Filter Replacement; Precautions On Filter Handling - Hitachi EP-A6000 Instruction Manual

Filter Replacement

The fi lters are consumable parts. The standard life of the dust fi lter is about 8 years and that of the
deodorizing fi lter is about 10 years. Testing was conducted according to JEM1467 of the Japan Electric
Machine Industry Association. If 5 cigarettes are smoked per day:
[Dust fi lter] Years until the air purifying time is double that of when the fi lter is new
[Deodorizing fi lter] Years until the deodorizing rate is reduced in half when the fi lter is new
The dust fi lter should be replaced early if its color shows the resemblance to the color on the dirtiness
label attached to the purifi er body.
The colors on the dirtiness label are shown as a guide only. Depending on the place of installation, actual
color of contaminated filter may differ from the color shown on this label.
For a room with
not much cigarette
smoking
For a room with
much cigarette
smoking
For the deodorizing fi lter replacement interval, use approx. 10 years as a guide. Replace the fi lter
earlier any time the fi lter performance is degraded.
The fi lter may need to be replaced earlier depending on the place of installation and conditions of use.
When dirt or odor becomes harder to remove, replace the fi lter earlier than suggested. Otherwise, the
fi lter may generate odor.
The fi lter should be replaced earlier in the following cases.
When purifier intakes oily smoke, carbon substance (soot), etc. or when the smell of new building materials
remains after a new house is built or the house is remodeled.
When used in stores, such as in coffee shops, game parlors, barber shops, beauty parlors, or in offices or hotels·
inns.
When purifier intakes large amounts of cigarette smoke.
When purifier intakes combustion gas generated by heating appliances.
When purifier intakes solvent content of paint, adhesive, etc.
When used in dusty place near a road where the traffic is heavy.
Be sure to take the fi lter out of a plastic bag before use.
Do not set the filter when it is still in a plastic bag. Otherwise, malfunction may result.
Avoid rough handling.
Do not crush, knead or roll the filter.
Once the filter is broken, the cleaning effect will be lost.
Do not wash the fi lter.
The filter is not washable for reuse. Purchase a new filter for replacement.
The fi lter contains plastics inside. When you dispose of the fi lter, follow relevant local regulations on
disposal.
Replacement Interval
Dirtiness label
Filter Replacement Guide
Replace the filter
early if its color
becomes similar to
either color.

Precautions on Filter Handling

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