Click on the thumbnail to get a larger view of a diagram of the front and back of the unit to better understand how the LightningAir Works. When the purifier no longer produces enough ozone to be effective, the ozone plate should be cleaned. A good rule of thumb is every three months. Some environments cause ozone output to be reduced in a shorter time but other environments may take longer. To clean a plate, first turn the unit off and unplug from outlet. Then remove the 4”x4” plate or plates from back of unit. Pull plates firmly in the center to remove from the slot. With plate firmly supported in the hand, wash plate with warm soapy water or a grease cutting detergent. Scrub with stiff brush if necessary. Be careful not to drop the plate or scrub off the silicon. Clean both the metal screen and the ceramic tile. Rinse plate in hot water and dry completely before installing. If available, you may use a hair dryer to dry the plate. Reinstall plate, making sure it is secured and flush with the back of the unit.

Plug unit into a grounded 110 electrical outlet, turn unit on and start enjoying clean fresh air. To clean needlepoint ionizer, first turn off and unplug from outlet. Remove the fan grill cover. The needlepoint ionizer will be easy to find in front of the fan by looking for two pieces of wire. Take a q-tip or cotton swab dipped in alcohol and clean any dirt that may have accumulated on the needlepoints. This process may be done when plates are being cleaned. While you have the front grill cover off the unit you may also clean the fan and the grill itself. To clean the fan simply wipe the blades with a damp cloth or vacuum. The grill cover may also be cleaned with warm soapy water. Be careful that the fan grill cover is completely dry before reinstalling. If you suspect a problem with your unit check the following: Make sure plate is clean. Make sure unit is plugged in properly and turned on. Check the fuse to make sure it is installed properly and not burned out.

To replace fuse, push in and turn fuse holder to the left, remove old fuse, replace with spare. Use 1 amp fuse, 1.25 inches long. Make sure wall outlet is active.roadpro air purifier with anion generator Check plate alignment, making sure the ceramic plate is almost flush with back of unit.hepa air scrubber rental chicago After going through the above steps, if the fan is not operating or no buzzing sound is detected on the high setting of the Ozonator dial, please  They may ask additional questions and continue to troubleshoot the problem you are having.ogawa air purifier reviews Caution: No attempt should be made to remove the back panel of the unit, asthere are no user serviceable parts.

Opening the unit will void all warranties. • Start with the LightningAir on its lowest Square Feet setting and turn theOzonator dial “up” as necessary. The ideal amount of activated oxygen will leaveyour room smelling clean and fresh. If the unit is set too high, you will smell theozone. If it set too low, you will smell household odors. • The Ionizer is designed to run independently from the activated oxygen production.The ionizer can be used around the clock to keep down dust and particulate.Ozone, however, should be kept at modest levels in occupied spaces. Ozone’sprimary application is to control odors. The level of ozone may be adjusted accordingto the severity of the odors in the home or office. Many users put the purifier ona timer so it can run at high levels while being away. The timer is set to cut off aboutone hour before the occupants are scheduled to return. The O3 that is not usednormally reverts back to O2 in about an hour. When they arrive the air is freshand clean.

• Individual sensitivity to activated oxygen and preference may vary and should beadjusted accordingly. The effect of activated oxygen on indoor air may vary accordingto atmospheric and/or environmental conditions such as altitude, humidity, airmovement, severity of existing odors, house design, and square footage. • If you desire to treat the entire home with the same level of ozone, set the fanswitch on your home’s heating & cooling system to the ON position rather thanAUTO. Open all interior doors and adjust the activated oxygen level to the appropriatesquare footage. Then place the unit so the air from the purifier flows directly intoa air return vent. • Altitude: Generally, in higher altitudes the requirement for activated oxygendecreases. Therefore, higher altitudes should require lower settings. • Humidity: Generally, in higher humidity the requirement for activated oxygenincreases. Therefore increased humidity may require higher settings. • For optimal treatment of air in your designated area, your new air purification unitshould be placed in a central location (higher is better).

Your unit can be set on a tallpiece of furniture. Allow three inches between the back of your unit and the wall toallow proper airflow. Fan speed is normally set in the medium range. The reason forelevated placement of the unit is that activated oxygen is heavier than air. Elevatedplacement allows for better circulation. It is suggested that the purifier be placed inthe room that is close to the primary source of odor.Experience the Elegance of Innovation — Highlife® Collection NXTI suffer from allergies. It's not severe enough that I take prescription medication, but I do carry two tablets of Benadryl everywhere I go. And as much as I look forward to the spring each year, it would be nice to be able to open the windows in my apartment without fear of a full-fledged attack. The Honeywell Bluetooth Smart Air Purifier HPA250B might not eradicate that fear completely, but it's one of the best home air purifiers you can buy if you're an allergy sufferer. That's because Bluetooth connectivity allows the machine to use your phone's Internet connection to receive updates on local allergen levels, and adjust its cleaning levels accordingly.

