Trion HE Plus 2000 User's Manual
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1. 4 Locate the AFS a small circuit board with a small gray disc connected to the board by two silver wires see Air Flow Sensor AFS pg 2 Carefully bend the thermistor small gray disc wire leads so the thermistor is located in the center of the 3 16 diameter hole in the Power Tray Assembly and approximately 1 8 from the inside edge of the Power Tray Assembly front 20 Maintenance WASHING IONIZING COLLECTING CELLS AND PRE FILTERS Regular washing of the lonizing Collecting Cells is necessary to ensure proper performance A thorough washing once every two months will be adequate for most installations More frequent washing once a month may be necessary with some installations new home for example where there is new carpeting plaster dust or excessive cigarette smoke A CAUTION Handle lonizing Collecting Cells with care as plates can be sharp and cause injury if not handled properly To Remove the lonizing Collecting Cells and Pre filters from the Air Cleaner 1 Turn air cleaner ON OFF switch to OFF position Wait 15 seconds Remove Front Panel Assembly 2 Carefully remove the lonizing Collecting Cell s and Pre filter s and set aside in a safe place 3 Do not drop the lonizing Collecting Cell This can cause damage to the cell plates or ionizing wires which results in excessive arcing and poor performance To Wash lonizing Collecting Cells and Pre filters We suggest you follow the instructions below to properly2. e When the circuit has been de energized always discharge any residual current in the secondary circuit with an insulated handle screwdriver e Always ground power supply and lonizing Collecting cell when bench testing RECOMMENDED SERVICE TOOLS e Screwdriver 8 common with insulated handle plastic e Screwdrivers Phillips 1 and 2 with insulated handle plastic e Needle Nose Pliers with insulated handles plastic e Multimeter e High Voltage Probe INDICATION OF ELECTRICAL TROUBLE The air cleaner is equipped with a Red CELL ENERGIZED light for indicating proper unit operation When the unit is in normal operation with the HVAC system blower running Front Panel Assembly in place and ON OFF switch in the ON position and the Red CELL ENERGIZED light is not illuminated the problem is a shorted secondary circuit or Air Flow Sensor fault Although failure of the indicating light itself should not be overlooked this condition is unusual AIR FLOW SENSOR AFS TROUBLESHOOTING W A WARNING The following procedure must be performed by an authorized HVAC contractor Failure to do so may expose an individual to serious personal injury or death 1 Make sure the HVAC system blower is not operating the ON OFF switch is in OFF position and the circuit breaker is turned OFF or input power cord is disconnected 2 Remove the Front Panel Assembly 3 Remove the cover from the Power Tray Assembly by removing the two screws on top of unit
3. Assembly 240 50 60 1 455578 008 455578 007 455578 008 Transitions aerei Ree inset 2 High Frequency Power Supply 348818 001 348818 001 348818 001 Outdoor Ait ivasin coi ivined sind ain ieee 13 3 Electronic Air Flow Sensor 248090 001 248090 001 248090 001 TURING Vanessan eS 13 4 On Off switch 138586 001 138586 001 138586 001 Location Selections iii and een nel Ae ede 14 5 Interlock Switch 242404 001 242404 001 242404 001 Typical Mounting Positions ccescceececeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseaeeeeeeteneeeeeeeeaes 15 6 Cabinet Assembly 355586 102 355586 301 355586 101 Mechanical Installation c cccccsccccsscesssseceesseeeesseeeesseeeesseeeesseess 16 7 Pre Filter 2 req 123324 005 123324 007 123324 004 Electrical Installation cceceeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeteaesaeeeeeeaeeneeeaeenes 18 8 Cell lonizing Collecting 2 req 441730 101 441729 102 441729 101 System Checkout inssin iatan anaa aaa EREE a aaa 19 9 lonizing Wire Assembly 220110 020 220110 029 220110 029 MROUDIESHOOUIAG raneren aeaaea a a ae aa ear aaar 20 13 req 10 req 13 req Air FOW SENSO niesen e 20 10 Front Panel Assembly 355588 004 355588 019 355588 002 Primary Circuit Mii contac Board Assembly req 345109 001 345109 001 345109 001 Secondary Circuit lonizing Collecting Cell ce 22 12 charcoal filter optional not shown 227833 003 227833 006 227833 004 Secondary Circuit Power S
4. HVAC contractor Reset circuit breaker Replace fuse Check for secure connection Replace ON OFF switch Turn the unit ON Check for secure connections Contact HVAC contractor Contact HVAC contractor Clean wires with alcohol and allow to dry thoroughly before turning the unit ON Replace contact board assembly Remove broken wire and replace with new wire Clean the lonizing Collecting Cell Remove object from lonizing Collecting Cell Straighten plates with needle nose pliers or replace entire lonizing Collecting Cell Replace insulators or lonizing Collecting Cell AEE For Qualified HVAC Installer Only TYPICAL MOUNTING POSITIONS Air cleaner shown shaded in illustrations Before making changes to a HVAC system that may affect the ventilation of fuel burning appliances contact your heating contractor T a ae v T Transitions en Transitions a a ie 15 Basement Furnace Counterflow Space Saver t Lowboy Mounted Furnace Furnace T horizontally in return Mounted Highboy Side A plenum just above norizontally In installation 7 the furnace ieee A Mounted furnace vertically where MODEL A B D E F G return air enters IN MM IN MM IN MM IN MM IN MM IN MM IN MM side inlet of EAC20002025 24 4 616 17 4 454 20 9 531 22 4 572 24 4 632 7 4 181 21 5 545 fur
