AP5800 - Air purifier GermGuardian - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	3-in-1 air purifier with pre-filter, HEPA filter, and activated carbon
Brand	GermGuardian
Model	AP5800
Power supply	120 V AC, 60 Hz
Power consumption	Not specified (ENERGY STAR rated)
Recommended room size	Up to 30 m² (tested in a 30 m³ chamber)
Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR)	See website for values
Fan speed levels	4 (1 to 4)
Auto mode	Yes, adjusts speed based on air quality
Sleep mode	Yes, with light off and slow speed operation
Timer	1 to 10 hours
Child lock	Control panel lock
Air quality monitor	PM2.5 detection with LED ring (green, yellow, red)
Filter type	HEPA with activated carbon layer
Filter life	Approximately 6 months depending on usage
Pre-filter maintenance	Monthly cleaning with brush or vacuum
Housing maintenance	Wipe with a soft cloth
Filter replacement indicator	Flashing indicator, reset with AUTO and SLEEP buttons
Motor protection	Protection circuit with auto shut-off and 'Err' code
Warranty	3 years (limited)
Replacement parts	Genuine HEPA filter available at www.guardiantechnologies.com
Customer service	1.866.603.5900

Frequently Asked Questions - AP5800 GermGuardian

How do I replace the HEPA filter on my GermGuardian AP5800?

Turn off and unplug the unit. Turn it over, open the bottom panel by pulling on the handle. Remove the old filter, insert the new one, close the panel. Reset indicator by holding AUTO and SLEEP buttons for 3 seconds.

What does the color of the LED ring around the display mean?

The ring indicates air quality based on PM2.5 particles: Green (0-100, good), Yellow (101-200, moderate), Red (201-300, poor), and Red (301-500, very poor). In AUTO mode, fan speed adjusts accordingly.

How do I reset the filter change indicator?

After replacing the filter, press and hold the AUTO and SLEEP buttons simultaneously for about 3 seconds until the unit beeps and the indicator stops flashing.

Why does my air purifier suddenly stop?

This may be due to motor protection being activated. Ensure the filter and bottom panel are properly installed. Unplug the unit for 10 minutes, then plug it back in. If the problem persists, contact customer service.

How do I clean the pre-filter on my GermGuardian AP5800?

Unplug the unit. Remove the filter (see manual) and clean the pre-filter grille with the included brush or a vacuum. Do this at least once a month.

What is AUTO mode and how does it work?

AUTO mode automatically adjusts fan speed based on air quality detected by the PM2.5 monitor. To activate, press the AUTO button; an 'A' will display. To exit AUTO mode, press AUTO again or any other control button.

How do I use the timer on the AP5800?

Press the TIMER button and scroll to select a delay from 1 to 10 hours. The time will display on the screen for 10 seconds. The unit will turn off automatically at the end of the delay. To cancel, hold the TIMER button for 3 seconds.

How do I activate the child lock?

Press and hold the SPEED and AUTO buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds. A lock icon will appear on the screen. To deactivate, repeat the same procedure.

What is the warranty on the GermGuardian AP5800?

This product comes with a 3-year limited warranty from the original purchase date, covering defects in materials and workmanship. It does not cover normal wear, misuse, or unauthorized repairs.

Where can I buy replacement filters?

Use only genuine Guardian Technologies filters for optimal performance. You can order them at www.guardiantechnologies.com or contact customer service at 1.866.603.5900.

USER MANUAL AP5800 GermGuardian

To the consumer, Guardian Technologies LLC warrants this product to be free of defects in materials or workmanship commencing upon the date of the original purchase. In order to be eligible for this Limited Warranty, an original sales receipt or comparable substitute proof of purchase bearing the date of original purchase is required. Refer to the original product carton or specific product/model page on the Guardian Technologies website for warranty length for your particular model. This warranty applies only to the original purchaser of this product from the original date of purchase. This warranty covers product purchased from authorized distributors only.

