Installation, Operation & Maintenance Guide
FC-400 Series
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TROUBLESHOOTING
In the event that the system is not functioning, follow these
steps
IN ORDER
:
1.
Check the fuse. If it is blown, replace it with the appropriately
sized slow-blow 500 mA (0.5 Amps) glass 5 mm × 20 mm
fuse rated at 250 V and continue to the next step.
2.
Check that the main power supply is sending the correct
power to the unit (100-250 VAC).
3.
If the main power is controlled or any other power limiting
device is installed, check that these are not preventing power
from being sent to the system.
4.
If power is reaching the unit and it was necessary to replace
the fuse, the next step is to determine whether there is a
fault in the system or a tube. First, to check that the system’s
power is functioning, set the ionization power knob and
the power switch both to the ‘off’ position. Make sure all
personnel are clear of the high voltage tubes, then re-
connect the power supply. Flip the power switch to ‘on’ and
observe the green light. If the light does not turn on, there
is still a problem with delivering power to the system. If all
external sources of failure are eliminated, the system should
be serviced by a qualified AtmosAir technician. Refer to the
contact information at the bottom of this page.
5.
Check that the spring tang is making
CLEAN, FLAT-TO-
TUBE
contact with the tube as shown below:
The next step is to determine the cause of the failure, or
blown fuse. Typically, failures are caused by arcing between
the inner and outer electrodes, or between one electrode
and ground. Often, this occurs either because the tube
isn’t properly seated, or because of damaged tubes or dirty
and/or wet conditions that have allowed carbon tracking
to temporarily connect two electrodes and/or a grounding
point electrically.
6.
Inspect the mounting plate for tracking evidence.
7.
Inspect the tubes for cracks, pitting, or other degeneration
of the dielectric material that causes the dielectric to fail
and arcing to occur.
8.
If physical inspection has not revealed the cause of failure,
one may carefully observe the tubes as the ionization
system is turned on to determine whether arcing is
occurring at a particular tube. The fuse will usually blow,
again, but for a short time, one may observe the cause
of the power surge in the form of a visual or audio cue.
Usually, a failing tube can be determined in a darkened
room by looking for a flash or arc from the failing tube.
9.
If the fuse blows, then the system should be serviced by
a qualified AtmosAir Technician. You can contact repair
services at [email protected] or by contacting us at
1-888-MY-AIR11.
10.
If the fuse continuously blows, then the system should be
serviced by a qualified AtmosAir technician. DISCONTINUE
USE IMMEDIATELY!
11.
Otherwise, replace the damaged tube(s), clean and
smooth any mounting plate or end cap carbon tracking,
and return the system to service.
Not Acceptable
Acceptable
Fig. 5a
Fig. 5b
Fig. 5c
