Duct Cleaning with the Air-Care TruckMaster
The Air-Care TruckMaster has a unique dual function. The motorized brush on the end of the vacuum
hose assembly agitates the dust and debris in the air duct, while the Truck Mount Vacuum functions
as the debris collector. This method of cleaning only requires that the supply and return grills be
removed and the air system is turned off. Caution, some air systems may automatically cycle in the
OFF position on the Thermostat, so it is best to also shut off the main power breaker to the furnace
while cleaning.
Before applying power, be sure that all 3 Switches on the Control Box are in the
OFF (0) position. After connecting the Air-Care TruckMaster power cord to the
Power Inlet, wait 20 seconds before attempting to turn on the Brush. Connect
the 1 ½” X 35’ hose assembly (or the optional 2” X 35’ hose assembly) to your
Vacuum Source Hose. The electrical cord from the hose will plug in to the
TruckMaster control box. Unless your truck vacuum has provision for “Dry Dust”,
you should install the “Dust Damper” between the Truck vacuum hose and the
TruckMaster Hose and attach the solution hose to the trucks solution hose. This
wets the dust so it will not damage the vacuum blower wheel.
The Remote uses an Infrared Light beam similar to a Television Remote. The
operator must be in sight of the DuctMaster Control Panel where the Remote
Receiver is located for it to operate. The operator can be across the room or up
on a ladder and the remote will function as long as there are no obstructions
between the operator and the sensor on the TruckMaster Panel. The remote will
NOT work between rooms.
Cleaning Ceiling Ducts
When using the Remote, BOTH Switches on the control box for the
brush MUST BE OFF (0)! These switches can be used to manually
START/STOP or control FWD/REV directions of the brush if the
Handheld Remote Transmitter is lost or has a dead battery. When
these switches are ON (1), it deactivates the Remote.
Once the technician inserts the brush into the duct, use the Remote’s
ON/OFF Button to start the brush and gently work the vacuum hose
and brush into the duct. STOP the brush before removing it from the
duct.
Cleaning Floor Ducts
When the technician cannot push the vacuum hose in any farther,
press the FWD/REV button on remote to “reverse” the brush rotation to
allow it to go deeper into the ducts. Repeat this process for each supply and return duct. Pull the hose
partially out of the duct with the motor running, but stop it before removing the brush from the duct.
Where you have long ducts, such as main trunk lines without access doors, you must make “cut-ins”,
to access the entire length of the duct.
After cleaning each duct, each opening should then be decontaminated by fogging them with our EPA
registered Envirocon sanitizer, Soot Set sealer and Liquid Odor Kill deodorizer.
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