5. in the lonizing Collecting Cell then the cause could be a broken loose ionizing wire bent collector plate or other mechanical fault What if no longer hear any popping or zapping noises coming from my unit Is it still cleaning the air If the zapping noises stop and the air cleaner is not in need of servicing then one of two situations has occurred First the Electronic Air Cleaner has successfully removed all larger particles from the air and is cleaning microscopic particles which do not cause the zapping noises Second the HVAC system blower is not operating and air is not flowing through the ductwork The Electronic Air Cleaner cannot remove particles if the air stream is not moving Q Q amp A lost power to my home during a storm Should worry about the Electronic Air Cleaner The most common problem associated with power outages is the Electronic Air Cleaner will not turn on properly after power is restored If the Green INPUT POWER indicating light is illuminated and the Red CELL ENERGIZED indicating light is illuminated while the HVAC system blower is operating the unit is operating properly To reset the Electronic Air Cleaner turn the HVAC system blower OFF turn air cleaner OFF wait one minute turn air cleaner ON and then turn HVAC system blower ON If the Red and Green lights do NOT come on while the HVAC system blower is in operation after a storm the power supply in the Electronic Air Cleaner may be shor
6. partially covered by the cell brace in front of the support System With Air Cleaner INPUT POWER From HVAC System 5 Grip the other end of the lonizing Wire with needle nose pliers and insert the terminated e Neither Green INPUT POWER light nor Red CELL ENERGIZED light should end of the wire into the slot in the wire support on the opposite end of the lonizing illuminate Collecting Cell 4 Wait approximately one minute and turn the HVAC system blower ON Most thermostats have a setting that will allow you to operate the blower manually If not set the thermostat so that either hot or cold air begins to flow through the duct work 6 The wire should have sufficient tension to be self supporting and remain suspended between the slots in the wire supports CLEANING THE AIR FLOW SENSOR If the air cleaner is installed in a location that is dusty and dirty the sensor thermistor on the AFS can become coated with dirt and lint This coating can insulate the AFS and keep it from System With Air Cleaner INPUT POWER From Dedicated Power Source e The Green INPUT POWER light should remain illuminated operating properly To clean the thermistor turn the unit OFF dip a cotton swab in rubbing e The Red CELL ENERGIZED light should illuminate within approximately 20 to alcohol and carefully insert into the 3 16 diameter hole located on the front right hand side of 60 seconds and remain illuminated while the HVAC system blower is in the Power Tray Ass
7. 6 Ibs 16 4 kg 36 Ibs 16 4 kg Maximum Power 40 watts 40 watts 48 watts Consumption Electrical Output 2 5 MADC 6200 VDC 2 5 MADC 6200 VDC 3 2 MADC 6200 VDC Classification UL CE UL CE UL CE Charcoal After Filter Charcoal After Filter Charcoal After Filter Optional Accessories 11 Installation For Qualified HVAC Installer Only Application The air cleaner is used in forced air heating cooling and ventilating systems It should be installed in the system such that all the system air is circulated through the air cleaner The air cleaner will only remove the airborne contaminants delivered to it maximum performance is obtained with the system blower set for continuous operation Installation Requirements e The best location for the air cleaner is in the return air duct next to the blower compartment In this location the blower motor and cooling coils will be kept clean e DO NOT INSTALL THE AIR CLEANER IN THE DISCHARGE AIR DUCT e Before installing the air cleaner consider the application and type of HVAC system present e Refer to the Typical Mounting Positions section for the most common configurations e Refer to the Transitions section if a transition is required between the duct work and the air cleaner e The unit must be readily accessible for periodic inspection and cleaning of the Pre filters and lonizing Collecting Cells to maintain maximum efficiency and trouble free operation Air Cond
8. ELECTRONIC AIR CLEANER LIMITED THREE YEAR WARRANTY This limited warranty covers Trion Residential Type Electronic Air Cleaners excluding ductwork wiring and installation Trion warrants that all new Trion Electronic Residential Air Cleaners are free from defects in material and workmanship under normal noncommercial use and service Trion will remedy any such defects if they appear within 36 months from the date of original installation as evidenced by Proof of Purchase from an Authorized Trion Dealer subject to terms and conditions of the Limited Three Year Warranty stated below T RI 1 THIS LIMITED THREE YEAR WARRANTY IS GRANTED BY CARECO 415 WABASH AVE PO 4 BOX 200 EFFINGHAM IL 62401 by FEDDERS 2 This warranty shall extend only to any noncommercial owner who has purchased the residential Electronic Air Cleaner other than for purposes of resale H E PI us 1 400 3 All components are covered by this limited warranty except expendable items such as P charcoal filters HE Plus 2000 If within the warranty period any Trion residential Electronic Air Cleaner unit or component requires service it must be performed by a competent heating and or air conditioning ol o contractor preferably the installing contractor CareCo will not pay shipping charges or Duct Mount labor charges to remove or replace such defective parts or components If the part or component is found by inspection to contain such defectiv
9. MAGES WITH RESPECT TO PERSON OR PROPERTY WHETHER AS A RESULT OF BREACH OF WARRANTY NEGLECT OR OTHERWISE SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION IN THE PRECEDING SENTENCE MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU 8 THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE 9 Any warranty express implied or statutory representation or guarantee other than those set forth herein shall expire at the expiration date of this express limited warranty SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS SO THE LIMITATION IN THE PRECEDING SENTENCE MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU W A CAUTION 10 Fedders Unitary Products reserves the right to make changes in the design and material of READ INSTALLATION OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE its products without incurring any obligation to incorporate such changes in units completed on the effective date of such a change INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY FOR SAFE OPERATION CareCo EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN WORKING WITH 415 Wabash Ave P O Box 200 Effingham IL 62401 ELECTRICITY Phone 1 866 829 2440 email fiaqcustomerservice fedders com 26 155587 001 07 04 Table of Contents Parts List IntrOductiOn 8e iecpeaee nett ae a neath aa s 1 Unit COMponeEntS kna E aes are E 2 Operation 1 Regula
