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IQAir Atem Car Portable HEPA Air Purifier User Manual

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IQAir Atem Car Portable HEPA Air Purifier

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Product Components

  1. Air purifier
  2. Car mount
  3. Belt and buckle
  4. HyperHEPA® Plus filter
  5. Silencer
  6. Car power adapter
  7. Back cover
  8. Quick Start Guide and User Guide

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Important Safety Warnings

  • Do not install where active headrests are in place (whiplash protection).
  • Make sure that the installed air purifier does not interfere with any airbags.
  • Make sure that the cable is installed safely and will not interfere with your safe driving or with the mechanical components of your car (e.g., seats, doors).
  • Always place and attach the air purifier in a safe and stable location.
  • Secure and check your product at regular intervals.
  • Keep your Atem away from and do not install the product on top of or next to safety-relevant features of your car (e.g., air bags or release mechanisms).
  • Attach the product in a way that it cannot injure passengers in case of a crash or accident.
  • Make sure that there is enough room between a headrest-mounted air purifier and a passenger in a seat behind it.
  • Always follow all rules for safe driving in your country and make sure that no one in the car is endangered by your installation.

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)

  • The term Electromagnetic Compatibility is taken to mean the capability of the product to function smoothly in an environment where electromagnetic radiation and electrostatic discharges are present, and without causing electromagnetic disturbances to other equipment.
  • Electromagnetic radiation can cause disturbances in other equipment. Although the product meets the strict regulations and standards thatare in force in this respect, IQAir cannot completely exclude the possibility that other equipment may be disturbed.

Environment

Help to preserve the environment. Do not discard the device with household waste. Bring it to the official waste recycling service near you. Filters may be disposed of with household waste.

Product Storage

When not in use, store your Atem in a clean d,ry place. Use the original packaging for optimal storage.

For USA: FCC Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses,   and can radiate frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communication.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

  • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
  • Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
  • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
  • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
  • Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

For Canada

This device complies with Industry Canada’s license-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

  1. This device may not cause interference, and
  2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

For Korea

As an electromagnetic wave equipment for home use (Class B), this equipment is intended to use mainly for home use and may be used in all areas.

This radio equipment cannot provide a service relevant to human safety, as it can be crossed.

Product Components and Assembly

Product Components

See product illustration on the inside cover.

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  1. Air purifier
  2. Car mount
  3. Belt and buckle
  4. HyperHEPA® Plus filter
  5. Silencer
  6. Car power adapter
  7. Back cover
  8. Quick Start Guide and User Guide

Important notice!

Do not operate the air purifier unless it is properly mounted in the vehicle. If you are not sure whether the installation interferes with the protective equipment of your car, consult a professional familiar with your car’s technology or consider the alternative assembly on a car seat cushion.

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Assembly

The car accessory kit box contains the Atem car mount, belt and buckle set, car power adapter, quick start guide,  and user guide.

Please only install on seats that have two posts to connect the headrest with the seat. For other mounting options, ns see the section “Alternative mounting position.”

Connecting the belt and buckle to the car mount.

Step 1

Connect the belt and buckle to the car mount. Place the car mount on a flat surface with the Atem logo facing up. Feed the ends of the belt through the two belt loops right and left of the Atem logo on the car mount. Feed the belt through the loops with the stripe of the belt facing down. Pull the belt all the way through the belt loops so that the buckle sits in the center between both belt loops.

Connecting the car mount to the headrest posts.

The car mount assembly for the Atem Car air purifier is designed to be compatible with a wide variety of car seats with two headrest posts.

Step 2

Raise the headrest for enough clearance to allow the buckle to easily pass between head rest and the seat top.

Step 3

Position the car mount behind the seat headrest and feed the buckle between the poles through to the front.

Step 4

Loop one end of the belt around a headrest post, feed the belt through the buckle, and pull the belt tight to secure the car mount around the post. Do the same around the second post with the other end of the belt.

Step 5

Pull both ends of the belt out and away from the center of the buckle to tightly secure the car mount to the seat.

  1. Step 1: Feed the ends of the belt through the two belt loops on the car mount as shown. IQAir Atem Car Portable HEPA Air Purifier-3
  2. Step 2: Raise the headrest up for enough clearance. IQAir Atem Car Portable HEPA Air Purifier-4
  3. Step 3: Position the car mount behind the seat headrest and feed the buckle between the poles. IQAir Atem Car Portable HEPA Air Purifier-5
  4. Step 4: Loop both ends of the belt around the headrest posts and feedit through the buckle and pull. IQAir Atem Car Portable HEPA Air Purifier-6
  5. Step 5: Pull both ends of the belt out and away to tightly secure the car mount. IQAir Atem Car Portable HEPA Air Purifier-7
  6. Step 6: Connect the car power adapter. IQAir Atem Car Portable HEPA Air Purifier-8
  7. Step 7: Grasp, attach, nd click into place. IQAir Atem Car Portable HEPA Air Purifier-9

Connecting the car power adaptor.

