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Mobile air decontamination unit USER MANUAL HEPA³Air European Low Voltage Directive (LVD) 2014/35/EU European Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (EMC) 2014/30/EU User manual – HEPA³Air– EN_ed01_09_septembre-2020...
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• 1 Stand with steerable wheels (optional). NOTA : The user manual is available on the USB key supplied with the administrative airinspace ® documents or given by personnel if they are in charge of putting the device into service.
Never obstruct or cover the device inlet (upper grille) or outlets (side grilles) during operation. • ® When replacing the filters, only use airinspace supplies. • Disconnect the device’s mains socket before opening it. Do not place your hands near the fan before it has come to a complete stop.
REGULATORY STANDARD HEPA³Air devices are CE-marked and comply with European regulations: European Low Voltage Directive (LVD) 2014/35/EU European Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (EMC) 2014/30/EU NORMATIVE STANDARDS • NF EN 61010-1 (2011). Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use. Part 1: General requirements. •...
1.5.3 MARKINGS AND WARNINGS Label Description Position On the base of the machine, near the Product mains socket On the base of the machine, near the Electrical characteristics mains socket On the electronic components access Electrical hazard warning panel Earth connection during assembly Near the Live Earth Neutral terminal warning block...
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION OF THE DEVICE 1.6.1 INTENDED USE The Oxidising Agents HEPA³Air is a highly performant mobile air filtration unit. It is dedicated to the removal of microorganisms and particles. It is generally positioned in moderate risk areas such as corridors, airlocks and to protect installations while work is being carried out, for example.
20% to 90% Dust level < 1 mg/m NOTA : The information contained in this table is for information only. For any information on airinspace ® measurements and tolerance intervals, please contact at the address given at the end of this document.
ATTENTION : AS THE UNIT WEIGHS 22KG, TWO PEOPLE ARE NEEDED TO MOVE IT OVER A LONG DISTANCE. AIRINSPACE ALSO PROPOSES AN OPTION TO HELP MOVE THE PRODUCT. 4. Extract the filters by dismantling the removable grilles, then unpack them from their plastic bag 5.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR REMOVAL AND STORAGE Switch off the device by disconnecting it from the mains. Place the unit in its original box. Arrange the power supply cable. Move the box to its storage area. The unit must be stored in a clean area with an atmosphere not polluted by industrial activities. The unit must be protected from dust, direct sunlight, heat sources, frequent changes in temperature and humidity, potentially corrosive chemicals or other products.
SECTION 2 - USE OPERATING PRINCIPLES HEPA³Air unit has been designed to provide users with a simple and user-friendly interface, regardless of their clearance level. Based on a single software program, it presents different display levels, adapted to everyone’s expectations. 2.1.1 USERS AND ACCESS LEVELS Three levels of intervention are defined for this material: •...
2.1.2 USER INTERFACES 2.1.2.1 main screen Automatic start activated (see §2.2) Automatic start deactivated (see §2.2) This icon indicates that the device is working correctly This icon indicates a warning This icon indicates an alert This icon indicates ventilation mode: NIGHT This icon indicates ventilation mode: DAY This icon indicates ventilation mode: BOOST This icon indicates that the unit is on standby.
2.1.2.2 Remote control HEPA³Air unit comes with a remote control used for starting it and putting it on standby. ► Press the button to start up the device at maximum ventilation speed (boost mode) .see §2.3 - Changing the ventilation speed. ■...
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2.2.1.1 Interface language selection 2.2.1.2 Time and date selection 2.2.1.3 Start-up mode selection NOTA : If the automatic start-up mode is activated, when powering up or after a power cut, the HEPA³Air unit will (re)start automatically at the last speed used. If the automatic start-up mode is not activated, the machine will switch to standby mode when powering up, the unit will only start at the user’s request: by pressing the touch screen or using the remote control.
2.2.2 SUBSEQUENT START-UPS The start-up screen varies depending on the choice made when selecting the start-up mode (see §2.2.1.4). Automatic start-up activated Automatic start-up deactivated NOTA : If no buttons are pressed, the backlighting of the screen will decrease after 3 min. It will turn off after an additional 30s when in Night mode.
HANDLING WARNINGS AND ALERTS 2.4.1 DEFINITIONS A warning message is displayed when a malfunction leads to degradation of the device’s performance (decontamination, pressure drop, sound level) or when a filter needs to be replaced. NOTA : The warning is indicated by the yellow backlight of the button;...
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Example: • Press the button to return to the previous screen. 2.4.2.2 Deleting an alert or warning • Disconnect the device. • Correct the error. • Reconnect the device. Example - Filter missing alert: • Filter not present (or filter incorrectly positioned), the system goes on alert. The device stops, is replaced with and the alert LED lights up.
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2.4.2.3 Warnings list Status area Warning definition Fault condition(s) display Replacing the filter Time counter 4 years (Error J) Replacing the prefilter Time counter 1 year (Error L) Insufficient flow Flow 30% lower than the setpoint (Error V) for 5 minutes 2.4.2.4 List of alerts Status area...
SECTION 3 - SOFTWARE MANAGEMENT – CLEANING - MAINTENANCE MENU NAVIGATION You can browse the settings menu of the HEPA³Air unit by pressing the setup button from the main screen: Access to parameters is protected by a password to be entered in the screen. Enter the access code using the keypad and confirm by pressing ‘Enter’.
This button allows you to return to the previous screen. • If the access code entered (by default: "1234") corresponds with level 2 (Technician level), the following parameter supervision screen comes up: This screen is identical to the main screen except for the maintenance button which .
