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Dyson Airblade™ dB hand dryer (White)
Dyson Airblade™ dB hand dryer (White)

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Dyson Airblade™ dB hand dryer (White)
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This must be fitted by a qualified individual.

Installation video

Installation of your Airblade should be carried out by carefully following the instructions given in the installation guide. If in any doubt, consult a qualified electrician or contact the Dyson Helpline for support.

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Installation guide

To view the installation guide, please select the above link.

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Please select the appropriate option

Please note: this product will generate some warming of the air when used constantly in busy locations. This will appear in high ambient air temperature, or when drawing hot air from a localised heat source. This is normal.

Is the air hot when the machine has been in use for less than 30 minutes?

No problem with the machine

This would indicate that the machine is working as intended.

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Please check the Air knives and inspect for external blockages.

                   

Is there consistent airflow across the air knives?

Has the filter been changed in the last six months?

Please switch the power supply on and off and retest the machine.

Ensure you have checked RCD unit. (Residual Current Device / Trip switch).

                   

Has switching the power off and on and checking the RCD unit resolved the problem?

Check that other appliances in the room are working, such as lights.

Are there other products (not including the Dyson hand dryer) working in the washroom?

Problems with electrical supply is not related to Airblade and should be resolved by an electrician.

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An electrician will be required to proceed with the next steps.

Is there power to the Airblade?

Problems with electrical supply is not related to Airblade and should be resolved by an electrician.

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Please clean the 4 lenses with a non-abrasive cloth and cleaning solution.

                   

You can use warm water and mild soap as a cleaning solution.

The 4 lenses can be found at the front and middle of the fascia.

                   

Has cleaning the lens resolved the problem?

Please clean the 4 lenses with a non-abrasive cloth and cleaning solution.

                   

Has cleaning the lens resolved the problem?

Is there any damage to the lens?

Please note that the cost of replacement or repair will not be covered if the damage is due to vandalism.

Where is the damage located?

Check reflective surfaces and light source

Please note that any changes to the bathroom environment such as installation of new lighting, mirrors or other surfaces which can cause a reflective in the direction of the sensor points can cause an intermittent issue with the machine.

To rule out the above, please switch the lights off and block out any external light source.

Retest the machine and move onto the next step.

Does the issue still exist?

What sort of smell?

Please note that the cost of replacement or repair will not be covered if the damage is due to vandalism.

Please note that the cost of replacement or repair will not be covered if the damage is due to vandalism.

Please note that the cost of replacement or repair will not be covered if the damage is due to vandalism.

Has the product been vandalised or dropped?

Cleaning instructions

The following chemicals are some that are harmful to the unit and should not be used. The use of these will invalidate the warranty.

Warning: Do not use:

Alcohol-acid mixes
Alcohol
Solvent / oil-based products
Quaternary ammonium
Alkali-bleach mixes
Foaming ingredients
Bleach or abrasive cleaners
Do not pressure wash

Are you cleaning within Dyson guidelines?

Please note, due to the nature of the damage, the replacement part will be charged.

Damage caused by air fresheners will be covered on the first instance and chargeable thereafter.

Please proceed to clean the product under the Dyson guidelines.

To keep your Dyson Airblade™ hand dryer looking new, ensure that all surfaces of the Dyson Airblade™ hand dryer are cleaned daily with a soft cloth and a non-abrasive, non-caustic cleaning solution.

Wipe down the fascia daily to avoid mineral deposits and build up of debris. Clean the floor and wall beneath and around the unit. This may be required more regularly in high-use areas.

Some chemicals are harmful to the unit and must not be used. Using them will invalidate the warranty.

Warning: Do not use:

Alcohol-acid mixes
Alcohol
Solvent / oil-based products
Quaternary ammonium
Alkali-bleach mixes
Foaming ingredients
Bleach or abrasive cleaners
Do not pressure wash

Which part is damaged?

Damage caused by air fresheners will be covered on the first instance and chargeable thereafter.

Which part is damaged?

Please note, due to the nature of the damage, the replacement part will be charged.

Which part is damaged?

Flow lines occur during production and are a result of the plastic moulding process. This is perfectly normal and will not impact on the function or structure of the machine.

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Please note that when using our product (and any other hands under, wall mounted hand dryer) that the water from wet hands is blown off into the air and if there is a collection of water on the wall, this can be easily wiped away as part of the regular cleaning regime in the washroom.

If the water on the wall is an issue, especially for porous surfaces, consider the use of a splash back or non-porous wall surface (e.g. ceramic tile).

                   

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Cleaning instructions

The cleaning guide is available at the link above.

To keep your Airblade looking new, ensure that all surfaces of the Airblade hand dryer are cleaned daily with a soft cloth and a nonabrasive/non-caustic cleaning solution.

Wipe down the fascia daily to avoid mineral deposits and build up of debris. Clean the floor and wall beneath and around the unit. This may be required more regularly in high use areas.

The following chemicals are some that are harmful to the unit and should not be used. The use of these will invalidate the warranty.

Do not use:

  • Alcohol-acid mixes
  • Alcohol
  • Solvent / oil-based products
  • Quaternary ammonium
  • Alkali-bleach mixes
  • Foaming ingredients
  • Bleach or abrasive cleaners
  • Do not pressure wash

Cleaning instruction - Wipe inside

                   

Cleaning instruction - Wipe base

                   

Cleaning instruction - Wipe the floor

                   

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Changing the filter

Replacement parts for your hand dryer can be carried out by carefully following the instructions given in the replacement pack and installation guide. If in any doubt, consult a qualified electrician or contact the Dyson Helpline for support.

Remove the two screws in the door at the base of the unit and remove the door.

                   

Release the HEPA filter from the release catch on the side.

                   

Ensure the larger retainer on the right hand side of the replacement HEPA filter locates into the slot in the base of the motor bucket assembly.

Once located, ensure the small retainer on the left hand side locates into the release catch.

                   

Refit the door and the two screws.

                   

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Replacement parts for your hand dryer can be carried out by carefully following the instructions given in the replacement pack and installation guide. If in any doubt, consult a qualified electrician or contact the Dyson Helpline for support.

Fascia replacement

Carefully replace the fascia as illustrated. Do not trap the electrical wiring when attaching the fascia. Make sure that the clips on top of the front fascia are seated correctly.

                   

Make sure that the fascia is mounted flush. Insert and tighten the 2 anti-tamper screws into the middle of the fascia as illustrated.

                   

In the lower rear corner of the fascia place a mounting nut into the mounting hole. Hold it in place with your hand or an 8mm Allen key. Then insert an anti-tamper screw into the front of the fascia. Tighten with the service tool. Repeat the process for the opposite lower side.

                   

Ensure the washer door is fixed onto the Airblade and is in the closed position.

                   

Insert the anti-tamper screws and tighten with the service tool.

                   

Test the unit for correct operation before affixing the 2 fascia caps.

                   

Is there anything else we can help you with?

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