GCX Series User Manual
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1. Post Filter Sleeves Gas phase filter cartridges lame 2 1 Open the locking arms remove the diffuser and frames 3 4 and 5 2 Frame 2 contains the four gas phase filter cartridges with the four Post Filter Sleeves 3 To remove the cardridges twist each cartridge counter clockwise as far as it will go It can then be lifted out of the base plate by hand disposal see 6 6 Important Black dust from cartridges can stain Wear rubber or plastic gloves and protect clothing and other surfaces while handling Diffuser 4 Pull a new filter sleeve over each new 5 Insert the new cartridges in the base plate 6 Replace frames 3 4 and 5 and the diffuser cartridge until it is completely covered by turning the cartridge clockwise Finally check that each cartridge is well secured in the base plate Close the device by pressing both arms together Reset filter life see section 4 4 8 21 Chapter 7 Maintenance 6 6 Discarding Used Filters Used filters can normally be put into the regular household trash for disposal If the system may have been exposed to potentially hazardous substances the filters may have to be disposed of as hazardous waste Please refer to local regulations and laws for proper disposal Chapter 72. 3 Ensure the IQAir system can clean enough air to cope with your room size The actual hourly air volume cleaned by the system should be at least double the air volume of your room If the rate at which pollutants enter the room air is high or the indoor air quality requirements are stringent the hourly air delivery of the system needs to exceed the room air volume several times To achieve that level of air turnover it may be necessary to employ more than one IQAir system or employ an IQAir HVAC filtration system Refer to section 4 3 2 Air Cleaning Results Although air cleaners may be advertised and sold to be suitable for use in specific indoor environments and to deal with specific indoor air quality problems the manufacturer and distributors make no claim as to the specific air cleaning results that are achieved under the user s individual operating conditions The air quality improvements that can be realized with the IQAir system as with any air cleaner in indoor environments depends to a significant degree on circumstantial factors which are out of the control of the manufacturer or distributors Important factors which will influence the air quality improvements that can be achieved in an indoor environment with an air cleaner include e Type of air pollutants present and their filtration efficiency e Intensity of the pollutant source s e Pollutant concentration e Size of the indoor environment room size e Operating speed o
3. Press and hold the Enter key until the black cursor appears and adjust the Timer OFF fan speed as above The final Enter command saves the selection and exits the enter mode Moa Ty Ho Tu Eo Ho Tu 4 Ho Tu By Tiner Timer Timer Tiner Timer h FH E BE koko k k H a p EL EL ER Eok k k ok Ar 3 BE ok oF WD FL SS Fae ook ok OH Speed OH Speed 14 4 4 6 Timer Information in the Control Panel The IQAir control panel shows the timer status without the need to access the Timer related menus Timer Deactivated Chapter 4 Using the Control Panel System on Standby The first line shows the model name and the second line shows the word Standby The Timer LED is red System Running The first line shows the fan speed and the second line shows the airflow The Timer LED is off Display s Main Window ThAire GCA Standby System is on standby e Timer is deactivated SPEED 1 Airflow S cfm System is running Timer is deactivated Timer LED Timer Activated System on Standby The first line shows the current day and time and the second line shows the next time the system will turn on The Timer LED is green System Running The first line shows the fan speed and the second line shows the current Timer ON period start and stop times The Timer LED is green Display s Main Window We Loree Th f i468 4 EE System is on standby Timer activated SPEED
4. press the small lever to the side and slide the battery u compartment out Remove the used battery and insert the new battery SPE Chapter 6 Replacing Filters Battery Compartment Battery Type CR2025 Battery CR2025 The IQAir system is equipped with a Filter Life Monitor which is designed to assist you in determining when a filter needs to be replaced If the air pollution in your environment is very high there is a possibility that the filter may not be effective throughout the displayed life time and may have to be replaced earlier than indicated by the Filter Life Monitor For this reason it is important to look out for the signs of used up filters and replace filters earlier if necessary The main signs are e Increased operating noise e Decreased airflow e Clogged filters e Increased odor presence Note After a filter has been replaced the filter must be reset in the control panel Refer to section 4 4 8 6 1 Location of the Filters The IQAir system features a modular housing design which enables easy replacement of all filters in a matter of minutes The illustration of the IQAir system on the control panel shows the positions of the individual filters These positions correspond to the actual positions of the filters within the system 6 2 Ordering Replacement Filters Filter positions as shown on the control panel FO 3 Post Filter FO 12 Cartridges FO Pre Filter T
5. and tighten 23 Chapter 8 Anti Tampering Kit Instructions 4 Reinsert the face plate and press it in completely 6 Loosen and lift out the control panel carefully Do not lift more than 2 3 inches 9 Plug the red connector of the ribbon cable back into the control panel Ensure that it is pushed in all the way Now the other side 7 Disconnect the ribbon cable from the control panel at red connectors 10 Tuck the ribbon cable underneath and reinsert the control panel into its holder Snap into place 5 Insert the flat head screwdriver into the small opening on the side of the display control panel N 8 Insert two of the larger types of screws Torx 20 into the two holes and tighten using the supplied tool 11 When you reconnect the air cleaner to a wall outlet the control panel should again display information If not the control panel is not connected properly Re check steps 5 10 Now you have secured the air cleaner in order that it may not be opened by an unauthorized person For filter replacement you will need to remove the four arm locking screws Refer to diagram 3 and 8 24 Chapter 9 QAir Optional Accessories Chapter 9 IQAir Optional Accessories IQAir advanced air cleaning systems can be complimented with a range of special IQAir accessories Ask your authorized IQAir dealer for details VMF Powder coat