This warranty applies to repair or replacement of product found to be defective in materials or workmanship. This warranty does not apply to damage resulting from unusual wear, commercial, abusive, unreasonable use or supplemental damage. This warranty does not cover damage from unauthorized repairs or from any use not in accordance with the instruction manual. Defects that are the result of normal wear and tear will not be considered manufacturing defects under this warranty.

If this product should become defective within the warranty period, we will repair or replace any defective parts free of charge. All warranty repairs must be completed by Guardian Technologies LLC. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights (other rights may vary from state to state in the U.S.A.)

To submit product under warranty the complete machine must be delivered pre-paid to Guardian Technologies LLC. Please include complete information including: the problem, the model number of the product, the day of purchase, and a copy of the original sales receipt along with your name, address, and telephone (email optional). Address returns to the attention of: Customer Service, at the address below. Additional questions or comments can be made toll free to the number listed below.

USA and Canada

Guardian Technologies LLC

26251 Bluestone Blvd.

Euclid, Ohio 44132

1.866.603.5900

www.guardiantechnologies.com

Please go to www.guardiantechnologies.com to register your product. We consider the registration process important to ensuring superior service to our customers, however submitting the warranty registration is optional and does not affect your rights to utilize this warranty according to the conditions stated above.

Additional copies of the instruction manual can be obtained by accessing and printing directly from our website or calling customer service.

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USE & CARE INSTRUCTIONS

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3-in-1 High Performance Air Purifying System

Model No. AP5800

3-Year Limited Warranty

Customer Service 1.866.603.5900

www.guardiantechnologies.com

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READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WARNINGS

Failure to comply with the warnings listed below may result in electric shock or serious injury.

This product should be used only in accordance with the specifications outlined in this manual. Usage other than what has been specified here may result in serious injury.

When using electrical appliances, basic 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 appliance.
• IMPORTANT - 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 fit in a polarized 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. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature.
• WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not use with an extension cord.
  • To avoid fire or shock hazard, plug the appliance directly into a 120V AC electrical outlet.
• Keep the cord out of heavy traffic areas. To avoid fire hazard, NEVER put the cord under rugs, near heat registers, radiator, stoves or heaters.
• To protect against electrical hazards, DO NOT immerse in water or other liquids. Do not use near water.
• Children cannot recognize the hazards associated with the usage of electrical appliances. For this reason, always supervise children when they are near the unit.
• Always unplug the air purifier before moving it, opening the grill, changing filters, cleaning or whenever the air purifier 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 run cord under carpeting.
• DO NOT cover cord with throw rugs, runners, or similar coverings.
• DO NOT route cord under furniture or appliances. Arrange cord away from traffic area and where it will not be tripped over.
• 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. Call Customer Service for assistance.
• 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.
  • DO NOT use outdoors.
  • DO NOT place anything on top of unit.
• 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 or outtake opening.

• 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 purifier with any solid-state speed control device.
  • Always unplug the unit before before cleaning or servicing in any way.

• CAUTION: Do NOT use gasoline, benzene, thinner, harsh cleaners, etc. on and/or in the unit while cleaning as they will damage the product. NEVER use alcohol or other solvents.
  CAUTION: THIS EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE INSPECTED AND CLEANED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS ON A REGULAR BASIS TO PREVENT EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF DUST PARTICLES THAT CAN RESULT IN FLASHOVER OR A RISK OF FIRE.

The 8 hour TWA Ozone for this product is 0.001 ppmv when tested in a 30m^3 chamber. The product complies with the maximum allowable concentration of ozone of 0.050 parts per million by volume (ppmv) in a 24-hour period. The Health Canada Guideline 2010 recommends that the maximum exposure limit, based on averaging time of 8 hours, is 0.020 ppmv or less when tested in a sealed, controlled room approximately 30m^3 .

WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm

For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

This product earned the ENERGY STAR label by meeting strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the U.S. EPA. Room air cleaners have demonstrated the potential for improving air quality and providing health benefits. EPA does not endorse manufacturer claims regarding the degree to which a specific product will produce healthier indoor air. The energy efficiency of this ENERGY STAR certified model is measured based on a ratio between the model's CADR for Smoke and the electrical energy it consumes, or CADR/Watt.

SPECIFICATIONS
Air Purifying System with HEPA Filter

Air Outlet Control Panel Air Quality Monitor Indicator Light PM2.5 Number and Timer Set Display Fan Speed Indicator Lights Power Adapter Unit Body Air Inlet

CONTROL PANEL

ON / OFF BUTTON SPEED CHILD LOCK AUTO AUTO SLEEP MODE FILTER RESET TIMER E-4

AIR CLEANING SYSTEM
Improve your indoor air quality with your new Germguardian Air Purifier. The HEPA filter captures allergens and includes a charcoal filter layer to help reduce household odors.

Back of Unit Air Quality Monitor Sensor HEPA Filter Compartment Unit Inverted Unit Bottom Panel HEPA Filter

IMPORTANT: The air purifier is shipped with the filter stored in the filter compartment. The filter is shipped in a bag to prevent degradation. Before using, remove and discard bag.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT: The air purifier is shipped with the filter stored in the filter compartment. The filter is shipped in a bag to prevent degradation. Before using, remove and discard bag BEFORE OPERATING THE AIR PURIFIER

1. Select a firm, level and flat location for the air purifier.
2. For proper air flow, locate the unit at least 1 foot from any wall or furniture.
   • Make sure none of the grills are blocked.
3. Plug the power cord into a 120V AC outlet. An audible chime will sound when plugged in.

1. Turn unit power ON by pressing the ON/OFF control.

Note: The first time the unit is plugged in and powered on, the air quality sensor will take a few minutes to calibrate.

SPEED

1. Fan Speed – press SPEED and select speed level 1-4. The fan speed will light on the display.

AUTO

1. Auto Mode – press AUTO and an "A" will light on the display. When in AUTO the fan speed will change depending on the air quality level in the room. See AQM chart. To exit AUTO mode, press AUTO control. Pressing on/off, speed or sleep controls will also exit AUTO mode.

TIMER

1. Timer – The hours will light on the front display for 10 seconds then return to the PM2.5 numbers. The product will turn off and enter stand by-mode once the timer expires. Select if you prefer to run the purifier for a specific number of hours. Press timer control and continue to press to select between 1 and 10 hours. The hours will light on the display. To cancel timer, toggle through the hours until the feature is turned off or hold the timer button for 3 seconds.

1. Sleep Mode – Press Sleep control to turn display lights on/off. When selected the sleep light will dim, the other lights on the display will turn off and the purifier will run in low speed. Press any control to wake up the unit and exit Sleep mode.

2. Child Lock – Press and hold SPEED & AUTO controls for 3 seconds to lock control panel so controls cannot be adjusted. The lock icon will light on the display. If other controls are pressed while locked, the Child Lock indicator will blink. To unlock, hold the SPEED & AUTO controls again for 3 seconds.

FILTER RESET

1. Filter Reset Indicator flashes to indicate it is time to change the filter. Replace the filter according to the instructions (pg. 7). Press and hold AUTO & SLEEP controls for approximately 3 seconds, the unit will beep before flashing indicator stops.

AIR QUALITY MONITOR

Air Quality Monitor senses and detects the amount of particulate matter (PM2.5) in the air. The light circle around the display will change colors, indicating the air quality level in the room. The particulate matter numeric value (AQI) will be displayed. See values and status ranges in chart below.

Also listed are the color values displayed in the circle and the fan speed "AUTO" mode will select based on the particulate matter that is detected.

Light Color	Particulate Matter Value (Range)		Air Quality Status	Auto Fan Speed
Green	0-100	Good 1
Yellow	101-200	Average 2
Red	201-300	Poor 3
Red	301-500	Very Poor 4

RESETTING THE AIR PURIFIER

The air purifier is equipped with a motor protection circuit. If activated, the overload warning will initiate and cut off the power. An audible warning "chime" will sound for 60 seconds and the AQM light will flash red. To restart the unit, unplug the unit for 10 minutes, then plug back in and power on.

