TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. Safety Instructions

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IV. Annual Lamp Replacement

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II. Application

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V. Lamp Disposal

11

III. Installation

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VI. Troubleshooting

11

Installation of External Mount Rooftop Units

 

VII. Lamp Replacement Record

11

(Models 1952 & 1953)

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VIII. Limited Warranty

12

 

 

Installation of Internal Mount Rooftop Units

 

 

 

(Model 1972)

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I. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Please read the safety and installation instructions carefully to help ensure a correct and SAFE installation of the Aprilaire Ultraviolet Germicidal Lamp.

WARNING

Ultraviolet light is harmful to eyes

and skin. Never look at light produced by this lamp. Shut off power to lamp before servicing.

Electrical shock from 120 - 277 VAC may cause serious injury. Shut off

power before starting installation and do not turn power back on until complete.

Sharp edges may cause personal

injury. Use care when cutting and handling sheet metal.

Lamp may cause personal injury in

the form of burns or cuts. Wear protective gloves and safety glasses when handling lamp. To prevent burns, shut off power to lamp and allow to cool for several minutes before servicing. If lamp is broken, refer to lamp disposal section of this manual.

CAUTION

UV light can cause color changes or structural degradation of plastics, rubber, paper, and other non-metallic materials used in the HVAC system.

Install lamp in location that prevents exposure of plastics, rubber, paper, and other non-metallic materials to UV light, or shield such materials with aluminum tape, sheet metal, or metal conduit.

Shield electrical wires that receive direct or reflected UV radiation with aluminum tape, sheet metal, or conduit.

Install lamp at least 8 inches away from equipment or components made with UV resistant plastic. If equipment or components are not made with UV resistant plastic – or if the UV resistance of the material is unknown – shield with aluminum tape or sheet metal.

Water may damage lamp.

Install lamp at least 3 inches away from evaporator coil.

Do not install lamp below a humidifier or any source of water.

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