6. and would like to remain in the window for more than 15 seconds keep the A key depressed Enter Key The Enter key if pressed for 3 seconds allows the modification of a setting The enter mode is indicated by a flashing cursor on the modifiable setting Pressing the Enter key again will save any entry and move the cursor to the next modifiable item in the display window When the last modifiable choice in a window is confirmed with the Enter key the enter mode is automatically terminated and the new settings are saved Filter Life LEDs Whenever the system is on the color of the filter life LEDs light emitting diodes indicates the state of the individual filters in the system Note The positions of the filter life LEDs on the control panel correspond to the actual positions of the filters within the system The filter life indicator LEDs signal four possible stages in the life of the filter 1 Green The filter is still within 80 of its estimated life span 2 Orange The filter is approaching the last 20 of its estimated life span 3 Red The filter has reached the end of its estimated life span 4 Red blinking The filter has passed its estimated life span and should be replaced immediately The IQAir system s effectiveness is likely to have been reduced dramatically either due to a reduction in airflow particle filters are clogged or a reduction in filter efficiency gas phase filter is saturated Fan Speed LEDs These LEDs s
7. currently flashing red E EE 5 To re confirm the filter change press the Enter key To exit the Filter Life Reset window press the Menu key REMHAIWHIWG LIFE Le f CartridaesrBB h 6 Upon successful reset of the filter life the new remaining filter life taking the currently selected fan speed into account will be displayed and the filter LED light on the control panel will change from red to green 16 4 4 9 Changing the Airflow Units 1 You can reach the airflow units menu by pressing the menu key eight times 2 You can change the air volume units which are displayed from cubic feet per minute cfm to cubic meters per hour m h or vice versa by pressing the Enter key for three seconds either when the system is switched on or in standby mode 3 When the first character of the airflow units starts to flash press the A key once to change the units 4 Press the Enter key to confirm the air volume unit change Until modified again the airflow rate will now be displayed in the newly selected units Note The air delivery airflow units displayed in this manual are examples only and will vary according to model 4 4 10 Language Setting The Language Menu allows you to change the IQAir system s display language The languages from which you can choose will depend on the model and the country of purchase 1 To reach the Language Menu from the main display window press the Menu key nine times The current langua
8. kg ChemiSorber 73 Ibs 33 kg Air delivery incl filters 6 fan speeds 50 100 160 210 260 370 cfm 90 170 270 360 440 630 m h Sound pressure power level 6 fan speeds L 25 36 44 50 54 59 dB A Ly 35 46 54 60 64 69 dB A Tmo eoad curved th theme ptectornonstop weappoed O 4 key touch pad with 16 character 2 line LCD display Carme dt Cinlansatbasecfgmtem Airoutlet 320 EvenFlow diffuser Electrical safety certification CSA rated for continuous operation under applicable UL and CSA standards BSMI Performance Total system efficiency certified 99 for particles 0 3 microns individually tested at highest fan speed gt 95 at 0 003 microns Air delivery certified yes individually tested with all filters fitted Filter Configuration GCX HEPA Pre Filter H11 XL Purpose control of coarse fine amp ultra fine dust particles protection of subsequent filters Media non woven glass microfiber HEPA filter non off gassing separators Efficiency 299 at 0 3 microns EN 1822 class H11 Surface area 81 sq ft 7 5 m Average filter life approx 2 years based on average daily usage of 10h on speed 3 GCX Filter Cartridge Set Purpose control of a wide range of specific chemical substances and odors Media options GCX MultiGas 22 lbs 9 8 kg granular activated carbon amp impregnated alumina AC 4 1A 4 GCX VOC 17 Ibs 7 8 kg granular activated carbon AC 4 Gas a
9. not use outdoors Do not obstruct the air inlet and air outlet of the air cleaner Do not place the air cleaner on a soft surface such as a bed or other soft furnishings Only use this air cleaner in an upright position Do not place next to a humidifier Keep the power cord away from heated surfaces Save these instructions for future reference The IQAir Group reserves the right to change specifications contained in this document at any time and without prior notice 2013 The IQAir Group All rights reserved IQAir is the registered trademark of The IQAir Group EvenFlow is a trademark of The IQAir Group IQAir systems and filters are protected under U S patents 6 001 145 and 6 159 260 Other U S European and Asian patents pending 105 10 10 50 130724 Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Chapter 9 Air Cleaning Systems and Indoor Air Quality 1 1 Improving Indoor Air Quality Setting Up 2 1 Unpacking 2 2 Choosing a Suitable Location 2 3 Connecting to Power The IQAir System s Components 3 1 Description of Housing Components 3 2 Description of Removable Components 3 3 How the IQAir System Works Using the Control Panel 4 1 Description of Control Panel Description of Control Panel Keys Control Panel Locking Function Fan Speed and Air Delivery Regulating Fan Speed Air Exch
