SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
Read and follow instructions carefully. Improper
installation may damage Air Cleaner.
Understand the signal words
WARNING
and
CAUTION
which are present in the Owner’s Manual.
WARNING
and
CAUTION
signify a hazard which could result in
personal injury, property damage or death.
WARNING
Before beginning any installation or modification, be
certain that the main line electrical disconnect switch is
in the OFF position. Electric shock could result. Tag
disconnect switch with suitable warning labels.
Only a heating/air conditioning installer or qualified
service person should install your Air Cleaner,
unless you are completely familiar with the
necessary tools, equipment and potential hazards
involved. If you plan to install this Air Cleaner
yourself, please be aware that the improper use of
any tool can be dangerous. The manufacturer will
not assume any responsibility for failures due to
incorrect installation procedures.
Homeowners can perform the basic maintenance
functions of replacing filters.
When working on the Air Cleaner, observe
precautions in the Owner’s Manual, labels attached
to the unit, and other safety precautions that may
apply. Follow all safety codes. Wear safety glasses
and work gloves.
WHAT THE AIR CLEANER DOES
Your Air Cleaner has been designed to remove
atmospheric and household dust, coal dust, insecticide
dust, mites, pollen, mold spores, fungi, bacteria, pet
dander, cooking smoke and grease, tobacco smoke and
more down to 0.3 micron (1/84,000 of an inch).
BENEFITS
•
Provides relief from allergy and asthma suffering.
•
Prevents damaging black dust from staining walls,
upholstery and window coverings, reducing the
amount of time and money spent cleaning and
redecorating.
•
Protects costly heating/cooling equipment,
prolonging operating efficiency.
HOW IT WORKS
Millions of airborne pollutants are carried through the
return air ducts of the heating/cooling system to the
Media Air Cleaner. Here the particles are captured by the
media filter.
The media filter is constructed of continuous hydrophobic
polyolefin fibers that will not shred or absorb moisture.
The media's unique design features a structured density
gradiant with an electret charge for higher initial and
sustained efficiency. The media is supported by an open
steel mesh and enclosed by a high wet-strength
beverage board. The filter has an Underwriter's
Laboratories Class 2 rating.
The efficiency of the filter is MERV 11, based on the
ASHRAE Standard 52.2. Test velocity is 492 feet/minute.
An arrow indicates direction of air flow.
Composite Average
Efficiency Value
Composite
Minimum Range
(Microns)
Average Composite
Minimum Values
E1
0.3 - 1.0
26.0%
E2
1.0 - 3.0
65.5%
E3
3.0 - 10.0
85.4%
INSTALLATION
IMPORTANT:
This media filter will cause more of a
restriction on your air handling system than a regular
equipment filter, because of its increased efficiency. The
pressure drop of a clean filter (Model FSNC1625-A) at
50% of rated air flow is 0.066 inches W.C. The same
filter at 100% of rated air flow is 0.217 inches W.C. As
the filter collects contaminants, the pressure drop
increases. This media filter is not recommended where
the pressure drop is critical.
LOCATION
Your Air Cleaner is adaptable to all residential forced air
furnaces or cooling systems. The Air Cleaner must be
installed in the return air duct close to the blower
compartment. This location provides the most even air
flow across the filter and allows the Air Cleaner to keep
the system motor and fan clean.
HUMIDIFIERS
A humidifier should be installed in the furnace warm air
duct. However, it may be installed in the return duct
without causing problems to your Air Cleaner. Care must
be taken that the humidifier does not leak, as this may
damage the media filter or cause mineral deposits to
build up on the filter.
AIR CONDITIONING
Whenever possible, your Air Cleaner should be installed
upstream of the cooling coil. This will clean the air before
it reaches the evaporator coil.
