TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION WARNINGS & HAZARDS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION HEPA Filter 3-in-1 Filter Structure Control Panel Functions Specifications FILTER CLEANING & REPLACEMENT Surface Cleaning Cleaning the Pre-Filter Filter Replacement How to Remove the Filter How to Restore the Filter TROUBLESHOOTING Unit Does Not Start Excessive Noise Filter Maintenance...
INTRODUCTION The Taotronics model AP005 Air Purifier with true HEPA filter is a household air cleaner intended to capture and sequester dust, pollens, allergens, pet dander, smoke, and other airborne particulates. The device is compact, lightweight, simple to operate, and the filter is easy to clean and replace.
WARNINGS & HAZARDS The Taotronics Air Purifier is intended for household use. Children or persons with impaired sensory or cognitive functions should not operate this device, or attempt to clean or maintain it, without the supervision of a responsible guardian.
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION Product Component Details The Taotronics model AP005 draws air from the Air Intake Grill located around the base of the unit. The air is passed through the filters and released through the Air Outlet Grill at the top of the unit. The Air Quality Indicator uses an internal sensor to test air quality in real time and displays the results coded in colored lights around the control panel, where Blue is Excellent, Green–Good, Orange–Moderate,...
HEPA Filter TaoTronics Air Purifier ships with a True HEPA Filter included. Illustration Credit: TaoTronics 3-in-1 Filter Structure The filter is composed of three components: ● The Pre-Filter captures larger airborne particles like pet dander and hair. ● The HEPA Filter traps fine particulates as small as 0.3...
Device functions are set using a touchscreen Control Panel located at the top of the unit. Illustration Credit: TaoTronics The child LOCK function is an ON/OFF switch that deactivates all control panel buttons to prevent unintentional changes to settings. Hold the button down for 3-seconds to enable or disable the LOCK function.
Periodically clean the air inlet and outlet grills on the surface of the device with a dry cloth. Illustration Credit: TaoTronics Cleaning the Pre-Filter Clean the Pre-Filter with a vacuum cleaner twice monthly or when the unit becomes noisy and particulates are visible on the filter surface. (Caution: Do not wash the Pre-Filter.)
←STEP 1 If the unit is already turned on, press the POWER button once to power down the device. Illustration Credit: TaoTronics STEP 2→ Turn the unit upside down. ←STEP 3 Rotate the filter cover clockwise to unlock the filter chamber.
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STEP 4→ Remove the filter cover. Illustration Credit: TaoTronics ←STEP 5 Gently remove the filter from the filter chamber and place it on the floor. Illustration Credit: TaoTronics STEP 6→ If cleaning the Pre-Filter, use a handheld vacuum to remove large particulates from the surface of the outer filter.
Insert a new or cleaned filter into the empty filter chamber. (If using a new filter, make sure all filter packaging is removed before inserting filter.) Illustration Credit: TaoTronics STEP 8→ Place the filter cover over the chamber opening. Illustration Credit: TaoTronics...
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Illustration Credit: TaoTronics STEP 10→ Return the unit to an upright position, plug it back into the power source, and restart the unit by pressing the power button on the control panel.
Filter Maintenance ● A flashing Filter Reset Button on the control panel is a reminder to change the filter. ● New filters can be purchased from the TaoTronics online store: www.taotronics.com. Unpleasant Odors ● For burning smells coming from inside the device, discontinue use and contact TaoTronics technical support.
GLOSSARY OF KEY TERMS AIR INTAKE GRILL - Located around the base of the unit; intakes air from the room. AIR OUTLET GRILL - Located at the top of the unit; exhausts filtered air back into the room. AIR QUALITY INDICATOR - Coded lights situated around the control panel registers air quality in real time: Blue–excellent, Green–good, Orange–moderate, Red–poor.
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