10. replacing a filter e Locking the control panel to avoid tampering with the system s settings e Choosing the desired display language e Setting the day amp time 4 1 Description of Control Panel B IQAir LCD Liqud _ SPEED Z Crystal Display Airflow 168cfRr MENU ENTER Post Filter Life LED FES Post Filter FLo42 Cartridges B FO Cartridges Life LED Fan Speed LEDs Pre Filter Life LED Timer LED High Performahce Air CfYeaning S stem LED Light Emitting Diode Power Arrow Menu Enter Key Key Key Key LCD Display z i i e ay The 2 line LCD displays important information about the system s settings IQAir GCs Standby In standby mode not running without the timer activated the first line displays the IQAir model name and the word Standby is displayed on the second line If the timer is activated the current day and time and the next SFEED amp programmed start and stop time will be displayed instead Airflow Main window Standby mode i cfm If the IQAir system is running and the timer is not activated the first line Mainwindow Ori mode displays the current speed setting and the second line displays the corresponding air delivery rate of the system however when the timer is activated the current programmed start and stop times Timer ON period will be displayed on the second line Menu win
11. tampering with the system e The arm locking fixture prevents unauthorized access to the system s replacement filters e The power cord inlet fixture helps to prevent the unauthorized unplugging of the system Note Additional measures have to be taken to prevent unplugging of the air cleaner from the wall outlet What s included in the anti tampering toolkit 1 x Torx 10 Safety Tool 1 x Torx 20 Safety Tool 2 x Torx 10 Safety Screws 4 x Torx 20 Safety Screws To install the arm locking fixture you will also need a medium size flathead screwdriver How to install the power cord fixture 1 Disconnect the power 2 The metal clamp on the cord from the wall outlet cord now lines up with two Plug the connector of the screw holes in the base of power cord into the air the air cleaner cleaner s power socket How to install the arm locking fixture 1 Disconnect the power 2 Loosen and lift out the face cord Press with the flat plate Set the piece aside to re head screwdriver into the install later small opening on the side of the arm with the IQAir logo face plate not the control panel side TQAir GCXICR Series tere 2a Mas 10 0H Pera Quality Checked 3 Insert two of the small screws supplied Torx 10 Using the supplied tool tighten the screws to attach the metal clamp to the air cleaner wt 3 Use the larger screws Torx 20 and tool supplied Insert the screws into the two holes
12. to save the timer status setting and to proceed to the HP ihe Bhiae START time HUTO TINER OW 5 Select the desired START hour by pressing the A key a7 3B AG 6 Press the Enter key to save the START hour and to proceed to the minute AUTO TIMER OH setting 7 30 0 00 7 Select the desired START minute setting by pressing the A key z Note The minute settings can only be set in five minute increments AUTO TIMER OW Bf ise 1 0 8 Press the Enter key to save the minute setting save the START time and proceed to the STOP time setting OUTO TIMER oO 7 30 18 68 9 Select the desired STOP hour by pressing the A key AUTO TIMER 10 Press the Enter key to save the STOP hour and to proceed to the minute 4 arise 18 3 setting co GE 11 Select the desired STOP minute setting by pressing the A key AUTO TIMER aaa 18 3 Le 12 Press the Enter key to save the STOP minute setting and to exit the enter mode Note The times are displayed in a 24 hour clock 13 Chapter 4 Using the Control Panel 4 4 4 Day of the Week Timer The Day of the Week Timer allows the deactivation of the Timer ON period on certain days of the week In its default setting the Timer ON period is enabled on all seven days of the week This is indicated by stars below the abbreviations of the days On days without a star the air cleaner will be running at the speed which is set in the Timer OFF Speed Selection Menu
13. 1 Th amp f 36 1 i System is running e Timer is activated Timer LED 17 green 5s n green 15 Chapter 4 Using the Control Panel 4 4 7 Time amp Day Setting When the IQAir system is first connected to the power the day and time TINE BA BA displayed will be incorrect and will have to be set for the timer function to work ii a a i DAY Ho properly Once the current day and time are set they will only need to be reset if the system is disconnected from the power supply for more than an hour TIME AB ae 1 To access the Time amp Day menu from the main display window press the DAY Mo Menu key six times TIME 1 0 2 Press and hold the Enter key until the cursor starts to flash DAY Ha 3 Select the hour by pressing the A key HUNE 19 88 4 Press the Enter key to save the hour setting and to proceed to the minute DAY Hio setting 5 Select the minutes by pressing the A key E F128 A H El 6 Press the Enter key to save the minute setting and to proceed to the day setting MUNE Loree DAY fic 7 Select the day of the week by pressing the A key 8 Press the Enter key to save the day setting and to exit the enter mode MANE 13 22 DAY He 9 Press the Power key to return to the main display Note The display will automatically return to the main window if no key is pressed for 15 seconds TIME 19 22 DAY Wde 4 4 8 Filter Life Reset New Filter The Filter Life Reset function allows the Fil
14. 4 6 4 3 1 Regulating Fan Speed Air GCs 1 When the IQAir system is switched off standby mode the first line of the AA ee Standby LCD display shows the model name To switch the system on press the Power key on the far left of the control panel SPEED 2 The LCD now displays the fan speed and the corresponding airflow rate Airflow legcfm Note The system starts at the fan speed at which it was running when it was last used SFEEB 4 Airflow 21acrHr 3 To change the fan speed press the A key 10 Chapter 4 Using the Control Panel 4 3 2 Air Exchange Rates in Differently Sized Rooms Any air cleaner can only be effective if it filters a sufficient amount of air in an indoor environment For general air cleaning purposes the IQAir system should be able to filter the room air volume at least twice every hour on the set fan speed to achieve a significant air quality improvement If the intensity of the pollution source is high or a high degree of purification is needed more air changes may become necessary In order to achieve the desired number of air changes more than one air cleaner may be required or a HVAC filtration system should be considered The number of air changes that are necessary to attain a certain level of indoor air quality will depend on a variety of factors including e Intensity of air pollution source The higher the rate at which air pollutants are produced or enter the indoor environment
