manualshive.com logo in svg

Honeywell F50E, Owner'S Manual, Page: 3 / 30

Share
Download
Honeywell F50E Owner'S Manual Download Page 3

1

69-0376—4

PAGE

THE SOLID STATE PERFORMANCE INDICATOR

2

OPERATING YOUR ELECTRONIC AIR CLEANER

3

GETTING THE MOST FROM YOUR ELECTRONIC AIR CLEANER

5

CLEANING THE ELECTRONIC CELL(S) AND PREFILTER(S)

7

HOW ELECTRONIC AIR CLEANING WORKS

14

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM ELECTRONIC AIR CLEANING

19

BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE

20

CLEAN COIL GUARANTEE

22

WARRANTY

25

CONTENTS

Summary of Contents for F50E

Page 1: ...OWNER S GUIDE F50E ELECTRONIC AIR CLEANER U S Registered Trademark Copyright 1998 Honeywell Inc All Rights Reserved 69 0376 4 ...

Page 2: ...69 0376 4 ...

Page 3: ...IC AIR CLEANER 3 GETTING THE MOST FROM YOUR ELECTRONIC AIR CLEANER 5 CLEANING THE ELECTRONIC CELL S AND PREFILTER S 7 HOW ELECTRONIC AIR CLEANING WORKS 14 WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM ELECTRONIC AIR CLEANING 19 BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE 20 CLEAN COIL GUARANTEE 22 WARRANTY 25 CONTENTS ...

Page 4: ...where it can be seen as it monitors the air cleaner s performance The three light emitting diodes LEDs on the W8600E are labeled ON WASH and CHECK The ON LED is lit during normal air cleaning operation The system fan is also on when the air cleaner is running If excessive dirt has accumulated on the air cleaner cell s the WASH LED will light to alert you that a cell and prefilter wash is past due ...

Page 5: ...ill also be running Set the ON OFF switch in the power box to ON The air cleaner will now operate whenever your furnace air conditioning system fan operates For maximum air cleaning benefit and cleaner air conditioner coils leave the air cleaner switch ON at all times and the fan switch on your thermostat ON Of course continuous fan operation will add to your electric bill each month When the fan ...

Page 6: ...run set the ON OFF switch to OFF to turn off the air cleaner Your furnace and air conditioner will still operate normally but without the added benefit of air cleaning Normally this switch should be ON at all times 69 0376 4 4 M3261 ON OFF ...

Page 7: ...btain maximum available air cleaning benefit by making sure the air cleaner is always switched ON so it operates whenever the furnace or air conditioner is on Although the air cleaner is designed to be efficient over a wide range of cell dirt loading conditions regular cleaning is your best assurance of consistent performance Also a very dirty cell and prefilter reduces air flow and in turn this r...

Page 8: ... shows signs of mineral or dirt buildup If you do not install a filter you will probably need to wash the cell s and prefilter s more often to remove the mineral buildup If an ultrasonic room humidifier is used often especially when filled with tap undistilled water the cell s and prefilter s will require more frequent washing A white residue will accumulate on the cell s from the minerals in the ...

Page 9: ...THE CELL S AND PREFILTER S Setting a regular cleaning schedule 7 69 0376 4 E L E C T R O N I C A I R C L E A N E R W A S H R E M I N D E R S C H E D U L E IN S T A L L A T IO N D A T E J A N F E B M A R A P R M A Y J U N J U L A U G S E P O C T N O V D E C M7737 If your air cleaner has a W8600E Indicator shown on page 2 the WASH LED will light to remind you that a cell and prefilter washing is pas...

Page 10: ... whether some activity in your home has changed causing the cell s to become dirty faster Have the windows been open more often Has someone been smoking more often Has someone taken up woodworking or some other hobby that creates dust NOTE You may let the heating or air conditioning system operate normally while the cell s are being washed Simply turn off the air cleaner switch The prefilter s sho...

Page 11: ...ll s carefully to allow good water circulation Use care to avoid damaging the cell s when placing them in the dishwasher Broken ionizer wires or bent collector plates are not covered under the warranty Very dirty cell s especially from tobacco or cooking smoke may discolor the plastic parts and the lining of some dishwashers This discoloration is not harmful To minimize it wash the cell s more fre...

Page 12: ... Using the detergent that works best for normal dishwashing allow the dishwasher to run through the complete wash and rinse cycle Do not use the dry cycle To avoid burns let the cell s cool completely before removing or wear protective gloves when removing the cell s Remem ber that water may be trapped inside the cell s plates Tip the cell s to drain STEP 3 Wipe the ionizer wires and red contact b...

Page 13: ...nt is completely dissolved place the cell s in the container and let it soak for 15 to 20 minutes Agitate cells up and down a few times and remove STEP 4 Next wash the prefilter s the same way Empty and rinse the wash container STEP 5 Rinse the cell s and prefilter s with a hard spray of very hot water rinse the tub clean then fill the tub with clean hot water and soak for 5 to 15 minutes Rinse un...

Page 14: ...r draining from the cell s and prefilter s no longer feels slippery Washing the cell s at a car wash Replacing electronic air cleaner components STEP 1 Inspect the cell s for broken ionizer wires and bent collector plates Repair as necessary or take to a Honeywell Authorized Air Cleaner Repair Station STEP 2 Slide the prefilter s into the upstream prefilter guides STEP 3 Slide the air cleaner cell...

