GILES GVH-C, Operation & Service Manual

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Model: GVH-C & GVH-F Operation & Filter Maintenance
4. Carefully move cell to sink and rinse thoroughly, using hot water spray. Rinse ONLY, DO NOT
scrub with brushes.
5. Stand cell upright on end on a drain board, w/contact plate up ... allow it to drain and air dry
overnight. The cell must be completely dry before being replaced in hood unit. If desired, a
small electric fan can be used to blow across the cell to help expedite drying.
6. Before replacing cell in the hood, inspect for broken/missing ionizer wires and bent fins.
Broken or missing wires need to be replaced promptly. Bent fins may be straightened by
hand so that no fins are touching adjacent fins.
IMPORTANT! ONLY Simple Green® Crystal Foaming Cleaner/Degreaser is recommended by
GILES for cleaning the E.A.C. cell in this manner. Other spray cleaners can contain corrosive ingredients that may
damage the metal components of the cell, causing it to fail or not perform properly. Such damages are not
covered by the factory warranty.
4.03.2.2 E.A.C. Cell Cleaning: Alternative Soak Method
4.03.2.1 E.A.C. Cell Cleaning: Primary Spray Method - continued
The factory-recommended product to use for cleaning the E.A.C. cell in this manner is Simple Green® Pro-HD. It is
a readily available, biodegradable, non-toxic degreasing cleaner that is safe for use on aluminum. It performs well
to clean the cell when diluted at a 1:12 ratio (e.g. 1/2 gal. cleaner to 6 gals ambient water) .
DO NOT use DISHWASHING DETERGENTS or CORROSIVE CLEANERS as they can contain ingredients that may
damage metal cell components, causing failure or unsatisfactory performance. Such damages are not covered by
the factory warranty.
1. Cleaning with this method requires a suitable, leakproof container, such as a tall trash bin, recycle
bin, plastic tote, etc. that is large enough to hold the cell along with enough degreasing solution to
completely cover and soak it, either standing on end, on edge, or lying flat.
2. Fill the container with fresh water to a level that will cover the cell. Measure water as
container is filled and note the quantity. Add Simple Green® Pro-HD in the ratio of
1:12 to the water (e.g. 8 gals of water would require .67 gals (2 qts+21 ozs) of
degreaser . Stir solution well to mix.
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