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Prolitec Air/Q-100 Original Instructions Manual

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Air/Q
-100
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User Guide
Original Instructions
Updated 26 Nov., 2013

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  • Page 1 Air/Q -100 ™ User Guide Original Instructions Updated 26 Nov., 2013...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Welcome to Air/Q ......................3 ™ Safety Precautions ......................6 Controls and Display ......................8 Setting Up Air/Q ........................9 Equipment and Accessories ................... 9 Getting Started ....................... 9 Removing the Cover ....................9 Removing the Battery Insulator ................11 Connecting to Power ....................

  • Page 3: Welcome To Air/Q

    Welcome to Air/Q ™ Welcome to a new world of air freshening. You have purchased the most advanced air-freshening and scenting technology available anywhere. Air/Q employs recently ™ patented indoor air quality technology with proven success in a wide range of commercial locations.
  • Page 4 Welcome to Air/Q ™ The Air/Q User Guide is easy to read with simple instructions. We urge you to read ™ it carefully and completely. Don’t like reading manuals? Please review the separate Quick Start Guide included with the Air/Q. Air/Q Applications and Uses: Air/Q is used to improve indoor air by erasing odors and freshening the air with a pleasant scent. This is accomplished by introducing an ultra-low quantity of odor neutralizers and fragrance ingredients to blend into the air.
  • Page 5 Welcome to Air/Q ™ Older homes often have that “Victorian” smell that suggests it is musty and not clean. A very light use of Air/Q can solve this problem. ™ Pet odors are a major problem for the pet owners and their guests. If you live with and love a pet, its odor is often not an issue. For your guests, the experience can be very different.

  • Page 6: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions Air/Q Appliance Precautions: • D O NOT position Air/Q within the reach of young children or pets. • M ust be used only with the supplied and approved Power Supply. • U nit will not operate properly if positioned sideways or upside down. Air/Q must not be tilted or turned upside down when fragrance cartridge is inside. Tilting the Air/Q will cause the fragrance to spill. • N EVER put your nose to the output of Air/Q. Within 12 inches of the output, the fragrance is highly concentrated. The improper inhalation of high concentrations of fragrance may cause irritation including watery eyes, headache, cough and upper respiratory discomfort.
  • Page 7 While Air/Q formulations do not contain ingredients deemed harmful to the skin, if there is skin contact, wash with soap and water. If there is contact with the eyes, irrigate the eye with fresh water for 5 minutes. If there is any eye irritation, consult a physician immediately Take care to NOT drop a cartridge. It may crack, causing fragrance to spill. Call Prolitec Product Safety & Support toll-free at 1-866-387-4333 or visit airq.com. For online safety instructions, visit www.prolitec.com/manuals/manuals.htm...

  • Page 8: Controls And Display

    Controls and Display Power Button Cartridge Vent Timer Button Adjust Buttons LCD Screen Fragrance Cartridge Locking Settings Dial...

  • Page 9: Setting Up Air/Q

    Setting Up Air/Q ™ Equipment and Accessories Remove Air/Q from the container. Included: ™ 1. Air/Q Cube 3. Director Attachment 2. P ower Supply (includes world- 4. Fragrance Cartridge (sold separately) plug assortment, not shown) Getting Started Removing the Cover The cover of the cube is removable as shown below. To remove cover, locate release tab at bottom of the unit, press in, and lift cover up and off with other hand.

  • Page 10: Removing The Battery Insulator

    Setting Up Air/Q ™ Removing the Battery Insulator Remove the yellow battery insulator tab at bottom of appliance. Connecting to Power 1. Connect the power cord to the underside of the appliance. 2. A ttach appropriate, country-specific plug to power block. 3. Plug the power block into an AC outlet within reach of the location you have chosen for Air/Q.

  • Page 11: Inserting The Cartridge

    Setting Up Air/Q ™ Inserting the Cartridge 1. Ensure power switch is off before inserting cartridge. 2. C artridge: remove screw-top cap, bottom red plug (save for future storage) and foil seal. Insert cartridge, pressing firmly until cartridge sits in place (Fig. 1). 3. To activate cartridge: using a tissue or paper towel, press in the stem in the center of the top output chimney; the stem should spring back (Fig. 2). Fig. 1 Fig.

  • Page 12: Selecting Operating Mode

    Setting Up Air/Q ™ Selecting Operating Mode With the cover off, decide which mode of operation you want to use. 1. 2 4/7 mode allows for continuous scenting at the intensity level you select. It requires you to turn Air/Q ON and OFF. ™ 2. P rogram mode allows for selection of specific start and stop times. 24/7 Mode Setup: (In this mode, you must turn Air/Q ON and OFF. This mode is good for 24-hour operation. 1. T urn the dial to 24/7. 2. P lace the cover back on the appliance.

  • Page 13: Timer

    Setting Up Air/Q ™ Timer: Air/Q cover must be on for this mode to function. Directly located below ™ the Power button is the Timer button. This button’s function allows you to turn ON Air/Q for a specific number of hours. This feature is good for scenting for a specific period of time.
  • Page 14 Setting Up Air/Q ™ 2. I nsert the Director Attachment and adjust to direct the Air/Q output away from ™ any nearby surfaces less than 12 inches away. (See “Room Placement Considerations” on page 15.) Use of the Director Attachment also dampens the normal noise from the output. IMPORTANT Depending on desired scent level settings, Air/Q will cycle off for a period of seven minutes between scenting cycles. Scent cycles will vary in length based on intensity settings.

