size, are electrically charged (positively) as they pass through a high voltage ionizer. These charged particles are then attracted and adhere to a series of parallel collecting plates, which form the negative elements of an electrostatic field.
The ionizer consists of charged stainless steel spiked blades spaced between grounded electrodes. The collecting section consists of parallel plates arranged so that each alternate plate is charged while the intermediate plates are electrically grounded.
Periodically, depending on the type and concentration of contamination in the air, contaminate is washed from the plates by manually removing the cells and washing with a pressure washer.
Two major functional components comprise the air cleaner:
(1)Ionizing-collecting cells to ionize and collect airborne particulate matter.
(2)Power supply(s) to supply high voltage direct current to the ionizing-collecting cells.
Normally, systems are designed for collection efficiencies in the range of 90 percent or more. Collecting a contaminate at these efficiencies, especially when there are high concentrations can result in large accumulations in a relatively short period. Therefore, maintenance must encompass two areas; the operation of the equipment for efficient collection and the systematic removal of the collected contaminate.
2. General Description
The ionizing-collecting cells (contaminate collecting elements) are housed in the cabinet on slide rails. They can be removed from the cabinet as required, through the end access door, by sliding them out like drawers. On multi-cell units, all of the electrical connections between cells in a given tier are automatically made through spring plunger connectors. On the access end, the high voltage cables from the power supplies are connected to the junction box on top of the cabinet. The high voltage cables from the junction box to the individual tiers are factory wired. When installing cells into the cabinet, observe the directional arrows on the cell end plates. The side of the cell containing the spiked ionizer blades always must be located on the air entering side. The spring plunger connectors, located on one end of each cell, will always face toward the back of the Model 75 Cabinet.
Both the air entering and air leaving side of the cabinet contain either metal mesh filters or perforated plate, whichever was specified. These items act as trash screens, and provide resistance for even air distribution.
The Power Supply(s) convert the 115 volt, 60HZ, single phase AC supply to the high voltage DC needed to power the ionizing-collecting cells. Potential of 13 KVDC
are required for the ionizer sections and 6.5 KVDC for the collector sections of the cells.
3. Initial Start-up
A.Inspect the inside of the adjoining ductwork and Trion cabinet to be sure it is clean and free of any debris or construction materials. Especially note the opening in the drain basin for any restrictions. The ducting, where secured to the cabinet collars, should be sealed water tight either with gasketing or caulking.
B.Inspect the ionizing-collecting cells to see that all of the ionizing blades are intact, that no large pieces of foreign material are lodged between the plates, and that the cells are properly installed in the cabinet with the spiked ionizing blades located on the air entering side.
C.Check the high voltage leads to see that they are connected to the proper terminal both at the ionizing-collecting cells, the junction box and inside the controller. (Refer to Figures 2 and 4).
D.Be sure that the drain lines from the Trion cabinet drain basin are completely connected and properly terminated. A trap or seal of some type should be incorporated in the line to prevent air bypass.
E.Be sure that electrical power is available, that the wiring is completed, and that the system blower is ready to energize.
F.Be sure that all access door interlocks are closed.
G.Close the system electrical supply switches, making power available to the Trion controller and the system fan.
H.Turn the controller selector switch to the “ON” position. The blower should run (if installed) and the power supply(s) should be energized. Electrical arcing within the ionizing-collecting cells may occur. It is a normal occurrence caused by accumulation of dusts from construction or other sources in the cell(s) and should subside quickly. If the arcing is continuous and does not subside, recheck the routing of the high voltage leads between the power supply(s) and the cell(s). Refer to the field wiring diagram. The ionizer lead must be connected to the ionizer and the collector lead to the collector.
Kitchen Exhaust Applications
I.For safe and proper operation adhere to the following instructions and procedures:
1.Exhaust systems shall be operated during all periods of cooking in restaurant applications.