Service & Parts Manual - Bel-Aire Electronic Air Cleaners
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1. 10 C 90B Electronic Air Cleaner Component Parts 1 11 Authorized Warranty Repair Statins 2 12 FRIEDRICH C 90B ELECTRONIC AIR CLEANER The Friedrich Electronic Air Cleaner is a self contained console model consisting of a high voltage DC power supply electronic cell 3 speed fan pre filter and activated carbon post filter in a rugged plastic cabinet Itis designed to remove dust tobacco smoke pollen bacteria and other airborne contaminants from the air In just minutes SPECIFICATIONS OPERATING TEMPERATURES This air cleaner is intended for use at temperatures normally found in conditioned occupied spaces ELECTRICAL RATINGS 115 Volt 60 Hertz INDICATOR LIGHT Located on the top access cover next to 3 speed switch Indicates air cleaner operating properly INTERLOCK SWITCH Interrupts supply power to unit when access cover is opened or carbon filter is removed WEIGHT 35 Ibs shipping weight 30 Ibs net weight you will notice improvements in your indoor air quality as your Friedrich air cleaner begins the job of removing the billions of irritating microscopic particles from your home or office The activated carbon post filter also helps eliminate many objectionable indoor odors DIMENSIONS 1 6 15 21 1h Carbon Filter 15 7 12 3 NOMINAL CURRENT AND2. AIRFLOW 27 INDICATOR ARROW ey WIRING SCHEMATIC 00 96 99 Hed 30714 TAN 5 OINI SNIGNNOYS LNNOW g g 2 NIRO 7 2 PL PLZ O19 00 202 019 HOUMS W3ISAS 00 022 919 HOMONI 00 722 919 GO VGG 919 10130 10130 DRI 104415 TWA QUVON AddniS QADOT 00 190 906 8 00 84 919 1 N3349 azadi 00 822 919 OO TOP 919 ASY ASV 00 906 919 JOONI YAN HOLAS 00 612 919 JOORHINI HOLMS 1 30 NINMOHS SV Gd UJHANF NOILISOd OL SNRINLOVANNMVA 1 A ION 00 2024 19 LOVINOD 10 020 019 N3349 aaga 00 10 919 96 000 809 ASY AlddNS HOOD Addis 00 812 919 SNS 9 10 REGIONAL C 90B AUTHORIZED WARRANTY REPAIR STATIONS Cagle s Appliance Reeve Air Conditioning Inc Carroll Serv Inc 114 S Campus Ave 2501 South Park Road 4000 Shenandoah Ontario California 91761 Hallandale Florida 33009 St Louis Missouri 63110 TEL 909 986 9789 TEL 954 962 0252 314 371 3033 800 962 3383 2 Alamo Service Co 1450 North Flores 5 Weston Bros Inc San Antonio Texas 78212 99 16 Metropolitan TEL 210 227 7571 Forest Hills NY 11375 800 328 2450 718 793 2000 3 B amp G Service Co 6 Thermal Products 3950
3. Friedrich Bel Aive ElectronicAirCleaners com Service amp Parts Manual C 90B Electronic Air Cleaner C90B Svc 3 06 TABLE OF CONTENTS Friedrich Electronic Air Cleaner e d a 2 Specification S RO DON ices 2 CAUTION Before Operation 2 eating 4 Operating Your Friedrich Air Cleaner a a aa e a aa Eaa a ar aa aA a raa aa Aae AEEA EAEEREN 4 How Electronic Air Cleaners Aa eee Ga deen 5 Cleaning Important PreCautiOns aa ed eee ee Nien Ni 5 Cleaning the Pre Filter anr asl da d p 5 Cleaning the Carbon Aaa 5 Cleaning 6 Alternate Cell Cleaning Method iii a E aun 6 Discoloration of the Gell a miu 6 Replacing the Gell in Cabinet 7 Activated Carbon Fillets a a d tenet Abas 7 Consumer Troubleshooting GWide i si as eri 7 Troubleshooting Electronic Air Cleaner A AAALAKAAAAEAAITAAINAEIKEIKEMMEEMnzzznzznzzziEzEE EEI 8 Wiring Schematic 226 vx a u die tutur l e 9 Major Components asies eri vinnin
