Beurer LR 500 - Air Purifier Manual

Introduction

Read these instructions for use carefully and keep them for later use, be sure to make them accessible to other users and observe the information they contain.

• This device may be used by children over the age of 8 and by people with reduced physical, sensory or mental skills or a lack of experience or knowledge, provided that they are supervised or have been instructed on how to use the device safely, and are fully aware of the consequent risks of use.
• Children must not play with the device.
• Cleaning and user maintenance must not be performed by children unless supervised.
• Disconnect the device from the mains supply during cleaning.
• Clean the device using only the methods specified. Under no circumstances may liquid enter the fan unit.
• Do not use any solvent-based cleaning products.
• If the mains connection cable of this device is damaged, it must be disposed of. If it cannot be removed, the device must be disposed of.

Included in delivery

• 1x air purifier
• 1x combi filter (activated carbon/HEPA filter class H 13)
• 1x pre-filter
• 1x these instructions for use
• 1x brief instructions

Getting to know your device

Most of us spend up to 90% of our lives indoors. The quality of the ambient air both day and night plays a crucial role in our health and long-term well-being.
The air indoors can have two to five times the levels of allergens and harmful substances than the air outside. People who can't spend time outdoors during times of a peak pollen count would at least like to be able to breathe deeply indoors.
The LR 500 air purifier humidifies cleans the air with a three-layer filter system.

The LR 500 air purifier

• Filters the air with a combi filter (activated carbon filter against harmful gases and unpleasant odours, HEPA filter H 13 against particles such as bacteria, viruses, mites, pollen and fine dust).
• Has a PM 2.5 sensor – recognises fine dust with particle sizes of up to 2.5 µm.
• Operates quietly with four output levels, turbo mode and automatic function.
• Has a numerical colour display for showing ambient air quality.
• Has a timer function (1 to 24 hours).
• Shows the current humidity and room temperature.
• Is suitable for rooms up to 106 m² (according to NRCC-54013-2011).
• Has an in-built UV light (to kill germs).
• Has a night mode with extremely quiet operation and switched-off display.
• Is energy saving and switches off automatically when the housing cover is removed.

Principle of air cleaning

1. The air purifier's fan sucks in the contaminated air.
2. The pre-filter filters out larger particles such as dust, dirt and hairs.
3. Next, the activated carbon filter filters formaldehyde, benzene and other poisonous gases and odours out of the ambient air.
4. Lastly, the HEPA filter filters out small particles such as pollen, bacteria or viruses.
5. The switchable UV light inside the housing eliminates germs and odours (caused by animals, cooking or tobacco smoke).
6. The cleaned air is emitted via the air outlet on top of the air purifier into the ambient air.

The HEPA H 13 filter has a filter performance of 99.95%. That means that 99.95% of particles (e.g. bacteria, viruses and fine dust) can be filtered out.

"beurer FreshHome" app

You can also connect the air purifier with your smartphone via WiFi. To do this, all you need is the free "beurer FreshHome" app from the Apple Store (iOS) or from Google Play (Android^TM).
The "beurer FreshHome" app provides the following functions:

• Monitoring and evaluation of the air quality.
• Overview of all connected devices for long-term analysis of the indoor air quality.
• Notification in the event of values that are outside of the individually defined target range.
• Tips for improving the environment for your comfort.

System requirements: iOS ≥ 10.0, Android™ ≥ 5.0, Bluetooth^® ≥ 4.0.

Device description

1. Housing cover
2. Pre-filter
   Filters coarse dust and dirt, such as hairs
3. Combi filter (activated carbon/HEPA filter H 13)
   Activated carbon filter: To counter harmful gases and unpleasant smells
   HEPA filter H 13: Filters particles such as bacteria, viruses, mites, pollen and fine dust
4. Air outlet
5. Display and buttons
6. UV lamp
   Eliminates germs and odours (caused by animals, cooking or tobacco smoke) inside the housing
7. Air inlet
8. Housing
9. Ambient air indicator light

Display and buttons

1. Fan speed button
2. Current fan speed
3. Change filter display
4. Bluetooth ® symbol
5. Cloud symbol
6. WiFi symbol
7. WiFi button
8. Timer display
9. Timer button
10. ON/OFF button
11. Temperature/humidity display
12. PM 2.5 value
13. UV light symbol
14. UV light button
15. Night mode button
16. Night mode symbol

Initial use

Removing the air purifier

1. Open the cardboard packaging.
2. Remove the device from the top of the box without opening the film bag.
3. Now remove all plastic films.
4. Remove the filter pack from the device (see "Filter change" section) and take it out of the plastic film. Then re-insert the filter pack into the device.

