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IONIZATION SOLUTIONS

 

 Ionizing Air Blower

Aerostat

®

 PC with Heater

User’s Manual

Summary of Contents for 4003367

Page 1: ...I O N I Z A T I O N S O L U T I O N S Ionizing Air Blower Aerostat PC with Heater User s Manual ...

Page 2: ... its customers business results by providing a total solution to their electrostatic discharge challenges Simco Ion Technology Group is a division of Illinois Tool Works ITW located in Alameda California For more information about Simco Ion visit www simco ion com or call 1 800 367 2452 Simco Ion is ISO 9001 2015 Certified Ion Systems logo is a registered trademark of Simco Ion An ITW Company 2020...

Page 3: ...id personal injury or damage to the equipment do not perform any maintenance other than that contained in these instructions Do not insert anything within the intake or outlet grills There are no user replaceable parts inside this blower other than the emitter cartridge Any unauthorized service will void the warranty and may result in additional repair charges Contact your local Simco Ion represen...

Page 4: ...té Pour éviter tout risque de blessure ou de détérioration du ma tériel n effectuez aucune opération d entretien autres que celles contenues dans ces instructions N introduisez rien dans le collecteur d admission ou de sortie des barbecues Il n y a aucune pièces remplaçables par l utilisateur l intérieur cette soufflerie autres que l émetteur cartouche Tout service non autorisé annulera la garanti...

Page 5: ...npacking 5 2 2 Location 6 2 3 Electrical 7 3 Operation 8 3 1 Controls Indicators 9 4 Maintenance 11 4 1 Cleaning Adjustments 12 4 2 Emitter Cleaning 13 4 3 Air Inlet Outlet Cleaning 14 4 4 Air Filter Cleaning 14 4 5 Ion Output Check 15 4 6 Ion Balance Check 16 4 7 Calibration 17 5 Specifications 18 6 Warranty Service 22 ...

Page 6: ...Aerostat PC Heater 5100625 M Rev 9 1 1 Description 1 1 Aerostat PC Ionizing Air Blower ...

Page 7: ...t is rich in positive and negative ions Directing the airflow on an object that has an electrostatic charge will neutralize the charge If the object has a negative charge it will draw positive ions from the airflow Conversely if the object has a positive charge it will draw negative ions from the airflow The air ions are attracted to the oppositely charged object and neutralize the charge on the o...

Page 8: ...uit and built in emitter point cleaner Using the point cleaner takes only seconds Cleaning the emitter points prevents the build up of airborne debris This keeps your Aerostat PC working in top form for the life of the unit The Aerostat PC was designed for use with sensitive electronic components where electrostatic charge is a problem The Aerostat PC can also be used where static electricity caus...

Page 9: ...Aerostat PC Heater 5100625 M Rev 9 4 2 Installation 2 1 Unpacking 2 2 Location 2 3 Electrical ...

Page 10: ...inspect all contents Empty the carton to insure that small parts are not discarded If any damage has occurred during the shipment notify the local carrier immediately A report should also be forwarded to Simco Ion Technology Group salesservices simco ion com See Warranty for Return Shipment information ...

Page 11: ...ty environments an optional air filter may be installed The air filter consists of a filter retainer part number 4710017 and an air filter element part number 4100810 pack of 6 The Aerostat PC should be placed approximately 1 to 3 feet from the critical work area or objects to be neutralized It should be positioned to cover as much of the area as possible with the ionized air stream The air stream...

Page 12: ...n The unit must be grounded for safe operation Plug the supplied power cord into a standard 3 terminal grounded receptacle If an extension cord is necessary use only a 3 wire extension cord that provides grounding Part Number Voltage Power Cord 4003367 120 VAC 60 Hz North America 4003368 230 VAC 50 Hz EUR Schucko 4008087 230 VAC 50 Hz UK 4015566 230 VAC 50 Hz China ...

Page 13: ...Aerostat PC Heater 5100625 M Rev 9 8 3 Operation 3 1 Controls Indicators ...

Page 14: ... is available desired for operator comfort set the WARM AIR switch to the ON 1 position The direction of the air stream can be adjusted upward or downward by loosening the LOCK KNOBS tilting the unit and retightening the knobs To clean the ion emitter points rotate the POINT CLEANER knob clockwise to the stop approximately one turn and release Figure 2 Aerostat PC Identification 1 Emitter Point Cl...

Page 15: ...he charge transfers and the ions recombine With high air velocity the air ions travel further before they recombine Setting the fan speed as high as acceptable results in more rapid neutralization For fast neutralizing the item should be held within 1 to 3 feet from the Aerostat For virtually instantaneous neutralization the item may be held as close as 6 inches When using the Aerostat in an elect...

