AIRA
Electronic Air Cleaner
Installation, Start-Up, and Operating Instructions
NOTE:
Read the entire instruction manual before starting the
installation.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS...................................................1
INTRODUCTION.....................................................................1-2
PLANNING AN INSTALLATION ........................................2-3
• Application...................................................................................2
• Installation Requirements ............................................................2
• Air Conditioning..........................................................................2
• Humidifiers ..................................................................................3
• Outdoor Air .................................................................................3
• Sheet Metal Installation...............................................................3
• Transitions ................................................................................3-4
• Turning Vanes ..........................................................................3-4
• Select Location.........................................................................3-4
• Direction of Airflow Through Air Cleaner ................................3
INSTALLATION ......................................................................3-7
• Orientation ...............................................................................3, 5
• Details ..........................................................................................5
• Typical Mounting Positions ........................................................5
• Electrical Installation ..............................................................5, 7
• Furnace Application ....................................................................7
• Fan Coil Application ...................................................................7
SYSTEM CHECKOUT............................................................7-8
MAINTENANCE..........................................................................8
• Washing Cells and Prefilters.......................................................8
TROUBLESHOOTING .........................................................8-11
• Recommended Service Tools ..................................................8-9
• Indication of Electrical Trouble ..................................................9
• Electrical Troubles and Their Conditions .............................9-11
ADDITIONAL CHECKOUT PROCEDURES.......................11
OTHER FACTS YOU SHOULD KNOW .........................11-15
• White Dust.................................................................................11
• Ozone....................................................................................11-12
• High Altitude Operation ................................................12-13, 15
• Airflow Sensor (optional) ....................................................12-13
SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service, maintenance,
or use can cause explosion, fire, electrical shock or other condi-
tions which may cause personal injury or property damage.
Consult a qualified installer, service agency, or your distributor or
branch for information or assistance. The qualified installer or
agency must use factory authorized kits or accessories when
modifying this product. Refer to the individual instructions pack-
aged with the kits or accessories when installing.
Follow all safety codes. Wear safety glasses and work gloves. Use
quenching cloth for brazing operations. Have fire extinguisher
available. Read these instructions thoroughly and follow all
warning or cautions attached to the unit. Consult local building
codes and National Electrical Code (NEC) for special require-
ments.
It is important to recognize safety information. This is the
safety-alert symbol
. When you see this symbol on the unit and
in instructions or manuals, be alert to the potential for personal
injury.
Understand the signal words DANGER, WARNING, and CAU-
TION. These words are used with the safety-alert symbol. DAN-
GER identifies the most serious hazards which will result in severe
personal injury or death. WARNING signifies hazards which
could result in personal injury or death. CAUTION is used to
identify unsafe practices which would result in personal injury or
product and property damage.
INTRODUCTION
The AIRA is a duct mounted electronic air cleaner available in
1400 and 2000 CFM models. (See Fig. 1.)
Designed to remove airborne particles down to 0.01 microns in
size, the AIRA effectively removes such particles as dust, dirt,
smoke, pollen, virus, spores, bacteria, and mold from indoor air.
Air movement through unit is provided by heating, air condition-
ing, or ventilating system blower. As dirty air enters air cleaner, air
passes through a metal mesh prefilter. (See Fig. 2.) Prefilters
prevents lint, pet hair, and other large particles from entering air
cleaner by impingement. It is important that these filters be in
place to prevent excessive dirt loading of air cleaner collector cells.
These filters extend time between maintenance of air cleaner
collector cells. This allows the collector cells to provide clean air
for a longer period between washing.
Fig. 1—AIRA Electronic Air Cleaner
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Book 1
4
Tab
7a 9a
PC 101
Catalog No. 03AI-RA3
Printed in U.S.A.
Form AIRA-2SI
Pg 1
2-99
Replaces: AIRA-1SI