15. Maintenance 7 1 Cleaning the Housing e Unplug the IQAir system before attempting to clean it e Usea soft and clean cloth for cleaning e For water soluble stains use a window cleaning fluid e For the removal of tough non water soluble stains use a silicon spray e Do not use any solvents or any organic cleaning fluids 7 2 Maintenance Free Fan The IQAir system is equipped with a maintenance free fan motor 7 3 Technical Support and Repairs Should technical issues or questions arise during or after the warranty period please contact your point of purchase or call IQAir Technical Support at 888 560 1020 toll free You may also visit our Support Center at www iqair com support where you can find answers to most frequently asked questions FAQs or contact us with your inquiry To expedite your service request please have the following information ready when contacting us 1 IQAir model shell number and serial number found at the base of the system and on the certificate 2 Your details name address phone number e mail 3 Point of purchase name of dealer city 4 Date of purchase 5 Description of issue Refer to the technical support and warranty registration card included with your air cleaner literature for more details 22 Chapter 8 Anti Tampering Kit Instructions Chapter 8 Anti Tampering Kit Instructions Your IQAir system comes with two anti tampering features designed to prevent unauthorized
16. O IQAir First in Air Quality GCX Series User Manual EJ Swiss Made Important Safety Instructions About This User s Manual Congratulations on your purchase of this IQAir high performance air cleaning system Please study this user manual carefully to familiarize yourself with the special features and functions of your IQAir system and keep it in a safe place for future reference Read these instructions before using the air cleaner Do not use this air cleaner as sole protection against harmful pollutants Do not immerse the air cleaner in water or other liquids Always disconnect the power from this air cleaner by unplugging the power cord before adding or removing parts and before cleaning Do not operate this air cleaner if it has a damaged cord or plug if the motor fan fails to rotate if it is not working properly if it has been dropped or damaged or dropped into water If the power cord of this air cleaner should become damaged it may be replaced with a similar two pole cord as is commonly used for computers and similar appliances Replacement cords are available from IQAir Only use this air cleaner for its intended purpose of air cleaning in non industrial environments Do not use this air cleaner in areas with very high concentrations of dusts or powder to prevent the danger of dust explosions Do not use this air cleaner in explosive areas Do not use attachments or filters not recommended by IQAir Do
17. ange Rates in Differently Sized Rooms Using the Menu Functions Menu Overview Filter Life Monitor Setting the Auto Timer Day of the Week Timer Timer ON OFF Fan Speed Selection Menu Timer Information in the Control Panel 4 4 7 Time amp Day Setting 4 4 8 Filter Life Reset New Filter 4 4 9 Changing Airflow Units 4 4 10 Language Setting RWWWNn gt N AARAA ee RRB OP AA AAA RAA NAunKRWDN Using the Remote Control 5 1 Remote Control Elements and Functions 5 2 Getting the Best Transmission Results 5 3 Replacing the Battery of the Remote Control Replacing Filters 6 1 Location of the Filters 6 2 Ordering Replacement Filters 6 3 Opening and Closing the Housing 6 3 1 Troubleshooting when Closing the Housing 6 4 Replacing the Pre Filter F1 6 5 Replacing the Gas Phase Filter Cartridges and Post Filter Sleeves F2 6 6 Discarding Used Filters Maintenance 7 1 Cleaning the Housing 7 2 Maintenance Free Fan 7 3 Technical Support and Repairs Anti Tampering Kit Instructions IQAir Optional Accessories Technical Specifications Page naw vu AA N Oo o CONN 10 10 11 11 11 12 13 14 14 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 18 19 19 19 20 20 20 20 21 22 22 22 22 22 23 25 26 Chapter 1 Air Cleaning Systems and Indoor Air Quality Chapter 1 Air Cleaning Systems and Indoor Air Quality State of the art filtration technology Your IQAir advanced air cleaning system has b
18. dow Filter Life Monitor Note Airflow and remaining filter life may be different on actual air cleaner RFEMAIHIHG LIFE Freefilter eaeah 4 1 1 Description of Control Panel Keys Power Key The Power key switches the IQAir system on and off When the system is switched off the fan stops to run but the system will remain connected to the power supply standby mode The standby mode allows for automatic timer start up In the standby mode the different menu functions can be accessed Tip In a menu window the Power key also serves as a quick exit key to return to the main display window 4 Arrow A Key When the system is switched on the A key allows the adjustment of the fan speed In the enter mode indicated by the appearance of a black flashing cursor see Enter Key below the A key is used to modify the selected setting in the display window Confirmed with the Enter key the enter mode is automatically terminated The LCD will then display the current menu settings for another 15 seconds before reverting to the main window display Chapter 4 Using the Control Panel us Menu Key The Menu key allows access to any one of ten menus Pressing the Menu key once allows access to the first menu function Pressing the Menu key twice allows access to the second menu function and so on If no key is pressed for 15 seconds in a menu window the display will revert to the main display window Tip If you are in a menu window
19. ect to change without prior notice 105 01 00 35 IQ TS GCX NE 120V USA 130723 26 Notes 27 www igair com EJ Swiss Made 130724_IQ_MA_GCX_NE_US
20. ed stainless steel wall bracket for the secure InFlow Complete ducting adapter kit for the creation of positive pressure if placed wall mounting of the IQAir within the room and negative pressure system where floor space is if placed outside the room limited wal PF4o lame FE Additional pre filter for areas m S AZ with high levels of coarse dust OutFlow Complete ducting adapter kit for the creation of negative pressure if placed within the room and positive pressure if placed outside the room g pF WwW J i a AS Mobility 56 The Mobility 56 kit adds mobility to an IQAir system In addition it optimises the air circulation patterns by raising the air intake of the IQAir system off the ground ae VM FlexVac eZ ETN The VM FlexVac converts any IQAir filtration A device into a wall Lad mounted self contained extraction system that om allows to capture fumes dust and vapors at the source FlexVac Mobile floor based source capture system Also available as a wall mounted version VM FlexVac 25 Technical Specifications QAir GCX Series NE General Specifications 27 53 92 121 154 215 Watt Standby lt 1 Watt Dimensions si H 40 x W 15 x D 16 H 102 x W 38 x D 41 cm MultiGas amp AM 62 Ibs 28 kg VOC 57 Ibs 26
