Emerson ACM1600M-XXX User's Manual
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1. AT LEAST 9 INCHES OFFSET INSTALLATION Typical use of duct offset to match air filter opening If duct connection to furnace allows less than nine inches for mounting the air filter shorten the lateral trunk or attach an offset fitting to the elbow AIR FLOW eg Io Figure 6 COUNTERFLOW FURNACE Filter is mounted horizontally in return duct or plenum just above furnace Figure 8 HIGHBOY FURNACE Installation beneath furnace Filter mounts horizontally where return air enters from below Raise furnace and install beneath base Figure 10 HORIZONTAL FURNACE Filter is mounted vertically in the return duct near furnace INSTALLATION REMOVE OLD FILTER AND DISCARD Figure 11 oo NOTE This filter may be mounted in the furnace compartment A CLEAN BLOWER COMPARTMENT NOTE The air filter cannot remove dirt from blower and ducts Figure 11 INSTALLATION The following is a typical installation of the air filter on a Highboy furnace Figure 7 1 Place the air filter compartment on the floor Stand it upright with the door facing you Figure 2 If a horizontal installation is being planned lay the compartment on its side this will help you to visualize the relative location of all parts2. Dick 2 Remove the door by grasping top and pulling door away from compartment and set it aside Remove 4 filter by grasping it at the top and bottom Set in a safe location until the cabinet is installed 3 Set the compartment next to the furnace if possible to N match the opening in the compartment If the furnace opening cannot be enlarged a transition Mounting fitting should be used Figure 3 Holes The compartment can be attached directly Figure 12 ora starting collar can first be fitted to the furnace inlet A butt or slip joint can be used Figure 12 Securely attach the compartment to furnace inlet using at least two of the mounting holes on each side of the compartment Turning Vanes 4 Using butt joint attach duct work normally an elbow to the upstream side of air filter compartment Note the use of the sheet metal turning vanes inside the elbow to improve air distribution Figure 13 Transition Fittings ee Figure 1 If the air duct does not fit the compartment opening a transition gure 13 fitting should be used Gradual transitions are preferred for greatest efficiency Not more than four inches per linear foot approximately 20 angle should be allowed Figure 3 5 Connect the vertical duct section to the elbow Wedge a wood Vertical gt gt block between floor and elbow for support Figure 14 Section 6 Seal all j
3. REQUIRED e Tin Snip e Screwdriver e Ruler or Tape Measure e Drill GUARANTEE Emerson will not assume any responsibility for component failures due to incorrect installation procedures RULES FOR SAFE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION 1 Read the Owners Manual and the Rules for Safe Operation carefully Failure to follow these rules and instructions could cause a malfunction of filter or unsatisfactory service Installation of this unit must comply with local electric codes or other applicable codes Review and understand local installation codes prior to A WARNING Before installing or servicing always shut off electricity This will prevent any electrical shocks 2 Follow a regular service and maintenance schedule for efficient operation DID YOU GET THE RIGHT SIZE AIR FILTER COMPARTMENT Model ACM1000M are designed for heating or cooling blowers delivering 600 to 1200 cubic feet of air per minute cfm Model ACM1400M are designed for heating or cooling blowers delivering 1000 to 1600 cfm Model ACM1600M are designed for heating or cooling blowers delivering 1200 to 1800 cfm Model ACM2000M are designed for heating or cooling blowers delivering 1600 to 2200 cfm Before installing the filter make sure you have selected the proper size unit for your heating and cooling system requirements See specifications on page 4 HOW THE AIR FILTER WORKS Dirty air flows through your return air ducts and ente
