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FN1AAF: Operation and Maintenance Manual

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General Operating Instructions

IMPORTANT:

Always lock the casters during operation.

IMPORTANT:

Make sure there are no paper or lightweight loose

objects near the floor by the unit that could be sucked into the bottom air

intake or front opening of the bottom front door. We recommend that you

regularly clean or sweep the floor around the unit to extend the life of the

pre-filter.

• Locate the control panel on the front upper left (

Fig. 6

• Rock the green ON/OFF switch up to the ON position. It should

illuminate. There will be a slight delay before air begins to move as

the blower motor has a built-in 3-second operational delay.

• For the 006 and 015 models, select the fan speed desired.

• Observe the unit running for a short time to make sure there are no

unusual noises, that air is freely flowing through the transition plate

(and diffuser or ducting if applicable), and the unit is not shifting

position. Make sure the casters are locked!

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Fig. 6 – Control Panels

Routine Maintenance

Daily

Inspect the unit:

• power cord is not broken, frayed or worn, and the plug is fully

engaged at the wall outlet

• casters are locked

• red filter/obstruction indicator is not illuminated

• unit operates without excessive vibration or unusual noises

• flexible exhaust ducting (if used) is not kinked or damaged, and

securely attached at both ends

Cleaning

Routinely clean any dust and contaminants from the exterior of the unit

and power cord with a mild cleaner. Do not use excessive liquid.

Decontaminate as necessary with a facility- and EPA-approved

disinfectant.

Filter Replacement

NOTE:

Before replacing filters, check to make sure there is nothing

impeding the airflow into the unit. Check under the unit for paper,
rubbish, etc., that may be trapped on the intake side.

IMPORTANT:

Please ensure motor is set to max speed when relying on

the filter indicator light to indicate time for filter change.

NOTE:

If your facility has a procedure in place for replacing filters,

follow your procedure. If guidance is needed, use these instructions.

Pre-Filter

The pre-filter should generally be replaced every 60 to 90 days.

When the red indicator light on the front panel is illuminated, the most

likely reason is that the pre-filter is clogged and needs to be replaced.

Proceed as follows (

Fig. 7

1. Rock the green the power switch down to the OFF position.
2. Unplug the unit from the wall outlet.
3. Listen to make sure the blower wheel has stopped spinning, and

remove the bottom front door.

4. Put on Personal Protective Equipment.
5. Slide the pre-filter out of the cabinet and immediately put it inside

an approved containment bag. Dispose per facility guidelines for

hazardous materials.

6. Replace the pre-filter with the same type and size (minimum

MERV 7). The air-flow arrows on the filter

must

point up.

7. Replace the bottom front door.
8. Plug in the unit and rock the power switch up to the ON position.

The red indicator light should extinguish within a few seconds. If it does

not, then the HEPA filter needs to be replaced.

HEPA Filter

The HEPA filter, when used in a negative air machine, is rated for

approximately 40,000 hours of operation, or 4 years, under normal

conditions and with recommended replacement of the pre-filter (air

scrubber use will reduce filter life). If the red indicator light is

illuminated, and did not extinguish after replacing the pre-filter, then the

next step is to replace the main HEPA filter. For residential use, call your

dealer to do this procedure. For healthcare facilities, follow these steps

(

Fig. 7

1. Move the power switch to the OFF position.
2. Unplug the unit from the wall outlet.
3. Listen to make sure the blower wheel has stopped spinning. Lay the

unit on its back. Remove both the upper and lower doors.

4. Put on Personal Protective Equipment.
5. Remove the pre-filter from the unit.
6. Use a 1/2-inch open-end or adjustable wrench to remove the two

front bottom nuts from the all-thread rods on both sides.

7. Loosen, but do not remove, the back bottom nuts.
8. Slide the bottom HEPA filter supports down, and pull the two front

all-thread rods upwards to get them out of the way of the filter

removal.

9. Remove the HEPA filter and immediately put it inside an approved

containment bag. Dispose per facility guidelines for hazardous

materials.

CAUTION

PERSONAL PROTECTION

Consider the filters contaminated. Wear appropriate Personal Protective