Contents
- 1. Important safety instructions (Page 2)
- 2. Product overview (Page 5)
- 3. Before first use (Page 6)
- 4. Using the appliance (Page 8)
- 5. Filter Replacement (Page 10)
- 6. Storage (Page 13)
- 7. Environment (Page 13)
- 8. Troubleshooting (Page 13)
- 9. Specifications (Page 15)
Important safety instructions
PLEASE READ AND SAVE THESE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
- Check that the voltage indicated on the appliance corresponds to the local power before you connect the appliance.
- This appliance can be used by children aged 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge, if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are older than 8 and supervised.
- Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children less than 8 years.
- Do not block the air inlet and outlet.
- Do not place the appliance directly below an air conditioner to prevent condensation from dripping onto the appliance.
- Do not use this appliance when you have used indoor smoke-type insect repellents or in places with oily residues, burning incense, or chemical fumes.
- If the filter is protected by a polybag when shipped, remove it before use.
- To avoid fire hazards, never let the cord hang over and edge of a table, counter, or touch hot surfaces such as heaters, stoves or radiators.
- To protect against electrical hazards, do not immerse the appliance in water or other liquids. Do not use the appliance in wet surroundings or in surroundings with high ambient temperatures, such as the bathroom, toilet or kitchen, or in a room with major temperature changes.
- Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children, or disabled persons.
- Always unplug the air purifier before moving or cleaning the unit, opening the grill, changing the filter and whenever the unit is not in use. To disconnect the unit, make sure to pull from the plug and not the cord.
- Never drop or insert any objects into the openings of the unit.
- Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug. If the motor fan fails to operate or the unit has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Contact Sytech technical service department for examination and/or repair.
- Use the appliance only for intended household use as described in this manual. Any other use not recommended by the manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock, or injury to persons. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by manufacturer may cause hazards.
- Do not use this product outdoors. THIS APPLIANCE IS FOR HOUSEHOLD ONLY.
- Never place the air purifier on a soft surface such as a bed or sofa as this could cause the unit to tip over and block the air inlet or outlet grills.
- Keep the unit away from heated surfaces and open flames.
- Do not attempt to repair or adjust any electrical or mechanical functions on this unit. Doing so will void your warranty. The inside of the unit contains no user serviceable parts. All servicing should be performed by an authorised dealer.
- Do not place any object on top of unit.
- Never use detergents, gasoline, glass purifier, furniture polish, paint thinner, or other household solvents to clean any part of the appliance.
- Always turn the appliance off before unplugging it.
- This appliance should only be used in rooms with temperatures between 5°C and 45°C.
- Warning: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not use the appliance with external power strips or external speed control device.
- Only use the original Artico filter especially intended for this appliance. Do not use any other filters.
Save these instructions for future use.
Product overview
WELCOME
Congratulations on your purchase of the Artico Air purifier SY-PA500. In order to fully benefit from this product, please follow the instructions in this user manual very carefully. Store this user manual in a safe place for future reference.
Diagram showing the components of the air purifier:
- 1. Control panel
- 2. Handle
- 3. Lamp
- 4. Outlet cover
- 5. Body
- 6. Filter
- 7. Base cover
Before first use
The filter is protected by a polybag when shipped, remove it before use.
Placing the filters
The Air purifier comes with the filter fitted inside. Simply unlock the base cover and remove the filter which is packed in its polybag. Unpack the filter and place it back into its place as described below:
- Place the appliance upside down on a soft cloth to avoid scratching, to open the base cover, you need to find an arrow point [arrow-point] on the base cover corresponding the LOCK position, rotate the base cover counterclockwise from LOCK to OPEN position to release the lock.
- Remove the base cover and take out the filter.
- Remove the packaging material from the filter.
- Insert the filter back into the appliance.
- Rotate the base cover clockwise from OPEN position to LOCK position, you will hear a "click" sound, the base cover is now locked.