Step 6

Connect the car power adapter with the small angled plug to the car mount and with the large plug to the car power outlet. Make sure that the cable is installed safely and will not interfere with your safe driving or with the mechanical components of your car (e.g., seats, doors).

Important: In vehicles that feature constantly powered outlets (typically in the back of the vehicle), the power adaptor should be unplugged when the vehicle is parked for more than a week to avoid unnecessary drain on the vehicle battery.

Attach the air purifier to the car mount.

Step 7

To attach the air purifier, firmly grasp and align the back of the air purifier with the car mount and press it into the car mount. The air purifier will lock firmly into the car mount,  and you should hear a click when it locks into place.

Ensuring a safe installation.

Step 8

Pull the air purifier back to check that it has fully locked onto the car mount.

Step 9

Re-tighten the belt to ensure that the air purifier is securely fixed to the headrest posts. Tuck the excess belt under the car mount.

  1. Step 8: Pull to check that the installation is secure. IQAir Atem Car Portable HEPA Air Purifier-10
  2. Step 9: Re-tighten the belt as necessary. IQAir Atem Car Portable HEPA Air Purifier-11

Alternative mounting position on the seat cushion

If your car seat design does not permit mounting the air purifier onto the back of a headrest, or there are technical or safety concerns, please follow the instructions to fix your Atem car air purifier on an unoccupied passenger seat cushion in your car.

  1. Step 1: Place the car mount facing up flat on the seat of your choice. Close the safety belt and tighten it.
  2. Step 2: Slide the car mount under the belt and secure it into the hook.
  3. Step 3: Connect the power cable to the car mount and to the car power outlet.
  4. Step 4: Place your air purifier into the car mount. Ensure that it clicks and locks onto the car mount by pulling on the air purifier. Tighten the belt again after installation of the air purifier.
    Adjust the position by rotating the air purifier.

Warning: Do not sit on or place items on top of the air purifier.

  1. Step 1: Close the safety belt and tighten it. IQAir Atem Car Portable HEPA Air Purifier-12
  2. Step 2: Slide the car mount under the belt into the belt hook. IQAir Atem Car Portable HEPA Air Purifier-13 Slide the car mount forward, securing the belt into the belt hook. IQAir Atem Car Portable HEPA Air Purifier-14
  3. Step 3: Connect the car power adapter. IQAir Atem Car Portable HEPA Air Purifier-15
  4. Step 4: Center and place the air purifier onto the car mount. IQAir Atem Car Portable HEPA Air Purifier-16Click and lock down the air purifier. Check and tighten the seat belt. IQAir Atem Car Portable HEPA Air Purifier-17

Safety checklist forthe  Atem Car air purifier:

  • Check your installation regularly to ensure all parts are tightly affixed to the car mount.
  • Tighten the belt when necessary to ensure secure installation.
  • Damaged or broken accessories (car mount, belt and buckle, power cable) can result in unsafe operation and injury. Replace damaged or broken parts with original IQAir accessory replacement parts.
  • Ensure safe installation of the power cable away from mechanical and movable parts (e.g., seat mechanics).

First-time use

Using the Atem Car air purifier user interface & touch point settings.

When the car is startedd and the air purifier is connected to tcar’scar power outlet, you will hear the Atem’s power-on chime.

To change fan speed, use two fingers to touch the front center. With every touch, you will hear a sound and see the light change. The size of the light corresponds to the air speed. Adjust the air outlet position to your preference by rotating the air purifier.

With the Atem app, yo u can disable the touch point to prevent unwanted passenger interaction.

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Filter Replacement

The Atem will indicate a necessary filter change with a double red flash accompanied by a sound. It is now time to change the filter in the Atem.

Step 1

Remove the air purifier from the car mount. To release the air purifier from the car mount, hold the air purifier with both hands,  nd press one or both release buttons on the car mount, and pull back to release the air purifier from the car mount.
Disconnect the Atem from the power source before changing the filter!
Remove the air purifier from the car mount and place it face down on a non-scratch surface with the back facing up.

Step 2

Open the back cover. On the back cover, note the direction indicators on the locking ring. Grasp the locking ring firmly and rotate in a counter-clockwise direction until the back cover releases. You should be able to easily lift the back away.

Step 3

Remove the old filter by pulling on the tabs and then dispose of it. Replace with a new IQAir Atem HyperHEPA® Plus filter and firmly press into place.

Step 4

Put the back cover on and gently rotate until the lock pins align into place. Grasp firmly and press down on the locking ring and turn clockwise to lock. The back cover should now be closed securely. You may now attach the air purifier to the car mount for use.