FILTER REPLACEMENT

The filter reset indicator light will flash when it is time to replace your filter. Depending on usage and environmental conditions the filter will last approximately 6 months. The inside pleats of the filter will turn from white to grey when it is dirty and needs replacing. It is important to maintain and change the filter to continue to optimize the performance of the air purifier.

IMPORTANT: Do NOT wash and re-use the filter. Please contact Customer Service or visit our website www.guardiantechnologies.com to purchase a replacement filter. Use only Genuine Guardian Technologies replacement parts to optimize the performance of your air purifier.

REMOVE AND REPLACE FILTER

1. Tum off and unplug the unit.
2. Turn unit upside down on a flat sturdy surface.
3. Pull handle on bottom panel and remove panel from unit.
4. Remove filter and disregard. Place new filter into air purifying unit.
5. Return bottom panel, first insert the panel hooks then close.

IMPORTANT: Make sure filter is installed and bottom panel is closed properly, otherwise unit will not function.

RESET THE FILTER LIGHT by holding the AUTO and SLEEP controls for 3 seconds.

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IMPORTANT: To maintain performance of the air cleaner, use Guardian Technologies GENUINE Replacement Parts only. To purchase visit our website www.guardiantechnologies.com.

CLEANING & MAINTENANCE

CLEANING

• Always unplug the appliance before you clean it.
- Never immerse the appliance in water or any other liquid.
- Never use aggressive or flammable cleaning agents such as bleach or alcohol to clean any part of the appliance.

BODY OF THE APPLIANCE

Regularly clean the inside and outside of the body to prevent dust from collecting.

1. Wipe away dust with a soft dry cloth from the body of the appliance.
2. Clean the air inlet and the air outlet with a soft dry cloth.

PRE-FILTER SCREEN

The pre-filter/charcoal layer collects larger dust and debris and should be cleaned monthly or more frequently depending on use. Remove and clean regularly with the brush attachment of your vacuum cleaner. This will remove the lint and dirt and help maintain the life of the filter. (See filter replacement to locate and clean or remove the filter).

Replacement pre-filters are available by visiting our website at www.guardiantechnologies.com.

Note: Do NOT stick any foreign objects or your fingers inside the unit.

Caution: Do NOT use gasoline, benzene, thinner, harsh cleaners, etc. on and/or in the unit while cleaning as they will damage the products.

NEVER use alcohol or other solvents.

What is CADR?

CADR stands for "Clean Air Delivery Rate," which indicates the volume of filtered air delivered by an air purifier. CADR ratings show the effectiveness of how efficient the air purifier is at capturing fine particles from things like tobacco smoke and plant pollens from the room.

Clean Air Delivery Rate

From air cleaner to air cleaner, compare the CADR numbers. First look at suggested room size. Then refer to the Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) numbers. The higher the number, the faster the unit filters the air.

Refer to website for individual model CADR numbers.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

PROBLEM	SOLUTION
Unit shuts off unexpectedly or does not operate.	Check that the unit is plugged into a working electrical outlet.Check to see if the motor protector is triggered.Check that the filter and bottom panel are installed correctly.Unplug/replug into the outlet.Call customer service.
No air circulating from the unit.	Unplug unit. Check filter. Clean or replace filter if necessary.
Odors not removed.	Make sure the filter is clean. Replace if necessary.
Discharged air has an odor.	Check to see if the filter is heavily soiled. Replace if necessary.
Increase in noise level.	Make sure the filter is clean. Replace if necessary.
Filter indicator light on display is flashing.	Replace filter and reset light.
Air quality status remains poor.	Check to see if the filter is heavily soiled. Replace if necessary.Increase the fan speed to circulate air.

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866 603-5900

www.guardiantechnologies.com

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