Philips HR 4340/A User Manual

Air Cleaner
HR 4340/A
Philips Domestic Appliances and Personal Care
Service Manual 4822 729 21616 herewith cancells.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
GENERAL
The HR 4340 is suitable for rooms / areas with a floor surface of
up to approx. 40 m
2
.
The air cleaner cleans the air effectively by catching 90% of the
gases and 95% of the particles produced by smoking.
This is done by 3 filters :
Foam pre-filter : The foam pre - filter catches the larger
dust particles floating in the air such as
fluff and hairs.
HEPA filter HR4940 : This filter takes out all smaller airborne
particles.
Carbon filter : The carbon filter with activated carbon
granulates (HR4941) effectively absorbes
the smoke gases.
Product meets the requirements regarding interference
suppression on radio and T.V.
FEATURES
Filter full indicator: Indicates that the filter has to be replaced.
This has to be done when the white part of the indicator has
turned pink like the other (pink) half.
Speed control: With 3 speed settings.
Safety lock: Prevents the customer from opening the front
cover whilst the air cleaner is switched on.
The front cover can only be opened, if the switch has been set to
the “0" position.
Overheating safety device: The overheating safety device
comes into operation when the motor becomes too hot. To
indicate that the appliance is still in “ON” position and connected
to the mains, the pilot light remains on.
If this happens : − Switch off the motor.
− After approx. 15 min. the air cleaner can be
switched on again.
TECHNICAL DATA
Voltages : 100 Volt : 95 Watts
110 - 120 Volt : 95 Watts
220 - 240 Volt : 95 Watts
Filters : 2 carbon filters
Life time filters : carbon filters : 3 months
Hepa filter : 6 months
Flow rate : 160 m
3
/hr
Surface filter surface : 1 m
2
Room / area size : Max. 40 m
2
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Philips HR 4340/A Specifications

General

Product Type	Air Cleaner
Model	HR 4340/A
Brand	Philips
Filter Type	HEPA
Noise Level	40 dB
Power Consumption	45 W

Summary

Product Information

General Product Description

Details the HR 4340's suitability for rooms up to 40m², its effectiveness in cleaning air from gases and particles, and its three filter types.

Key Product Features

Highlights the filter full indicator, speed control, safety lock, and overheating safety device.

Technical Data

Appliance Specifications

Lists voltages, filter types, filter lifetimes, flow rate, surface area, and room size suitability.

Possible Complaints and Troubleshooting

Motor Noise Troubleshooting

Steps to resolve motor noise by checking filter placement, condition, and fan rotation. Special note for older units.

Overheating Device Issues

Troubleshooting the overheating device by checking air flow and fan. Suggests motor/buffer replacement for persistent problems.

Maintenance Procedures

Pre-filter Care

Instructions for cleaning the foam pre-filter, including frequency and method. Warns against using wet filters.

HEPA Filter Replacement

Guidance on replacing the HEPA filter every six months and part number for replacement.

Carbon Filter Replacement

Recommendation to replace carbon granules every three months. Includes part number for replacement.

Disassembly Advice

Control Panel Removal

Instructions for removing the control panel and associated screws and panels.

Front Housing Disassembly

Steps to remove the front cover, screws, panel, and the front housing unit.

Motor and Fan Access

Guidance on removing the motor and fan components, including screws and buffers.

Rear Cover Removal

Instructions to remove the rear cover by unscrewing.

Electrical Diagrams

110-127V Circuit Diagram

Schematic illustrating the electrical connections for 110-127 Volt operation.

100V and 220-240V Circuit Diagram

Schematic showing electrical connections for 100 Volt and 220-240 Volt operation.

Exploded View

Component Identification

An exploded view diagram identifying all parts of the HR 4340/A Air Cleaner.

Screw Specifications

Details the types and sizes of screws used in the assembly and disassembly of the unit.