Using the appliance
About the control panel
Control panel features: Timer [timer-button], Filter Reset [filter-reset-button], On/Off [power-button], Air quality & light [air-quality-button], Speed [speed-button]. Timer options: 2H, 4H, 8H. Speed modes: 1, 2, 3, Auto, Sleep.
For the optimum purification performance, close doors and windows.
- Connect the plug in the wall socket. All lights will turn on once and a beep sound will be heard. The lights will go off again.
- Press the power button [power-button] to switch on the appliance. The power lights, AQ light and the Fan Speed 2 lights (Medium level) will turn on.
Fan speed adjustment
The fan speed light indicates at which fan speed the appliance is operating. Press Speed button [speed-button] to adjust fan speed level. There are three levels 1~ 3 which refers to: 1. Low, 2. Medium, 3. High and Auto/Sleep mode).
In Auto mode, the fan speed will automatically adjust the speed according to the AQ level as shown below:
| AQ Color | Speed mode | AQ level |
|---|---|---|
| Blue | Sleep | Very good |
| Green | 1(Low) | Good |
| Orange | 2(Medium) | Unhealthy |
| Red | 3(High) | Hazardous |
Sleep mode
Press the [sleep-button] button to activate the sleep mode. The Sleep indicator light and the fan speed light [speed-button] will turn on, while all other indicator lights will turn off. When you use the air purifier in sleep mode, it will operate very quietly. Press any of the buttons to switch off the sleep mode except the Filter and Timer buttons.
Working status (Air quality light)
The air purifier integrates a sensor which measure the quality of the air. The air quality light automatically goes on when the appliance is switched on. After a few seconds, the air quality sensors will automatically display the color of the LED light that corresponds to the ambient air quality. Below is the chart to understand Air quality level.
| AQ Color | AQ Level |
|---|---|
| Blue | Very god |
| Green | Good |
| Orange | Unhealthy |
| Red | Hazardous |
Standby status (Night light mode):
- When In standby mode, press the [night-light-button] button to turn on the amber light mode.
- Press the [night-light-button] button once more to decrease the light effect to half the brightness.
- To turn off the light, press the [night-light-button] button for the third time.
Setting the timer
- Press [timer-button] to turn On or Off the timer function and to cycle through the different timer options (2, 4, 8 Hours).
- The air purifier will automatically power off once the timer has elapsed.
Filter replacement indicator
When the filter indicator [filter-indicator-light] lights up, this means the filter needs to be checked. The first option is to clean the filter. Take out the filter and clean it (do not wash). Place the filter back in its compartment and check if the filter light is no longer on.
Filter Replacement
When Should I Replace the Air Filter?
It is recommended to change the air filter every 6–8 months. However, you may need to change your filter sooner or later depending on how often you use your air purifier. It is important to watch out for the following signs of expired filter:
- Increased operating noise
- Decreased airflow
- Clogged filter
- Increased presence of odors
The environment in which the air purifier is being used may also extend or shorten the lifetime of the air filter. Using your air purifier in an environment of relatively high pollution may mean you will need to change the air filter more often.
If the air pollution in your environment is very high, there is a possibility that the filters may not be completely effective and may need to be replaced before [filter-indicator-light] lights up.
Remember to reset the air purifier after changing the air filter.
- Switch off the appliance and unplug it. (a) [power-button]
- Place the appliance upside down on a soft cloth to avoid scratching. Rotate the cover base counter clockwise from the LOCK position to the OPEN position (b).
- Remove the old filter. (c)
- Remove the packaging material of the new filter. (d)
- Insert the new filter back into its compartment. (e)
- Rotate the base cover clockwise from OPEN position to LOCK position, until you hear a "click" sound. Now the base cover is blocked. (f)
- Connect the plug into the wall socket and switch on the appliance again. (g) [power-button]
Reset Filter's lifetime.
If after replacing the new filter, the indicator [filter-indicator-light] lights up, you should reset the filter life.
- Plug in the air purifier and turn it on.
- Press and hold the [filter-indicator-light] button for 3 seconds. (h)
- Release the button after 3 seconds and the light will turn off.
