User Manual
GC Series
Swiss Made
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About This User 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 dust or powder to prevent the danger of dust
explosions.
• Do not use this air cleaner in explosive areas.
• Do not use attachments or lters not recommended by IQAir.
• Do 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 humidier.
• Keep the power cord away from heated surfaces.
• Save these instructions for future reference.
Important Safety Instructions
The IQAir Group reserves the right to change specications contained in this document at any time and without prior notice.
© 2002-2013 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 lters are protected under U.S. patents 6 001 145 and 6159 260. Other U.S.,
European and Asian patents pending.
105.10.10.30 / 130724
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Important Safety Instructions 2
Chapter 1 – Air Cleaning Systems and Indoor Air Quality 4
1. 1 Improving Indoor Air Quality 4
Chapter 2 – Setting Up 5
2. 1 Unpacking 5
2. 2 Choosing a Suitable Location 6
2. 3 Connecting to Power 6
2. 4 Fitting and Removing Casters 7
Chapter 3 – The IQAir® System’s Components 9
3. 1 Description of Housing Components 9
3. 2 Description of Removable Components 10
3. 3 How the IQAir System Works 10
Chapter 4 – Using the Control Panel 11
4. 1 Description of Control Panel 11
4. 1. 1 Description of Control Panel Keys 11
4. 2 Control Panel Locking Function 12
4. 3 Fan Speed and Air Delivery 12
4. 3. 1 Regulating Fan Speed 12
4. 3. 2 Air Exchange Rates in Differently Sized Rooms 13
4. 4 Using the Menu Functions 13
4. 4. 1 Menu Overview 13
4. 4. 2 Filter Life Monitor 14
4. 4. 3 Setting the Auto Timer 15
4. 4. 4 Day-of-the-Week Timer 16
4. 4. 5 Timer ON/OFF Fan Speed Selection Menu 16
4. 4. 6 Timer Information in the Control Panel 17
4. 4. 7 Time & Day Setting 18
4. 4. 8 Filter Life Reset (New Filter) 18
4. 4. 9 Changing the Airflow Units 19
4. 4. 10 Language Setting 19
Chapter 5 – Using the Remote Control 20
5. 1 Remote Control Elements and Functions 20
5. 2 Getting the Best Transmission Results 20
5. 3 Replacing the Battery of the Remote Control 21
Chapter 6 – Replacing Filters 21
6. 1 Location of the Filters 21
6. 2 Ordering Replacement Filters 21
6. 3 Opening and Closing the Housing 22
6. 3. 1 Troubleshooting When Closing the Housing 22
6. 4 Replacing the Pre-Filter (F1) 22
6. 5 Replacing the Gas Phase Filter Cartridges 23
and Post-Filter Sleeves (F2)
6. 6 Discarding Used Filters 24
Chapter 7 – Maintenance 24
7. 1 Cleaning the Housing 24
7. 2 Maintenance-Free Fan 24
7. 3 Technical Support and Repairs 24
Chapter 8 – IQAir® Optional Accessories 25
Technical Specifications 26
Table of Contents
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Chapter 1 – Air Cleaning Systems and Indoor Air Quality
Chapter 1 – Air Cleaning Systems and Indoor Air Quality
State-of-the-art ltration technology
Your IQAir advanced air cleaning system has been developed especially for the control of specic gaseous
components. Thanks to advanced gas cartridge (GC) lter technology, each model of the IQAir GC Series has been
optimized for the control of specic gaseous pollutant groups. The following model congurations are available:
• IQAir GC VOC for the control of volatile organic compounds
• IQAir GC MultiGas for the control of volatile organic compounds and many inorganic compounds
• IQAir GC Chemisorber for the control of many inorganic compounds and some organic compounds
• IQAir GC 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 sufcient fresh air is entering the room from outside. Air cleaners are not a substitution for sufcient
ventilation. They are not able to reverse the conversion of oxygen (O
2
) into carbon dioxide (CO
2
), caused by
breathing and combustion processes.
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 consider the larger GCX model (refer to section 4.3.2).