21. een developed especially for the control of specific gaseous components Thanks to advanced gas cartridge GCX filter technology each model of the IQAir GCX Series has been optimized for the control of specific gaseous pollutant groups The following model configurations are available e IQAir GCX VOC for the control of volatile organic compounds e IQAir GCX MultiGas for the control of volatile organic compounds and many inorganic compounds e IQAir GCX ChemiSorber for the control of many inorganic compounds and some organic compounds e IQAir GCX AM for the control of ammonia and amines 1 1 Improving Indoor Air Quality Air cleaning can play an important role when it comes to improving indoor air quality However it should be noted that air cleaning should be used in conjunction with pollution source control and ventilation wherever possible Strategy to improve indoor air quality To tackle any indoor air quality problem keep the following three step strategy in mind 1 Eliminate or reduce the air pollution source as much as possible Source control is by far the most effective way to improve indoor air quality since it sets out to deal with air pollution at the point of origin 2 Ensure that sufficient fresh air is entering the room from outside Air cleaners are not a substitution for sufficient ventilation They are not able to reverse the conversion of oxygen O into carbon dioxide CO caused by breathing and combustion processes
22. eferral Program Certificate of Instructions Warranty Free pre filter Performance User manual Chapter 2 Setting Up 2 2 Choosing a Suitable Location When choosing a suitable location for the IQAir system keep the following considerations in mind e Choosing the most suitable room for the system will depend on where you would like the focus of the air cleaning efforts Two main considerations are the time you spend in a particular room and the location of the main air pollution sources As a general rule the closer the system is located to the air pollution source the better the air cleaning performance in the room min distance 12 30 5 cm Keep power cord clear of walkways Control panel should be easily accessible Although an air cleaning result may be achieved in adjacent rooms the main air cleaning will take place in the room where the system is located For the best air cleaning results in adjacent rooms make sure that doors to these rooms are left wide open e For best performance the system should be positioned at least 12 inches 1 foot away from the nearest vertical surface such as a wall or a cupboard In general the more centrally the system is positioned the better the performance e Position the system close to a power outlet and make sure that the power cord is positioned in a way that it does not present an obstacle in walkways e Make sure that the system is posi
23. f the unit e Number of air cleaners placed in the indoor environment e Saturation state of the filters in the air cleaner Consult a qualified specialist to determine an effective and comprehensive indoor air quality strategy Caution Intense concentration of pollutants may cause filter cartridges to saturate or expire sooner than indicated by the control panel Chapter 2 Setting Up Chapter 2 Setting Up 2 1 Unpacking To unpack the IQAir system open the top of the box and remove the square styrofoam pad which contains all accessories and product literature Lay the box on its side hold the system by the handle and pull it out of the box Remove the plastic bag and foam belt Keep the packaging for future transport and service needs IQAir Advanced Air Cleaning System Four post filter sleeves Note The sleeves are supplied inside the IQAir system Pull the post filter sleeves over the cartridges before installing the cartridges in the air cleaner Four gas phase filter cartridges Note The gas phase filter cartridges are supplied ina separate box and must be installed before use LL 17 W 2 aigar U oo H fi mii W Powercord jj 5 TT i y Remote control Anti Tampering Kit including battery IQair Certificate of Performance TQAir Getting Started Technical Support R
24. ge is displayed 2 To change the display language press and hold the Enter key until the cursor starts to flash 3 Use the A key to scroll through the display language options 4 Press the Enter key to save the desired display language and to exit the enter mode Chapter 4 Using the Control Panel Airflow Unites cfm Hirflow Uni of 1 Efm Airflow Units mah Airflow Units ma h LAHGUAGE Enslish LANGUAGE Enslish IDIOMA Bsrahol im ti Te D D i mei 17 Chapter 5 Using the Remote Control Chapter 5 Using the Remote Control In addition to the control panel the IQAir system can be controlled by using the handheld remote control The remote control can be used to Switch the system on and off e Select the desired fan speed e Activate and deactivate the timer function Note Start and stop times can only be set and changed directly on the system s control panel 5 1 Remote Control Elements and Functions Infrared IR diode B IQAir t Standby OFF key 1 Timer ON key Speed control keys Timer Modification key Timer OFF key Battery Compartment Battery Type CR2025 Switching the System On and Off To switch the IQAir system on with the remote control press any one of the speed control keys marked with 1 through 6 The system will start at the fan speed of the pressed key To switch the IQAir system off press the OFF key Switching the Timer O
