity of the Air Quality Sensor can be adjusted. To adjust the sensitivity of the O2+ Balance:

1. On the remote control, press and hold the “Filter” button until the Filter Indicator light on

the control panel stays red and one of the lights above starts to ash.

2. Press the Filter button on the remote consecutively to select the desired Sensitivity Setting

Low MediumAir Quality Sensor Sensitivity High 105 FILTER REPLACEMENT The Filter Replacement Indicator will notify you when it is time to change the lters. To change the lters, follow these steps:

1. Turn the unit off by pushing the Power Button, then unplug the power cord.

2. Gently pull the top part of the Front Panel towards you using the side recesses. Lift the

hooks of the Front Panel out of the bottom of the appliance.

3. To remove the Mesh Pre-Filter, hold both pull-tabs in the center of the lter and pull

4. Pull the white tab on the top of each of the following lters to remove them.

5. Make sure to remove the plastic on the new replacement lter before installing, and be sure

to put them in the following order: a. TrueHEPA Filter goes in rst b. The Activated Carbon lter goes in second c. Finally, replace the Mesh Pre-Filter as the last step

6. Replace the Front Panel by putting the hooks in the bottom rst and closing.

7. Plug the unit back in and press the Power Button.

8. Press the Filter Reset button to reset the lter use timer. The Filter Reset button is located

inside the appliance body, next to the Air Quality Sensor. HELPFUL TIP You may need a small thin object, like a paper clip to push the reset button PF-30 Activated Carbon Filter 8,760 hours TrueHEPA Filter 8,760 hours ** The lter replacement schedule may be accelerated in situations where air quality is consistently poor. Part Number Filter Name Usable period** 116 MAINTENANCE

6.2 FILTER MAINTENANCE

Make sure to change the lters when the Filter Replacement Indicator noties you. In addition to changing the lters as needed, you will also want to clean the Mesh Pre-Filter. To clean the Mesh Pre-Filter, use a vacuum on the low speed to clear any buildup. Do not rinse or soak the lter in water or any other liquid. The Mesh Pre-Filter is the only lter that can be cleaned and reused, all other lters need to be replaced.

6.3 AIR QUALITY SENSOR MAINTENANCE

Use a damp swab or soft brush to clean the Air Quality Sensor every 2 months or as needed to ensure the best performance of the O2+ Balance. Follow the below steps to clean the Air Quality Sensor:

to clean the vents above and below the Air Quality Sensor.

protective cover of the Air Quality Sensor.

to clean the Air Quality Sensor and vents. Use a dry swab to dry them if necessary.

protective cover of the Air Quality Sensor.

6.1 BODY MAINTENANCE

Regularly clean the inside and outside of the body of the O2+ Balance to prevent dust from collecting on the unit.

1. Wipe away dust with a soft dry cloth from the body of the appliance. Use a damp cloth or

mild cleanser to remove heavy dirt

2. Clean the Air Inlet and the Air Outlet with a soft brush or vacuum cleaner

WARNING: Always unplug the O2+ Balance before cleaning or performing other

maintenance. Never immerse the appliance in water or any other liquid. Do not use harsh chemicals or cleaning agents such as bleach or alcohol to clean any part of the appliance. Only the Pre-Filter can be cleaned and reused. The other lters are NOT reusable.

126.4 PLUG FUSE REPLACEMENT

The Balance comes with a safety fuse built into the plug head, which helps protect the machine from any power surges. If the fuse is blown and needs replacing, there is a spare already provided for you on the plug. If the spare is lost or missing, use only a 125 Volt, 2.5 Amp max fuse. 6 MAINTENANCE (cont.)

WARNING: Always unplug the O2+ Balance/Balance prior to attempting to replace the

fuse. Use only 125 Volt, 2.5 Amp max fuse as a replacement.

fuse housing with a small “micro type” screwdriver (or similar item).

2. Separate from the

small screwdriver, slide open the fuse compartment on the plug head by pushing away from the cord.

4. Use the screwdriver

to pop out the old fuse and replace with the spare fuse provided.

the blown fuse, close the fuse compartment, and replace spare fuse holder onto the plug head. 137 TROUBLESHOOTING Fan not working. Unit is not switched on. Ensure the unit is properly plugged into the outlet. Motor requires servicing. Contact the Brondell Service Center. Plastic wrap on lters not removed. Remove the plastic bags and put lters back in. Fan speed does not automatically adjust when the Auto Mode is activated. Air Quality Sensor is faulty and alarm will be heard. Air Quality Indicator will icker in green. Contact the Brondell Service Center. Night Mode is activated when the ambient light is dimmed for 3 minutes. Press Auto Mode or Fan Speed Button. Unit will resume its normal operation when light sensor detects ambient light for 5 minutes.

CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION

Unit cannot be switched on. Front Panel is not placed properly. Remove the Front Panel and reattach it onto the unit again. Power plug is not properly inserted into the electrical outlet. Unplug the unit and plug it back into the electrical outlet. Power plug or cord is damaged. Contact the Brondell Service Center. Unit is in Lock Mode and stops operation because exhausted lters are not replaced. Clean the Mesh Pre-Filter, replace HEPA and carbon lters with a new set, and reset lter change indicator. Refer to Filter Replacement on page 11 of this manual. Safety fuse is blown. Replace safety fuse. See Section

6.4 on page 13 for instructions.

Machine is beeping. Filters need to be changed and the lter change indicator reset. Refer to Filter Replacement instructions on page 11. 147 TROUBLESHOOTING (cont.)

CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION

Poor performance, or not purifying at optimum capacity. Filter is due for replacement. Replace with new lter set. Blockage at Air Inlet or Air Outlet. Contact the Brondell Service Center. Plastic wrap on lters not removed. Remove the plastic wrap and put lters back in. Clearance around appliance not adequate for air ventilation. Ensure that there is clearance of 20” on each side and 4” in the back of the appliance. Missing lters or lters were inserted in the wrong order. Ensure all 3 lters are placed in the correct order (see Page 3 of this manual). Exceeded expected room coverage area. Suggested room coverage area is approximately 260-300 square feet.

158 BRONDELL WARRANTY POLICY

Brondell products are backed by some of the most comprehensive warranties in the industry. Brondell warrants that all products (excluding consumable items) shall be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service. Residential Warranty for Balance O2+ Air Puriers – 3 year limited warranty What this Limited Warranty Covers 100% Coverage of defects or malfunctions of all electronic parts and labor for the entire product excluding consumable lters for the rst three years from original date of purchase. Commercial Warranty: Warranty period 1 year from original purchase date for O2+ Air Puriers. Warranties may not apply to products that are used for heavy commercial, hospital, or other high use non-residential applications. Exclusions and Limitations

1. BRONDELL warrants its products to be free from manufacturing defects under normal

use and service. This warranty is extended only to the ORIGINAL PURCHASER and is not transferable if you sell or otherwise transfer the product.

2. BRONDELL’s obligations under this warranty are limited to repairs or replacement, at

BRONDELL’s option, of products or parts found to be defective, provided that such products were properly installed and used in accordance with instructions. BRONDELL reserves the right to make such inspections as may be necessary in order to determine the cause of the defect. BRONDELL will not charge for labor or parts in connection with warranty repairs for the rst three full years from date of purchase on all products except those that may be subject to commercial use limitations.

3. BRONDELL is not responsible for the cost of removal, return (shipping) and/or re-

installation of products. This warranty does NOT apply to:

• Any and all replacement lters and consumable parts.

• Damage or loss which occurs during shipment.

• Damage of loss sustained through any natural or man-made causes beyond the control of BRONDELL, including but not limited to re, earthquake, oods, etc.

• Damage or loss resulting from negligent or improper installation including installation of a unit in a harsh or hazardous environment.

• Damage or loss resulting from removal, improper repair, modication of the product, or improper maintenance including damage caused by cleaning products.

• Damage or loss resulting from electrical surges, electrical outages, lightning strikes or other acts which are not the fault of Brondell or which the Product is not specied to tolerate.

• Damages as a result of normal wear and tear will not be considered defects.

4. This warranty gives you specic legal rights. You may have other rights which vary from

state to state. 168 BRONDELL WARRANTY POLICY (cont.) THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY IS THE ONLY WARRANTY MADE BY BRONDELL. REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY SHALL BE THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AVAILABLE TO THE PURCHASER. BRONDELL SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT OR FOR OTHER INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR EXPENSES INCURRED BY THE PURCHASER OR FOR LABOR OR OTHER COSTS DUE TO INSTALLATION OR REMOVAL OR COSTS OF REPAIRS BY OTHERS, OR FOR ANY OTHER EXPENSE NOT SPECIFICALLY STATED ABOVE. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THAT OF MERCHANTABILITY, ARE EXPRESSLY LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION AND EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE

To obtain repair service under this warranty, you must contact an authorized BRONDELL Service Center to obtain an RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) number. Proof of purchase in the form of a copy of your original receipt must accompany the returned unit for the warranty to be valid. Take or ship the unit pre-paid to the closest Brondell authorized service center along with your RMA number and proof of purchase. To obtain your RMA number and locate the BRONDELL Service Center location nearest you, call us toll free at 1-888-542-3355 or contact us at [e-mail] WARRANTY For detailed warranty information and product registration, please visit our website at www.brondell.com. Please retain receipt records for any warranty claims. CONTACT INFORMATION Brondell, Inc. PO Box 470085 San Francisco, CA 94147-0085 Phone: [phone] Email: [e-mail] Web: www.brondell.com For questions, contact Brondell Customer Service: 1-888-542-3355