10. VAC System blower is moving air and the Electronic Air Cleaner must be powered to provide air cleaning Air Cleaner Model Identification The model number and part number for your Electronic Air Cleaner can be found on the data label located on the inside of the Front Panel Assembly Troubleshooting For Qualified HVAC SECONDARY CIRCUIT POWER SUPPLY Installer Only If the Red CELL ENERGIZED light remains out with the lonizing Collecting Cells removed from the cabinet the power supply is defective Specific problems in the Power Tray Assembly can be isolated by using a Multimeter and High Voltage Probe to check the output voltages To check the secondary circuit a high voltage meter is required See the section entitled RECOMMENDED SERVICE TOOLS pg 20 To check for proper operation it is imperative that the procedure be followed as outlined below 1 Make sure the HVAC system is operating the air cleaner ON OFF switch is ON and air cleaner input voltage is correct 120V 50 60Hz for 120V units and 240V 50 60Hz for 240V units Remove Front Panel Assembly from air cleaner Remove Power Tray Assembly Cover 4 Check the high voltage contact board assembly for damage or carbon tracking A CAUTION The cell contacts must be visually checked for corrosion excessive dirt build up and electrical arc tracking Carbon path from stainless steel spring to grounded metal Clean or replace as required 5 Replace b
11. ace the screw to ensure the plastic spacer is not accidentally dislodged during normal maintenance The spacer must be installed in the hole provided nearest to the air leaving side of the cabinet Remove the lonizing Collecting Cell handle and re attach to the opposite end of the cell s Turn Cells around reversing their orientation and replace in cabinet and replace Pre filters on the air entering side of the air cleaner The directional arrows on the cell end plates must point in the direction of airflow 14 SCREW PLASTIC SPACER Takai iteneceyal For Qualified HVAC Installer Only The following section is to be used by a qualified HVAC contractor or installer ONLY These procedures are not to be attempted by any person not qualified to work with high voltage or familiar with the installation of this type of air cleaner Seller cannot be held responsible for any injury or damage by any person not qualified to install this product INSTALLER HELP LINE If you have any questions on installation issues or problems please call Technical Support 866 829 2440 Technical Specifications Model HE Plus 1400 HE Plus 1400 HE Plus 2000 Part Number 120V 50 60Hz 455600 001 Part Number 240V 50 60Hz 455600 010 Maximum Rated Airflow 2000 CFM 3400m hr Maximum Pressure Drop 14 inch w g 2000 CFM Cell Weight 10 Ibs ea 4 5 kg 9 Ibs ea 4 1 kg 12 Ibs ea 5 5 kg 2 Cells in ea unit Unit Weight 32 Ibs 14 6 kg 3
12. and thoroughly clean your lonizing Collecting Cells 1 Place enough hot water in a utility tub to cover the first cell Dissolve 2 4 oz of granulated automatic dishwasher detergent NOT laundry detergent in the water 2 Allow the cell to soak for 30 minutes Agitate it up and down in the solution until it appears clean and remove Repeat with second cell if applicable 4 Agitate the Pre filters up and down in the solution until they appear clean With a hose rinse the lonizing Collecting Cells and Pre filters The hose should be held about 10 from the cell plates and at a slight angle for maximum cleaning results Be careful not to spray the ionizing wires directly with the hose as the water pressure can cause the wire s to stretch and break The cell frame should be thoroughly rinsed along the edges to dislodge any trapped lint or dirt Carefully wipe a damp cloth or sandpaper not emery cloth along the ionizing wires 6 Stand lonizing Collecting Cells and Pre filters in upright position and allow to dry two hours You may experience a slight discoloration of the aluminum collector cell plates after washing This is a normal chemical reaction between the aluminum and detergent and will not harm your unit or affect its performance To Replace Cells in the Air Cleaner 1 Replace Pre filter and lonizing Collecting Cells in cabinet Check that airflow arrow on Cells point in same direction as air flows through the duct If you ha
13. circuit controlling the HVAC system blower is in the OFF position and input power to the air cleaner is disconnected With a pair of needle nose pliers carefully LU relocate the jumper settings from HIGH to MED ke 2 The power supply board has a built in internal fuse to protect the 24V Ensure that the jumper is firmly seated in the transformer The fuse can be checked visually by inspection If the fine terminal wire inside of the fuse is broken a fault exists in the 24V circuit Do NOT 6 Replace the Power Tray Cover and secure it with replace this fuse The entire Power Supply Assembly must be replaced two screws The purpose of the fuse in not to protect the power supply board but to Dos function as a troubleshooting feature of the product and to protect the 7 Replace the Front Panel Assembly turn circuit transformer from damage breaker ON reconnect input power cord and i turn ON OFF switch ON 3 If the fuse is NOT blown check the ON OFF switch and safety interlock 7 f switch for proper engagement and operation This can be completed This procedure will slightly reduce the output using a Multimeter with an OHM scale capable of reading 1 0 ohm voltage minimize arcing and reduce ozone production If the condition does not improve 4 Remove the fuse Connect one Multimeter test lead to the test pin hole repeat the above procedure and move the jumper J9 located directly beside the wire that connects the ON OFF switch to setting fr