25. hen filters need to be replaced or replace them at fixed intervals which rarely correspond to the actual amount of use The Filter Life Monitor keeps track of the most important factors affecting the life of the individual filters The Filter Life Monitor display shows the remaining life of each individual filter at any given time at the selected fan speed 1 To reach the Filter Life Monitor Menu from the main display window press the Menu key once The remaining life of the Pre Filter will appear REHGIHIWNG LIFE Frefilter 488h 2 Press the A key to view the remaining life of the other filters in the system REMAINING LIFE Carteidses4888h 3 The remaining life of the filters is expressed in hours of operation at the iieis current speed setting Filter Life will adjust whenever the fan speed is changed If the filter is beyond its useful life a negative number will be displayed How the Filter Life Monitor Works The basis for the calculating the remaining filter life is the already elapsed operation time at the set fan speed This input is compared with an internal memory bank which contains information about the different filters lives under specific conditions of use The Filter Life Monitor makes a calculation of the remaining filter life taking into account not only past use of the system but also likely future use As reference for future use the Filter Life Monitor uses the fan speed which is set at the time The relation
26. ible to change a specific filter refer to the appropriate section below 4 To close the housing align the housing elements and simply push the locking arms inwards simultaneously until they snap back into the housing Opening Closing A meg WE Ht im HL 6 3 1 Troubleshooting when Closing the Housing If the IQAir system does not close properly the upper part of the system may be offset against the lower part To solve this problem simply open both locking arms again align the housing elements and push both locking arms in simultaneously 6 4 Replacing the Pre Filter F1 il NX 1 Open the locking arms making sure they are fully extended outward For details refer to the section 6 3 gap p 2 Opening the arms will cause the upper part of the housing to separate from frame 1 This will leave a narrow gap ls A 3 Keeping the arms open place your hands on opposite sides of frame 1 lift it slightly and pull it out slowly As the frame is withdrawn tilt it progressively up
27. imulate the fan speed through the frequency of their rotation The faster the rotation of the fan speed LEDs the faster the actual fan speed of the system 4 2 Control Panel Locking Function The control panel keys can be locked to avoid tampering with the settings To lock or unlock the control panel keys both the Menu and IQAir the Enter key have to be pressed down simultaneously for 3 Aa seconds The activated locking function is indicated with a star SPEED Z jpa symbol in the control panel display The remote control will still Airflow 168cfm Cartridges operate the system when the locking function is activated only the control panel keys are locked a 4 3 Fan Speed and Air Delivery The IQAir system can be set to run at six different fan speeds which correspond to six different airflow rates Speed 1 is the lowest speed Speed 6 the highest fan speed The higher the fan speed the more room air will be filtered by the system The high fan speed settings provide additional air cleaning power to deal with situations of elevated pollution levels To allow better evaluation of the system s performance at different fan speeds the standard display window shows not only the fan speed but also the air delivery rate airflow The displayed airflow is factory preset and is not measured by the system itself When Timer is activated the display will change Refer to section 4
28. me 5 ii ee E __ Frame 4 ieee ea EE _ __ Frame 3 N _ e ae E Cartridge Filter Module Frame 2 a ee bo m Fan Assembly a A E iia n a es E k m Pre Filter Module Frame 1 ie Base Air Intake Opening The base with its arched design features air intake openings on two sides The pre filter module consists of frame 1 and the pre filter which is secured inside the frame by four filter clamps The fan assembly comprises two housing modules with the centrifugal fan inside The cartridge filter module 2 consists of frame 2 and a steel base plate in which the four gas phase filter cartridges are fixed by means of a bayonet locking system Frame 3 to 5 surrounds the 4 gas phase cartridges and filter sleeves to where the diffuser starts The EvenFlow diffuser contains omni directional air outlet openings The handle on top of the diffuser is designed for carrying the IQAir system The locking arms hold the housing elements together When opened the locking arms allow easy access to all filters Chapter 3 System s Components 3 2 Description of Removable Components The IQAir system features a modular housing design which enables the easy replacement of all filter elements in a matter of seconds The illustration below shows all the removable components For more details on how to replace filters please refer to Chapter 6 Replacing Filters Po
29. mp odor filter GCX ChemiSorber 32 Ibs 14 6 kg granular impregnated alumina IA 4 GCX AM 22 Ibs 9 8 kg granular impregnated activated carbon AC 4 AM Average filter life approx 3 2 years based on average daily usage of 10h on speed 3 GCX Post Filter Sleeve Set Purpose control of fine amp ultra fine particulate matter Media type electrostatically charged fiber Surface area 10 sq ft 0 9 m Average filter life approx 3 2 years based on average daily usage of 10h on speed 3 Display languages 4 user selectable languages English French German Spanish Intelligent filter life monitor yes monitors actual usage of each individual filter 3 filter life status LEDs Advanced timer yes allows programming of operating hours and weekdays Advanced fan speed selection yes allows programming of different fan speeds for 2 different time periods Supplied accessories remote control incl battery power cord with plug anti tampering toolkit certificate of performance FlexVac amp VM FlexVac mobile amp wall mounted source capture kits InFlow amp OutFlow Optional accessories positive negative pressure duct kits Mobility 56 kit PF40 coarse dust pre filter VMF wall mount bracket per fan speed measured at 120V 60Hz tolerance 10 6 cfm tolerance 3 dB A tolerance 10 filter life can vary based on actual usage and pollution levels All technical specifications are subj