At $269.99, it costs a good deal more than air purifiers that lack connectivity, but it could help you breathe more easily. Design and FiltersThe Smart Air Purifier is relatively attractive—as far as air purifiers go. It's an upright design that measures 18.9 by 17.8 by 10.1 inches (HWD) and weighs 13.9 pounds. It's made entirely of plastic, with a ridged design that gives it a bit of visual flair, though ultimately it's still the sort of device you'll want to tuck into a corner. The top of the machine is home to all of your controls. It has a number of sleek, touch-based buttons that allow you to choose from four different cleaning levels (Allergen, Germ, General Clean, and Turbo), or a VOC sensor (for automatic operation based on Volatile Organic Compounds). There's also a Timer option, in which you can set a period of one to 18 hours for the machine to run before automatically shutting off. A Dimmer button controls the attractive (primarily blue) backlighting, and Bluetooth and Power buttons round out your control options.

The Smart Air Purifier can efficiently handle spaces up to 310 square feet, which should make it appropriate for most rooms in the house (or some studio apartments in New York). It uses a HEPA (high-efficiency particulate air) filter, along with an odor-reducing carbon pre-filter, which can capture 99.97 percent of air particles as small as 0.3 microns. It does this as the air passes through the filters, removing dust, pet dander, pollen, and smoke from your air. The HEPA filter should be replaced once every 12 months, while the pre-filter should be replaced once every three. Lights on top of the purifier will let you know when it's time to replace a filter, and the app will automatically send you notifications, which I'll touch on in a bit. Setup and PairingThere's not much you need to do in order to get the Smart Air Purifier running out of the box. It comes with two filters you must unwrap and install first. Instructions are provided, but installing filters is easy; all you have to do is press on the front grille of the machine to make it spring open, then place the filters into the corresponding tabs, which makes for a snug fit.

After that, you can simply plug the machine in and turn it on. Just make sure the front faces away from furniture or walls and that no grilles are blocked. Pairing the Smart Air Purifier via Bluetooth is equally simple. First you need to download the free Honeywell Portable Air Purifier app for your Android or iOS device. The purifier is compatible with devices running Android 4.3 and above, as well as devices running iOS 6.0 and above. Keep in mind your device must also be equipped with Bluetooth 4.0 (which rules out some older mobile handsets and tablets). When you first open the app, a message will appear with instructions for how to connect with the air purifier. Basically, you press a Connect button on the app, then hold down the Bluetooth button on the air purifier for two seconds. It took me a couple of tries to get the timing right, but you only need to pair once, and the process was simple enough. App and PerformanceOnce connected, the app has an attractive interface with all of the same controls you'll find on top of the air purifier, as well as some useful features you wouldn't be able to use otherwise.

A small information button at the bottom left corner of the screen places an overlay with directions on top of everything, making it easy to understand what each button does. The app is also very responsive: There's no delay between tapping a function in the app and the corresponding action taking place on the machine. In addition to all of the standard controls, the app has filter reminders at the bottom of the home screen, which gives you a better idea of how much time you have left before replacing a filter. The app will automatically send you a notification ahead of time, along with the option to buy a new filter immediately or remind you later. The app also features a Proximity Sensor setting, that, when enabled, automatically turns the purifier on or off when your mobile device is within Bluetooth range (which is about 30 feet). This is useful if you're looking to conserve energy (the air purifier itself is Energy Star certified), though I'd rather have it cleanse the air throughout most of the day.

Luckily, the app also makes it easy to set cleaning schedules, in which you can designate the day, time frame, and level you'd like the purifier to work at. That way it can remain off while you're out of the house, then do a quick Turbo cleanse before you get home. Perhaps the best feature the Smart Air Purifier gains through connectivity is the Auto-Set function, which automatically sets the machine to run at optimal settings based on outdoor pollen levels in your area. There's an Allergen Alert toggle at the bottom of the home screen, which opens up another menu where you enter your zip code. It then tells you the current allergen conditions for the area (including Grass, Mold, Ragweed, and Tree), and your machine will adjust its cleaning levels accordingly. You can also set Allergen Alerts and receive daily notifications or just when allergen levels are particularly high. The only downside here is that your mobile device must remain connected in order for the purifier to adjust its cleaning when set to Auto.

And because Bluetooth has a limited reach, that means this setting will really only work when you're home. Still, it's a nice feature to have, and probably the best reason for picking this unit up. It's also worth noting that the Smart Air Purifier is generally quiet while in operation. The Germ and General Clean settings are virtually undetectable. Allergen has a noticeable hum, while Turbo sounds like the low setting on an air-conditioning unit. I mostly left the machine set to Auto and it didn't bother me. ConclusionsThe Honeywell Bluetooth Smart Air Purifier HPA250B is an interesting addition to the digital home canon, but I'm happy to say that Bluetooth connectivity adds genuine utility. That said, if you don't suffer from allergies, it might be worth it to just pick up on otherwise comparable model for under $200. And even if you do have allergies, a typical air purifier will still help relieve you of your symptoms. But if you take a big hit during allergy season, and want an air purifier than can adjust its cleaning levels accordingly, the Smart Air Purifier might be worth it.