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• Automatic mode by pressing the key. The user enters the room size and the device automatically adjusts its flow to guarantee a recycling rate per hour set by default at 20 volumes/h in DAY mode and 15 volumes/h in NIGHT mode.
NOTA : The Radio Frequency module integrated into the HEPA³Air unit allows you to pair ® 10 peripheral devices simultaneously (remote controls and/or other airinspace units). After pressing the pairing key (see §3.1), User manual – – EN_ ed01_09_septembre-2020 HEPA³Air...
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After selecting “Remote Control” (see §3.5), the following screen appears: Press “Start” to initiate the pairing procedure (see next screen). The user has 10 seconds to press a button on the remote control. After this 10-second period, the user should check that the pairing is correct. The user must press a button on the remote control again If pairing has been successful, the following screen comes up: The remote control is now correctly linked to the...
PROGRAMMER SETTING PROCEDURE From the maintenance screen, press the programmer button and the following screen appears: This screen allows you to turn the programmer on or off. If activated, the icon and mode switch times are displayed. The starting and ending hours of the NIGHT mode are editable. You can disable the automatic switch from DAY to NIGHT mode by pressing the icon;...
ACCESSING THE PARAMETERS NOTA : arrows at the bottom of the screen allow you to scroll through the parameters pages. 3.7.1 IN DISPLAY MODE (LEVEL 1-USER) From the maintenance screen, press the parameters display button and the following screen comes up: This screen displays the software version of the user interface as well as the operation counter of the filters, the total counter, the fan steering setpoint in Volt, the differential pressure at the fan inlet nozzle in Pascal as well as the status of the sensors:...
3.7.2 IN SUPERVISION MODE (LEVEL 2-TECHNICIAN) From the maintenance screen, press the parameter supervision button and the following screen appears: This screen displays the software version of the user interface as well as the operation counter of the filters, the total counter, the fan steering setpoint in Volt, the differential pressure at the fan inlet nozzle in Pascal as well as the status of the sensors (see table §3.7.1 for details).
® airinspace strongly recommends that users be aware of and, where necessary, increase the frequencies presented herein in accordance with the practices of the department. NOTA : The biocleaning protocol follows the recommendations for use of the establishment’s infection control service.
3.9.2 STANDARD PROCEDURE By default, the standard disinfection procedure applies to the maintenance of the HEPA³Air unit. 3.9.2.1 Equipment required • Single use or recyclable wipes (to be changed after each room) • Detergent-Disinfectant (DD) graded as Bactericide – Fungicide – Virucide, in bucket or spray container •...
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3.9.2.3 Yearly biocleaning ATTENTION : SINCE YEARLY BIOCLEANING OF THE UNIT REQUIRES ACCESS TO INTERNAL PARTS OF THE UNIT, IT MUST BE CARRIED OUT BY DULY AUTHORISED MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL. BEFORE ACCESSING THE INTERNAL PARTS OF THE HEPA³Air UNIT, SWITCH OFF THE DEVICE BY DISCONNECTING THE POWER SUPPLY CABLE AND TAKE ALL NECESSARY PRECAUTIONS TO PREVENT ANY INADVERTENT RESTART.
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Parts of the unit concerned: - All accessible external surfaces (1) - Front control screen (2) - Power supply cable (3) - Removable outlet grille (4) - Suction hopper (5) - Fan chamber (6) - Filter housing (7) 1. For parts (1) to (3), apply the daily biocleaning procedure. 2.
When the service life of consumables has expired, a warning message appears on the unit screen indicating that they should be replaced. 3.10.1 REPLACING THE FILTERS Filters can only be changed by personnel with sufficient knowledge, duly trained and authorised ® airinspace 3.10.1.1 Tools required: • Flat-head screwdriver with 6.5 or 8mm tip.
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3.10.1.3 Removal procedure ATTENTION : DANGER! BEFORE WORKING ON THE HEPA³Air UNIT, SWITCH OFF THE DEVICE BY DISCONNECTING THE UNIT’S POWER CABLE AND TAKE ALL NECESSARY PRECAUTIONS TO PREVENT ANY INADVERTENT RESTART. Remove the 5 removable outlet grilles by releasing the ¼ turn fasteners using the flat- head screwdriver.
3.10.2 REPLACING A FUSE Two fuses (3.15A T) protect the elements of the electric circuit. They are located behind the electronic components access panel (marker 5 §1.5.2). 3.10.2.1 Tools required: • A multimeter to measure resistance and voltage. • 2.5mm hex wrench to remove the access panel. 3.10.2.2 Fuse Replacement procedure Lay the...
3.10.3 RESETTING THE COUNTER 3.10.3.1 Filter replacement frequency To guarantee maximum efficiency at all times, the HEPA³Air unit's consumable parts (pre-filter and HEPA filters) have a limited lifespan managed by a time counter. When the service life of the filters has expired, a warning message appears on the unit screen indicating that they should be replaced.
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• From the maintenance screen (level 2 – technician), press the parameter supervision button (see §3.1). • Press the filter counter reset icon , and the following screen comes up: • Confirm by pressing NOTA: This operating mode is valid for the replacement of the prefilter or the terminal filters. Warning! Prefilter and terminal filters should not necessarily be changed at the same time.
3.11 FUNCTIONAL ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM Reference Description Description F1 Fuses F1 Fuses 24 VDC power supply 24 VDC power supply Controller board Controller board Fan differential pressure sensor Fan differential pressure sensor Tactile user interface Tactile user interface Filter switch Filter switch User manual –...
HEPA³Air unit and its date of purchase: ® airinspace CONTACT airinspace® S.E. +33 1 30 07 01 01 14, Rue Jean Monnet +33 1 30 07 01 02 78990 Elancourt France contact@airinspace.com...
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