Troubleshooting, continued
Typically, failures are caused by arcing between the inner and outer electrodes, or between one
electrode and ground. This often occurs 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.
1. Inspect the enclosure and tube cap for tracking evidence.
2. Inspect each tube for cracks, pitting, or other degeneration of the dielectric material that causes
the dielectric to fail and arcing to occur.
3. 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.
4. It may be necessary to remove the tube(s) to ensure that the transformer is working properly in
the absence of tubes. If the fuse still blows, then the system should be serviced by a qualified
AtmosAir technician.
It is recommended to also check the output (high) voltage levels of the system when a fuse has
blown and been replaced, in order to ensure that the transformer has not been irreparably damaged.
If the voltages are lower than expected, check that all the connections are secure and rust-free; also
check the supply voltage again.
If the fuse continuously blows, or if the voltages are lower than expected, then the system should be
serviced by a qualified AtmosAir technician.
Otherwise, replace the damaged tube(s), clean and smooth any mounting plate or end cap carbon
tracking, and return the system to service.
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DO NOT
open the enclosure, as this will void any warranties. ~~
If the cause of failure cannot be determined, please contact AtmosAir for further help.
