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Filter Maintenance (Continued)
Clean the filters (
See Also Page 4: Filters
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Nylon Mesh Filters
: These filters are washable with water. Use a vacuum or clean
cloth to remove loose debris. And then further clean the filter with water. Use a cloth to
remove the water on the filter and dry it naturally in the air.
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Pleated Media Filters
: This filter is not washable. Use a vacuum to remove loose
debris. If filter change light still illuminates, you might need to replace the filter.
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Carbon Filters
: This filter is not washable. Use a vacuum to remove loose debris. Lay
it flat on a clean and dry surface under the sun for 3 hours. Sunshine will help remove
various substance absorbed in the carbon with an appropriate temperature. If filter
change light still illuminates or a decline of effectiveness is noted, you might need to
replace the filter.
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HEPA Filters
: This filter is not washable or reusable. Highly concentrated particles are
captured by the HEPA filter and cleaning this filter can be hazardous to human health
and contaminate the nearby environment. You must replace the filter if all the other
filters are clean and however the filter change light still illuminates.
Filter storage
• When not in use for a long time, you should store the filter separately from the
machine.
• Always clean the filters before storage. Place the filters in a sealed plastic bag and
store it in a dry and cool indoor place.
WARNING: DISPOSAL OF FILTERS NO LONGER IN USE
The particles captured by a used filter can cause adverse human health effects and
contaminate the nearby environment once the filter is exposed to the open air. Adequate
personal protection equipment (PPE) is required during the whole process, for example,
industry approved masks, eye protectors, gloves and coveralls. You should place the used
filters in a sealed plastic bag before disposing. Follow local disposal regulations.
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