Page 16: ...stat PC Heater 5100625 M Rev 9 11 4 Maintenance 4 1 Cleaning Adjustments 4 2 Emitter Cleaning 4 3 Air Inlet Outlet Cleaning 4 4 Air Filter Cleaning 4 5 Ion Output Check 4 6 Ion Balance Check 4 7 Calibration ...

Page 17: ...ing and ion output checking Emitter point cleaning takes only seconds with the point cleaner The Aerostat PC contains a balancing circuit that is inherently self balancing This circuit compensates for dirt build up on emitters emitter point wear line voltage fluctuations and variations in air velocity Scheduled checking of the ion output and balance should be considered to assure quality audit req...

Page 18: ...ner knob located at the center of the outlet grille clockwise to the stop approximately one turn and release The spring loaded point cleaning brush will return to its parking spot Recommended frequency of emitter point cleaning is every 160 hours of operation Weekly for 24 hr day operation monthly for 8 hr day operation ...

Page 19: ...ir Filter Cleaning Check the air filer regularly for dirt If the Aerostat PC is used on a regular basis Remove the air filter from the rear of the unit by unsnapping the filter retainer Rinse the filter in plain water while gently squeezing If the dirt is stubborn wash the filter in mild soap and water then rinse Blot the filter dry with paper towels and allow to dry Install filter on air inlet an...

Page 20: ...measure the static charge The plastic should be neutralized Do not insert objects through the unit s intake or outlet grilles while in operation Damage to the ionizer and or personal injury may result Do not try to verify operation of the unit by drawing a spark from an ion emitter point The design of the balancing circuit makes the spark test inconclusive Sustained grounding of the ion emitters m...

Page 21: ...n balance the use of a charge plate monitor is recommended Offset voltage should be measured and checked against the Ion Balance in Specification Section 5 Do not try to determine ion balance by holding a static meter in the ionized air stream This will result in a meaningless reading ...

Page 22: ...s ion output is inherently balanced by design As a result there are no calibration adjustments If after checking the ion balance as outlined above an unbalance or offset voltage exists in excess of 10 volts contact Simco Ion Technical Support at techsupport simco ion com ...

Page 23: ...Aerostat PC Heater 5100625 M Rev 9 18 5 Specifications 5 1 Specifications 5 2 Parts Accessories ...

Page 24: ...fan 35 cfm high fan 70 cfm Air Velocity Low High 1 ft 2 ft 3 ft 4 ft 250 fpm 200 fpm 150 fpm 125 fpm 500 fpm 400 fpm 300 fpm 250 fpm measured at center line of air stream Audible Noise Fan low 50 dB fan high 57 dB measured 2 ft from unit Coverage 1 x 5 Heated Air Temp Fan High 12 15 F 7 8 C above ambient Fan Low 6 8 F 4 5 C above ambient measured at 12 in front of blower Heater optional Operating ...

Page 25: ...Ionizer Heater Assembly 230 VAC 6 4104515 Outlet Grille includes point cleaner 7 5050767 Line Cord 120 VAC North American 7 5050768 Line Cord 230 VAC Continental European 7 5051191 Line Cord 230 VAC UK Ireland 7 5051726 Line Cord 230 VAC China 8 4104526 Fan Speed Control 120 VAC 8 4104542 Fan Speed Control 230 VAC 9 4104514 Knob for speed control 11 4610782 Indicator Lamp Lens 12 4104524 Bench Sta...

Page 26: ... 15 4108454 Cord Inlet Assembly 230 VAC Units 16 4612205 Fuse Holder 17 28 21459 Fuse 5 x 20 mm 5 0 A Slo Blo units with heater 18 4710017 Air Filter Retainer optional accessory 19 4100810 Air Filter Element Package of 6 optional accessory ...

Page 27: ... evaluating repairing or replacing any unit returned to Simco Ion that has not been subjected to misuse neglect lack of routine maintenance repair alteration or accident In no event shall Simco Ion be liable for collateral or consequential damages Consumable items such as but not exclusive to emitter points emitter wires batteries filters fuses or light bulbs are only covered under this warranty i...

Page 28: ...chnology Group 1141 Harbor Bay Pkwy Ste 201 Alameda CA USA 94502 Toll free 1 800 367 2452 Sales services 1 510 217 0460 Tech support 1 510 217 0470 Fax 1 510 217 0484 salesservices simco ion com techsupport simco ion com www simco ion com ...

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