Air Cleaning Results
Although air cleaners may be advertised and sold to be suitable for use in specic indoor environments and to deal
with specic indoor air quality problems, the manufacturer and distributors make no claim as to the specic 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 signicant
degree on circumstantial factors, which are out of the control of the manufacturer or distributors. Important factors
which will inuence the air quality improvements that can be achieved in an indoor environment with an air cleaner
include:
• Type of air pollutants present and their filtration efficiency
• Intensity of the pollutant source(s)
• Pollutant concentration
• Size of the indoor environment (room size)
• Operating speed of the air cleaner
• Number of air cleaners placed in the indoor environment
• Saturation state of the lters in the air cleaner
Consult a qualied specialist to determine an effective and comprehensive indoor air quality strategy.
Caution: Intense concentration of pollutants may cause filters/cartridges to saturate or expire sooner than indicated
by the control panel.
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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.
Power cord
Certicate of
Performance
IQAir Advanced Air Cleaning System
Set of Casters
Getting Started
Instructions
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2.4 Fitting and Removing Casters
Chapter 2 – Setting Up
Attaching the supplied casters is optional. They make it easy to
move the air purifier between rooms.
The caster kit consists of:
1. mounting rail (x 2)
2. casters (x 4)
For installation simply follow the below instructions:
2
2
1
1
2
3
4
5
6
Turn the device upside down on a soft and clean
surface.
Place the mounting rail on the purifier’s base so that
the holes line up with the black connector pins on the
base. The cut-ins should face the center of the unit.
Press down until the mounting rail snaps into place.
Repeat with second rail.
Place the caster onto caster pin.
Press on caster, until it snaps into place. Repeat steps
4 and 5 with the remaining casters.
Ensure that each caster is securely fitted before
placing the air purifier in its upright position onto
the casters.
crescent-shaped
cut-ins
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Removing Casters From Your IQAir® Air Purifier
Chapter 2 – Setting Up
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2
3
4
5
6
Switch the device off.
Remove each caster from the rail by pulling it straight
off. The caster pins will be exposed.
There are two slotted tabs on each rail.
Using a flat-head screwdriver, press firmly into the
slotted tab.
Use the screwdriver to gently loosen and lift the rail
away from the base. Lift the rail out by hand. Repeat
steps 5 and 6 for the second rail.
Turn the device upside down on a soft and clean area
or surface.
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Chapter 3 – The IQAir® 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 ltration 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 lter 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.
• 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 lter clamps.
• The fan assembly comprises two housing modules with the centrifugal fan inside.
• The cartridge lter module consists of frame 2 and a steel base plate in which the four gas phase lter cartridges
are xed by means of a bayonet locking system.
• The frame 3 surrounds the 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
lters.
EvenFlow Diffuser
Pre-Filter
Module (Frame 1)
Fan Assembly
Cartridge Filter
Module (Frame 2)
Frame 3
Locking Arms
Base
Handle
Air Intake Opening
Air Outlet Openings
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1 Room air is drawn into the system via two arched open ings
at the base.
2 The air is drawn in through a high-efciency pre-lter that
removes most coarse and fine dust particles.
3 At the heart of the system, sand wiched between the l ters,
is a powerful centrifugal fan which generates the airow.
4 The air is pushed through four cartridges that contain gas
phase control media, which retains specic gaseous pollutants
and odors.
5 Particulate post-lter sleeves hold back abrasion particles
from the gas phase lter media.
6 Low turbulence, low velocity air is returned to the room via
the EvenFlow diffuser.
3.2 Description of Removable Components
The IQAir system features a modular housing design which enables the easy replacement of all lters in a matter of
seconds. The illustration below shows all the removable components. For more details on how to re pla ce lters,
please refer to Chapter 6 – Replacing Filters.
3.3 How the IQAir® System Works
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Chapter 4 – Using the Control Panel
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.
Arrow (
p) Key
When the system is switched on, the p key allows the adjustment of the fan speed. In the enter mode, indicated by
the appearance of a black ashing cursor (see “Enter Key” below), the p key is used to modify the selected setting in
the display window. Conrmed 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
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:
• Switching the system on and off
• Controlling the fan speed and corresponding air delivery rate
• Checking the remaining lter life of the individual lters
• Setting the automatic timer
• Resetting the Filter Life Monitor after replacing a lter
• Locking the control panel to avoid tampering with the system’s settings
• Choosing the desired display language
• Setting the day & time
4.1 Description of Control Panel
LCD = Liquid
Crystal Display
Power
Key
Enter
Key
Menu
Key
Arrow
Key
Post-Filter Life LED
Cartridges Life LED
Pre-Filter Life LED
Timer LED
Fan Speed LEDs
LCD Display
The 2-line LCD displays important information about the system’s settings.
