Q & A
Q.I lost power to my home during a storm. Should I worry about the Electronic Air Cleaner ?
A.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 short circuited. Contact your local HVAC contractor for further assistance.
Q.My installer told me to keep my HVAC system blower running all the time, but I don’t want to increase my power bill. What should I do?
A.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.
2.Mounting holes are provided in the Air Cleaner cabinet for ductwork attachment. The
.140” diameter holes are sized for #8 sheet metal 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
and installation during scheduled maintenance.
3.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.
5.Install Power Tray Assembly onto the cabinet.
6.Install
7.Install unit’s Front Panel Assembly onto cabinet.
Installation
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Blower
CompartmentScrews
Mounting Holes
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