  1. Step 1: To remove,  press one or both release buttons on the car mount.IQAir Atem Car Portable HEPA Air Purifier-19 Hold the air purifier with both hands and press one or both release buttons on the car mount. IQAir Atem Car Portable HEPA Air Purifier-20
  2. Step 2: To unlock, turn the locking ring counterclockwise. IQAir Atem Car Portable HEPA Air Purifier-21Filter replacement back cover opening direction. IQAir Atem Car Portable HEPA Air Purifier-22Lift the back cover away. IQAir Atem Car Portable HEPA Air Purifier-23
  3. Step 3: Lift tabs to remove filter, replace with a new filter. IQAir Atem Car Portable HEPA Air Purifier-24
  4. Step 4: Replace the back cover and turn clockwise to lock. IQAir Atem Car Portable HEPA Air Purifier-25

Touch control

Custom fan speed settings
Light and sound settings
Filter life notifications

With the App, you will be able to access all the features and customization available for your Atem. Please remember that the Bluetooth® mode must be activated beforehand on your smartphone. Tinstallll IIl follow the setupdirections on the App.

Bluetooth pairing

Pair your smartphone device with the Atem by using the IQAir Atem App. The Atem is automatically in discovery mode and will appear in the Bluetooth section of the App.
Tap the Atem name to pair. Enter the Bluetooth code PIN found on the back of this User Guide, the back of the air purifierand on the packaging label.

Touch function

With the app, you can disable the touch function to prevent unwanted passenger interaction. To re-enable the touch function without the app, hold your fingers down on the touch area for 5 seconds.

Troubleshooting

Visit the Atem support section on the website.

Accessories and Filters

A list of available filters and replacement parts for the Atem air purifier can also be found on the website at www.iqair.com

IQAir Atem App

Do not use the app while operating the car.

To enhance your user experience and to unlock additional features of the IQAir Atem air purifier, download and install the IQAir Atem App for Apple or Android. App features and benefits include:

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Responsibilities, Warranty, and Service Information

Manufacturer of the Product

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IQAir AG, herein referred to as IQAir, is responsible for supplying the product, including the User Guide and original accessories, in a completely safe condition. The manufacturers of non-IQAir accessories for the product are responsible for developing, implementing, and communicating safety concepts for their products, and are also responsible for the effectiveness of those safety concepts in combination with the IQAir product.

International Limited Warranty and Service

The IQAir warranty will be honored, provided the product is handled in accordance with its intended use and operating instructions. Tampering with the car power adapter or the use of non-IQAir power accessories voids the warranty. This product is subject to the terms and conditions set out in the International Limited Warranty which you can download from the IQAir home page at www.iqair.com The foregoing warranty is exclusive and is in place of all other warranties, terms or conditions, express or implied, either in fact or by operation of law, statutory or otherwise, including warranties, terms or conditions of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, satisfactory quality and non-infringement, all of which are expressly disclaimed.

For detailed instructions on how to claim your warranty for a defective device, please visit the IQAir website, contact anIQAir didistributorr or your closest IQAir representative. If you need information on IQAir products or if you have a problem with your product, please visit the IQAir website at www.iqair.com or contact the retailer where you purchased the product for further assistance.

Technical specifications

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IQAir Atem Car Portable HEPA Air Purifier- FAQs

What is the IQAir Atem Car air purifier?

The IQAir Atem Car is a compact, high-performance car air purifier designed to clean in-cabin air using advanced HyperHEPA Plus filtration. It captures fine particles, allergens, and pollutants inside your vehicle.

What type of filter does the IQAir Atem Car use?

It uses a HyperHEPA Plus filter, which is independently tested to trap ultra-fine particles such as smoke, pollen, dust, and airborne pollutants commonly found in car cabins.

How do you use the IQAir Atem Car air purifier?

Simply mount the unit inside your car, plug it into a power source, and turn it on. For best results, keep car windows closed and let the purifier run continuously while driving.

Where should I place the purifier in my car?

The purifier works best when mounted near the dashboard or center console where airflow can circulate evenly throughout the cabin.

How do I know if the air purifier is working?

You should feel steady airflow from the unit, and over time notice reduced odors, less dust, and easier breathing—especially in traffic or polluted environments.

Can I leave the IQAir Atem Car running all the time?

Yes. IQAir systems are designed for continuous use and can safely run 24/7 without damaging the unit.

How often should the filter be replaced?

Filter life depends on usage and air quality, but typically the filter lasts several months to over a year. Replace it when airflow decreases or the filter indicator alerts you.

How do I reset the filter indicator?

After installing a new filter, press and hold the reset button (if available) until the indicator light turns off or resets.

Why is my IQAir Atem Car showing a red or blinking light?

A red or blinking light usually indicates a filter issue—either the filter is installed incorrectly or needs resetting after replacement.

Can I clean the HyperHEPA filter instead of replacing it?

No. HyperHEPA filters are not washable or reusable. Cleaning them can damage the filtration material and reduce performance.

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