Prolitec Air/Q 310 User manual
Air/Q™310
User Guide
Revised 15 Jan. 2013
Original Instructions
©2010 Prolitec, Inc.
Table of Contents
About Air/Q™310................................................................................................................. 2
Unpacking ........................................................................................................................... 3
Installation ........................................................................................................................... 5
General............................................................................................................................ 5
Estimating Cartridge Life ................................................................................................ 6
Room-Size Table............................................................................................................. 7
Appliance Location ......................................................................................................... 7
Wall-Mounting Air/Q 310 ................................................................................................ 8
Starting Up ........................................................................................................................ 15
Features and Controls .................................................................................................. 15
Setting Up the Cartridge............................................................................................... 16
Programming the Appliance ......................................................................................... 18
Setting Scent Intensity.................................................................................................. 19
Scent Control................................................................................................................ 20
The Last Step................................................................................................................ 20
Maintenance...................................................................................................................... 20
Cartridge Change.......................................................................................................... 20
Cartridge Change Maintenance Checklist Items .......................................................... 21
Changing an Appliance................................................................................................. 22
General Care................................................................................................................. 22
Applications....................................................................................................................... 23
Ambient Settings .......................................................................................................... 23
Scent Media.................................................................................................................. 24
Odor Control ................................................................................................................. 25
Aromatherapy and Performance Scenting ................................................................... 26
Precautions ....................................................................................................................... 27
Appliance Precautions .................................................................................................. 27
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).................................................................................. 28
Specifications.................................................................................................................... 31
About Air/Q™310
Welcome to a whole new world of air treatment from Prolitec, the technology leader
in air care with scent. The Air/Q 310 appliance is the most advanced commercial
air-treatment system on the market today. It is the world’s first fully adjustable
commercial air-treatment system engineered to serve indoor spaces ranging in
size from 200 to 30,000 cubic feet (10 to 850 cubic meters).
Air/Q 310 is a patented, computer-controlled, always-on system capable of main-
taining a constant, uniform and controlled level of scent or odor neutralizer. The basic
technology of Air/Q 310 has been tested and proven in demanding commercial
environments such as retail stores, malls, hotel lobbies and other public spaces
where scent is used to enhance the environment, market a product, or erase an odor.
Air/Q 310 uses a single board computer to make fine adjustments to scent intensity
and tailor performance to room size and conditions. A quick-change disposable
and recyclable fragrance cartridge changes out in a matter of seconds rather
than minutes.
The classic design blends well into any environment. Air/Q 310 comes standard in
Textured True Black or Eggshell White. On special order, Air/Q 310 can be supplied
in any color. Air/Q 310 can also be concealed in a fixture, cabinet or behind a wall-
mounted shroud to match any interior design.
Air/Q 310 can use 100V to 240V power sources and comes complete with power
plugs for every country. Air/Q 310 is designed to be mounted on a wall with a
flush-mounted power source behind it or, on special order, it can be configured for
attachment to ceiling track-lighting systems, which act as both a source of power
and a method of attachment.
Air/Q 310 is simple to install and program for specific room size, airflow conditions,
and desired scent intensity. Minimal maintenance is required beyond the periodic
change of the disposable fragrance cartridge, inspection and annual replacement of
two o-rings, and a simple wipe down or dusting of exterior surfaces. Once installed
in the right location, Air/Q 310 will outperform any other system, providing
completely uniform scent distribution.
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About Air/Q™310
Air/Q 310 is green and eco-friendly. Air/Q 310’s advanced technology creates a
scent effect with a smaller quantity of fragrance ingredients than any other method.
The chemicals employed in making Air/Q 310 fragrances are fully compliant with
the most restrictive air-quality and inhalation standards. Air/Q 310 generates no
harmful VOCs and uses no ethanol or propellants. Quite simply, used as directed,
Air/Q 310 is the greenest, most eco-friendly way to introduce scent into an interior
space with no negative impact on indoor air quality. This is not an accident. The
scientists and engineers at Prolitec are committed to the highest ecological and
human safety standards.
This User Guide is easy to read. It is also important to read. Air/Q 310 is a
high-performance appliance that, installed and used correctly, will meet the
most demanding requirements.
