Installation, Operation & Maintenance Guide
Matterhorn 880/882
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OPERATION
Once the system is properly installed and all personnel are
clear of the high voltage tubes, the system can be turned on:
1.
Ensure the ionization power knob is turned all the way
counterclockwise in the ‘off’ position.
2.
Plug the power cord into the plug receptacle on the
ionization system.
3.
Turn the system on and set the ionization power knob to
the appropriate setting (1-5, with 1 being low and 5 being
high). The green embedded LED light left of the power
knob should light up to indicate that the system is on,
ionization has been activated, and high voltage is being
sent to the tubes.
The system is intended to deliver ions into the treated area
such that the ion levels should be between 500 and 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.
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MAINTENANCE
REQUIREMENTS
Caution!
A non-functioning LED light may improperly indicate that the system
is not functioning. Be sure to disconnect from the main power before
performing maintenance or troubleshooting the system.
The maintenance requirements on an AtmosAir system are
mainly site-dependent; a heavily contaminated environment
may require more frequent inspection and maintenance.
Annual system maintenance is recommended. In general,
quarterly or semi-annual maintenance is recommended
along with a bi annual tube replacement is required. Your
local AtmosAir dealer can provide you with an annual
service contract.
Recommended Maintenance Procedures:
■
Visually check the performance of the system by checking
the red and green lights on the individual units. If both lights
are on, then the unit should be 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.
■
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.
■
Disconnect the system from the mains power before
performing any maintenance steps.
■
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.
■
Inspect connections: tightness of all nuts and screws; remove
deposits on the connections using sandpaper or wire brush -
it may be necessary to remove the tubes for this step.
■ 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. Install emitter mesh equidistant on the
composite tube area.
Tube Replacements:
Bi-annual tube inspections are recommended, in addition to
tube replacements once every two years 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.
