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Important Installation Notes for Air
Mounting Styles:
Vertical (Side/Front/Back) Mounting:
Compressed air supply:
Condensate Removal System:
The only recommended mounting orientation
for this product is vertical mounting with the compressed air input
fitting looking downward as shown in the sketch. It is important to
consider interior air flow patterns when determining the mounting
location. Also of importance is an unrestricted flow of ambient air
thru the hot side heat exchanger. Ease of access and inspection
must be considered for those applications in particularly severe
environments which may require occasional maintenance.
Vertical mounting refers to the vertical direction of the cold side or
interior fins and is recommended for applications with high humidity,
poor and incomplete cabinet seals or any condition which may
cause the cold side fins to be maintained at temperatures below the
dew point for long periods of time allowing for the formation of
condensation. The vertical fin direction provides a drip path
whereupon condensation can be collected via a moisture removal
system (standard on FHP-units) or a drip pan positioned below the
cold side fins. Drip pans are optional for thru mount units.
In order for this product to function, sufficient amount of
compressed air must be supplied through the 3/8 NPT fitting to Vortex Air
Amplifier. To obtain maximum performance from the Vortex Air Amplifier, accurate measurements of air pressure (psi)
and air volume (cfm) must be obtained. Line pressure of 70-90 psi can be present without sufficient volume (scfm) of air.
To ensure that both pressure and volume are present to efficiently operate the Vortex Air Amplifier, a line size of 1/4”
pipe or ½” hose should be used for applications up to 10 feet from the main header. Use 3/8” pipe or 3/4” hose up to 20
feet. and 3/4” pipe or 1” hose up to 50 feet. Do not use coiled hose as the very small inside diameter of the hose limits
air flow.
Air supplies are plagued with condensed water vapor in the air lines. This condensation leads to rust and dirt in the
air lines. Also some compressors will allow oil or oil vapor to enter the lines. Small orifices in the Vortex Air Amplifier
may become clogged with the rust dirt, and water droplets. A 5- micron filter will separate 99% of the foreign material
from the air supply allowing virtually maintenance free operation. The use of an oil filter will remove the oil droplets with
an effective filtration of 0.01 ppm for an even cleaner air supply.
All FHP-Series and AHP-1400 air conditioners contain a built-in condensate removal system. The condensate kit
consists of a antifungal sponge with a condensate wick. PVC tubing is also provided for drainage. Drip pans are
optional for thru mount units which must be evaluated on an individual basis. Equations defining a relationship between
the cold side fin and enclosure temperatures are provided to assist in the evaluation.
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