14. ct this condition 1 Make sure the HVAC System Blower is not operating the ON OFF switch is in OFF position and the circuit breaker is turned OFF or input power cord is disconnected 2 Remove the Front Panel Assembly 3 Remove the cover from the Power Tray Assembly by removing the two screws on top of unit The entire Power Tray Assembly may be removed from the cabinet by removing two screws from inside the cabinet 4 Locate the jumper terminal LOW PRIMARY CIRCUIT WITH HVAC SYSTEM BLOWER OPERATING If there is no supply line voltage at the transformer input connections correct the fault at the dedicated power source or HVAC system power source If there is supply line voltage at the transformer input connections and no output voltage 24 volts nominal the transformer is defective and must be replaced If there is transformer output voltage 24 volts nominal and no output voltage from the ON OFF switch the outage can be located by checking operation of the safety interlock switch and the interconnecting wiring with a Multimeter Refer to Circuit Diagram pg 22 to check operation of the switches PRIMARY CIRCUIT WITH HVAC SYSTEM BLOWER NOT OPERATING Follow these steps to test for proper operation of the Power Supply Board ON OFF Switch and Safety Interlock Switch 1 Ensure that the
15. damage The cell also contains the ionizing wires which have been designed due to their function with minimal structure support and are susceptible to breakage Short circuit issues related to dirty or damaged lonizing Collecting Cells are readily identified by the lack of illumination of the Red CELL ENERGIZED light and quickly identified and isolated by a simple procedure To determine if a short circuit condition exists in one or both lonizing Collecting Cell s turn the Electronic Air Cleaner OFF Remove both lonizer Collecting Cells from the cabinet Re position the Front Panel Assembly to the cabinet turn ON OFF switch ON and ensure HVAC system blower is operating The Green INPUT POWER light should illuminate If the Red CELL ENERGIZED light illuminates an electrical short circuit exists in one or both of the lonizing Collecting Cells Replace the cells one at a time to determine which cell has the short circuit The Red CELL ENERGIZED light will not illuminate if a short circuit condition is detected Most short circuit troubles in the cell can be visually detected and corrected Refer to COMMON TROUBLESHOOTING TECHNIQUES pg 9 NOTICE The lonizing Collecting Cells are not designed for field repair lonizing wires and insulators can be field replaced however it is not recommended that you attempt to replace other cell components i e collecting plates end plates ionizer wire supports Circuit Diagram BL 1 Safety In
16. dusting is recommended to stir up these pockets of dust so that they can enter the air stream and be removed by the Electronic Air Cleaner When turn on my Electronic Air Cleaner the lights come on for a couple of seconds and then turn off The air cleaner isn t working The air cleaner is operating properly as long as both the Red and Green indicating lights are illuminated Try turning the HVAC blower ON and then turning the Electronic Air Cleaner ON This should solve the problem What is the zapping noise am hearing from my unit Should be concerned The zapping or popping noise that you are hearing is the sound of larger particles being vaporized by the lonizing Collecting Cell This is normal and is no cause for alarm As your HVAC system blower moves the air through the ductwork and allows the Electronic Air Cleaner to clean the air the noise will diminish However there will always be instances when larger particles enter the lonizing Collecting Cell and are vaporized Should hear this zapping noise all the time All Electronic Air Cleaners will occasionally zap or pop as larger particles pass through the lonizing Collecting Cells However if the sound is constant or is repetitive in nature then a large particle may have become lodged in the lonizing Collecting cell and may require removal by cleaning If cleaning the lonizing Collecting Cell does not stop the noise and or there are no large particles trapped
17. e material and workmanship it Elect ron ic Al r Clea ner will be either repaired or exchanged free of charge at CareCo s option and returned freight collect 5 In order to obtain the benefits of this limited three year warranty the owner must notify the 7 dealer or distributor in writing or by phone of any defect within 30 days of its discovery If ee ee after reasonable time you have not received an adequate response from the dealer or distributor notify in writing by phone or email CareCo Warranty 415 Wabash Avenue ee oll Effingham IL 62401 or e mail to fiaqcustomerservice fedders com 6 This limited warranty does not apply to any part or component that is damaged in transit or when handling has been subject to misuse neglect or accident has not been installed operated and serviced according to Fedders Unitary Product s instruction has been operated Installation e Operation e Maintena nce beyond the factory rated capacity or altered in any such way that its performance is affected There is no warranty due to neglect alteration or ordinary wear and tear Fedders Unitary Product s liability is limited to the replacement of defective parts or components and does not include the payment cost of labor charges to remove or replace such defective parts 7 CARECO WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR LOSS OF USE OF ANY PRODUCT LOSS OF TIME INCONVENIENCE OR ANY OTHER INDIRECT INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DA
