Setup: Alen BreatheSmart FIT50 HEPA Air Purifier User Guide

Alen BreatheSmart FIT50 HEPA Air Purifier

Introduction

The Alen BreatheSmart FIT50 HEPA Air Purifier is a top-tier solution for improving indoor air quality, designed to capture up to 99.99% of particles as small as 0.1 microns. This model is ideal for families, health-conscious individuals, and those seeking enhanced sleep quality. With its whisper-quiet operation and soothing pink noise, it's perfect for bedrooms, living rooms, offices, and home gyms. The FIT50 offers a range of filter options to tackle allergens, smoke, odors, and VOCs, making it a versatile choice for various environments. Available in a compact design, it covers up to 900 sq ft every 30 minutes, making it suitable for urban spaces. The estimated price range is around $200-$400, and it is widely available online and in-store.

Identification of Parts 

Features 

• True HEPA filtration captures dust, allergens,, and airborne pollutants
• Ionizer charges smaller particles, causing them to clump together for improved filtration
• 4 fan speeds with a 2, 4, & 12-hour timer to control air circulation
• Automatic mode sets speed for optimal performance
• Filter change indicator light keeps replacements on schedule
• Simple and intuitive touch controls
• Auto-off safety feature when the front cover is removed
• Filter designed for easy replacement

CARE & MAINTENANCE

Turn The Lights Off/On
To turn the lights off on your unit, press the Power Button. The lights will go out,, but the unit will not turn off. Press any button to turn the lights back on, or press the Power Button a 2ndtime to turn the unit off completely..

Replacing The Filter

• The Filter Indicator has 3 lights: Green, Yellow, and Red. The Green light will be illuminated for most of the life of the The yellow light will come on shortly before your filter should be replaced.
• This is the ideal time to order a new filter. You may order a new filter at www.alen.com/filters or by calling 1-800-630-2396. The Red light will be illuminated when it is time to replace the filter.
• The filters used in Alen Air Purifiers are not designed to be washed, cleaned,, otherwise reused. Over time, the filters become overloaded with particles, decreasing the filtration performance. We recommend regular filter replacements to extend the life of your air purifier and maximize performance.
• The black mesh layer of the filter, known as the prefilter, captures large dust and hair. This layer is held on with Velcro®-like strips. Once removed, the Alen prefilter can be vacuumed to maintain efficient operation of the unit.

Reset the Filter Indicator
After replacing the filter, hold the FILTER button down for 5 seconds. The Red light will be reset to Green.

Why You Should Replace Your Filter

• You purchased an Alen Air Purifier to improve the quality of your indoor air.
• Changing your filters on time is the only way to maintain an optimal level of air quality.
• Excessively dirty filters can compromise the level of clean air your air purifier can provide.

ALEN’S FILTER SUBSCRIPTION PLAN — Pure Air Made Simple

• Regular replacement of your filter will extend the life of your air purifier and keep your air clean.
• Alen filters provide efficient filtration for 9 to 12 months,, depending on usage and conditions. With Alen’s convenient Filter Subscription Plan, your filters will be shipped right to your door, exactly when needed.
• Savings — Save 5% over retail and get FREE SHIPPING on every filter.
• Convenience — Choose your desired shipping frequency and never run out of filters.
• Superior Coverage — Alen’s exclusive Forever Guarantee begins when you complete
• Product Registration and activate your Filter Subscription (see page 10 for details).
• To get started, simply visit www.alen.com/activate or call 1-800-630-2396.

USING YOUR AIR PURIFIER

Operating Your Unit

1. Plug your air purifier into a grounded outlet.
2. Press the Power Button in the center to start the air purifier. When your unit is on, the lights will light up. To turn off the lights on your unit, press the Power Button. To turn off the air purifier, press the Power Button again after the lights have turned off.
3. The Colored Light around the Power Button indicates the air quality being measured by the particle sensor..
   Press ION to activate the ozone-safe ionizer. Activation of ION enhances your unit’s ability to remove airborne particles (similar to the way dust is attracted to a TV screen). Press ION again to turn off. 
4. FILTER Indicator — The Filter indicator has 3 lights: Green, Yellow, and Red. The Green light will be illuminated for most of the life of the filter. The Yellow light will come on shortly before your filter should be replaced. This is the ideal time to order a new filter. The Red light will be illuminated when it is time to replace the filter.
5. After changing the filter, hold the FILTER button down for 5 seconds. The Red light will be reset to Green.
6. Press TIMER to have the air purifier run for a set amount of hours (either 2, 4, or 12) before turning off.
7. Press SPEED and watch the indicator lights until the desired fan speed is achieved. Most users prefer to use the air purifier on speed 2 or 3 to balance cleaning speed and noise.
   If you suspect the air is particularly dirty, you should set the speed to T (Turbo).
8. Press AUTO to set the unit on Automatic Mode. Automatic Mode will use the SmartSensor.
   Technology to adjust the speed of the unit depending on the amount of particles present in the air.
9. Press anholdld LOCK for 3 seconds to Lock/Unlock the Control Panel.

TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS

• The unit will not power on.
  • Ensure the cord is completely inserted into the purifier socket. Check that the filter is pushed in all the way and evenly seated in the unit. Firmly push the top of the filter frame up and in until it clicks.  Last, check that the front panel is on properly (fit snugly to the purifier).  
• How do I reset the filter indicator lights? I put in a new filter,, but the red or yellow lights are still illuminated.
  • After changing the filter, RESET the filter indicator by holding down the FILTER button for 
  • 5 seconds while the unit is ON. The light above the FILTER button should reset to green.
  • My BreatheSmart FIT50 always runs at the highest speeds when in Automatic Mode.
  • The BreatheSmart FIT50 unit may not come down from the highest speeds when in Automatic Mode for two reasons: Your air is dirty and still needs to be cleaned, or the SmartSensor lens has dust on it and must be cleaned. See “How To Clean The
  • SmartSensor” on page 8. 
• How do I find out what electrical specifications my unit needs?
  • Please refer to the rating label on the back of the unit. Here you will find your unit’s voltage, hertz, amps,, and outlet requirements.
• Can I clean the filter?
  • The black mesh layer on the front of the filter, known as the prefilter, captures large dust and hair. This layer is held on with Velcro®-like strips. This prefilter can be vacuumed in place or replaced with a new prefilter to maintain efficient operation of the unit. No other layers or parts of the filter can be washed, cleaned, or otherwise reused. Please replace the filter regularly to maintain optimal performance.
  • I have an issue not listed in this manual.
  • Please visit www.alen.com and send us a message or call 1-800-630-2396 during business hours. A customer service representative will respond to your inquiry promptly. 
• What information do I need when I contact customer service for warranty?
  • Please refer to the rating label on the back of the unit. This rating label has your unit’s serial number and other important information we need to assist you.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

FACTORY WARRANTY 

• With valid proof of purchase and an intact ratings label, we warrant your Alen Air Purifier to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. 
• If the terms of this warranty are met, Alen will, at its option, either furnish a replacement part or replace your air purifier provided the product is determined by Alen to be defective as a result of faulty material or workmanship while in normal use.
• Replacements at Alen’s option may be certified refurbished units, in like-new condition. Alen’s sole obligation under the factory warranty is to replace defective parts or replace your air purifier free of charge. 

LIFETIME WARRANTY 

• Alen offers the industry’s first transferrable LIFETIME WARRANTY across our full line of air purifiers. Provided that the unit is registered and enrolled in a filter subscription program  directly with Alen (within 12 months of purchase), we warrant your Alen Air Purifier to be  
• free from defects in materials or workmanship for the life of the unit.  
• All Alen warranties are transferable..
• To activate the lifetime warranty, please register your Alen purifier and enroll in a filter subscription at www.alen.com/register within 12 months of purchase.

What if I do not sign up for a filter subscription? 

• Without a filter subscription, you may extend the factory warranty from one to five years by simply registering the unit at www.alen.com/register within 12 months of purchase. 

How do I obtain warranty service? 

• Email service@alen.com or call 1-800-630-2396. Product registration and filter subscription will be verified by Alen’s warranty service representative. 
• In most cases, the customer will be provided with a return shipping label for the defective unit to be delivered to Alen’s authorized service center, at Alen’s expense.     
• Customer is responsible for packaging the unit in its original (or similar) shipping materials, including protective packaging, to avoid further damage. All postage, insurance, and shipping charges to send the replacement unit to you are the responsibility of Alen and included in this warranty.

Product Warranty Conditions

• ORIGINAL LABEL: Your purifier’s original back-panel ratings label must be intact.
• REGISTRATION: Your Alen Air Purifier (with intact ratings label) must be registered at   www.alen.com/register. As of June 2, 2020, five-year warranty and lifetime warranty coverage require product registration with Alen within 12 months of purchase. If the purifier was purchased before June 2, 2020, registration with Alen is required 12 months after your first warranty claim. 
• FILTER SUBSCRIPTION: As of June 2, 2020, the lifetime warranty requires product registration and enrollment in a filter subscription with Alen within 12 months of purchase. If the purifier was purchased before June 2, 2020, product registration and enrollment in a filter subscription with Alen are required 12 months after your first warranty claim.
• OPERATION: Your Alen Air Purifier is operated in accordance with the instructions provided in this Alen user manual. 
• NORMAL USE: Your purifier should show no evidence of unconventional use; e.g., tampering, mishandling, neglect, accidental damage, or modification. Unit must have its original ratings label intact and must have at all times been connected to a proper power supply (see rating/voltage label on unit). 

