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Installation, Operation & Maintenance Guide - FC-400 FM

East Coast: 203-335-3700 

West Coast: 480-629-4784

CAG-04-19-001-USA

www.AtmosAir.com

5. Troubleshooting

In the event that the system is not functioning, follow these steps

 

IN ORDER

:

1. 

Check the fuse. If it is blown, replace it with the appropriate sized slow-blow 1A glass 5mm x 20 mm 

fuse rated at 250 V and continue to the next step.

2. 

Check that the main power supply is sending the correct power to the unit (~12VAC = White wire +).

3. 

If the system is controlled by an air pressure switch, and/or a door switch, check that these are not 

preventing power from being sent to the system.

4. 

If power is reaching the unit and it was necessary to replace the fuse, the next step is to determine 

whether there is a fault in the system or a tube. First, to check that the system’s power is functioning, 

set the ionization power knob to ‘high’ position, turning the knob all the way clockwise. Make sure all 

personnel are clear of the high voltage tube, then re-connect the power supply. Turn on the power 

to the unit and observe the blue light. If the light does not turn on, there is a power delivery problem. 

If all external sources of failure are eliminated, the system should be serviced by a qualified AtmosAir 

technician. Please see contact information at the bottom of this page.

5. 

Check that the spring tang is making 

CLEAN

FLAT-TO-TUBE

 contact with the tube as shown below: 

The next step is to determine the cause of the failure, or blown fuse. Typically, failures are caused by 

arcing between the inner and outer electrodes, or between one electrode and ground. Often, this 

occurs either because the tube isn’t properly seated, or because of damaged tubes or dirty and/or 

wet conditions that have allowed carbon tracking to temporarily connect two electrodes and/or a 

grounding point electrically.

6. 

Inspect the enclosure and tube cap for tracking evidence.

7. 

Inspect the tube for cracks, pitting, or other degeneration of the dielectric material that causes the 

dielectric to fail and arcing to occur.

8. 

If physical inspection has not revealed the cause of failure, one may carefully observe the tubes as 

the ionization system is turned on to determine whether arcing is occurring at a particular tube. The 

fuse will usually blow, again, but for a short time, one may observe the cause of the power surge in 

the form of a visual or audio cue. Usually a failing tube can be determined in a darkened room by 

looking for a flash or arc from the failing tube.

9. 

If the fuse blows, then the system should be serviced by a qualified AtmosAir Technician. You can 

contact repair services at [email protected] or by calling our east coast office (number below).

10. 

If the fuse continuously blows, then the system should be serviced by a qualified AtmosAir 

technician.

11. 

Otherwise, replace the damaged tube(s), clean and smooth any mounting plate or end cap carbon 

tracking, and return the system to service.

Summary of Contents for FC-400FM Series

Page 1: ...door air to its pure natural state where no pollution or contaminants exist while reducing energy use and emmisions in the process Our Mission Breathing is Believing sm Installation Operation Maintena...

Page 2: ...allation is complete and personnel are aware of the imminent operation Carefully read this instruction booklet before beginning the installation Follow each installation or repair step exactly as show...

Page 3: ...9 001 USA Table of Contents 0 Important Warnings 0 2 Table of Contents 1 Product Overview 1 2 Product Diagrams 2 Installation 2 1 Mechanical Installation 2 2 Electrical Installation 3 Operation 4 Main...

Page 4: ...verity of the pollution and odors The AtmosAir FC 400 series equipment is designed for minimal maintenance The FC 400 series has two components that require inspection and maintenance 1 AtmosAir FC 40...

Page 5: ...ape to ensure the unit seals properly Make a 2 5 6 35cm Diameter hole in the duct that the FC 400FM tube will fit into See Fig 1 2c Use template AtmosAir FC 400 series equipment can be mounted on a du...

Page 6: ...e tubes the system can be turned on 1 Ensure the ionization power knob is turned all the to the appropriate quadrant From low to high clockwise 2 Plug the power cord into the plug receptacle on the FC...

Page 7: ...n hear the buzz of the tube then the unit is functioning properly If not proceed to the troubleshooting section for repair Maintain a physical distance between all personnel and the tubes while system...

Page 8: ...AN FLAT TO TUBE contact with the tube as shown below The next step is to determine the cause of the failure or blown fuse Typically failures are caused by arcing between the inner and outer electrodes...

Page 9: ...ration solutions AtmosAir equipment uses non thermal plasma technologies to generate bi polar Ionization that attacks and breaks down odors and contaminants More Solutions Commercial solutions start w...

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