18. embly when facing the unit Carefully twirl the cotton swab between your Operation fingers making sure the tip is lightly in contact with the gray disc thermistor cleaning the g insulating coating from the thermistor System With Air Cleaner INPUT POWER From HVAC System e The Green INPUT POWER light should illuminate and remain illuminated e The Red CELL ENERGIZED light should illuminate within approximately 20 to 60 seconds and remain illuminated while the HVAC system blower is in operation 5 Check to make sure that the Red CELL ENERGIZED light goes out with the following conditions e Front Panel Assembly is removed e ON OFF switch is switched to the OFF position e HVAC system blower is not running Installation For Qualified HVAC Installer Only ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION A caution If the Electronic Air Cleaner is wired directly to the integrated accessory control on the furnace it is imperative that the ampere rating of the control be sufficient to handle the current required by the air cleaner All wiring shall be performed in accordance with the National Electric Code A caution Do not wire the Electronic Air Cleaner directly to a multiple speed blower motor Wiring to a multiple speed blower motor will damage the Air Cleaner power supply and void the warranty Read the instructions in the furnace installation manual carefully before attempting installation or operation of the Electronic Air Cleaner Fail
19. etal screws or 1 8 rivets If the adjoining ductwork is flanged install the screws with the screw heads inside the cabinet to prevent damage to the Air Cleaner Pre filters and optional Charcoal After Filters during removal and installation during scheduled maintenance After the cabinet has been mounted seal seams air tight with duct tape or caulking ATTENTION Be especially careful not to cover the Air Flow Sensor orifice when sealing the air cleaner and ductwork This 3 16 diameter hole is located in the front of the Power Tray Assembly 4 Refer to the section entitled DIRECTION OF AIR FLOW Confirm correct airflow direction Install Power Tray Assembly onto the cabinet Install Pre filters and lonizing Collecting Cells into cabinet Install unit s Front Panel Assembly onto cabinet 17 AEE For Qualified HVAC Installer Only Blower Compartment Mounting Holes Installation For Qualified HVAC Installer Only INSTALLATION A CAUTION Only a trained experienced servicer should install this Electronic Air Cleaner The Front Panel Assembly Power Tray Assembly lonizing Collecting Cells and Pre filters should be removed before installation To remove the Power Tray Assembly remove the two 2 screws from inside the top front of the cabinet Keep this hardware for re installation of the Power Tray Assembly after the air cleaner installation is completed and before operation A thorough check o
20. is located on the top of each cell and must be in the position to make contact with the contact board assemblies on the bottom of the Power Tray Assembly Pre filters Trap large particulates before they enter the lonizing Collecting Cell Power Tray Assembly Contains the indicating lights solid state power supply contact boards and electrical controls including the ON OFF switch and safety interlock switch A power cord at the rear of the 120 volt Power Tray allows the unit to be connected to a standard 120 volt outlet A wiring compartment is provided on all models at the rear of the Power Tray allowing the option to permanently wire the unit directly to the HVAC System Control Air Flow Sensor AFS Controls the operation of the unit by sensing the movement of air within the duct This helps to reduce power usage THERMISTOR AIR FLOW SENSOR The AFS is designed to provide an efficient and reliable method of controlling the operation of the air cleaner when the installer is unable to wire the unit directly into the HVAC System Blower Control Circuit The AFS utilizes a thermistor which when electrically powered heats up to approximately 130 F The AFS stabilizes at this temperature and while the HVAC System Blower is in operation air flows through the ductwork creating a vacuum effect that pulls cooler air over the hot surface of the thermistor This air movement cools down the thermistor which allows the AFS to register that the H
21. itioning The air cleaner should be installed upstream of the cooling coil to keep the coil clean and reduce air conditioning coil maintenance A clean coil will reduce utility costs by maintaining the coil s efficiency If the air cleaner is downstream of the cooling coil condensation will form on the cooled collector plates when the air conditioner cycles This will allow water droplets to form on the collector plates and cause nuisance arcing in the air cleaner Arcing will reduce air cleaner efficiency and reduce the life of the high voltage power supply Evaporative Humidifiers An evaporative type humidifier can be mounted either upstream or downstream of the air cleaner depending upon the desired humidification capacity 12 Atomizing Humidifiers If an atomizing humidifier is mounted upstream of the air cleaner 1 Mount the humidifier as far upstream in the ductwork as possible A distance of at least 10 feet is recommended to reduce the possibility of excessive arcing as water droplets pass through the Electronic Air Cleaner 2 Install a standard disposable furnace filter between the humidifier and the air cleaner to trap water droplets and hard water deposits 3 Clean the air cleaner more frequently to prevent hard water buildup If an atomizing humidifier is mounted downstream of the air cleaner No additional considerations required Sheet Metal Installation The Electronic Air Cleaner is adaptable to all
22. junction of the transformer secondary leads and the circuit board The meter should read 24 volts 4 volts If there is no voltage from the transformer replace the transformer and power supply board Measuring Voltage at lonizing Collecting Cell 24 Measuring Voltage at Contact Board Assemblies Introduction INTRODUCTION This Electronic Air Cleaner is a two stage electrostatic precipitator The air cleaner is designed to remove airborne particulates including dust dirt smoke pollen virus spores bacteria and mold from indoor air Air movement through the unit is provided by the heating air conditioning or ventilating system blower As dirty air enters the air cleaner the air passes through Metal Mesh Pre filters The Pre filters prevent lint pet hair and other large particulates from entering the air cleaner It is important that these filters be in place to prevent excessive dirt loading of the air cleaner lonizing Collecting Cells These filters extend the time interval between scheduled maintenance of the air cleaner which allows the lonizing Collecting Cells to provide clean air for a longer period between washings The pre filtered air then passes through a two stage Electronic Air Cleaner In the first stage all airborne particulate even submicron size are electronically charged positive as they pass through the ionizer section The ionizer field is a result of a corona discharge emanating from the fi
