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TROUBLESHOOTING CHECKLIST
Many times service problems that appear to be major can be solved easily. The chart below lists potential problems
and how to correct them. Remember, check the simple things first.
CONDITION
Unit arcs, sparks or pops
Machine will not operate
Interference with radio
a n d T V
Unit is not
removing
pollutants
No longer notice
"fresh
smell"
Machine still does not
operate
properly
NOTES:
1. Discoloration of aluminum collector cell plates is normal with use, even after cleaning.
2. Blowing smoke directly into the front grill is not a good test for unit performance.
WHAT TO. CHECK
Electronic Collecting Cell
1. Is Cell cleaned thoroughly? Heavy
deposits of tar & nicotine may
require a stronger cleaner such as
4 0 9 o r F a n t a s t i k .
2. Is Cell completely dry?
3. Is Cell positioned properly?
4. Check for broken wires or
bent plates
5. Are electrical contacts clean
and free of mineral
deposit
buildup?
6. Are wall contacts slightly
bent upwards?
Negative Ion
Generator
Needle
Power Cord
Electrical Outlet
Cabinet Top
Speed Selection Switch
Blower
Wheel
Electrical Outlet
Electronic Collecting Cell
Negative ton Generator Needle
Speed Selection Switch
Unit
Electronic Collecting Cell
Negative Ion
Generator
Needle
Charcoal
After-Filter
Recheck the above points.
WHAT TO DO
1. Clean Cell; consult cleaning instructions. Clean
wires with a Q-tip and alcohol.
2. Dry Cell; Operate unit on "FAN ONLY" speed until
Cell is completely dry.
3. Be sure Cell is positioned properly, not in back-
wards, and is completely in place (making
good contact).
4. One complete wire may be removed without affect-
ing operation. Straighten bent plates if possible.
5. Remove electrical contacts from Cell, clean
thoroughly and replace. Clean wall contacts.
6. Be sure wall contacts are slightly bent upward and
Cell is positioned against contacts. (Ref. Fig. 14)
Reposition needle towards back wall of unit by
pressing front center of needle backwards.
Plug power cord into electrical outlet.
Check for power to the electrical outlet. Plug a table
lamp into the electrical outlet to ensure power
availability.
Cabinet Top must be replaced properly to activate
safety switch. Unit will not operate with top removed.
Turn Slide Switch to desired speed.
If blower wheel will not rotate, return unit to Appliance
Service Station, Hattiesburg, MS, for service. See
Warranty Information on back cover for address.
Move unit to a different location away from TV or
radio. Do not operate unit on the same electrical outlet
a s T V o r r a d i o .
1. Clean Cell if dirty.
2. Be sure Cell is positioned against wall contacts and
not in backwards.
Reposition needle towards back wall of unit by
pressing front center of needle back.
Operate unit in any position except "OFF" and
"FAN ONLY".
1. Operate unit continuously, not occasionally.
2. Check location of unit. Be sure that intake and
exhaust areas of unit are not blocked.
1. Clean Cell; Operate unit for 1 week and clean Cell
again. Notice the "dirt" washed away from Cell.
2. Check for broken wires. If more than 1 wire is
broken, cell will need to be replaced.
Clean Negative Ion Generator Needle per
cleanina
instructions.
Replace Charcoal Filter.
Return unit to Appliance Service Station, Purvis,
MS, for service. See Warranty Information on
back cover for address.
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