Why do you need to clean the air?

According to the EPA, the air inside your home may be up to 5 times more polluted than the air outside. So every time you close the door to your home, you're sealing yourself in with airborne dust, allergens, pet dander, smoke, VOCs and other odors. These particles are so microscopic and lightweight that they can remain suspended in the air for hours. You've got to move the air to clean the air — and that's where air purifiers come in. Air purifiers are designed to move the air, draw it through their filters and capture those particles from the air passing through the filter.

Why is moving the air in a room necessary to the air purification process?

An Oreck air purifier works by filtering out particles from the air that passes through its filter system. But to do that it has to first bring the air into the unit. The fan pulls the polluted air into the unit and through its filters. What happens next depends on the type of filter the air purifier uses. HEPA filters capture 99.97% of particles from the air passing through the filter, preventing them from moving through to the other side. HEPA filters will eventually capture so many particles (depending on usage and environment) that their efficiency is compromised — and they will have to be replaced. Permanent filters, also known as electrostatic precipitators (or EP filters), are composed of a series metal plates and wires. Particles from the air are positively charged as they enter the cell wires and then are attracted to negatively charged plates (much like a magnet) where they stick until cleaned off. Whatever the type of air purifier and filter used, note that all the air in a room may not pass through the filter.

What are the differences between air purifiers that use Truman Cell® technology and those that use HEPA filtration?

Oreck offers its customers a full line of air purifiers that use either Truman Cell technology or True HEPA filters. Oreck's patented Truman Cell is a permanent EP filter that captures pollen, dust, pet dander, smoke and allergens from the air that passes through its filter, pulling them out of the air like a magnet. HEPA air purifiers use HEPA filters which are high density paper mats composed of randomly arranged fibers and pleated in a "V" pattern. The mat is bonded onto a sturdy base, forming the core of the filter. Particles are captured on one side of the filter which prohibits them from moving through to the other side.

Oreck AIRTB AIRT Series Xl Tower Ap Air Purifier User Manual

Owner Manual Professional Air Purifier

Operation

Simply follow the numbered steps to use your Air Purifier.

Each call out describes the features of the Air Purifier and how it functions.

Place.
Locate the air purifier on the floor.
Do not position the air purifier so that it draws dirty air across the head or body.
Plug In.
Plug into nearest standard electrical outlet that accepts a polarized plug.
Select the air cleaning speed.
Press the power button for the desired speed.
High for maximum cleaning.
Medium for normal use.
Silence for Silence Technology® .
The quietest setting, cleaning the air as effectively but more slowly than the higher settings.
Turbo provides greatest cleaning power for the toughest problems.
Turn on the Air Revitalizer.
Provides additional air freshness and a pleasant, clean scent through the release of negative ions. Negative ions may cause dust to settle from the air onto the air purifier and surrounding furnishings. Designed to run continually, but may be turned off if desired.

Cleaning

Cleaning Times

Proper care and cleaning of the air purifier is critical to performance. The unit has been designed to make this as simple as possible. The following chart shows the cleaning intervals and methods.

WARNING! Cleaning the unit while it is plugged in may result in electric shock, electric spark and serious injury. Unplug the unit before cleaning or maintenance.

Cleaning the Cabinet

You can clean the Air Purifier cabinet with mild, non-abrasive cleanser and a soft cloth.

IMPORTANT: Unplug the unit from its electrical power source. Do not spray cleansers or furniture polish into louvers or grill areas.

Cleaning the Air Purifier Components

All components to your air purifier are located behind the cabinet door. Before you begin any cleaning process you must:

Unplug the air purifier.
Open the cabinet door, press in on the bottom button and press down on the top button.

Cleaning the Collector Cell

Note: The collector cell may require more frequent cleaning if “arcing” occurs. Arcing is a sharp snapping sound that occurs when large particles of dust are collected in the collector cell. If prolonged or continuous arcing occurs the collector cell should be cleaned.

IMPORTANT: Do not try to clean the collector cell by inserting a cloth, brush, or other object between the cell plates.

