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SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
WARNING:
Never expose eyes or skin to UVC light from any source.
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Looking directly at the UVC light may cause permanent eye damage or blindness.
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Never operate the Air-Care UVC MAX-36 out of the plenum
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Designed for a closed duct system. Do not mount near a supply or a return air opening.
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All duct openings in direct line of site of the UV light must be sealed with aluminum tape or
equivalent sealing methods.
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Wear UVC protected safety glasses during installation. They will help block accidental UVC
exposure to eyes.
WARNING:
UVC light will break down plastic materials not rated for UVC exposure:
(Examples: wire insulation, flex duct, drain pans and humidifiers)
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The unit must be mounted at least 30” from the above stated type of materials.
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If it is necessary to mount the unit in direct line of site of these types of materials, they must be
shielded with aluminum foil, aluminum foil tape, or sheet metal.
WARNING:
DO NOT mount this unit outdoors.
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This product is designed for indoor installation only (i.e. Attics, crawl spaces, basements, etc.).
WARNING:
Never touch broken bulb or internal contents of bulb. The bulb contains mercury.
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After opening the carton, unpack and inspect the unit and bulb for damage. Do not install this unit if
any damage is noticeable. If bulb is damaged, cracked or broken, do not touch bulb or other
contents in carton. Close carton and return to seller immediately.
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In case of accidental exposure to internal contents of bulb, wash hands and any other affected skin
area with mild detergent. Remove affected clothing immediately. If skin surface is pierced, seek
medical attention immediately
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NOTE:
If you touch the glass of the bulb, you should wipe the glass clean with isopropyl alcohol and a lint
free wipe. If the bulb is not cleaned, the film of hand oils causes a reduction in the light intensity.
WARNING:
Before installing or servicing a humidifier, air filter, heat system, or this unit, etc., always turn all
power OFF and have unit unplugged. Electrical shock can cause personal injury or death. Never expose
eyes or skin to direct UVC light from any source.
WARNING:
To prevent water damage or electric shock, do not mount unit under a humidifier.
WARNING:
This product is designed for indoor installation only (i.e. attics, crawl spaces, basements, etc.).
For use on gas fired, oil fired, electric and split system heat pump forced air systems*. This product is NOT
designed to be mounted outside on gas fired or heat pump packaged units**.
*Split system heat pumps are systems where the air handler and the air conditioning compressor are separate units.
**Packaged units are systems where the air handler and the air conditioning compressor are built together and are installed outside of the building