23. lonizing Collecting Cell The removal of broken wires will prevent accidental 2 Switch the ON OFF rocker switch to the ON position The bright red segment of the shorting of the cell and reduce the need for further maintenance rocker switch should be visible Use the following procedure when replacing an lonizing Wire 3 Inspect both the Green INPUT POWER light and the Red CELL ENERGIZED light 1 Turn Air Cleaner ON OFF switch to OFF position Wait 15 seconds Remove the Front Panel System With Air Cleaner INPUT POWER From Dedicated Power Source Assembly and remove the lonizing Collecting Cells from the unit 2 Carefully remove all remains of the broken wire from the cell 3 Grip the new wire at each end with your thumb and index finger While stretching the wire to approximately 6 allow one end of the wire to uncoil between your thumb and index e The Green INPUT POWER light should illuminate and remain illuminated e The Red CELL ENERGIZED light should illuminate and should go out in approximately 20 to 60 seconds This is the normal time for the electronic Air Flow Sensor to complete its stabilization period The Red light will come back finger PIN on when the HVAC system blower begins to operate See the section entitled 4 Place one end of the wire in the slot of the stainless steel wire support located on the AIR FLOW SENSOR pg 2 for more information lonizing Collecting Cell as viewed from the front of the cell This support is
24. nace EAC14001625 20 4 514 13 4 352 16 3 429 22 4 572 24 4 632 7 4 181 21 545 EAC14002020 24 4 616 17 454 20 3 531 19 483 21 4 543 7 4 181 18 3 473 Offset Installation If there is less than 7 in for mounting the air cleaner between the duct and the furnace move the return air drop Horizontal Furnace Mounted vertically in return duct as close to the furnace as possible 15 Installation For Qualified HVAC Installer Only LOCATION SELECTION Remember to select a location that is readily accessible for periodic inspection and cleaning of the the Pre filters and lonizing Collecting Cells Allow a minimum of 24 clearance in front and 12 clearance above the air cleaner for component removal and service space DIRECTION OF AIRFLOW THROUGH THE AIR CLEANER For left to right airflow This air cleaner is factory set for left to right airflow when you are facing the Front Panel Assembly For right to left airflow 1 Remove the Pre filters and lonizing Collecting Cells from the cabinet A plastic positioning spacer is located inside the bottom of the cabinet This spacer is secured to the cabinet by a 6 Phillips drive screw to assure installation of the Cells in the correct position with respect to air flow Remove the screw and reposition the spacer in the alternate hole in the bottom of the cabinet Repl
25. ne tightly strung wires suspended between two adjacent flat plates In the second stage the charged particulate passes through an intense electrical field established between alternately charged and grounded parallel collector plates Here the charged positive particulate is attracted to the ground negative plates and removed from the air stream POWER TRAY ASSEMBLY COVER ON OFF SWITCH INDICATING LIGHTS A Al MF I eee Vis ree PRIOR sd POWER TRAY PIRI Por LLY ESCO IRN POR SALERRO lt lt ASSEMBLY CESSES BRST Pena ERIE e RIAA BRDA ROSIE ered ESRI WhO SESSESSSSSCSS SSS PERIL BIRA LORRI RRRA PS ROOKR IO KRIPK ROO KA ROPE SESSESSESSOSS STE PIZA BROLIN BIA OR ROK LINKS OT ROG ORONO NOON RK BOARS DOR SESE BOA SEESSESSESSESE SSS BROKER DRIA RISO BERA ERIN Wee RIAA Bohs COS ESSER Or SESSESSSSS OSCE RRS BERA ERROR eed LRA Reed Boe Peres ESI IRSA LEESON BRIA POE Seoe CABINET eee Re PRE FILTER S COLLECTING CELL S Unit Components Cabinet Mounts to existing ductwork houses the lonizing Collecting Cells and Pre filters lonizing Collecting Cells Collect the dust dirt and other particulates in the air They contain the ionizing and collecting sections The cells must be installed with the ionizing wires on the air intake side A spring contact
26. new or existing residential forced air furnace and cooling systems Transitions If the air duct does not fit the air cleaner cabinet opening gradual transitions are recommended to reduce air turbulence through the air cleaner and maximize efficiency Not more than 20 about 4 per running foot of expansion should be used on each side of the transition section Outdoor Air When outdoor air is added to the return air duct sufficient heat should be added to maintain the return air temperature at 40 F 4 C minimum Lower temperatures can cause ionizer wire failure Turning Vanes If the air cleaner is installed adjacent to a 90 duct elbow add turning vanes inside the duct to improve air distribution across the face of the air cleaner Failure to follow this recommendation can reduce the efficiency of the Electronic Air Cleaner 13 Takatclieheceyal For Qualified HVAC Installer Only Maximum 4 drop per linear foot lt gt Air Flow Fo Air Flow 3 r Furnace Air Cleaner Transition section Air Cleaner opening Furnace opening TURNING VANES