Unpacking
Remove Air/Q 310 from the container. The following items should be included:
1. Air/Q 310 Appliance
2. Power Supply
3. Two Keys
4. Wall-mounting kit containing dry-wall anchors and screws (4 each) and a
mounting bracket
5. Cartridge Removal Tool
6. One plastic output-extension tube – clear for white
appliance, blue for black appliance
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Unpacking
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Installation
General
1. Location: Air/Q™310 is designed for permanent installation on wall surfaces
over a 110 to 240V plug or hard-wired power source and located well above
and out of human reach. Air/Q 310 is NOT a portable or table or shelf-top unit.
2. Service Area: The service area range of Air/Q 310 is from 200 to 30,000 cubic
(10 to 850 cubic meters). Of course this can vary significantly depending on
airflow, number of fresh air changes per hour, temperature and humidity.
Air/Q 310 can be adjusted from 1 to 50 to accommodate these variations.
3. Configuration: Air/Q 310 is available in a wall-mount configuration, which has
a 110-240V power source and plug in the back of the appliance, and must be
placed over the power source. Special power supply adapters and plugs are
provided.
4. Colors: Air/Q 310 comes standard in black or white, and can be special
ordered in any color.
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Installation
Estimating Cartridge Life
Estimating how long a cartridge will last and the number of days between services
is critical to performing an installation that can be serviced efficiently. This includes
determining the number of Air/Q™310s needed for a space. Here is the formula
and table for making this determination.
The variables are as follows:
L = Cartridge Life in Days
C = Cartridge Size in milliliters
S = Intensity Setting
H = Operating Hours per Day
D = Days between services
Q = Number of Air/Q 310s
Days Life for Air/Q 310
L = C / ((S/50) * (H))
You can vary any of these values except L.
For example: a 265 ml cartridge in an Air/Q 310 operating for 12 hours a day on
setting 35 would last for 31 days.
The Intensity Setting for one Air/Q 310 can be roughly estimated using this
Room-Size Table (see following page).
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Installation
Room-Size Table
Output
Level Range
Room Volume
Range in CFT
Room Volume
Range in m3
1 thru 5 200 – 800 6 – 23
6 thru 10 1,000 – 1,700 28 – 48
11 thru 15 1,900 – 2,800 54 – 79
16 thru 20 3,000 – 4,000 85 – 113
21 thru 25 4,200 – 5,300 119 – 150
26 thru 30 5,600 – 6,800 159 – 193
31 thru 35 7,200 – 8,600 204 – 244
36 thru 40 8,900 – 10,500 252 – 297
41 thru 45 10,900 – 12,600 309 – 357
46 thru 50 13,100 – 15,000 371 – 425
These settings are suggested as a starting point. Start on the lower end of the
range and adjust after 15 minutes. Room size, number of fresh air changes per
hour, temperature, humidity and user preference will determine the final setting.
Appliance Location
1. Placement of Air/Q™310 appliance is the KEY TO OPTIMAL PERFORMANCE.
It is important to identify a wall or track-light location where the output of
Air/Q 310 can use, rather than fight, the natural air currents in a room.
2. Air currents in a room are determined by using a SMOKE TEST KIT available
from Prolitec or any source of smoke or vapor, such as a candle or match.
3. To conduct a smoke test, stand at the entrance of the room in front of the door
and observe the direction of the smoke or vapor. If the smoke drifts into the
room Air/Q 310 appliance should be installed somewhere near the door.
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Installation
See Figure 1. If the smoke drifts out of the room,the Air/Q™310 appliance should
be placed on the wall furthest from the door. See Figure 2. If there is no clear
direction that the smoke travels or it travels upward into the air-conditioning return
grill, find a position near the air-conditioning supply grill. See Figure 3.
NOTE: The location of Air/Q 310 MUST NOT be near an HVAC return grill, exhaust
fan or vent, or an open door or window through which air is leaving the space.
Remember, you want to work with the natural air flow, not against it.
Wall-Mounting Air/Q 310
Step 1 – The Electrical Source
Before the Air/Q 310 appliance can be mounted, a qualified electrician must
install an electrical outlet at the position you have decided to place Air/Q 310.
The appliance is then mounted over the outlet and plugged in.
Figure 1
Smoke flows
away from door
Smoke Tube Smoke Tube
Smoke Tube
Figure 2
Smoke flows
back toward door
Figure 3
Smoke travels
toward grill
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