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Fig. 5 

 Air Cleaner Schematic (with Air Proving Switch) 

Electronic Air Cleaner Installation 

1.  Remove  existing  equipment  filter.  Thoroughly  clean 

fan  compartment  and  ductwork  where  Air  Cleaner  is 
to be installed. 

2.  Open  access  door.  Slide  filters  and  collecting  cells 

out of cabinet. 

3.  Place  cabinet  in  ductwork.  Holes  are  provided  to 

attach  cabinet  to  ductwork  or  equipment.  If  the 
adjoining  ductwork  is  flanged,  install  the  screws  so 
that the screw heads are inside the cabinet. This will 
help  prevent  damage  to  prefilter  and  carbon  filters 
during  removal  for  cleaning. 

Never

  put  screws  or 

rivets 

into 

the 

removable 

power 

box. 

When  the  air  duct  does  not  fit  the  Air  Cleaner 
opening,  a  gradual  transition  is  recommended  to 
reduce  air turbulence though the air Air Cleaner and 
to  increase  its  efficiency.  There  should  not  be  more 
than  20º  of  expansion  used  on  each  side  of  the 
transition fitting. Do not reduce ductwork to a smaller 
Air Cleaner or it will increase the velocity of airflow. 

4.  If the Air Cleaner is installed adjacent to an elbow or 

angle  fitting,  turning  vanes  are  recommended  to 
improve air distribution across the collecting cells. 

5.  After the  Air  Cleaner has been installed, seal seams 

airtight  with  duct  tape  or  caulking  to  prevent  dust 
from entering the system. 

6.  Replace the prefilters in the track on the  air  entering 

side.  Place  the  carbon  filters  evenly  spaced  in  the 
track  on  the  air  exiting  side.  The  collecting  cells  are 
placed  between  the  tracks,  with  the  arrow  on  cell 
pointing  towards  the  fan.  The  cell  handle  may  need 
to  be  repositioned  if  the  airflow  is  in  a  different 
direction  than  the  left  to  right  set  up.  The  handle 
should face the door. Close access door. 

 

Wiring 

Wiring  should  only  be  performed  by  qualified 

personnel only. All wiring must comply with all applicable 
codes  and  standards.  The  voltage  of  the  power  source 
must match the voltage indicated on the Air Cleaner. The 
Air  Cleaner  must  operate 

ONLY

  when  the  system  fan  is 

running. Make sure the Air Cleaner is properly grounded. 

If the air cleaner is equipped with a cord and plug the 

air  cleaner  can  be  plugged  into  an  outlet  within  6  feet  of 
the unit. Do not use an extension cord if the outlet is too 
far away. Have  an electrician  wire in  a  new  outlet closer 
to the air cleaner.   

If the air cleaner is not equipped with a cord then wire 

the  Air  Cleaner  directly  to  a  120  V  power  source 
preferably to the same source that is supplying power to 
the  furnace  or  air  handler.  The  APS  will  power  the  Air 
Cleaner  when  there  is  sufficient  airflow  to  activate  the 
sensor. See Fig 5. 

Note:

  The  power  switch  will  be  lit  even  if  there  is  no 

airflow. 

If  the  unit  is  to  be  wired  to  the  EAC  contacts  on  the 

system  module  check  that  there  is  sufficient  voltage  to 
the EAC contacts with the fan operating in all conditions. 
Some systems do not power the contacts on low speed. 
 

SYSTEM CHECK 

Perform the following system check before operation. 
1.  Replace  prefilters,  collecting  cells  and  carbon  filters. 

Close access door. 

2.  Turn  Air  Cleaner  power  switch  ON.  Ensure  system 

fan  is  operating.  Both  the  power  switch  light  and 
performance  indicator  light  should  be  lit.  The  power 
switch light indicates the Air Cleaner has unit voltage. 
The  performance  indicator  light  shows  that  the  Air 
Cleaner is operating. 

WARNING  

Electrical  shock  can  cause  injury  or  death.  Be  certain 
main line disconnect switch is off before wiring.  

Summary of Contents for GA50A14

Page 1: ...gi bacteria viruses and more down to 0 01 micron Light Weight Aluminum Collecting Cells are durable and easy to maintain Cell Guide ensures proper placement of collecting cells Activated Carbon Filter...

Page 2: ...le of electrostatic precipitation Millions of airborne pollutants are carried through the return air ducts of the heating cooling system and treated through four stages of filtration The prefilters 2...

Page 3: ...same time INSTALLATION Static Pressure The static pressure drop across the Air Cleaner will vary with CFM and whether the optional carbon filters have been installed in the unit Location The Air Clean...

Page 4: ...ner If the atomizing type humidifier is installed upstream high humidity salts and minerals may decrease the efficiency of the collecting cells and cause service problems If the atomizing type humidif...

Page 5: ...ent direction than the left to right set up The handle should face the door Close access door Wiring Wiring should only be performed by qualified personnel only All wiring must comply with all applica...

Page 6: ...ith DAX Detergent or a non chlorine non corrosive non abrasive liquid household detergent Allow detergent to run down both sides of plates and ionizing wires Let stand for 5 minutes or fill up laundry...

Page 7: ...age from the power board Measuring High Voltage At Power Board A high voltage meter capable of measuring up to 10 000 VDC is required to test the voltage 1 The Air Cleaner should be ON with the cells...

Page 8: ...oard is turned on and the performance light will come on The light on the power switch will be lit even when the APS is open If the power board fails to come on with the fan on check that the sensor i...

Page 9: ...Cleaner 8 Remove the high voltage meter 9 Replace the power box cover 10 Turn ON the Air Cleaner Setting Approximate Voltage Without High Voltage Meter A high voltage meter should be used to set the...

Page 10: ...ve it from the cabinet 6 If you are removing the power box for any length of time tape a cover over the top opening to prevent air from entering into the system Replacing A Tungsten Ionizing Wire Repl...

Page 11: ...er EAC14 11 EAC22 11 EAC20 11 12 Carbon Filters Set of 3 EAC14 12 EAC20 12 EAC20 12 13 Prefilter EAC14 13 EAC22 13 EAC20 13 14 Cell Guide Plastic EAC14 14 EAC14 14 EAC14 14 15 Collecting Cell EAC14 15...

Page 12: ...needle nose pliers gently pull contacts down or replace contacts Cells arcing excessively power light and per formance indicator light ON or flashing Cells wet from washing Allow cells to dry complete...

Page 13: ...basis for the Air Cleaner to function at its peak of efficiency The frequency of cleaning will vary from one house to another On average the cells should be cleaned every 3 months Use the chart below...

Page 14: ...NOTES 14...

Page 15: ...he defective part to General Filters Inc THERE ARE NOT EXPRESS WARRANTIES COVERING THIS ELECTRONIC AIR CLEANER OTHER THAN AS SET FORTH ABOVE THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A...

Page 16: ...of the furnace or air handler ensure that there is 115 Volt output from these terminals when the unit is run manually and is running on low speed Some manufacturers do not supply full output voltage...

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