Page 15: ...y turn off the air cleaner for 2 to 3 hours or until the cell s are dry If your air cleaner has a Solid State Performance Indicator the CHECK LED may come on if you install wet cell s and prefilter s Again if the neon light or the CHECK LED annoys you simply turn off the air cleaner for 2 to 3 hours or until the cell s and prefilter s are dry 13 69 0376 4 ...

Page 16: ... seen only with an electron microscope Although particles one micron and smaller make up only about 20 percent of the total weight of particles in unfiltered air they account for more than 99 percent of the number of particles Because they are so tiny these particles remain suspended in the air unless they collide with a solid surface Then they attach by molecular adhesion and stick like glue stai...

Page 17: ...plates have positive and negative charges creating a uniform electrostatic field Since opposites attract the charged particles stick to the collector plates having an opposite electric charge Consequently the air leaving the air cleaner contains very few particles How the electronic air cleaner works 15 69 0376 4 Each time the air circulates through the heating air conditioning system and air clea...

Page 18: ... an electronic air cleaner deposits contamination on the cell s and prefilter s for easy cleaning The electronic air cleaner vs the air ionizer The regular furnace filter collects mainly large visible particles that reach the filter Its main purpose is to protect the furnace and air conditioner blower The electronic air cleaner collects these large particles plus many of the smaller mostly invisib...

Page 19: ...Health and Welfare Canada recommend that indoor ozone concentration should not exceed 0 050 ppm As a compari son the outdoor ozone level in major cities is sometimes higher than 0 100 ppm If desired the ozone generated by the air cleaner can be reduced by asking your dealer to Install an activated carbon filter downstream of the air cleaner or Adjust the air cleaner power supply to reduce ozone pr...

Page 20: ...s are clean best done before installing the air cleaner Be sure your clothes dryer is vented to the outside and is not plugged If you have new rugs or drapes or new woolen blankets be aware that the lint from these items reduces with age In new or remodeled homes plaster dust or paint pigment may contribute to white dust but reduces with time Use of a humidifier may contribute to white dust especi...

Page 21: ...rly If there is no snapping sound make sure the fuse or circuit breaker that powers the air cleaner is OK 1 If the electronic cell s are wet from washing turn off the air cleaner off for 2 to 3 hours 2 Check the cell s for broken ionizer wires or bent plates Repair if necessary 3 Wash cell s and prefilter s when dirty 1 Make sure the furnace or air conditioner fan is running 2 Make sure the access...

Page 22: ...le on top of the air cleaner or furnace to establish a washing schedule that prevents the WASH LED from coming on 1 Make sure cell s are clean and dry 2 Make sure access door is firmly closed 3 Check cells for visible damage Call your heating and air conditioning dealer The WASH LED on the W8600E comes on The CHECK LED on the W8600E comes on You smell ozone and find it objectionable 69 0376 4 20 ...

Page 23: ...r 100 whichever is less a Maintain electronic air cleaner operation by keeping power switch in the ON position and periodically verifying proper operation by using the test button and checking the neon light Wash cell s regularly as specified in the owner s guide You can register your guarantee by filling out the perforated Clean Coil Guarantee Registra tion Card on the back cover of this form If ...

Page 24: ...ady been installed with no invoice available In that case register your guarantee by sending in the following The name address and phone number of the home builder The approximate date the home was completed The date you moved in For Honeywell Electronic Air Cleaners installed on a heat pump air conditioner or high effi ciency furnace that is more than one year old send copies of invoices verifyin...

Page 25: ...o 10 years old you can stay comfortable and save even more Team your new air cleaner and thermostat with Honeywell Electronic Ignition and an Automatic Vent Damper and save a total of up to 36 on energy costs for your gas furnace or boiler Electronic Ignition ignites the pilot only when necessary to light the furnace Automatic Vent Damper closes to trap useful heat inside the furnace or boiler aft...

Page 26: ...69 0376 4 24 ...

Page 27: ...lusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this limitation may not apply to you THE WARRANTIES SET FORTH HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE AND HONEYWELL EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES WHETHER WRITTEN ORAL IMPLIED OR STATUTORY INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY WORKMANSHIP OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE This warranty gives you specific legal rights ...

Page 28: ...lusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this limitation may not apply to you THE WARRANTIES SET FORTH HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE AND HONEYWELL EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES WHETHER WRITTEN ORAL IMPLIED OR STATUTORY INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY WORKMANSHIP OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE This warranty gives you specific legal rights ...

Page 29: ...ee card in a business size envelope along with invoices verifying proof of purchase and mail to Honeywell 10 Year Clean Coil Guarantee Residential Air Quality Dept MN10 2520 1985 Douglas Drive North Golden Valley MN 55422 Printed in U S A on recycled paper containing at least 10 post consumer paper fibers www honeywell com yourhome ...

Page 30: ...ee card in a business size envelope along with invoices verifying proof of purchase and mail to Honeywell 10 Year Clean Coil Guarantee Residential Air Quality Dept MN10 2520 1985 Douglas Drive North Golden Valley MN 55422 Printed in U S A on recycled paper containing at least 10 post consumer paper fibers www honeywell com yourhome ...

Reviews:

No comments