To remove the collector cell, turn the yellow latches counterclockwise. Pull straight out by the black handle.
Place collector cell in sink, bathtub, or other location where cleaner and contaminants will rinse away without damaging surfaces.
Spray Oreck Assail-A-Cell® cleaner thoroughly between each cell plate. Allow the cleaner to soak for a few minutes and rinse with clean water. Do not let the cleaner dry on the collector cell.
An alternative method to clean the collector cell is to soak it in warm water for two to three hours. Mild liquid dish detergent may be used to help break down dirt. Rinse thoroughly with water. Note: Do not put in dishwasher or insert objects to clean the collector cell. Do not wash the collector cell with bleach or other abrasive cleaners.
Tough residue such as tar from tobacco smoke may need additional applications or longer soaking.
Allow to dry completely outside of the air purifier.
Do not use heated or compressed air to dry.
IMPORTANT: Do not reinsert the collector cell until it is completely dry. If the “Check Collector Cell” light blinks red after replacing the collector cell, then the collector cell is still wet. Remove the collector cell and allow it to finish air drying.
Place the collector cell back into the air purifier by sliding it straight into the cabinet. Lock the yellow latches by turning clockwise.
Close the cabinet door securely.

Cleaning the Pre-Filter

Note: The pre-filter is located under the collector cell. You must remove the collector cell first by following step 1 in the above procedure.

Grasp the blue handle located in the middle of the pre-filter basket and pull the pre-filter straight up and out of the cabinet.
Lightly brush the surface to loosen the dirt and wash the filter in warm water. Do not bend or twist the filter during cleaning.
Thoroughly rinse the pre-filter and let it air dry completely before placing it back in the cabinet. Do not use heated or compressed air as part of the drying process.
Place the pre-filter back into the unit and then replace the collector cell by following step 4 in the above procedure.
Close the cabinet door securely.

Cleaning the Oxygenator

Remove the collector cell and odor absorber.
Locate the Oxygenator above the fragrance compartment. Lightly vacuum the bottom of the Oxygenator with a soft-brush attachment. Do not use liquids to clean. Liquids will damage the oxygenator.
Replace collector cell and odor absorber. Make sure the door is closed securely.

Maintenance

Replacing the optional Odor Absorber

Unplug the air purifier.
Open the cabinet door.
Grasp and squeeze the odor absorber handle and pull straight out.
Replace with a new odor absorber. The odor absorber is designed so that it can only be inserted in one direction.
Close the door securely.

Troubleshooting

Service problems that appear to be major can often be solved easily. You can be your own troubleshooter by reviewing this guide.

All other servicing should be done by an Oreck authorized service center.

Problem	Check	What to do
Unit does not turn on.	Power Cord Power Button Cabinet Door	Plug in the power cord. Set power button for desired blower speed. Make sure cabinet door is closed securely.
“Check Collector Cell” has turned red.	Collector Cell	Wash collector cell. Make sure it is thoroughly clean and dry beforereinstalling.
“Check Collector Cell” light is flashing red.	Collector Cell	Collector cell may need cleaning. Clean collector cell. Collector cell may not be completely dry. Allow it to air dry longer. Collector cell may be damaged. Contact Oreck for service.
Unit does not remove pollutants.	Collector Cell	Wash collector cell. Make sure it is thoroughly clean and dry before reinstalling.
Unit sparks, crackles and pops.	Collector Cell	Sparking or popping noise (arcing) occurs when a large particle is captured in the collector cell. If the unit is arcing excessively, the collector cell may be dirty. Try cleaning the collector cell. If excessive arcing continues after proper cleaning, the cell may be damaged or wet. If damaged, contact Oreck for service.
“Check Odor Absorber” light has turned red.	Odor Absorber	Replace odor absorber if desired. If the odor absorber is not replaced, remove old odor absorber to turn off “Check Odor Absorber” light.
Does not remove odor.	Odor Absorber	Vacuum odor absorber with a soft brush attachment if dirty. Do not use any liquids to clean the odor absorber. Replace odor absorber if desired.
Unit still does not operate properly.	Check all the above points.	Contact Oreck for service.