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REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS DIVISION
© CARRIER CORPORATION 3/01
LITERATURE NUMBER AC-1SI
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
CATALOG NUMBER 570-617
Part Numbers: P102-BB14A, P102-BB20
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CONTENTS
SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
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GENERAL
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COMPONENTS
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Cabinet
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Filter
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INSTALLATION
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Location
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Media Air Cleaner Installation
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OPERATION
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MAINTENANCE
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Filter Replacement
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SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
Read and follow manufacturer instructions carefully. Im-
proper installation may damage media air cleaner.
Recognize safety information. This is the safety alert sym-
bol
. When the safety alert symbol is present on equipment
or in the instruction manual, be alert to the potential for person-
al injury.
Understand the signal words DANGER, WARNING, and
CAUTION. These words are used with the safety alert symbol.
DANGER identifies the most serious hazards which will result
in severe personal injury or death. WARNING signifies a haz-
ard which could result in personal injury or death. CAUTION
is used to identify unsafe practices which would result in minor
personal injury or property damage.
Installation and servicing of air-conditioning equipment can
be hazardous due to system pressure and electrical compo-
nents. Only trained and qualified service personnel should in-
stall, repair, or service air-conditioning equipment.
Untrained personnel can perform the basic maintenance
functions of replacing filters. All other operations should be
performed by trained service personnel. When working on air-
conditioning equipment, observe precautions in the literature,
tags and labels attached to the unit, and other safety precautions
that may apply.
Follow all safety codes. Wear safety glasses and work
gloves.
GENERAL
The Builder’s Box Media Air Cleaner is designed to re-
move atmospheric and household dust, pollen, mold spores,
bacteria, fungi, insecticide dust, animal dander, coal dust,
mites, cooking smoke and grease, tobacco smoke, and other
particles down to 0.3 micron (1/84,000 in.)
Airborne pollutants are carried through the return air ducts
of the heating/cooling system to the media air cleaner. The par-
ticles are captured by the filter.
The media air cleaner can be easily upgraded to an electronic
air cleaner for additional air filtration. Additional clearance
above the media air cleaner is required for electronic air cleaner
upgrade.
Regular maintenance (replacement of filters) is required by
the home owner.
COMPONENTS
See Fig. 1 for a description of the media air cleaner. See
Table 1 for media air cleaner specifications.
Cabinet —
The cabinet is constructed of heavy gage galva-
nized steel. Holes are provided in the cabinet for easy mounting
in the ductwork or air-handling equipment. See Fig. 2 for cabi-
net dimensions.
Filter —
The filter is constructed of polyolefin fibers that
will not shred or absorb moisture. The unique design of the fil-
ter includes a structured density gradient with a polarized
charge for higher initial and sustained efficiency. The filter me-
dia is supported by an open steel mesh and enclosed by a high
strength, beverage board. The filters have an Underwriters’
Laboratories Class 2 rating.
The efficiency of the filter is based on ASHRAE (American
Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engi-
neers) Standard 52.2P. The maximum velocity is 500 ft/min.
An arrow indicates direction of airflow.
IMPORTANT: Read entire instructions before
installing the builder’s box media air cleaner.
Before beginning any installation or modification, be cer-
tain that the main line electrical disconnect switch is in the
OFF position. Electric shock could result. Tag disconnect
switch with suitable warning labels.
INSTALLATION,
OPERATION, AND
MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS
Residential Duct Mount
Builder’s Box
Media Air Cleaner