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
programmed start and stop time will be displayed instead.
If the IQAir system is running and the timer is not activated, the first line 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.
LED = Light Emitting Diode
Main window: Standby mode
Main window: On mode
Menu window: Filter Life Monitor
Note: Airflow and remaining filter life
may be different on actual air cleaner.
Pre-Filter
Cartridges
Post-Filter
Menu Key
The Menu key allows access to any one of ten menus. Pressing the Menu key once allows access to the rst 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
and would like to remain in the window for more than 15 seconds, keep the p key depressed.
Enter Key
The Enter key, if pressed for 3 seconds, allows the modication of a setting. The enter mode is indicated by a ashing
cursor on the modiable setting. Pressing the Enter key again will save any entry and move the cursor to the next
modiable item in the display window. When the last modiable choice in a window is conrmed 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 lter life LEDs (light emitting diodes) indicates the state of the in di vidual
lters in the system. Note: The positions of the lter life LEDs on the control panel correspond to the actual positions
of the lters within the system.
The lter life indicator LEDs signal four possible stages in the life of the lter:
1. Green: The lter is still within 80% of its estimated life span.
2. Orange: The lter is approaching the last 20% of its estimated life span.
3. Red: The lter has reached the end of its estimated life span.
4. Red (blinking): The lter 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
airow (particle lters are clogged) or a reduction in lter efciency (gas phase lter is saturated).
Fan Speed LEDs
These LEDs simulate 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 the Enter key have to be
pressed down simultaneously for 3 seconds. The acti vated locking function is
indicated with a star symbol in the control panel display. The locking function is
not cancelled by disrupting the power supply. The remote control will still
operate the IQAir system when the locking function is activated, only the control
panel keys are locked.
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 airow rates. Speed
1 is the lowest speed. Speed 6 the highest fan speed. The higher the fan speed, the more room air will be ltered 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 (airow). The displayed airow is factory preset and is not
measured by the system itself. (When Timer is activated, the display will change. Refer to section 4.4.6.)
4.3.1 Regulating Fan Speed
1. When the IQAir system is switched off (standby mode), the rst line of the
LCD display shows the model name. To switch the system on, press the
Power key on the far left of the control panel.
2. The LCD now displays the fan speed and the corresponding airow rate.
Note: The system starts at the fan speed at which it was running when it
was last used.
3. To change the fan speed, press the p key.
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4.3.2 Air Exchange Rates in Differently Sized Rooms
Any air cleaner can only be effective if it lters a sufcient amount of air in an indoor environment. For general air
cleaning purposes, the IQAir system should be able to lter the room air volume at least twice every hour on the set
fan speed to achieve a signicant air quality improvement. If the intensity of the pollution source is high or a high
degree of purication 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:
• Intensity of air pollution source: The higher the rate at which air pollutants are produced or enter the indoor
environment, the higher the air cleaning rate in the room needs to be.
• Filtration efciency for specic air pollutants: The lower the ltration efciency for certain pollutants, the more
air changes are required to reduce these pollutants.
• 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 specic 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
Specications 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 c ontrol 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 the following order:
1. Filter Life Monitor (Remaining Life)
Allows the viewing of the remaining lter life of the individual lters
within the system.
2. Setting the Timer ON period (Auto Timer: ON)
Allows to activate the timer and set the Timer ON period. Time is displayed
in a 24 hrs. clock, military time.
3. Automatic Timer (Day-of-the-Week-Timer)
Allows to deactivate or deactivate the Timer ON period on particular days
of the week.
4. Timer ON Speed Selection
Allows to set the fan speed for the Timer ON period.
5. Timer OFF Speed Selection
Allows to set the fan speed outside the Timer ON period.
Refer to section 4.4.5.
6. Time & Day Setting
Allows to set the current time and day setting.
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4.4.2 Filter Life Monitor
The IQAir system is equipped with an electronic Filter Life Monitor that calculates the remaining life of the sys tem’s
lters. Thanks to the Filter Life Monitor, the user does not have to guess when lters need to be replaced or replace
them at xed 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 lters. The Filter Life Monitor display shows the
remaining life of each individual lter at any given time at the selected fan speed.
