Emerson SST1000, SST2000, SST1400, SST1600 Operation, Maintenance and Washing, Cleaning the Cells

OPERATION

1.With the 120 VAC power turned on at the circuit breaker for the furnace, push the air cleaner ON-OFF switch to the “ON” position (Figure 20).

2.With the furnace blower running, the air cleaner will be operating. An arcing or “snapping” sound may be heard. This will occur occasionally, however the unit is operating properly.

3.With the furnace blower running, the Operating Light should be ON. If the Operating Light is not ON this signifies that the cells need washing, or that trouble

exists in the unit.

If, after washing the cells, the Operating Light stays off, the
cell could be wet, improperly placed in the cabinet or may
need servicing.
NOTE: An occasional flicker of the light accompanied by
harmless sparking or snapping noise may occur. This is
caused by trapping large particles of dirt. If arcing is
continuous, the cells should be washed or checked for
service problems see Basic SST Service Guide.	Figure 20

Operating Light

On-Off

Switch

MAINTENANCE AND WASHING

!CAUTION

CABINET AND CELLS MAY CON-

TAIN SHARP EDGES.

Use care when servicing unit or han- dling cells.

Failure to do so could result in minor personal injury.

For maximum efficiency your air cleaner cell(s) and pre- filter(s) should be inspected once a month and cleaned when necessary. Cleaning will usually be required every one to three months, depending upon the particular house- hold circumstances. When cleaning is required the follow- ing procedure should be used:

CLEANING THE CELLS

1.Turn the air moving system “OFF.”

2.Push the ON-OFF switch on the power pack to the “OFF” position (Figure 20). Wait 15 seconds and both the power pack and the collecting cell(s) will be automatically discharged.

3.Release the latch on top of power pack and pull the power pack straight away from cabinet at the top. Then lift pack out of ledge at bottom edge of cabinet. Set power pack aside.

4.Remove the cell(s) and pre-filter(s) from cabinet. Using a solution of warm water and low sudsing detergent, soak cell(s) and pre-filter(s) for 20 to 30 minutes.

NOTE: Ionizing wires may become coated causing loss of cleaning ability by the collecting cell. Using a damp cloth, wipe each ionizing wire, exercising care not to damage them.

5.Remove the cell(s) and pre-filter(s) from solution and rinse thoroughly with clean water.

6Allow cell(s) and pre-filter(s) to drip dry for a minimum of 2 hours. Cell(s) and pre-filter(s) may be tipped at a slight angle to expedite the drip-dry process.

7.Reinstall the cell(s) and pre-filter(s) in the cabinet.

8.Replace the power pack. Turn furnace fan on. After 30 minutes push ON-OFF switch on the power pack to the “ON” position.

A moderate amount of arcing or “snapping” may occur at this time, which will indicate that the cell(s) are still damp. If the noise is objectionable, push the ON-OFF switch to the “OFF” position and allow additional time for cell(s) and pre-filter(s) to dry. In some cases the Operating Light will remain OFF during this initial activation of the air cleaner, and this would indicate that the cell(s) are not completely dry. The Operating Light should remain ON while the furnace fan is running once the drying is complete.

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