27. om MED M to LOW L the power supply board Connect the other Multimeter test lead to the a i fuse connection nearest the front panel This unit is produced at the factory with the jumpers i a set in the HIGH H position However the output 5 Turn the ON OFF switch to the ON position and depress the safety voltage may be lowered in any situation where the interlock switch The Multimeter should have the capability of reading unit is arcing excessively or there is excessive ozone levels as low as 1 0 ohm Multimeter reading of 1 0 ohm or less indicates correct operation of the ON OFF switch and the safety interlock switch 6 Ifthe Multimeter ohm reading is greater than 1 0 ohm begin the process of elimination by moving the Multimeter test lead from the test pin hole J9 to the safety interlock switch terminal with the blue wire lead Depress the safety interlock switch If the reading on the meter is greater than 1 0 ohm the safety interlock switch is defective and must be replaced If the reading on the meter is less than 1 0 ohm the ON OFF switch is defective and must be replaced 21 Troubleshooting For Qualified HVAC Installer Only TROUBLESHOOTING W WARNING e These procedures must be performed by a qualified HVAC technician or electrician e Risk of personal injury or death could occur by attempting to troubleshoot or repair this unit by untrained persons Exercise the usual precautions when working with high voltage
28. oncentrations as low as 25 to 100 ppb parts per billion The design of this unit has been tested and ozone production is approximately half of the published permissible limits established by the Environmental Protection Agency These limits recommend that the concentration of indoor ozone not exceed 50 ppb Ozone is not harmful in these concentrations In fact the ozone level in major cities can sometimes reach as high as 100 ppb on a summer day The addition of optional charcoal after filters can help reduce the smell of ozone generated by the air cleaner Normally a new unit will produce more ozone than one that has been in operation for several weeks This is due to sharp corners or manufacturing burrs on the lonizing Collecting Cell Plates and is normal As the Electronic Air Cleaner arcs and zaps the voltage is vaporizing these areas and tends to round them off This is part of the breaking in period and the issue is self correcting Also high altitude locations can be more susceptible to noticing the presence of ozone An lonizing Collecting Cell that has been damaged or bent the designed spacing between electrically charged and ground components has been decreased may also produce an abnormal amount of ozone For Qualified HVAC Installer Only High Altitude Operation Because the air is less dense at higher altitudes there is a possibility of nuisance arcing in the Electronic Air Cleaner The homeowner can quickly and easily corre
29. oth lonizing Collecting Cells in the air cleaner cabinet 6 Make test connections from the High Voltage Probe to the Multimeter in accordance with the probe s instruction manual The Multimeter should be set for reading DC voltage at 20 volt full scale 7 Attach the High Voltage Probe ground lead to the air cleaner cabinet While depressing the safety interlock switch lever touch the ionizer wire support with end of the High Voltage Probe The meter reading should be 6 2 kVDC 2 kVDC 8 If no voltage is measured remove the first lonizing Collecting cell and check the second cell by repeating step 7 The meter should read 6 2 kVDC 2 kVDC 9 If proper voltage is measured the first cell is shorted Refer to COMMON TROUBLESHOOTING TECHNIQUES pg 9 23 Troubleshooting For Qualified HVAC Installer Only SECONDARY CIRCUIT IONIZING COLLECTING CELL The cells are electrically energized through a contact terminal located at the top center of each cell The ionizing wires and alternating collector plates are electrically charged while the interleaving plates are grounded If the space between the charged and grounded plates is bridged with conductive or semi conductive material a short circuit develops The bridging or short may be caused by damaged plates or foreign material lodged between on the components Since the cell should be periodically removed from the unit to wash away collected dirt it is susceptible to physical
30. ping Dirty lonizing Collecting Cell Damaged or bent collector plates Dirty insulator caps on lonizing Collecting Cell Defective Air Flow Sensor Excessive Ozone Smell Loose high voltage connections Radio or Television Poor electrical ground Interference Poor electrical contact in the secondary electrical circuit Hissing or Sizzling Noise No power available Green LED Light is Loose wiring at ON OFF switch not On Defective ON OFF switch ON OFF switch not in ON position Red LED Light is Loose wiring within power pack not On assembly Broken or shorted electrical component Excessive dirt build up on ionizing wires Contact board assemblies are corroded or carbonized Broken ionizing wire Dirty lonizing Collecting Cell Foreign object located between collector plates Damaged or bent collector plates Insulators are corroded or carbonized Troubleshooting CORRECTIVE ACTION Remove broken or loose wire and replace with new wire Clean the lonizing Collecting Cell Straighten plates with needle nose pliers or replace entire lonizing Collecting Cell Clean with warm soapy water and rinse well Clean or replace Air Flow Sensor Rewire Air Cleaner to the HVAC system blower by qualified HVAC contractor Uncommon occurrence check for good common ground for air cleaner Ensure that there is a good connection between the top of the lonizing Collecting Cell and the bottom of the contact board Contact
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32. t circuited Contact your local HVAC contractor for further assistance My installer told me to keep my HVAC system blower running all the time but don t want to increase my power bill What should do It is recommended that you keep your HVAC system blower operating all the time to achieve the maximum air cleaning efficiency of the Electronic Air Cleaner This will allow the Electronic Air Cleaner to do what it is designed to do which is clean the air Remember that if the air does not reach the air cleaner it cannot be cleaned On average your Electronic Air Cleaner will use the same amount of electricity as a 55W light bulb The energy usage of the HVAC system blower will depend on the age and size of your system energy costs in your regional location and other variables The best solution is to operate the HVAC system blower in a continuous mode for a month or two estimate annual energy costs and base your final decision with what you feel most comfortable NOTE The following is a typical installation of the air cleaner on a highboy furnace You may have to alter the installation to fit your particular application 1 Locate the cabinet in the cold air return duct such that all of the return air flows through the unit If the furnace and air cleaner openings are different use a transition Mounting holes are provided in the Air Cleaner cabinet for ductwork attachment The 140 diameter holes are sized for 8 sheet m
