Honeywell F52F, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...69 0419 2 Copyright 1998 Honeywell Inc All Rights Reserved F52F ELECTRONIC AIR CLEANER OWNER S GUIDE 69 0419 2 ...

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Page 3: ...TING YOUR ELECTRONIC AIR CLEANER 3 GETTING THE MOST FROM YOUR AIR CLEANER 5 CLEANING THE CELL S AND PREFILTER 6 HOW ELECTRONIC AIR CLEANING WORKS 15 BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE 20 HONEYWELL 10 YEAR CLEAN COIL GUARANTEE 22 PERFECT CLIMATE 24 LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY 25 1 ...

Page 4: ... you have ordered the W8600E Indicator you will notice three light emitting diodes LEDs on the W8600E labeled ON WASH and CHECK During normal air cleaner opera tion the ON LED is lit whenever the system fan is on If excessive dirt has accumulated on the air cleaner s cell s the WASH LED will light to alert you that a cell and prefilter wash is past due Extreme dirt loading beyond that required to ...

Page 5: ...hen the fan comes on the neon light located near the ON OFF switch will light indicating that the air cleaner is functioning ONE CELL MODEL SHOWN If your air cleaner is equipped with a wall mounted W8600E Solid State Performance Indicator see page 2 the ON LED will be on whenever the air cleaner is in operation Of course the system fan will also be running You may hear a snapping electrical arcing...

Page 6: ...conditioner will still operate normally but without the added benefit of air cleaning Normally this switch should be ON at all times When the fan stops the neon light goes out as does the ON LED on the Solid State Performance Indicator The air cleaner is off until the heating or air conditioning and fan start again ONE CELL MODEL SHOWN CHECK WASH ON 4 ...

Page 7: ... is more than offset by the added benefits of full time air cleaning and improved air circulation Some people feel that room temperatures stay more even when the fan is always on Even if your thermostat does not have a fan ON position you can obtain maximum available air cleaning benefit by making sure the air cleaner is always switched on so it operates whenever the furnace or air conditioner is ...

Page 8: ...sing the wash reminder schedule a washing schedule can be established that keeps the cell s clean enough so the WASH LED does not come on If you find that the WASH LED is coming on more frequently than the schedule that was established on the wash reminder schedule you may have a buildup of residue on the ionizer wires If the collector plates on the cell s look clean you can try wiping the ionizer...

Page 9: ...4 F52 ACCESS DOOR STEP 1 Open the door by turning the two door latches A B SPRING CLIP PREFILTER SCREEN M7812 STEP 2 The prefilter is held in place by a spring clip and a U shaped channel Lift the prefilter at the spring clip end and slide it out of the U shaped channel 7 ...

Page 10: ...se it from the cell hooks The prefilter can be vacuumed brushed sprayed with a garden hose or washed at the same time as the electronic cell s CAUTION Burn hazard Can cause personal injury Allow the cell s to cool completely in the dishwasher at the end of the wash cycle or wear protective gloves to avoid burns Hot water can accumulate in the tubes supporting the collector plates Tip the cell s so...

Page 11: ...wer rack of the dishwasher with the airflow arrow pointing up It may be necessary to remove the upper rack Do not block water flow to the upper arm if provided on your dishwasher Hint Lay a few large water tumblers between the spikes on the lower rack and rest the cell s on them so the spikes do not damage the aluminum collector blades STEP 2 Using the detergent that works best for normal dishwash...

Page 12: ...enough to hold one or both cell s NOTE Sharp corners on the cell s can scratch the surface of a bath tub STEP 2 Dissolve about 3 4 cup of automatic dish washing detergent per cell in enough hot water to cover the cell s If the detergent does not dissolve readily or forms a scum on the water try another brand or use softened water STEP 3 After the detergent has completely dissolved place the cell s...

Page 13: ...cars however do not wax the cell s or the prefilter Be sure to rinse until the water draining from the cell s and prefilter no longer feels slippery Just as with a conventional return air grille lint and dust will collect on the grille and door of your electronic air cleaner This can be removed during normal house cleaning by dusting or by using the brush attachment on your vacuum cleaner If the d...

Page 14: ...perly replaced a Electrical contact board must face the power supply contacts b Airflow arrows on the cell s must point into the air duct c Hook the cell s on the metal hooks and rotate into the air cleaner d Rotate the cell latch to secure the cell s CELL LATCH M9676A 12 ...

