Introduction
The Austin Air HealthMate is designed to address everyday air quality concerns by removing a wide range of airborne particles, chemicals, gases, and odors. This manual provides essential information for the setup, operation, and maintenance of your Model B400 air purifier, ensuring optimal performance and a healthier indoor environment.
Product Overview
Key Features
- 4-Stage Filtration: Captures airborne particles, chemicals, gases, and odors.
- Asthma, Allergies, and Pet Sensitivities: Removes common allergens like pet dander, dust, and chemicals.
- Coverage: Cleans rooms and offices up to 700 square feet.
- Quiet Operation: Optimized for comfortable environments, minimizing noise at full power.
- Low-Maintenance: Filters last up to 5 years.
- Odor Neutralization: Activated Carbon and Zeolite remove pet odors, smoke, cooking smells, and VOCs.
- Durable Performance: Built for consistent, long-term air quality improvement.
- Low EMF: Designed with low electromagnetic field emission.
Figure 1: Austin Air HealthMate Standard Air Purifier, Black.
Figure 2: Internal diagram of the Austin Air HealthMate showing its 4-stage filtration components.
Setup
Initial Placement
Place your Austin Air HealthMate on a flat, stable surface in the room where you desire air purification. Ensure there is adequate space around the unit for optimal airflow. Avoid placing it directly against walls or in enclosed spaces that could obstruct air intake or output.
Power Connection
Plug the air purifier into a standard electrical outlet. The unit is now ready for operation.
Operating Instructions
Fan Speed Control
The Austin Air HealthMate features a simple 3-speed control dial located on the top of the unit. Turn the dial to select your desired fan speed:
Figure 3: Control dial for adjusting fan speed.
- Low: Provides quiet, continuous operation, ideal for smaller spaces or maintaining existing air quality.
- Medium: Suitable for general use and moderate air purification needs.
- High: Offers rapid air cleaning for larger rooms or when air quality is significantly poor.
Maintenance
Filter Replacement
The Austin Air HealthMate filters are designed for long-lasting performance, typically requiring replacement every 5 years under normal residential use. However, filter life can vary based on usage and air quality. Regular inspection is recommended.
Steps for Filter Replacement:
- Unplug the air purifier from the power outlet.
- Carefully turn the unit upside down.
- Remove the four screws securing the bottom panel.
- Wearing gloves, remove the bottom panel.
- Remove the old filter assembly. Place it in a garbage bag for disposal.
- Insert the new pre-filter first, ensuring the seam aligns with the side of the unit where the power cord is located.
- Then, insert the new HEPA filter, top side down.
- Carefully reattach the bottom panel and secure it with the four screws.
- Return the unit to its upright position and plug it back in.
- Run the air purifier on high for at least one hour to break in the new filter and clear any particles introduced during the change.
Video 1: This video demonstrates the step-by-step process of changing the filter in an Austin Air HealthMate air purifier. It shows how to access the filter compartment, remove the old filter, and install the new pre-filter and HEPA filter, followed by reassembly and initial run instructions.
Figure 4: A person wearing gloves is removing the cylindrical filter from the bottom of an Austin Air HealthMate air purifier.
Figure 5: A person wearing gloves is placing a used cylindrical air filter into a white trash bag for disposal.
Figure 6: A cutaway diagram illustrating the layers of the Austin Air HealthMate filter, including the medium pre-filter, activated carbon & zeolite, and 60 sq. ft. HEPA.
Troubleshooting
If your Austin Air HealthMate is not performing as expected, consider the following common issues:
- Reduced Airflow: Check if the filters are clogged. Replace filters if necessary following the maintenance instructions.
- Unusual Noises: Ensure the unit is placed on a flat, stable surface. Check for any obstructions around the air intake or output.
- Persistent Odors: This may indicate that the carbon filter is saturated and needs replacement.
- No Power: Verify the unit is properly plugged into a working electrical outlet.
For further assistance, please refer to the warranty and support information.
Specifications
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product Dimensions | 14.5 x 14.5 x 23 inches |
| Item Weight | 45 Pounds |
| Power Source | AC |
| Manufacturer | Austin Air |
| Model Number | B400B1 |
| Color | Black |
Warranty and Support
Filter Replacement and Warranty
The Austin Air filter is designed to provide the customer with years of worry-free operation. Your Austin Air filter has been designed to last up to 5 years under normal residential use, and features a 5-year pro-rated warranty.
Some household environments are more polluted than others, therefore the useful life of the filter media in your Austin Air cleaner may be reduced. To address this issue, Austin Air's pro-rated warranty allows you to receive a discount on your next filter replacement purchase, based on the length of time since your last filter was purchased.
If your Austin Air cleaner is used in rooms with unusually high concentrations of tobacco smoke, sawdust, soot, chemical vapor and/or odors, your Austin Air filter will need to be replaced more often. In these circumstances, you should replace your filter once your Austin Air cleaner ceases to emit clean, odorless air. If the odor of the highly concentrated contaminant is present exiting the Air Output Vent, then it is time to replace your filter.
Pro-Rated Warranty Discount:
- Up to 2-years of use: 40% off the retail price, plus shipping
- 2 to 3-years of use: 30% off the retail price, plus shipping
- 3 to 4-years of use: 20% off the retail price, plus shipping
- 4 to 5-years of use: 10% off the retail price, plus shipping
Caution:
Warning: Do not attempt to clean the filter. Washing or cleaning the filter will void the warranty and may cause injury.
To receive a replacement filter at the pro-rated price, please call Austin Air Systems and ask to speak to a Customer Service Representative. If your filter is out of warranty, please contact the retail store or the dealer where you originally purchased your Austin Air cleaner.