Setting up the air purifier

1. Place the air purifier on a firm, level surface to prevent vibrations and noise.
2. Set up the air purifier in such a way that provides 30 cm clearance on all sides.
3. Make sure that the air inlet and air outlet are never blocked.

Operation

Connecting the air purifier to the "beurer FreshHome" app

You can also use the basic functions of the air purifier without the "beurer FreshHome" app. The additional features, such as recording the ambient air values and setting a cleaning schedule, as well as controlling and monitoring your device when you are on the go, are only available in conjunction with the "beurer FreshHome" app.

1. Follow the instructions in chapter "Initial use".
2. Insert the mains plug into a suitable socket. Ensure that the mains cable does not pose a trip hazard.
3. Press the ON/OFF button "" to switch on the air purifier. The device takes approx. 10 seconds to display the most up-to-date value.
   Note:
   The WiFi symbol "" flashes.
   To connect your air purifier with the "beurer FreshHome" app, please proceed as follows:
4. Ensure that your smartphone is connected with your WiFi.
5. Activate Bluetooth^® on your smartphone.
6. Download the free "beurer FreshHome" app from the Apple App Store (iOS) or at Google Play (Android^TM).
   Note:
   Depending on the settings for your smartphone, additional charges may be incurred for connecting to the Internet or transferring data.
7. Start the "beurer FreshHome" app and follow the instructions.

Switching on the air purifier

1. Follow the instructions in chapter "Initial use".
2. Insert the mains plug into a suitable socket. Ensure that the mains cable does not pose a trip hazard.
3. Press the ON/OFF button "" to switch on the air purifier. The device takes approx. 10 seconds to display the most up-to-date value.

Note: The air purifier displays the humidity and temperature in an alternating manner, and permanently displays the fine dust particle value PM 2.5.

When the air purifier is used for the first time, it is set to the first fan speed.

Information on the display of air quality

The air quality display automatically switches on when the air purifier is switched on. After approx. 30 seconds, the air purifier displays the colour which corresponds to the concentration of particles in the ambient air around the device.

Optimal relative humidity and room temperature

Timer function

The air purifier features a timer function that you can use to determine the number of hours the air purifier should run for before it automatically switches itself off. You can set the timer for between 1 and 24 hours.

• To set the timer, press the TIMER button "" until your desired hourly value (e.g. 02) appears on the display. The air purifier will now automatically switch off after the set number of hours has passed.
• To deactivate the timer early, press and hold the timer button until "- -" appears on the screen.

Automatic function

The air purifier has an automatic function. When the automatic function is switched on, the fan speed automatically adapts to the ambient air quality. This means that, the poorer the quality of the ambient air, the higher the fan speed automatically set by the air purifier.

1. To switch on the automatic function, press the fan speed button "" while the air purifier is switched on. As soon as the automatic function is active, "" appears in the display.
2. To switch off the automatic function, press the fan speed button "" again.
   "" goes out on the display. The device automatically switches to level 1.

Fan speed + turbo mode

The air purifier has four fan speeds and a turbo mode: (1), (2), (3), (4), .

• To switch between the individual fan speeds, press the fan speed button " ". The current fan speed setting lights up on the operating panel.
• In turbo mode, the air purifier is operated at the highest speed, and the UV light is also switched on. The turbo mode switches off after 15 minutes, and automatically changes over to the automatic function.

Night mode

The air purifier has a night mode in which it operates extremely quietly and all light sources are switched off.

1. Press the night mode button " " to switch on night mode on the device. The night mode symbol " " is lit up on the operating panel. When the night mode is activated, the display and the colour ambient air quality indicator on the base of the housing automatically switch off after 5 seconds.
2. Press the night mode button " " again to switch off night mode.

Using the "beurer FreshHome" app, the UV light can be switched on and a timer can be set in night mode operation.

UV light

The UV light eliminates germs contained in the air. Here the UV light activates titanium oxides that break down foul-smelling odour molecules (caused by tobacco smoke, cooking smells or animals).