VOIDING WARRANTY 

• If Product(s) or any part thereof, except filters, is proved to be defective by  reason only of faulty workmanship or materials, Alen will repair or replace the part or product free of charge for labor and materials according to the details of the “ Alen Forever Guarantee.” This warranty shall not apply to damage caused through misuse, wear and tear, neglect,  unauthorized repair, damage caused through installation, adaptation, modification, or use in an improper manner or manner inconsistent with Alen’s operating and maintenance instructions, wear or deterioration due to environmental conditions, or damage that occurred during transit. Alen will not be liable under this warranty for any fault or damage arising from defective workmanship, if the Product has been serviced, repaired, or modified by any person other than the manufacturer’s authorized service personnel o,, or if the product’s back-panel ratings have been removed or tampered with. All products returned for service or repair must be accompanied by a Return Authorization number (RA number). The RA number must be clearly visible on he external packaging. Alen reserves the right to refuse any shipment received without an  RA number and return the shipment he the sender’s cost. Alen does not refund shipping, handling, or insurance costs for warranty repairs in the event of a warranty claim found to be void due to any of the use cases listed above o,, once the unit has been inspected by Alen.
• Alen covers the shipping costs from incoming warranty service requests in the form of a return shipping label. Alen covers the shipping costs going back to the customer for ground shipping only. Should a faster shipping service be required,, or if the product needs to be shipped outside the continental United States, additional shipping costs will apply and are the responsibility of the end-user. Alen does not extend its warranty nor ship products outside of
• North America. Please call the Alen Customer Experience Team to receive a RA number and shipping instructions before shipment.

What if my unit was damaged through unconventional use or improper handling? 

• Contact Alen warranty service as directed above. Provided the other conditions have  
  been met, a replacement can be purchased for 50% of the Alen regular retail price (MSRP) at the time of replacement (or 50% off of a comparable Alen unit if your purifier model is no longer sold). 

FILTER WARRANTY 

• Your filter is warranted to be free from defects for 30 days from the time of purchase. In most cases, the customer will be provided with a return shipping label for the defective filter to be delivered to Alen’s authorized service center, at Alen’s expense. The customer is responsible for packaging the filter. All postage, and shipping charges to send the replacement filter to you are the responsibility of Alen and included in this warranty. 

DISCLAIMERS / LIMITATIONS 

• ALEN’S WARRANTY IS INSTEAD OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE OR PURPOSE. ALEN’S SOLE LIABILITY WITH RESPECT TO DEFECTS IN MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP IN THE AIR PURIFIER SHALL BE, AT ALEN’S OPTION, TO FURNISH REPLACEMENT(S) OF THE DEFECTIVE PART(S) OR REPLACE THE AIR PURIFIER ON THE BASIS DESCRIBED ABOVE. ALEN WILL NOT INSTALL ANY REPLACEMENT PARTS IT PROVIDES OR PROVIDE LABOR WITH RESPECT TO THE SAME. EXCEPT AS STATED IN THE IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING SENTENCE, ALEN SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY, WHETHER UNDER A CAUSE OF ACTION IN TORT, STRICT LIABILITY, CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE, TO ANY PERSON FOR ANY CLAIM, INJURY, LOSS, DAMAGE OR EXPENSE (INCLUDING ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE, OR EXEM-PLARY DAMAGES) IN ANY WAY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE AIR PURIFIER OR ITS USE BY ANY PERSON. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON AN IMPLIED WARRANTY OR HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO ANY SUCH LIMITATION IN ALEN’S LIFETIME WARRANTY MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THEALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES S,, SO ANY SUCH EXCLUSIONS OR LIMITATIONS IN ALEN’S LIFETIME WARRANTY MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. ALEN’S WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS.

Specifications

The Alen BreatheSmart FIT50 boasts impressive specifications:

• CADR Rating: Suitable for rooms up to 900 sq ft every 30 minutes and 1800 sq ft every hour.
• Filter Options: PURE for allergens and dust, FRESH for smoke and VOCs, ODOR for household odors, and SMOKE/VOCS for noxious gases.
• Filter Type: True HEPA (H13) with activated carbon for VOCs.
• Noise Levels: Whisper-quiet, with a lowest speed of 32 dBa and a highest speed of 49 dBa.
• Power Consumption: Ranges from 1.2 to 4.5 watts depending on the speed.
• Special Features: SmartSensor technology for auto mode, air quality indicator, and pink noise for better sleep.

Compared to similar models, the FIT50 stands out with its robust filtration system and sleek design, making it a stylish addition to any room.

Pros and Cons

Pros:

• Effective Filtration: Captures a wide range of pollutants, including allergens, smoke, and VOCs.
• Whisper-Quiet Operation: Ideal for bedrooms and home offices.
• Customizable Filters: Suitable for different air quality concerns.
• Compact Design: Easy to place in smaller spaces.

Cons:

• Filter Replacement Costs: May be more expensive compared to some competitors.
• Limited Area Coverage: Best suited for smaller to medium-sized rooms.

Overall, the FIT50 offers excellent value for its price, providing comprehensive air purification and a stylish design.

Customer Reviews

Customers praise the Alen BreatheSmart FIT50 for its effectiveness in reducing allergens and odors, improving sleep quality, and its quiet operation. Some users mention that filter replacements can be costly, but overall, the purifier is well-regarded for its performance and design. With a high star rating, it is recommended for those seeking a reliable air purifier for smaller spaces.

Testimonial: "The FIT50 has significantly reduced my need to dust furniture, and it's been a lifesaver for my mother,, who suffers from lung issues."