1. To reach the Filter Life Monitor display from the main display win dow,
press the Menu key once. The remaining life of the Pre-Filter will appear.
2. Press the p key to view the remaining life of the other lters in the system.
3. The remaining life of the lters is expressed in hours of operation at the
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 calculating the remaining lter life is the already elapsed operation time at the set fan speed. This input
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timer status eld
start time
stop time
4.4.3 Setting the Auto Timer
The Auto Timer Menu allows the setting of a Timer ON period, which is dened by
a START time and a STOP time. For the Timer ON period, a fan speed can be
selected in the Timer ON Fan Speed Menu (see 4.4.5). The time outside the Timer
ON period is dened 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
Fan Speed Menu (see 4.4.5).
The timer status eld indicates whether the timer function is enabled or disabled
(on or off). Use the time status field to quickly enable/disable the timer e.g. for
holiday.
1. To reach the Auto Timer Menu from the main display window, press the Menu
key twice.
2. Press and hold the Enter key until the cursor starts to ash.
3. Press the p key one time to activate the timer.
Note: If the START and STOP times are identical, the timer cannot be ac tivated.
Note: The time is displayed in a 24 hrs. clock, military time.
4. Press the Enter key to save the timer status setting and to proceed to the
START time.
5. Select the desired START hour by pressing the p key.
6. Press the Enter key to save the START hour and to proceed to the minute
setting.
7. Select the desired START minute setting by pressing the p key.
Note: The minute settings can only be set in ve minute increments.
8. Press the Enter key to save the minute setting, save the START time and to
proceed to the STOP time setting.
9. Select the desired STOP hour by pressing the p key.
10. Press the Enter key to save the STOP hour and to proceed to the minute
setting.
11. Select the desired STOP minute setting by pressing the p key.
12. Press the Enter key to save the STOP minute setting, save the STOP time and
to exit the enter mode.
Note: The times are displayed in a 24-hour clock.
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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 p key to select the desired speed for the Timer ON period.
4. Press the Enter key to conrm 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.
Press and hold the Enter key until the black cursor appears and adjust the
Timer OFF fan speed as above. The nal Enter command saves the selection
and exits the enter mode.
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 (see 4.4.5).
Note: At least one day of the week must be activated with a star to enable the
Auto Timer. If the timer is disabled on all days of the week, the timer status eld
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 p 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/deac ti va ted
on the desired days. The nal Enter command exits the enter mode.
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4.4.6 Timer Information in the Control Panel
The IQAir control panel shows the timer status without the need to access the T imer related menus.
Display’s Main Window Timer LED
• System is on standby
• Timer is deactivated
System on Standby: The rst line shows the model
name and the second line shows the word
“Standby”. The Timer LED is red when the timer is
not set.
System Running: The rst line shows the fan
speed and the second line shows the airow. The
Timer LED is off.
System on Standby: The rst 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 rst line shows the fan
speed and the second line shows the current Timer
ON period (start and stop times). The Timer LED is
green.
• System is running
• Timer is deactivated
• System is on standby
• Timer activated to start on Thursday
• System is running
• Timer is activated
red
off
green
green
Display’s Main Window Timer LED
Timer Deactivated
Timer Activated
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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 language is displayed.
2. To change the display language, press and hold the Enter key until the
cursor starts to ash.
3. Use the p 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.
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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
3
/h), or vice versa, by pressing
the Enter key for three seconds either when the unit is switched on or in
standby mode.
3. When the rst character of the airow units starts to ash, press the p key
once to change the units.
4. Press the Enter key to conrm the air volume unit change. Until modied
again, the airow rate will now be displayed in the newly selected units.
Note: The air delivery (airow units) displayed in this manual are examples
only and will vary according to model.
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Chapter 6 – Replacing Filters
Chapter 6 – Replacing Filters
The IQAir system is equipped with a Filter Life Monitor which is designed to assist you in determining when a lter
needs to be replaced. If the air pollution in your environment is very high, there is a possibility that the lter 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 expired lters and replace lters earlier if necessary.
The main signs are:
• Increased operating noise
• Decreased airow
• Clogged lters
• Increased odor presence
Note: After a filter has been replaced, the filter life 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 lters in a matter of minutes. The illustration of the IQAir system on the control
panel shows the positions of the individual lters. These positions correspond to the
actual positions of the lters within the system.
