Simco Aerostat PC, Инструкция по эксплуатации

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Section 4. INSTALLATION
CAUTION
Do not turn on power switch until all installation work is completed.
4.1 Location
- Although neutralization distance can reach more than 1 m, the Aerostat PC should be
placed within 50 cm of the object to be neutralized. Recommended distance is approx.
30 cm. Shorter distance results in faster neutralization.
- The ionized air stream should be directed toward the charged object with no other
object in between. Any interference will make neutralization difficult and incomplete.
- An isolated charged object can be neutralized efficiently. An object in contact with
ground cannot be neutralized properly.
- Aerostat PC unit includes an air filter attached to it. In a clean environment the filter
may not be needed. It may be removed easily from the rear of the unit. This would
result in even better neutralization performance.
WARNING
Do not switch on Aerostat PC air blower in an ambient that contains organic
solvents or flammable gases.
4.2 Installation procedure
- Aerostat PC is designed for portable or permanent location operation. It is supplied
with a bench stand. The bench stand can be used for portable operation (desk model)
or bolted to a sturdy flat surface such as a wall or under a shelf.
- The direction of the air stream can be adjusted upward or downward by loosening the
lock knobs, tilting the unit to correct angle and retightening the knobs.
4.3 Utility power supply connection
The rated input to this unit is 100 V, 50 or 60 Hz. Same unit can be used for both
the frequencies. A line cord with a 3-pin plug is provided for Aerostat PC. If the
utility supply outlet is also a 3-terminal grounded receptacle, then grounding
connection is assured. On the other hand, if the utility outlet has two pins, a 3P - 2P
adapter is needed. In this case, either the ground wire from the adapter should be
connected to a proper ground or the unit itself should be grounded.
CAUTION
- Aerostat PC air blower must be grounded properly. It is dangerous to
operate it without proper grounding; also, its neutralization performance
suffers considerably.
There is no restriction on the location of Aerostat PC except that its air inlet -
should not be blocked by the wall on which it is mounted, paper or anything
. else
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Section 5. OPERATION
Activate Aerostat PC by turning the FAN SPEED knob clockwise, out of the OFF 5.1
position. The fan starts and the IONIZATION INDICATOR will illuminate to
indicate the presence of ionized air. Charge neutralization occurs when ionized
airflow reaches the charged object.
The direction of air stream can be adjusted upward or downward by loosening the 5.2
LOCK KNOBs placed both side of Aerostat PC, tilting the unit and retightening the
knobs. The airflow can be increased by turning the FAN SPEED knob further
clockwise. The time required to neutralize a static charge on an item in the air stream
depends on many factors. Two important factors are distance to ionizer and air
velocity. Air ions constantly “neutralize” each other. Positive and negative ions are
electrostatically attracted to each other. When they contact, the charge transfers and
the ions “recombine”. With high air velocity, the air ions travel further before they
“recombine”. Setting the fan speed as high as acceptable results in rapid
neutralization and coverage for very large area. Decreasing the distance results in
more rapid neutralization.
To stop Aerostat PC, turn the FAN SPEED knob counterclockwise to the OFF 5.3
position.
CAUTION
- Confirm the supply voltage and frequency from the nameplate.
- Check the resistance between the enclosure and the ground. It should be less
than 100 Ω .
- Confirm that there is no deformation of the enclosure.
- Check the lightning of the ionization indicator lamp periodically. The lamp is
a neon bulb. It may flicker a little, especially at 50 Hz. This is normal and
should not be considered as a failure. The lamp is connected to the
transformer secondary in order to indicate energization of the high voltage
transformer. The performance, safety and life of Aerostat PC air blowers
will not be affected by the flickering of neon lamps.
- During normal operation, there should be no visible spark. In case,
intermittent spark is observed, electrodes should be cleaned in accordance
with the procedure mentioned in next section under the heading
Maintenance. If even after cleaning sparking continues, please contact us or
our agents in your area. Sparking reduces ionization efficiency. Uncontrolled
sparking might damage electronic equipment in the vicinity, it might, also,
damage the high voltage transformer.
- Turn the switch off when Aerostat PC is not in use. If left unused for a long
period of time, the blower should be unplugged from the power receptacle.
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