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IQAir GCX series User Manual

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High-Performance Air Cleaning System
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  • Page 1 G C X S e r i e s High-Performance Air Cleaning System User’s Manual Swiss Made...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    The IQAir® Group reserves the right to change specifications contained in this document at any time and without prior notice. © 2009 The IQAir® Group. All rights reserved. IQAir® is the registered trademark of The IQAir® Group. EvenFlow™ is a trademark of The IQAir® Group. IQAir® systems and filters are protected under U.S.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    2. 1 Unpacking 2. 2 Choosing a Suitable Location 2. 3 Connecting to Power Chapter 3 – The IQAir® System’s Components 3. 1 Description of Housing Components 3. 2 Description of Removable Components 3. 3 How the IQAir® System Works Chapter 4 –...

  • Page 4: Improving Indoor Air Quality

    3. Ensure the IQAir® system can clean enough air to cope with your room size. The actual hourly air volume cleaned by the system should be at least double the air volume of your room. If the rate at which pollutants enter the room air is high or the indoor air quality requirements are stringent, the hourly air delivery of the system needs to exceed the room air volume several times.

  • Page 5: Unpacking

    • Anti-tampering Kit 1 x Torx 10 Safety Tool As an IQAir customer, we value your thoughts and suggestions. You can contact us at (877) 715-4-AIR (247), fax us at 1 x Torx 20 Safety Tool (562) 903-7601, or email us at feedback@iqair.com. We look forward to hearing from you.

  • Page 6: Choosing A Suitable Location

    Important: The only way to disconnect power completely is to unplug the power cord. Do not use the IQAir® system when the power cord becomes damaged. The power cord may be replaced with an approved cord with a two-pole plug. These power cords are commonly used for computers and similar appliances.

  • Page 7: Description Of Housing Components

    3.1 Description of Housing Components The IQAir® system features a modular tower design in which all important filtration and air moving components are positioned vertically in-line, i.e. stacked on top of another. Air is drawn into the system at the base, and passes through several filter stages to be returned to the room via the diffuser on top of the system.

  • Page 8: Description Of Removable Components

    3.2 Description of Removable Components The IQAir® system features a modular housing design which enables the easy replacement of all filter elements in a matter of seconds. The illustration below shows all the removable components. For more details on how to re pla ce filters, please refer to Chapter 6 –...

  • Page 9: Description Of Control Panel

    Power Key The Power key switches the IQAir® system on and off. When the system is switched off, the fan stops to run, but the system will remain connected to the power supply (standby mode). The standby mode allows for automatic timer start-up.

  • Page 10: Control Panel Locking Function

    4.3 Fan Speed and Air Delivery The IQAir® system can be set to run at six different fan speeds, which correspond to six different airflow rates. Speed 1 is the lowest speed. Speed 6 the highest fan speed. The higher the fan speed, the more room air will be filtered by the system.

  • Page 11: Air Exchange Rates In Differently Sized Rooms

    Any air cleaner can only be effective if it filters a sufficient amount of air in an indoor environment. For general air cleaning purposes, the IQAir® system should be able to filter the room air volume at least twice every hour on the set fan speed to achieve a significant air quality improvement.

  • Page 12: Filter Life Reset

    4.4.2 Filter Life Monitor (Remaining Life) The IQAir® system is equipped with an electronic Filter Life Monitor that calculates the remaining life of the sys tem’s filter elements. Thanks to the Filter Life Monitor, the user does not have to guess when filters need to be replaced or replace them at fixed intervals (which rarely correspond to the actual amount of use).
  • Page 13 Chapter 4 – Using the Control Panel 4.4.3 Setting the Auto Timer timer status field The Auto Timer Menu allows the setting of a Timer ON period, which is defined by a start time and an end time. For the Timer ON period, a fan speed can be selected in the Timer ON Fan Speed Menu (see 4.4.5).
  • Page 14 Chapter 4 – Using the Control Panel 4.4.4 Day-of-the-Week Timer The Day-of-the-Week Timer allows the deactivation of the Timer ON period on certain days of the week. In its default setting the Timer ON period is enabled on all seven days of the week. This is indicated by stars below the abbreviations of the days.
  • Page 15 Chapter 4 – Using the Control Panel 4.4.6 Timer Information in the Control Panel The IQAir® control panel shows the timer status without the need to access the T imer related menus. Timer Deactivated Display’s Main Window Timer LED System on Standby: The first line shows the model name and the second line shows the word “Standby”.
  • Page 16 Chapter 4 – Using the Control Panel 4.4.7 Time & Day Setting In order to use the timer function, the current day and time must be set. Once the current day and time are set, they will only need to be reset if the unit is disconnected from the power supply for more than an hour.

  • Page 17: Changing Airflow Units

    Note: The air delivery (airflow units) displayed in this manual are examples only and will vary according to model. 4.4.10 Language Setting The Language Menu allows you to change the IQAir® system’s display language. The languages from which you can choose will depend on the model and the country of purchase.

  • Page 18: Remote Control Elements And Functions

    (Battery Type: CR2025) Switching the System On and Off To switch the IQAir® system on with the remote control, press any one of the speed control keys marked with 1 through 6. To switch the IQAir® system off, press the OFF key.

  • Page 19: Replacing The Battery Of The Remote Control

    Chapter 6 – Replacing Filters The IQAir® system is equipped with a Filter Life Monitor which is designed to assist you in determining when a filter needs to be replaced. If the air pollution in your environment is very high, there is a possibility that the filter may not be effective throughout the displayed life time and may have to be replaced earlier than indicated by the Filter Life Monitor.

  • Page 20: Opening And Closing The Housing

    The stacked housing elements are held together by two locking arms that latch into the diffuser. To open the system, follow the steps below. 1. Disconnect the IQAir® system from the power supply before at temp ting to open the system.
  • Page 21 Chapter 6 – Replacing Filters 4. Remove the filter clamps that secure the 5. Turn the frame upside down. 6. With the palm of the hand, press down on filter in the frame by pulling these out of the filter and loosen the frame. the sliding grooves.

  • Page 22: Discarding Used Filters

    7.4 IQAir Warranty Your IQAir GCX system comes with a limited warranty of 1 year on parts and labor, excluding filters. Please complete and return the enclosed warranty registration card soon after purchase. The information will allow us to provide you with a swift service should service work become necessary.
  • Page 23 3) Use the larger screws and tool supplied. Insert the cord. Press with the flat- screws through the two head screwdriver into the holes and tighten. small opening on the side of the arm with the IQAir logo face plate (not the control panel side).
  • Page 24 Chapter 8 – Anti-Tampering Kit Instructions Now the other side. 5) Insert the flat-head 4) Reinsert the face plate screwdriver into the small and press it in completely. opening on the side of the display control panel. 7) Disconnect the red 8) Insert two of the larger 6) Lift out the control panel connector of the ribbon...
  • Page 25 Chapter 9 – IQAir® Accessories (Optional) Chapter 9 – IQAir® Accessories (Optional) IQAir® advanced air cleaning systems can be complimented with a range of special IQAir® accessories. Ask your authorized IQAir® dealer for details. InFlow™ VMF™ Powder-coated stainless-steel Complete ducting adapter kit for the...
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