1. To switch on the UV light, press the UV button "" on the air purifier while it is switched on. Once the UV light is active, UV lights up in the display.
2. Press the UV button "" again to switch off the UV light.

Changing the filter pack

The three-layered filter should be replaced with a new one after 4320 operating hours. FILTER appears in the display after 4320 operating hours.
To change the filter, proceed as follows:

1. Press the ON/OFF button to switch off the air purifier, and unplug it from the socket.
   
2. Remove the housing cover as shown (magnetic fastening). First detach the magnetic fastening at the top, and then at the bottom.
   
3. To remove the filter pack, pull carefully on the side tabs.
   
4. Insert a new filter pack. To insert the filter pack correctly, align it with the side tabs as shown.
   
5. Re-insert the housing cover as shown until you feel and hear it click into place (magnetic fastening). First attach the magnetic fastening at the bottom, and then at the top.
   
6. Insert the mains plug into the socket. Ensure that the cable does not pose a trip hazard. Press the ON/OFF button. Now open the flap on the side of the device housing. A button is located here to set the operating hour counter to 0.
   

If you wish to change the combi filter at specific personal intervals (e.g. every 6 months), there is a sticker on the upper edge of the combi filter on which a date can be entered.

Cleaning and storage

Before cleaning, always ensure that the mains plug of the air purifier has been properly disconnected.

Cleaning the filter

Regular cleaning of the filter (once a month) is a prerequisite for hygienic and fault-free operation.

• Clean the three-layered filter using the brush attachment of a vacuum cleaner. To carry out a thorough clean, pull out the pre-filter and clean the activated carbon filter located behind it and the HEPA filter located at the rear, also using the brush attachment from a vacuum cleaner. Then replace the pre-filter on the HEPA filter.

Activated carbon filter

Front

HEPA filter H 13

Rear

The three-layered filter should be changed after 4320 operating hours (see "Filter change" section). The three-layered filter cannot be washed.

Cleaning the PM 2.5 fine dust particle sensor

The fine dust particle sensor should be cleaned every 2 months.

Note:
If the air purifier is used in a dusty environment, it may need to be cleaned more often.

To clean the sensor, switch off the air purifier and pull the mains plug out of the socket. Open the cover on the side of the housing, and remove the cover.

Clean the sensor, along with the air inlet and outlet using a moistened cotton bud.

Afterwards, dry all of the cleaned parts using a dry cotton bud. Attach the fine dust particle sensor cover again.

Cleaning the housing

Clean the housing of the air purifier with a damp cloth (water or a mild cleaning solution). When cleaning, do not use any solvents or other aggressive or abrasive cleaning agents, as the surface may become damaged.

Storage

If you do not plan to use the device for a long period of time, we recommend that you clean it and store it in the original packaging in a dry environment, ensuring it is not weighed down by additional items.

What if there are problems?

Problems	Cause	Solution
The air purifier will not switch on.	The housing cover is not correctly installed.	Ensure that the housing cover is correctly installed.
	The three-layered filter is not correctly inserted.	Ensure that the three-layered filter is correctly inserted.
	The mains part plug is not plugged in.	Plug the mains part plug into a suitable socket.
Insufficient passage of air.	The filters are dirty.	Clean the filters (see "Cleaning and storage" section).
	The air intake/air outlet is blocked.	Ensure that the air intake/air outlet is not blocked.
Air purifier is very loud.	There is a foreign body in the air intake/air outlet.	Remove the foreign body from the air intake/air outlet.
	The filters are clogged.	Clean the filters (see "Maintenance and cleaning" section).
	The filters are not correctly inserted.	Insert the filters correctly.
	The air purifier is positioned on an uneven surface.	Position the air purifier on a level surface.
Display does not light up/no display.	The mains plug is not connected to the socket and/or is not switched on.	Connect the mains plug and switch on the air purifier.
	The device is in night mode.	Press the night mode button " ". Night mode operation is switched off and the display will illuminate brightly.
	The housing cover is not correctly installed.	Ensure that the housing cover is correctly installed.
WiFi symbol "" flashes.	Air purifier is attempting to establish a connection to the WiFi router.	If this process takes more than 1 minute, check the status of your WiFi router and/or reconfigure the WiFi access of the air purifier via the app.
Cloud symbol "" flashes.	Air purifier is attempting to establish a connection to the server.	If this process takes more than 1 minute, try again later or reconfigure the WiFi access of the air purifier via the app.

