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Installation, Operation & Maintenance Guide - FC-400 FM
CAG-04-19-001-USA
3.
Turn the system on and set the ionization power knob to the appropriate setting Low, Med, High. The blue
embedded LED light should light up to indicate that the system is on, ionization has been activated, and high
voltage is being sent to the tube.
4.
Settings are determined upon commissioning and installation with the Criteria below:
The system is intended to deliver ions into the treated area such that the ion levels should increase by 350
up to 1500 negative ions / cm3. The desired ion increase is dependent on many factors, including space, use,
contaminant level, humidity RH and distribution effectiveness. An authorized AtmosAir design consultant
should recommend the desired ion increase and appropriate system layout.
3. Operation Continued...
4. Maintenance Requirements
The maintenance requirements on an AtmosAir system are mainly site-dependent; a heavily
contaminated environment may require more frequent inspection & maintenance. In general, quarterly
or bi-annual maintenance is recommended along with an annual tube replacement. Your local AtmosAir
dealer can provide you with an annual service contract.
Quarterly / Bi-annual Maintenance Requirements:
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Visually check the performance of the system by checking the blue light on the unit. If the light is on, and you
can hear the ‘buzz’ of the tube then the unit is functioning properly. If not, proceed to the troubleshooting
section for repair. Maintain a physical distance between all personnel and the tubes while system is operating
or turned on.
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Optional:
Check performance using a high voltage probe (minimum of 5000 V, Contact AtmosAir for
additional minimum probe specifications) paired with a multimeter. Follow proper safety procedures for
dealing with high voltages. If you are uncertain, do NOT perform any maintenance with the power on and,
instead, proceed to the next step.
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Disconnect the system from the main power before performing any maintenance steps.
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Inspect the unit box, plastic tube caps, and tube-mounting plate. Remove particles from mounting plate, and
thoroughly wipe clean any tracks or grooves that may have developed in the plate or caps.
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Inspect connections: tightness of all nuts and screws; remove deposits on the connections using sand paper or
wire brush - it may be necessary to remove the tubes for this step.
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It may be beneficial to clean the tubes to improve performance. The tubes can be cleaned using an air
compressor for a quick clean, or more thoroughly with cleaning solutions. Do not immerse the tubes in water.
Ensure that the tubes and mesh are completely dry before re-installing.
Annual Tube Replacements:
The ionization tubes should be replaced once every 12 months, as the production efficiency slowly declines over
time due to the stress caused by plasma and (lack of) cleanliness of the electrodes. Old or excessively dirty tubes
can also put undue stress on the transformer causing premature failure.