30. n and Off If start and stop times have been set in the Daily Timer Menu it is possible to switch the timer on and off with the remote control To switch the timer on press the Timer Modification key and then the Timer ON key To switch the timer off press the Timer Modification key and then the Timer OFF key 5 2 Getting the Best Transmission Results The IR infrared receiver of the IQAir system is positioned underneath the control panel cover In order to get the best signal transmission the remote control should be pointed at the control panel when a remote command is being carried out Alternatively the remote control should be pointed at a surface like a wall ceiling or window from which the signal can bounce off in a right angle 90 to the electronic control panel i Not Indirect transmission bouncing off surface max distance 15 ft 4 5 m Position of IR receiver a a a TT CELL LL Direct transmission max distance 20 ft 6 m 18 Chapter 6 Replacing Filters 5 3 Replacing the Battery of the Remote Control B1QAir 00 When the battery becomes weak the transmission results will deteriorate and the 2 battery should be replaced The remote control requires one CR2025 battery The battery OA compartment is located at the bottom end of the remote control 4 IS 0 amp To open the battery compartment
31. o order replacement filters please contact your local IQAir authorized dealer To locate the dealer nearest to you call 1 877 400 1050 or visit www iqair com Please order your replacement filters by quoting the appropiate article numbers stated below IQAir GCX VOC Pre Filter Art No 102 15 11 00 VOC filter cartridge set Art No 102 42 10 00 Post Filter sleeve set Art No 102 50 2000 IQAir GCX MultiGas Pre Filter Art No 102 15 11 00 MultiGas filter cartridge set Art No 102 42 1600 Post Filter sleeve set Art No 102 50 2000 IQAir GCX ChemiSorber Pre Filter Art No 102 15 11 00 ChemiSorber filter cartridge set Art No 102 42 18 00 Post Filter sleeve set Art No 102 50 2000 IQAir GCX AM Pre Filter Art No 102 15 11 00 AM filter cartridge set Art No 102 42 1400 Post Filter sleeve set Art No 102 50 2000 19 Chapter 6 Replacing Filters 6 3 Opening and Closing the Housing The stacked housing elements are held together by two locking arms that latch into the diffuser To open the system follow the steps below 1 Disconnect the IQAir system from the power supply before attempting to open the system 2 Press the first locking arm outward using both thumbs as shown Press just hard enough to release the arm from its snap in position in the diffuser Disengage the other arm in the same way 3 Pull both locking arms evenly outwards until they snap into place and remain open Access to all filters is now poss
32. see 4 4 5 Note At least one day of the week must be enabled with a star to be able to run the Auto Timer If the timer is disabled on all days of the week the timer status field in the Auto Timer Menu will switch to OFF and the timer will be disabled 1 To reach the Day of the Week Timer Menu from the main display window press the Menu key three times 2 Press and hold the Enter key until the cursor appears 3 Press the A key to activate star or deactivate no star the Timer ON period on a particular day Press the Enter key to proceed to the next day 4 Repeat the same procedure until the timer has been activated deactivated on the desired days The final Enter command exits the enter mode 4 4 5 Timer ON OFF Fan Speed Selection Menu The Timer ON OFF Fan Speed Selection Menus allow the setting of two different fan speeds for two different time periods referred to as Timer ON period and Timer OFF period For the Timer ON period you can select fan speeds 1 to 6 For the Timer OFF period you can select fan speeds 0 OFF to 6 1 To reach the Timer ON Fan Speed Selection Menu from the main display window press the Menu key four times 2 Press and hold the Enter key until the black cursor appears 3 Press the A key to select the desired speed for the Timer ON period 4 Press the Enter key to confirm the chosen speed and to exit the enter mode 5 To set the Timer OFF period fan speed press the Menu key one more time
33. ship between the current fan speed and the remaining filter life displayed can be expressed as follows The higher the current fan speed setting the shorter the displayed remaining filter life 12 Chapter 4 Using the Control Panel 4 4 3 Setting the Auto Timer PG ccrceoe Geld The Auto Timer Menu allows the setting of a Timer ON period which is defined BUSH EESRaaE by a START time and an STOP time For the Timer ON period a fan speed can be BABE BiH selected in the Timer ON Fan Speed Menu see 4 4 5 The time outside the Timer ON period is defined as the Timer OFF period for which the air cleaner can be switched off or for which a different fan speed can be selected in the Timer OFF AUTO TIMER WFF Fan Speed Menu see 4 4 5 aaron Ba ae START time STOP time The timer status field indicates whether the timer function is enabled or disabled on or off Use this field to quickly enable disable the timer e g for holiday AUTO TIMER OH HAHA HAAA 1 To reach the Auto Timer Menu from the main display window press the Menu key twice qm Gi E ma HA IME 5 OH H i 7 io oss 2 Press and hold the Enter key until the cursor starts to flash AUTO TIMER OH 3 Press the A key once to activate the timer AFiga po Note If the START and STOP time are identical the timer cannot be activated Note The time is displayed in a 24 hrs clock military time HUTO TINHER OH 4 Press the Enter key
34. st Filter Sleeves EvenFlow Diffuser Gas Phase Filter Cartridges a ay OSS ss T A P CS EE Pre Filter SESS Ta PE 3 3 How the IQAir System Works 1 Room air is drawn into the system via two arched openings at the base 2 The air is drawn in through a high efficiency pre filter that removes most coarse and fine dust particles 3 At the heart of the system sandwiched between the filters is a powerful centrifugal fan which generates the airflow 4 The air is pushed through four steel cartridges that contain up to 32 Ibs of gas phase control media which retains specific gaseous pollutants and odors 5 Particulate post filter sleeves hold back abrasion particles from the gas phase filter media 6 Low turbulence low velocity air is returned to the room via the EvenFlow diffuser Chapter 4 Using the Control Panel Chapter 4 Using the Control Panel The IQAir system is operated and controlled via the electronic control panel which is located at the top of the front locking arm Several operations can be completed via the electronic control panel e Switching the system on and off e Controlling the fan speed and corresponding air delivery rate e Checking the remaining filter life of the individual filters e Setting the automatic timer e Resetting the Filter Life Monitor after
