Filter Replacement; Replacing The Filter - Hitachi EP-A3000 Instruction Manual

Filter Replacement

The filter is a consumable part.
For the filter replacement interval, use approx. 2 years as a guide when the air purifier processes
the smoke generated by 5 cigarettes smoking a day.
The dust filter should be replaced early if its color shows the resemblance to the color on the
dirtiness label attached to the purifier 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
The filter 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 filter earlier than suggested. Otherwise, the
filter may generate odor.
The filter 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.
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 filter 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 squeeze, knead, roll up or pull the filter.
Once the filter is broken, the cleaning effect will be lost.
Do not wash the filter.
The filter is not washable for reuse. Purchase a new filter for replacement.
Use the filter No. EP-DX40E-902 separately available.
Before replacing the filter, be sure to stop the purifier and unplug the power cord from AC outlet.
The filter contains synthetic resins inside. When you dispose of the filter, follow relevant local regulations
on disposal.
Take the filter out.
Remove the panel and take the filter
out. P.E-7
Note
Do not open the panel forcibly. Parts may break.
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Replacement Interval
Dirtiness label
Filter Replacement Guide
Replace the filter
early if its color
becomes similar to
either color.
Precautions on Filter Handling

Replacing the Filter

Install the filter.
Take a new filter from the plastic bag
and install it.
For installation procedures, refer to
"Preparations for Operation". P.E-7
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