4. S EMERSON Media Air Cleaner With Media Filter Model Number ACM1000M XXX ACM1400M XXX ACM1600M XXX ACM2000M XXX OWNERS MANUAL Installation e Operation Maintenance Please read and familiarize yourself with the contents of this manual before installing operating or performing maintenance on the unit White Rodgers is a division PART NO 37 7001A EMERSON of Emerson Electric Co Climate Technologies www white rodgers com 0922 INTRODUCTION The Emerson Media Air Cleaner comes complete with a 4 media furnace air filter This filter must be changed every three to six months to maintain efficiency of the filter and furnace system Please read instructions before installing and using the Air Filter Compartment The fiber filter used in this cabinet for air cleaning must be replaced every 90 to 180 days Your heating and cooling efficiency will decrease due to insufficient air flow when filter becomes dirty Do not attempt installation of this unit unless you are familiar with the necessary tools equipment and potential hazards Installation should be performed only by a qualified service provider Failure to do so could result in reduced performance of the unit serious personal injury or death TABLE OF CONTENTS Rules for Safe Installation and Operation How the Air Filter Works Construction of the Air Filter Compartment Preinstallation Installation Maintenance BASIC TOOLS
5. nnot be enlarged to required size a transition sheet metal section must be used Transition must be planned for each job Reduction should not be more than 4 inches per linear foot approximately 20 angular degrees Figure 3 AIR FLOW NOT TO EXCEED 20 FURNACE OPENING AIR CLEANER OPENING TRANSITION un FURNACE IF NEEDED LOCATING THE AIR FILTER DUCTWORK AIR CLEANER AN AIR FILTER MUST BE MOUNTED IN THE RETURN AIR DUCT OF A CENTRAL FORCED AIR SYSTEM ON THE AIR ENTERING SIDE OF FURNACE Figure 3 Figure 4 Model NO 2 E CFM RATING LENGTH HEIGHT WIDTH ACM1000M XXX 19 13 16 18 5 16 5 7 16 600 TO 1200 ACM1400M XXX 24 13 16 18 5 16 5 7 16 1000 TO 1600 ACM1600M XXX 19 13 16 22 5 16 5 7 16 1200 TO 1800 ACM2000M XXX 24 13 16 22 5 16 5 7 16 1800 TO 2200 TYPICAL MOUNTING POSITIONS AIR FLOW pa AIR FLOW gt Be CA Figure 9 Lle ne LESS THAN 7 INCHES Figure 5 BASEMENT FURNACE LOWBOY Filter is mounted horizontally in return plenum just above furnace Figure 7 HIGHBOY FURNACE Side installation Filter is mounted vertically where return air enters side inlet of furnace OFFSET a EE
6. oints in the return air system downstream from the air filter with duct tape to prevent dust from entering the air iy see All stream Tape is usually applied on the outside of ducts but Joints may also be applied on the inside or both 7 With the air filter compartment installed re install 4 filter and door Figure 2 Wood Block N N Figure 14 ES MAINTENANCE For maximum efficiency your air filter should be inspected once a month and changed if dirt loading is heavy When changing is required the following procedure should be used 1 Remove door from air filter compartment The fiber filter used in this cabinet for air cleaning must be replaced every 90 to 180 days Your heating 2 Remove 4 filter and discard and cooling efficiency will decrease due to insufficient 3 Insert new 4 filter by sliding it into the compartment air flow when filter becomes dirty Note direction of air flow 4 Replace door NOTES White Rodgers is a division of Emerson Electric Co The Emerson logo is a trademark and service mark of Emerson Electric Co White y Rodgers www white rodgers com K EMERSON
7. rs the compartment where particles hair lint etc are removed by the filter See figure 1 4 FILTER Filtered air re enters to the supply duct system of your building DIRTY AIR IN FILTERED AIR OUT g re D Dix T e ES D Figure 1 CONSTRUCTION OF THE AIR FILTER COMPARTMENT Not only is your air filter compartment easy to install it is also easy to maintain lts basic components and their functions are as follows See Figure 2 Air Filter Cabinet mounts to existing duct work and houses the filters 4 Filter collects dust dirt and other particles AIR FILTER CABINET Figure 2 PREINSTALLATION LOCATING THE AIR FILTER Your air filter must be mounted in the return air duct of a central forced air system on the air entering side of your furnace See Figure 3 for example Select a location that meets the following 1 The face of the filter will be at a right angle to the air stream 2 Allow 25 of clearance in front of the air filter compartment door to permit removal of filters See figure 4 for complete compartment dimensions Z 3 The airfilter is not to be placed in the discharge of either the heating or cooling unit 4 IMPORTANT If atomizing spray type humidifier is used it must be installed downstream from the air filter If furnace opening ca
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