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Sanuvox Technologies Inc, © 2019 All rights reserved. July 2019 EN v.1

Instruction Manual

R MAX

WHOLE HOME UV AIR PURIFIER & ODOR REMOVAL SYSTEM

Residential Model

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ AND SAVE THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT.

Read and follow all instructions contained in 

this manual before using the product. Failure 

to comply with these instructions may result 

in personal injuries or damage to the unit or 

system.

1. 

Installation and servicing

 of air conditioning 

and related equipment 

can be hazardous

 due 

to systems pressure and electrical components. 

Only trained and qualified service personnel 

should install, repair or service equipment.

2. 

Untrained personnel

 can perform 

basic 

maintenance

 functions such as replacing 

lamp(s)  and/or  filter(s).  All  other  operations 

should be performed by trained service 

personnel.

3.  When working on the unit or system, observe 

precautions in the literature, tags and labels 

attached to the unit or system, and all other 

safety precautions considered as best practices 

in the HVAC industry.

4. When applicable, local regulation may 

comprise more restrictive installation and/or 

certification requirements. The afore mentioned 

requirements prevail on those of this document 

and the installer agrees to conform to these at 

his own expense.

5.  Follow all the safety instructions outlined in this 

document and respect all local and national 

codes applicable.

6. 

Never expose eyes or skin to ultraviolet light 

from any source.

 Therefore, 

before installing 

or performing maintenance

 on the unit or 

system, 

TURN OFF AND DISCONNECT

 the 

unit or system 

from all power sources

 (there 

may be more than one switch to disconnect).

 

 CAUTION:

 Electrical shock may cause 

personal injuries or possibly death.

7.  UV  rays  may  destroy  certain  types  of  filters 

(polymer or plastic); please keep the unit or 

system light away from shining directly on 

plastic.

8.  When installing or performing maintenance on 

the UV unit or system, it is recommended to 

wear safety glasses and gloves

. In order to 

avoid reduced performance of lamp(s), 

do not 

touch lamp glass without gloves

.

9.  UV lamps contain a small quantity of mercury: 

if a lamp breaks, clean and 

dispose of with 

care

. UV lamps can be disposed/recycled after 

use,  as  any  other  fluorescent  lamps.  Contact 

and  follow  your  local  and  national  authorities’ 

specific instructions.

10. Use  only  specified  SANUVOX  branded 

replacement UV lamps with your unit or 

system.

 Use of any other lamps will void your 

warranty and can result in damage to the unit, 

system and/or lamp(s).

11. Most UV units or systems are not waterproof. 

DO NOT INSTALL OUTDOORS

 unless 

specified otherwise.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Installation Date:  _______________   Installed by:  _________________
Installer Contact Info.:  _________________________________________

Summary of Contents for R MAX

Page 1: ...ense 5 Follow all the safety instructions outlined in this document and respect all local and national codes applicable 6 Never expose eyes or skin to ultraviolet light from any source Therefore before installing or performing maintenance on the unit or system TURN OFF AND DISCONNECT the unit or system from all power sources there may be more than one switch to disconnect CAUTION Electrical shock ...

Page 2: ...Function Activation 8 How to Reset your Product and its Lamp Timer 9 Step by Step Product and Lamp Timer Reset 9 MAINTENANCE 10 How to Replace Lamp s 10 Step by Step Lamp Replacement 10 How to Clean your Product 12 STORAGE 12 ULTRAVIOLETS UVV UVC 12 ELECTRICAL RATINGS POWER CONSUMPTION AVAILABLE VOLTAGE 12 TROUBLESHOOTING 12 What you will need 12 Internal Components 12 Problems Solutions Table 13 ...

Page 3: ...parallel to the UV J Lamp thus increasing contact time with the UV energy The Turbulator spins and mixes the air around the UV J Lamp First the UVV oxidizing section of the lamp boosted by Cobalt destroys chemicals and odors Then the UVC germicidal section of the lamp destroys the biological contaminants The Aluminum Reflector Chamber coated with cobalt amplifies the UV energy for optimal purifica...

Page 4: ...ance decal a pair of cotton gloves metal screws for frame 6 Phillips screws for cover 4 8 32 screws for tabulator 2 a frame and a turbulator Step by Step Setup Installation Check out Sanuvox Technologies YouTube Channel for the R Max installation video 1 Prepare the R Max for installation Remove the contents from packaging Only after you have visually inspected the UV lamp should you break the sec...