Replacement parts and wearing parts

Replacement parts and wearing parts are available from the corresponding service address (according to the service address list). Please state the corresponding order number.

Technical data

Model	LR 500
Voltage/power	See type plate on the device
Dimensions (L x W x H)	21.0 cm x 35.0 cm x 62.0 cm
Weight	5.9 kg
Suitable for room sizes	from 34m² (according to ANSI / AHAM AC-1 2015) to 106m² (according to NRCC-54013-2011)
Volume	Nightmode: <30dB; TURBO: approx. 68dB
Permissible operating conditions	+5°C to +40°C, ≤ 90% relative humidity (non-condensing)
Protection class	Protection class II /

Data transfer:
The product uses Bluetooth^® low energy technology and WLAN, frequency band 2400.0 MHz – 2483.5 MHz, Bluetooth^® transmission power max. 0 dBm, WLAN transmission power max. 18 dBm, compatible with Bluetooth^® 4.0 smartphones/tablets.

Intended use

This air purifier is intended exclusively for cleaning the air indoors.

If you suffer from severe respiratory or lung disease, consult your doctor before using the air purifier.
This device must only be used for the purpose for which it was designed and in the manner specified in the instructions for use. Any form of improper use can be dangerous. The manufacturer is not liable for damage resulting from improper or careless use.

Notes
Read the notes carefully! Non-observance of the following information may result in personal injury or material damage.

Keep packaging material away from children to avoid danger of suffocation.

As with every electrical device, use this air purifier carefully and cautiously, in order to avoid hazards due to electric shock.

• Therefore:
  • Only operate the device at the voltage indicated on the device (the type plate is located underneath the device)
  • Never use the device if it or its accessories show visible signs of damage
  • Do not use the device during a storm
• In the event of defects or operational faults, switch the device off immediately and disconnect it from the mains socket. Do not pull on the mains cable or on the device to disconnect the plug from the socket. Never hold or carry the device by the mains cable. Keep the cables away from hot surfaces.
• Always switch off the device before disconnecting it from the mains.
• Never disconnect the mains plug with wet or damp hands.
• Keep the device away from sources of heat as the housing could melt and trigger a fire.
• Ensure that the openings of the air purifier and the mains cable do not come into contact with water, steam or other liquids.
• Do not use the device in close proximity to flammable or explosive gas mixtures.
• Never reach for a device that has been submerged in water. Disconnect the mains plug immediately.
• Do not use the device if it or its accessories are visibly damaged.

Repairs

• Only specialist personnel may perform repairs on electrical devices. Improper repairs may subject users to considerable danger. For repairs, please contact Customer Services or an authorised retailer.
• Do not open the fan unit.
• It is not intended to replace the UV-C lamp. It is not permitted for the user to perform the replacement.

Risk of fire

There is a risk of fire if the device is used improperly or these instructions for use are ignored.

Therefore, observe the following instructions for using the air purifier:

• Never use it underneath a cover, such as a blanket, pillow, etc.
• Never use it near petrol or other highly flammable substances.

Handling

The device must be switched off and disconnected from the mains after every use and before cleaning.

• Do not place any objects in device openings or in rotating parts. Ensure that the moving parts can move freely at all times.
• Do not place any objects on the device.
• Do not expose the device to high temperatures.
• Protect the device against sunlight and impacts and do not drop it.
• Never shake the device.
• Avoid water damage by handling the device carefully (e.g. water damage from splashing in the vicinity of wooden floors).
• Place the device on a firm, level and water-resistant surface.

Signs and symbols

The following symbols appear in these instructions for use:

	WARNING Warning notice indicating a risk of injury or damage to health
	IMPORTANT Safety note indicating possible damage to the device/accessory
	Note Note on important information
	Observe the instructions for use
	The device is double protected and therefore corresponds to protection class 2.
	Only use indoors.
	Manufacturer
	Disposal in accordance with the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment EC Directive – WEEE
	Dispose of packaging in an environmentally friendly manner
	CE labelling This product satisfies the requirements of the applicable European and national directives.
	Certification symbol for products that are exported to the Russian Federation and members of the CIS

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