33. terlock Switch 2 ON OFF Rocker Switch 3 50 VA Stepdown Transformer SECT 4 High Frequency Power Supply wri 5 Electronic Air Flow Sensor SE 6 lonizing Collector Cells Ws J 7 Contact Board Assembly 2 R 4 z O xO T u j 22 Regular Dusting and White Dust Your new Electronic Air Cleaner will efficiently clean and filter your household air It will not eliminate the need for regular dusting of your furniture and belongings Duct mounted air cleaners can only clean air that reaches the air cleaner Therefore if the particulates are not being carried to the air cleaner in the air stream the air cleaner cannot remove them from your home Occasionally a white dust may be noticed in bedrooms or newly furnished rooms This is mainly composed of lint which because it is heavier than other particulates settles before it reaches your unit This white dust is not mixed with airborne dirt particles therefore it is clean and has no staining or soiling properties Running the furnace blower continuously day and night will help reduce this from occurring Ozone Under normal operating conditions all Electronic Air Cleaners produce minute quantities of ozone as an incidental by product In fact all electronic products such as televisions cordless telephones and refrigerators produce some amount of ozone The average homeowner can detect the smell of ozone c
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35. ure to follow these instructions may result in an improper installation and therefore void the HVAC system and or Air Cleaner warranty PROCEDURE FOR WIRING THE ELECTRONIC AIR CLEANER TO INPUT POWER SOURCE A power cord is provided on the 120 volt model for connection to a standard 120V receptacle If the unit is to be permanently connected to the furnace control panel a wiring compartment with a knockout hole is located at the rear of the Power Tray Assembly It is accessible by removing the Power Tray Cover Green Black to Black White to White 18 QkA COMMON QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Q A Why isn t my Electronic Air Cleaner cleaning my air The air cleaner is most likely working just like it was designed However many factors can affect the performance of the unit Are air return registers located in the ceiling If so it will be difficult for the air flow to carry heavier particulates to the air cleaner If the dirt does not get to the air cleaner it cannot be removed from the air Are both the Red and Green indicating lights illuminated If not the unit may be in need of servicing It still isn t cleaning my air the way want it to What can do It is recommended that you operate the HVAC system continuously so that the air movement will carry the dirt to the air cleaner where it can be collected Unfortunately there will always be some dirt that is left behind on the appliances furniture etc Regular
36. ut of the unit installation should be completed before operation of the air cleaner INSTALLER HELP LINE If you have any questions on installation issues or problems please call Technical Support 866 829 2440 Prior to installing this Electronic Air Cleaner 1 Read instructions carefully for safe operation Failure to follow instructions can damage the product or cause a hazardous condition and may result in physical harm 2 Check the ratings stated on the product data label to make sure it is suitable for your application 3 Select a location for the air cleaner 4 Remove the old furnace filter and discard 5 The air cleaner cannot remove existing dirt from the blower and ducts Clean the area thoroughly before you begin installation 6 Remove unit s Front Panel Assembly and slide the Pre filters and lonizing Collecting Cells out of the cabinet Remove the Power Tray Assembly and place ALL components safely aside Also remove and discard cardboard shipping inserts from inside Front Panel Assembly and bottom of cabinet PHYSICAL INSTALLATION OF THE AIR CLEANER This Electronic Air Cleaner can be installed in any position except with the Front Panel Assembly facing UP or DOWN The section TYPICAL MOUNTING POSITIONS illustrates examples of proper air cleaner mounting with a variety of furnace installations 16 Common Troubleshooting Techniques SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES Rapid Arcing or Broken or loose ionizing wire s Zap
37. ve to force the cell past the positioning screw in the cabinet bottom the cell is probably in the incorrect position 2 Replace Front Panel Assembly engage tabs on lower edge of door into slots in cabinet Carefully close the Panel 3 Turn air cleaner ON OFF switch to ON position Maintenance Installation For Qualified HVAC Installer Only REPLACING THE IONIZING WIRES Instances of the lonizing Wires breaking are minimal due to the constant tension design and SYSTEM CHECKOUT fixed location of the lonizing Wire supports When an lonizing Wire breaks the efficiency of the wy Electronic Air Cleaner will decrease slightly However the unit will continue to operate with a r A WARNING broken lonizing Wire as long as the broken wire has not caused a short in the secondary circuit of the unit Remove all loose and broken wires as soon as they are identified The following procedures must be conducted by a qualified HVAC contractor or repair person ONLY These procedures will expose hazardous electrically energized charged components Disconnect power between checks and proceed carefully 1 The HVAC system blower should be turned OFF We recommend contacting a qualified HVAC contractor for replacement parts and or servicing lonizing Wires are supplied in a coiled spring configuration with a clinch nut on each end of the wire Replacement requires a pair of needle nose pliers Exercise caution in removing any broken wires in the
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