5.3 Replacing the Battery of the Remote Control
When the battery becomes weak, the transmission results will deteriorate and the
battery should be replaced. The remote control requires one CR2025 battery. The battery
compartment is located at the bottom end of the remote control.
To open the battery compartment, press the small lever to the side and slide the battery
compartment out. Remove the used battery and insert the new battery.
6.2 Ordering Replacement Filters
To order replacement lters, please contact your local IQAir authorized dealer. To locate the dealer nearest to you,
call 877-400-1050 or visit www.iqair.com.
Please order your replacement lters by quoting the appropriate article numbers stated below:
IQAir GC VOC: Pre -Filter Ar t . N o. 102 10 12 00
VOC lter cartridge Art. No. 102 40 10 00
Post-Filter sleeve set Art. No. 102 50 10 00
IQAir GC MultiGas: Pre -Filter Ar t . N o. 102 10 12 00
MultiGas lter cartridge Art. No. 102 40 16 00
Post-Filter sleeve set Art. No. 102 50 10 00
IQAir GC Chemisorber: Pre -Filter Ar t . N o. 102 10 12 00
Chemisorber lter cartridge Art. No. 102 40 18 00
Post-Filter sleeve set Art. No. 102 50 10 00
IQAir GC AM: Pre -Filter Ar t . N o. 102 10 12 00
AM lter cartridge Art. No. 102 40 14 00
Post-Filter sleeve set Art. No. 102 50 10 00
Filter positions as shown on
the control panel
Battery compartment
(Battery type: CR2025)
Post-Filter
Cartridges
Pre-Filter
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 at temp ting to
open the system.
2. Press the rst 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 lter elements is now possible (to change a
specic lter, refer to the appropriate section below).
4. To close the housing, simply push the locking arms inwards
simultaneously until they snap back into the housing.
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Chapter 6 – Replacing Filters
6. With the palm of the hand, press down on
the lter and loosen the frame.
5. Turn the frame over so it is upside down.4. Remove the lter clamps that secure the
lter in the frame by pulling these out of
the sliding grooves.
9. Turn the frame over (right side up again)
and insert the new filter. Ensure that the
arrows on the filter label point upward.
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 hou sing, please refer
to section 6.3.
8. Dispose of the used lter by placing it
into the plastic bag in which the new
lter is supplied (see section 6.6).
7. Lift the frame from the lter.
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.
6.5 Replacing the Gas Phase Filter Cartridges and Post-Filter Sleeves (F2)
1. Open the locking arms, remove the
diffuser and frame 3.
2. Frame 2 contains the four gas phase lter
cartridges with the four Post-Filter Sleeves.
Remove frame 2 with the cartridges.
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).
5. Insert the new cartridges in the base plate
by turning the cartridge clockwise. Finally
check that each cartridge is well secured
in the base plate.
4. Pull a new lter sleeve over each new
cartridge until it is completely covered.
6. Replace frame 2 with the cartridges, the
other frame, and the diffuser. Close the
device by pressing both arms together.
Reset filter life (refer to section 4.4.8).
Gas phase lter
cartridges
Frame 2
Post-Filter Sleeves
Frame 3
Frame 2
Diffuser
Frame 3
Frame 2
Diffuser
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Chapter 7 – Maintenance
6.6 Discarding Used Filters
Used lters can normally be put into the regular household trash for disposal. If the system may have been exposed
to potentially hazardous substances, the lters may have to be disposed of as hazardous waste. Please refer to local
regulations and laws for proper disposal.
Chapter 7 – Maintenance
7.1 Cleaning the Housing
• Unplug the IQAir system before attempting to clean it.
• Use a soft and clean cloth for cleaning.
• For water soluble stains, use a window cleaning uid.
• For the removal of tough, non-water soluble stains, use a silicon spray.
• Do not use any solvents or any organic cleaning uids.
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 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 unit and on the certificate of performance)
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.
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Chapter 8 – IQAir® Optional Accessories
Chapter 8 – 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-coated stainless-steel
wall bracket for the secure
wall-mounting of the IQAir
system where oor space is
limited.
InFlow™
Complete ducting adapter kit for the
creation of positive pressure (if placed
within the room) and negative pressure
(if placed outside the room).