- The reset is now complete.
Filter replacement force mode
When using the air purifier in an environment of heavy pollution, the lifespan of the air filter may significantly reduce. You can change the filters even if [filter-indicator-light] does not light up. Follow the steps below to perform a hard reset.
- Replace the air filters as mentioned in the Filter Replacement section (5).
- Plug in the air purifier and let it be in standby mode.
- Press and hold the [filter-indicator-light] button for 3 seconds. The indicator will light up.
- Press and hold the [filter-indicator-light] button for 3 seconds again and the indicator will turn off.
The reset is now complete.
Storage
- Turn off and unplug the air purifier from the electrical outlet.
- Clean the air purifier and the filter surface (see the chapter on “Cleaning and maintenance.)
- Allow all parts to dry thoroughly before storing.
- Put the filter in an airtight plastic bag.
- Store the air purifier and filter in a cool, dry place.
- Always wash your hands thoroughly after handling the filters.
Environment
This symbol ♻️ means that this product shall not be disposed with normal household waste (2012/19/EU). Follow your country's rule for the separate collection of electrical and electronic products. Correct disposal helps prevent negative consequences for the environment and human health.
Troubleshooting
This chapter summaries the most common problems you could encounter with the appliance. If you are unable to solve the problem with the information below, contact Artico technical service center for a proper solution.
| Problem | Possible cause | Possible solution |
|---|---|---|
| The appliance doesn't work | The filter cover is not closed properly | Remove the filter cover and reinstall it. |
| Power plug is not connected to a power supply. | Unplug and reconnect power. | |
| The appliance is not turned on. | Plug in the power and turn the air purifier back on. | |
| The airflow has significantly reduced | Filters packaging has not been removed. | Filter's plastic packaging should be removed before use. |
| The air quality is good and therefore the automatic mode has been activated. | In automatic mode, the appliance will automatically adjust the fan speed to save maximum energy. | |
| Sleep mode has started automatically, the LED indicator turns off, while the fan speed and noise level are also reduced. | Press the fan speed button and choose the desired fan speed. | |
| The Pre-filter is too dirty. | Please clean up the Pre-filter. | |
| The filter has not been replaced. | Replace with a new filter. | |
| Insufficient space and ventilation in the surroundings. | Make sure there is at least 15 inches (38 cm) of free space in all directions around the purifier. | |
| The fan speed does not change to automatic mode. | The air quality sensor is humid, or the ambient temperature is too high, causing condensation on the sensor. | Make sure the air quality sensor is clean and dry. |
| Poor performance | The room area is too large. | Use the air purifier in a smaller room. |
| Too noisy | The air inlet or outlet of the appliance are blocked. | Clean the air inlet and outlet and remove any obstructions. |
| Filter's plastic packaging haven 't been removed. | The plastic packaging of the filter must be removed before use. | |
| The air quality sensor is dirty. | Clean the air quality sensor. | |
| The color of the air quality indicator always remains | Indoor air ventilation is poor. | Open the window and improve air ventilation. |
| After replacing the filter, the filter replacement indicator light still flashes. | The filter lifetime has not been reset correctly. | Check the manual "Reset Filter's lifetime". |
Specifications
- Compact Air purifier with advanced triple filtration.
- True HEPA 13 filter.
- Active carbon filter.
- Pre filter.
- Ambient air quality indicator.
- Auto on function which activates the purifier process only when necessary.
- Filter change reminder indicator light.
- Filtration efficiency: 99,97%.
- Apt for areas of 25-40m².
- 3 power levels with auto function: Low, Medium, High.
- Touch panel with LED light to create a warm and calm atmosphere.
- Timer: 2, 4, 8 hours.
- Sleep function: 1, 2, 3 hours.
- CADR: 240m³/h.
- Power: 35W.
- Sound level: 30-52dB.
- Dimensions: diameter 190mm x height 436mm.
- Voltage: 220-240V – 50/60Hz.
Website: www.sytech.es
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