35. ter Life Monitor to be reset after a new Toep filter has been inserted As a result the appropriate filter life LED on the control We 13 22 panel will be reset to green and the hour count in the Filter Life Reset display will Replace Filter be reset to the full life span of the new filter Note Resetting the Filter Life Monitor will also cancel the Replace Filter warning from the main display window Important To safeguard against inadvertently resetting the life of the wrong filter the filter selection needs to be confirmed twice by pressing the Enter key NEW FILTER Refer to steps 4 and 5 below If the wrong filter has been selected or if you wish to exit the Enter mode press the Menu key This will leave the Filter Life Reset unaffected and return you to the Main display Note If no key is pressed for 15 HEW FILTER seconds in a menu window the display will revert to the main display window Prefilter 1 To reach the Filter Life Reset function from the main display window press HETEENITER the Menu key seven times Bartridees 2 Press and hold the Enter key until the flashing cursor appears The first filter selection to appear is the Pre Filter Release the Enter key IQAir tease 3 Press the A key to select the filter that has been replaced 4 Press the Enter key to confirm that the selected filter has been replaced w f a i L The Filter Life LED for the appropriate filter is
36. the following order REMAITHING LIFE 1 Filter Life Monitor Remaining Life Frefiltert 488h Allows the viewing of the remaining filter life of the individual filters within the system AUTO TIMER OFF HA HA HAIRA 2 Setting the Timer ON period Auto Timer ON Allows to activate the timer and set the Timer ON period Ho Tu WoT F Ss E 3 Automatic Timer Day of the Week Timer i 2 a a Es Allows to deactivate the Timer ON period on particular days of the week Timer OW Speed 4 Timer ON Speed Selection a Allows to set the fan speed for the Timer ON period Timer OFF Speed 5 Timer OFF Speed Selection ai Allows to set the fan speed outside the Timer ON period Refer to section 4 4 5 6 Time amp Day Setting bay hi Allows to set the current time and day setting 11 Chapter 4 Using the Control Panel 7 Filter Life Reset Allows the resetting of the filter life counter after replacing a filter NEW FILTER 8 Airflow Units Allows to switch the airflow units between cfm cubic feet per minute Airflow Unites and m h cubic meters per hour cfm 9 Language LAHGUAGE Allows to switch the display language Enslish 10 Service Access This menu is designed for factory access only 4 4 2 Filter Life Monitor Remaining Life The IQAir system is equipped with an electronic Filter Life Monitor that calculates the remaining life of the system s filters Thanks to the Filter Life Monitor the user does not have to guess w
37. the higher the air cleaning rate in the room needs to be e Filtration efficiency for specific air pollutants The lower the filtration efficiency for certain pollutants the more air changes are required to reduce these pollutants e Desired improvement in air quality The higher the desired improvement in air quality the more air changes are required The number of air changes per hour ACH produced by an IQAir system in a specific environment are calculated as follows hourly air delivery of the IQAir system cfm cubic feet per minute x 60 air changes per hour ACH air volume of the room cu ft L x W x H Note The air delivery rates of the IQAir system at the various fan speeds settings are listed on the Technical Specifications sheet found at the back of this manual or visit www iqair com support Example calculation A room with the dimensions of 13 x 14 x 8 ft has an air volume of 1 456 cu ft With an air delivery rate of 140 cfm the room air volume will be circulated over 5 7 times per hour by the IQAir system 140 cfm 140 x 60 min 8 400 cu ft h 8 400 cu ft h 1 456 cu ft 5 77 ACH 4 4 Using the Menu Functions The IQAir control panel offers a choice of several menu options which allow access to the advanced features of the system In total there are ten active menu functions The functions can be accessed in standby or running mode 4 4 1 Menu Overview Pressing the Menu key accesses the menu functions in
38. tioned in such a way that the control panel is easily accessible 2 3 Connecting to Power 1 Plug the connector end of the power cord into the recessed power inlet socket on the back of the system 2 Plug the other end of the power cord into a power outlet or power strip Important The only way to disconnect power completely is to unplug the power cord If the system is disconnected from the power supply for more than one hour the current day and time will need to be reset Do not use the IQAir system when the power cord becomes damaged The power cord may be replaced with an approved cord with a two pole plug Replacement cords are available from IQAir Power outlet with or without grounding Power inlet socket Power cord connector Chapter 3 System s Components Chapter 3 The IQAir System s Components 3 1 Description of Housing Components The IQAir system features a modular tower design in which all important filtration and air moving components are positioned vertically in line i e stacked on top of another Air is drawn into the system at the base and passes through several filter stages to be returned to the room via the diffuser on top of the system The housing modules are held together by two locking arms Locking H Handle o Z EvenFlow Diff venFlow Diffuser SSS SS pene SS zZz ir outlet openings Fra
39. ward to remove it completely 20 Chapter 6 Replacing Filters 4 Remove the filter clamps that secure the filter in the frame by pulling them out of the sliding grooves 5 Turn the frame over so it is upside down 6 With the palm of the hand press down on the filter and loosen the frame n 7 Lift the frame from the filter 8 Dispose of the used filter by placing it into the plastic bag in which the new filter is supplied see section 6 6 10 Make sure that the filter is inserted all the way into the frame Insert the clamps into the sliding grooves inside the frame and push them down securing the filter into place 11 To reinsert frame 1 tilt it upwards at an angle while progressively pushing the frame back into the housing For details on how to close the housing please refer to section 6 3 9 Turn the frame over right side up again and insert the new filter Ensure that the arrows on the filter label point upward Hew EEE 12 After a filter has been replaced the Filter Life Monitor must be reset from the control panel see section 4 4 8 6 5 Replacing the Gas Phase Filter Cartridges and Post Filter Sleeves F2 Diffuser Frame 5 A eee eee Frame 4
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