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REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE
WARNING:
Unplug unit from wall outlet before starting replacement procedure.
NOTE:
Wear disposable, non-absorbent protective gloves prior to replacement procedure in case
of accidental breakage of glass.
1. Loosen Screw on cover
2. Remove the unit and bulb from the duct. (See Figure 5)
3. Remove the bulb from the bulb socket. (See Figure 4)
4. Install replacement bulb into bulb socket. Do not handle the bulb with bare hands. Oils on the
hands tend to reduce bulb life.
5. Wipe off the glass with isopropyl alcohol and a lint free wipe.
6. Screw Max-36 onto the duct with 4 mounting screws.
7. After assembly is firmly in place, plug the power supply cord into a standard electrical wall outlet.
Check bulb operation by looking through the view porthole. A blue glow should be seen in the duct.
WARNING:
Never expose eyes or skin to UVC light from any source. Looking directly at the UVC light may cause
permanent eye damage or blindness.
Never operate the Air-Care UVC Max-36 Air Purifying System out of the
plenum
. Avoid touching the glass portion of the bulb with your hands.
8. After replacing lamp, make sure a new
Lamp Replacement Label
(supplied with lamp replacement)
is applied to the housing and dated with the date of installation.
NOTE:
If blue light leaks through any portion of plenum and/or around mounting plate, unplug power
supply cord immediately and seal affected areas and/or rotate ballast and repeat step #8 above.
9. UV bulbs contain a small amount of mercury, like a typical fluorescent bulb. Check with your local
waste management authority for local disposal or recycling requirements.
WARNING:
Never touch broken bulb or internal contents of bulb. The bulb contains mercury.
NOTE:
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.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
1. Make sure the unit has power
2. Make sure the switch is in the ON position
3. If unit still does not light up after replacing bulb, replace ballast.
REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST
For replacement parts, contact Air-Care at:
Phone: 1-800-322-9919.
Fax: 1-702-454-5225
Email: [email protected]
CLEAN-UP OF BROKEN BULBS
(see warnings on page two of this manual)
UVC bulbs contain a small amount of mercury, like a typical fluorescent bulb. DO NOT touch any of the
mercury with your bare hands.
1. While wearing disposable, non-absorbent protective gloves, pick up the large pieces of glass with your
hands.
2. Then, vacuum the entire area with a standard household vacuum cleaner ensuring the removal of all
bulb material.
3. Dispose of the pieces of glass, the vacuum cleaner bag, and the disposable gloves in a sealed garbage
bag.
4. Check with your local waste management authority for local disposal or recycling requirements.
5. Wash hands and remove and wash clothes for added safety measures.
The health aspects associated with the use of these products and there ability to aid in disinfecting of environmental air have not been investigated by UL.
WARNING:
Never expose eyes or skin to UVC light from any source. Looking directly at the UVC light may cause
permanent eye damage or blindness.
Never operate the Air-Care UVC MAX 36 out of the plenum
. Avoid touching
the glass portion of the bulb with your hands.