Page 5: ...e the turbulator on top of the reflecting chamber securing it with 2 screws provided in the installation kit It is important to note that the air should first flow through the turbulator before moving in front of the UV lamp STEP 7 7 Prepare the duct return or supply for installation Evaluate the ideal area for installing the air purifier The reflection chamber should always be parallel to the air...

Page 6: ...emaining screws located in the 4 corners of the R Max cover 8 Use the included metal frame to trace the outline onto the duct Allow for a 1 4 space around the marking as to allow the frame to sit properly in the duct The duct opening window should have the following dimensions 12 75 x 6 625 12 Use the power cord of the unit to plug into a wall outlet that provides the power as indicated on the mar...

Page 7: ...Operating the R Max outside this range will result in decreased performance For optimal performance air temperature moving through the reaction chamber should be in the range of 15 to 20 C 60 to 70 F How to Read the LCD Screen Display The R Max s LCD Screen Display will give you real time status update about your unit and its lamp Air Flow Deactivated Factory Settings Ideal Operating Conditions Ai...

Page 8: ...and insert it into the reset hole in order to be able to press the reset button 3 First turn ON the power switch and then press the reset button You have 5 seconds from the moment the unit is powered to press the reset button to activate the airflow detection Every time you press the button you will notice the word AIR appears or disappears from the bottom right corner of the LCD screen Once AIR a...

Page 9: ... the lamp timer the unit needs to be powered and turned ON The LCD status should be on Stand by or Active 2 Use a small object similar to a paper clip and insert it into the hole in order to be able to press the reset button 3 Press and hold the reset button for a minimum of 3 seconds When releasing the reset button the counter will be reset and the Days Left on the LCD screen will reset to 1096 d...

Page 10: ...Lamp Replacement 1 Take the R Max out from the ductwork by removing the 4 screws located on the cover 4 corners that hold it to the frame 2 Remove the turbulator to access the lamp 4 Prepare the new lamp Remove the contents from packaging Only after you have visually inspected the UV lamp should you break the security seal on the underside of the cardboard sleeve 3 Remove the old UV lamp from the ...

Page 11: ...lain end cap with 4 pins in the clamp carefully push the white connector onto the four pins The connector will fit into position NOTE Too much force applied from the opposite end cap may break the lamp 7 Slide the UV lamp porcelain end cap with 4 pins in the aluminum tube of the unit then through the clamp 8 Once the UV lamp is inserted release the clamp to fix the lamp in place 9 Once the new UV ...

Page 12: ...UTION Never expose eyes or skin to ultraviolet light from any source STORAGE The R Max is an in duct unit working continuously and automatically and therefore requires no specific storage ELECTRICAL RATINGS POWER CONSUMPTION AVAILABLE VOLTAGE The product is rated at 120V to 240V and 50 Hz to 60 Hz See product label to confirm power consumption of your specific unit or system NOTE IF YOU EXPERIENCE...

Page 13: ...lamp plug Check lamp continuity See Ballast or Circuit Board Validation on page 15 C At any moment screen indicates Change Lamp Connection issues at the ballast level for lamp status signal right side of ballast Connection issues at the circuit board level for lamp status Connection issues between the ballast and the lamp plug Defective lamp Check connections to ballast and circuit board for the 2...

Page 14: ...ocated on the cover 4 corners that hold it to the frame 2 Place the R Max face down on a flat surface and remove the 4 screws 2 top and 2 bottom that attach the cover to the ballast box 2 Remove the UV lamp from the lamp socket by opening the retaining clamp and pulling the UV lamp out of the reflector chamber 3 Using an ohmmeter place 1 probe on 1 of the 4 pins and by sensing the 3 remaining pins...

Page 15: ...ect N and B N and join them together using twist on wire connectors STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 5 Place the unit on the ground and make sure that you don t have direct line of sight with the lamp Plug the power cord directly in a power outlet and the UV lamp will light up if both UV lamp and ballast are still functional 6 After the test is completed unplug the unit and replace the wires in ...

Page 16: ...may not apply to you This warranty gives specific legal rights and you also may have other rights which vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction This warranty applies only to the original purchaser of this product from the original date of purchase B At its option SANUVOX will repair or replace this product if it is found to be defective in material or workmanship C This warranty does not cover dama...

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