OutFlow™
Complete ducting adapter kit
for the creation of negative
pressure (if placed within the
room) and positive pressure (if
placed outside the room).
PF40™
Additional pre-lter for areas
with high levels of coarse dust.
FlexVac™
Mobile oor-based source capture
system. Also available as a wall-
mounted version VM FlexVac.
VM FlexVac™
The VM FlexVac converts
any IQAir ltration device
into a wall-mounted, self-
contained extra ction system
that allows to capture
fumes, dust and vapors at
the source.
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Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications: IQAir® GC Series NE
Power requirements
Energy consumption, 6 fan speeds*
Dimensions
Weight, system incl. filters
Air delivery, incl. filters, 6 fan speeds*
Sound pressure/power level, 6 fan speeds**
Fan motor
Control panel
Air intake
Air outlet
Color of main housing / locking arms
Housing material
Operating temperature / humidity
Electrical safety certification
Total system efficiency (certified)
Air delivery (certified)
Leak tested
Display languages
Intelligent filter life monitor
Advanced timer
Advanced fan speed selection
Supplied accessories
Optional accessories
105.01.00.99 IQ TS GC NE 120V USA 130723
GC Filter Cartridge Set
Filter Configuration
L
P
25, 36, 44, 50, 54, 59 dB(A); L
W
35, 46, 54, 60, 64, 69 dB(A)
All technical specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
dual arches at base of system
light gray / blue
Performance
Average filter life: approx. 2 ½ years (based on average daily usage of 10h on speed 3)****
Efficiency: ≥99% at ≥ 0.3 microns (EN 1822 class H11)
GC HEPA Pre-Filter H11 (S)
Gas & odor filter
Purpose: control of coarse, fine & ultra-fine dust particles; protection of subsequent filters
4-key touch-pad with 16 character 2-line LCD display
Surface area: 32 sq. ft. (3.0 m
2
)***
100-120 V, 50/60 Hz
27, 53, 92, 121, 154, 215 Watt; Standby: <1 Watt
H 28" x W 15" x D 16" (H 71 x W 38 x D 41 cm)
Media: non-woven glass microfiber HEPA filter, non off-gassing separators
yes
centrifugal, backward curved, with thermal protector, non-stop use approved
41° to 104° F (5° to 40°C) / 5% to 95% non-condensing
Purpose: control of a wide range or specific chemical substances and odors
GC VOC: 9 lbs. (4.2 kg) granular activated carbon (AC/4)
MultiGas & AM: 44 lbs. (20 kg); VOC: 42 lbs. (19 kg); ChemiSorber: 48 lbs. (22 kg)
General Specifications
GC Post-Filter Sleeve Set
non off-gassing, impact-resistant, UV-stabilized ABS
≥ 99% for particles ≥ 0.3 microns (individually tested), ≥ 95% at ≥ 0.003 microns
yes (individually tested with all filters fitted)
40, 75, 130, 170, 200, 300 cfm (70, 130, 220, 290, 340, 510 m
3
/h)
320° EvenFlow™ diffuser
Media type: electrostatically charged fiber
yes (allows programming of operating hours and weekdays)
CSA rated for continuous operation under applicable UL and CSA standards, BSMI
4 user-selectable languages: English, French, German, Spanish
GC ChemiSorber: 17 lbs. (7.8 kg) granular impregnated alumina (IA/4)
yes (allows programming of different fan speeds for 2 different time periods)
Media options:
yes (monitors actual usage of each individual filter), 3 filter life status LEDs
Purpose: control of fine & ultra-fine particulate matter
Average filter life: approx. 2 ½ years (based on average daily usage of 10h on speed 3)****
FlexVac & VM FlexVac mobile & wall-mounted source capture kits, InFlow & OutFlow
positive/negative pressure duct kits, PF40 coarse dust pre-filter, VMF wall-mount bracket.
GC AM: 12 lbs. (5.4 kg) granular impregnated activated carbon (AC/4-AM)
* 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
Features
remote control (incl. battery), power cord with plug, deluxe casters, certificate of performance
Pre-filter
GC MultiGas™: 12 lbs. (5.4 kg) granular activated carbon & impregnated alumina (AC/4 + IA/4)
Average filter life: approx. 12 months (based on average daily usage of 10h on speed 3)****
Surface area: 5.4 sq.ft. (0.5 m
2
)***
Post-filter
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