General Filters, Inc. 43800 Grand River Ave., Novi, Michigan 48375 • Toll Free (866) 476-5101
Phone: (248) 476-5100 • Fax (248) 349-2366 • www.generalaire.com
Unpacking the Unit:
PCO 2450 UVC Air Purifier is shipped pre assembled with UV lamp installed. Carefully remove
unit and inspect for damage. In case of product damage, please save the shipping box and notify
GeneralAire at (866) 476-5101
Be sure the following parts are included:
• PCO 2450 Air Purifier with UV Lamp and Mounting Plate
• Eight #12 Sheet Metal Screws plus one extra
• One 120 volt Quick Connect Power Cord
1. ALWAYS be sure the unit is unplugged during
installation or service procedures.
2. Do not leave fingerprints on UV lamp. Clean lamp with
a dry cotton cloth and isopropyl alcohol.
3. EYE dAMAGE. Never look at the UV lamp when
illuminated without UV protected safety glasses.
4. The PCO 2450 model Air Purifier has a built in Site
Port that is UV protected and safe to monitor UV
lamp performance.
InstallatIon
IMPoRtant saFEtY InstRUCtIons
note:
For best results, the HVAC air filter should be upgraded to a GeneralAire high
performance pleated filter, if this has not already been done. The preferred installation
is on the return air side of the HVAC system. If this is not practical. Install the unit on
the supply air side as far from the heating/cooling source as possible, but in the primary
air stream.
Do not locate the PCo2450 within 24 inches (direct exposure) of plastic materials or air
filters. UVC radiation will degrade many plastic materials over time with direct exposure.
1. The ballast is factory set to 120 VAC. The voltage can be changed in the field to 230
VAC by sliding the switch in
(photo - A)
to the 220/230 volt position. The plug must
be replaced and wiring must be done to applicable electrical codes.
2. Remove the front electrical cover from the PCO 2450 and remove the (4) wing nuts
in
(photo - B)
that attach the unit to the Air Purifier’s duct mounting plate.
3. Slide off the mounting plate and use it as a template by outlining inside cutout and
(8) mounting holes with a pencil. Make sure the
wide portion of the mounting ring
hole is facing the air stream.
Cut out the mounting hole from the duct and drill the
(8) mounting holes with a 9/64 drill bit.
(photo - C)
4. Fasten the mounting plate to the duct by installing and tightening all (8) #12 sheet
metal screws supplied and slide in the body of the PCO 2450. Reattach the (4) wing
nuts hand tight and replace the front cover.
5. Attach the quick connect power cord and plug in to any standard 120 volt electrical
outlet. Verify lamp operation by looking through the site port on front cover.
(photo - D)
Continuous UV lamp operation is recommended. At .09 cents per kilowatt hour,
continuous lamp operation cost 10.5 cents per day. Cycling the UV lamp on and off
degrades lamp performance much faster and shortens the filament life.
PCO2450/UVC Photo-Catalytic Air Purifier
Installation & Maintenance Instructions
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(photo - B)
(photo - C)
(photo - D)