  • Page 15: Setting The Scent Control

    Setting Up Air/Q ™ Setting the Scent Control This feature allows you to select the appropriate amount of scent for the room size. It is important to start at a low setting to avoid too strong of a scent level. If needed, you can gradually increase the scent level until it is just right for you. Remember; always allow 15 minutes between changes in scent level before adjusting again. (See “Adjusting the Scent Level” on page 15.) 1. Determine the approximate size of the room you wish to scent by consulting the Room Size Chart as shown.

  • Page 16: Room Placement Considerations

    Setting Up Air/Q ™ Room Placement Considerations Place Air/Q in a desired location that cannot be easily accessed by young children ™ or pets. The top of a shelf or cabinet is a good location. An extra-long power cord is provided to make this easy.

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    Press the POWER button to illuminate the blue light. Once the cover is replaced over the Air/Q, the appliance should turn on. If the blue light does not illuminate, turn the scent control up to 50 and turn it on again. Place a finger on the appliance. If you cannot detect the slight vibration of the internal compressor, maintenance may be required. Call Prolitec Product Safety and Support toll-free at 1-866-387-4333 or go to www.airq.com.

  • Page 18: Frequently Asked Questions

    Air/Q makes too much noise. Air/Q is designed to a very low noise specification. Inserting the Director Attachment should reduce any Air/Q noise even further. If the problem persists, make sure the cartridge is firmly in place by removing it and putting it back in, sliding down until a firm click is felt. If the problem persists, call Prolitec Product Safety and Support toll- free at 1-866-387-4333 or go to www.airq.com. Frequently Asked Questions How does Air/Q work? Air/Q uses a recently patented technology to convert liquid fragrance compounds into tiny droplets less than the diameter of a human hair. By comparison, an...
  • Page 19 Frequently Asked Questions is pointed away from surfaces less than 12 inches away. Avoid placing Air/Q near a window that is sometimes opened. Do I need to adjust Air/Q? Yes! Air/Q is a powerful machine. The scent control setting is very important. Air/Q can handle very small and very large rooms. If set too high for room size, it can cause discomfort for some people. Adjusting is simple. Take the time to do it right. How do I adjust Air/Q? With the power cord plugged in you can adjust Air/Q up and down using the + /– buttons just to the right of the LCD screen. You can see the setting level (1 to 50) on the right side of the LCD. ALWAYS START WITH THE RECOMMENDED SETTING and adjust upward in small steps.
  • Page 20 Frequently Asked Questions IMPORTANT ALWAYS ALLOW AT LEAST 15 MINUTES TO ASSESS the scent strength after starting or adjusting. It is best to assess strength when you first enter the room from another room. Household odors, can Air/Q help with these? ™ YES! Pet odors, cooking smells, bathroom odors, and old house smells — most odors can be completely erased by Air/Q. Each fragrance contains a patented component specifically aimed at odors.
  • Page 21 Frequently Asked Questions Is Air/Q eco-friendly? ™ YES! Air/Q is the most eco-friendly air freshener on the market. Unlike candles, Air/Q produces no black soot or residual hydrocarbons. Unlike aerosols, Air/Q uses no propellants and produces no harmful volatile organic compounds or VOCs. Unlike many air fresheners, Air/Q uses no ethanol or similar solvents to enhance the evaporation of fragrance chemicals. I only want to scent the room at certain times. Do I have to turn it on and off every time? Air/Q has a tiny on-board computer for fully automatic operations.
  • Page 22 Frequently Asked Questions IMPORTANT Always keep the caps on cartridges that are stored outside of the Air/Q ™ If you have misplaced the caps from the cartridge being removed from Air/Q, you can use the caps from the new cartridge being inserted. What happens if Air/Q is knocked over? Will it continue to function? Should Air/Q be tipped or knocked over to a position other than upright and level, a sensor switch on the bottom of the appliance prevents Air/Q from functioning until the unit is placed back into its correct, upright position. It is important to note...

  • Page 23: Care And Maintenance

    Frequently Asked Questions Will Air/Q fragrances stain surfaces or fabric if there is a spill? Yes, all air care fragrances will stain wood, stone and all fabrics. The best solution is avoidance by replacing the caps on cartridges after removing them and keeping the caps on all cartridges when not in use.

  • Page 24: Specifications

    Specifications Dimensions: Air/Q Appliance 133 x 139 x 140 mm Weight: 1.41 kg (full); 3.1 lbs (full) Power Supply: R ated input: 100 – 240 VAC, 50 – 60Hz 0.4A Rated output: 15VDC 1 A Battery — Lithium 3V, #CR2032 Approvals: FCC part 15, CE & RoHS Compliant, UL/CUL Power Supply Working Temperature: 0˚ to 40˚ C Working Humidity: 85% or less Liquid Capacity: 75 ml cartridges Performance: Up to 1,000 square feet, 1 air change per hour Cartridge Life: 30 to 60 days, depending on usage...
  • Page 25 How to Obtain Service For Prolitec Product Safety and Support, call toll-free at 1-866-387-4333 or visit www.airq.com. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other legal rights that vary from state to state.

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