Page 15: ...69 0419 2 STEP 3 Slide the prefilter into the U shaped channel and push the other end past the spring clip B SPRING CLIP M7813 A PREFILTER SCREEN INSERT TOP OF SCREEN INTO U SHAPED CHANNEL 13 ...

Page 16: ... and you may hear arcing If the arcing is annoying simply turn off the air cleaner for 2 to 3 hours or until the cell s are dry If your air cleaner has a Solid State Performance Indicator the CHECK LED may come on if you install wet cell s and prefilter Again if the neon light or the CHECK LED annoys you simply turn off the air cleaner for 2 to 3 hours or until the cell s and prefilter are dry 14 ...

Page 17: ...emove even smaller particles that can be seen only with an electron microscope Although particles one micron and smaller make up only about 20 percent of the total weight of particles in unfiltered air they account for more than 99 percent of the numbers of particles Because they are so tiny these particles tend to remain suspended in the air unless they collide with a solid surface Then they atta...

Page 18: ...ating a uniform electrostatic field The charged particles stick to the collector plates The air leaving the air cleaner contains very few particles Each time the air circulates through the heating air conditioning system and air cleaner more particles are removed These particles are generated by normal household activities and also enter the house from outside That is why we recommend that you use...

Page 19: ...les that reach the filter Its main purpose is to protect the furnace and air conditioner blower The electronic air cleaner collects these large particles plus many of the smaller mostly invisible particles Its purpose is to reduce indoor air pollution and to protect the blower air conditioning coils and heat exchanger 17 ...

Page 20: ...ion By comparison an electronic air cleaner deposits contamination on the cell s and prefilter for easy cleaning Another benefit of an electronic air cleaner is that it reduces excessive positive or negative ions in the air while an air ionizer generates some ions Electronic air cleaners generate a very small amount of ozone about 0 005 to 0 010 parts per million ppm The amount is highest when the...

Page 21: ...tle out of the air before they get to the return air duct You can help prevent this white dust from settling by running your fan constantly Also Be sure the discharge ducts are clean best done before installing the air cleaner Be sure your clothes dryer is vented to the outside and is not plugged If you have new rugs or drapes or new woolen blankets be aware that the lint from these items reduces ...

Page 22: ...he ON position 2 Make sure the air cleaner fuse or circuit breaker is ok 3 Make sure the furnace or air conditioner blower is running 4 Make sure the access door is closed and securely latched If the door is not closed an interlock keeps the air cleaner OFF 5 Check the neon light if on air cleaner is operating properly if off call for service 1 If the electronic cell s are wet from washing turn of...

Page 23: ...s possible 2 Make sure cell s are correctly installed in air cleaner 3 Wipe ionizer wires to remove deposits NOTE Use the wash reminder schedule to establish a washing schedule that prevents the WASH LED from coming on 1 Make sure cell s are clean and dry 2 Check cell s for visible damage Call your heating and air conditioning dealer The WASH LED on the W8600E comes on The CHECK LED on the W8600E ...

Page 24: ...y a qualified heating cooling contractor or 100 whichever is less a Maintain electronic air cleaner by keeping power switch in the ON position and periodically verifying proper operation by checking the neon light Wash cell s regularly as specified in the owner s guide You can register your guarantee by filling out the Clean Coil Guarantee Registration Card on the back cover If the card has been m...

Page 25: ...d Honeywell recognizes that in some newly constructed homes those built within the previous 12 months a Honeywell Electronic Air Cleaner may have already been installed with no invoice available In that case register your guarantee by sending in Name address and phone number of the home builder Approximate date home was completed Date you moved in For Honeywell Electronic Air Cleaners installed on...

Page 26: ...han 7 to 10 years old you can stay comfortable and save even more Team your new air cleaner and thermostat with Honeywell Electronic Ignition and an Automatic Vent Damper and save a total of up to 36 on energy costs for your gas furnace or boiler Electronic Ignition ignites the pilot only when necessary to light the furnace Automatic Vent Damper closes to trap useful heat inside the furnace or boi...

Page 27: ... that the defect or malfunction was caused by damage which occurred while the product was in the possession of a consumer Honeywell s sole responsibility shall be repair or replace the product within the terms stated above HONEYWELL SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE OF ANY KIND INCLUDING ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM ANY BREACH OF ANY WARRAN...

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