4. electronic cell and pre filter for cleaning Always be careful when handling the electronic cell Sharp edges and wires are capable of inflicting wounds Care should also be taken when cleaning because of extremely hot water and potentially harmful effects of detergents on your skin The collector plates of the electronic cell and the pre filter can become extremely dirty With an excessive amount of contamination buildup on the collector plates and the pre filter the electronic air filter s efficiency decreases Also as dirt builds up on the ionizing wires the charge process becomes less efficient To prevent this loss of efficiency the electronic cell and pre filter must be cleaned regularly How often will depend on actual usage Cleaning will be more frequent if the air cleaner is operated continuously or under severe conditions Pre Filter lonizing Collector Section of Plates Filter Electronic Cell CLEANING THE PRE FILTER Remove the pre filter and shake out or brush off the accumulated dust and lint If this is not adequate a vacuum may be used or the pre filter can be cleaned with a mixture of water and an all purpose alkaline detergent based cleaner to remove tobacco smoke and cooking grease stains A thorough rinsing is required after each cleaning After cleaning allow to dry completely and reinsert CLEANING THE CARBON FILTER Occasionally the carbon filter will need cleaning
5. 5 The cell may be hot when removed from the dishwasher Allow to cool or wear protective gloves Make sure that all water is drained off when removing the cell from the dishwasher 6 If dirt stains or detergent residue remain after washing it may be necessary to rewash the cell or switch detergent DISCOLORATION OF THE CELL Occasionally after the cleaning process the cell may seem stained If the stain is black or very dark it is probably detergent residue and should be rinsed off at once If yellowing appears it is probably stain from tobacco or other smoke ALTERNATE CELL CLEANING METHOD If an automatic dishwasher is not available or not of sufficient size to accommodate the cell a large container capable of holding the electronic cell can be used 1 Mix an alkaline detergent with hot water in a ratio of 4 oz of detergent to 1 gal of water Water temperature should be between 150 F and 170 F Be careful to avoid prolonged skin contact with solution and DO NOT splash solution in the eyes 2 Soak the cell in the solution for about 15 minutes The solution should be agitated in some way every 2 to 3 minutes by sloshing or stirring the solution 3 Remove the cell from the cleaning solution and place in a clean container of hot water 150 F to 170 F for rinsing and let set for 10 minutes 4 Remove the cell from the rinse water and allow to drain and dry before using 5 If there is any detergent residue remaining
6. North Elston 271 Plauche Street Chicago Illinois 60618 Harahan Louisiana 70123 ElectronicAirCleaners com TEL 773 588 2290 TEL 506 818 1008 rriedrich Friedrich Air Conditioning Company P O Box 1540 San Antonio TX 78295 210 357 4400 www friedrich com ELECTRONIC AIR CLEANER LIMITED WARRANTY Friedrich Air Conditioning Company warrants its electronic air cleaner to be free from defects in workmanship or materials under normal use and service for a period of One Year from the date of purchase by the original owner If at any time during the warranty period the product is found to be defective or malfunctions Friedrich Air Conditioning Company will repair or replace the defective part at its option and provide the shop labor to repair this electronic air cleaner This warranty shall not apply if it is shown by FRIEDRICH that the defect or malfunction was caused by neglect or abuse during operation by consumer The cost of shipping the unit to Friedrich Air Conditioning Company or a service agency shall be covered by the purchaser The repaired or replaced part or unit will be shipped by Friedrich Air Conditioning Company to the purchaser freight prepaid The warranty on any repaired or replacement part shall be for a duration of time no longer than the remaining or unexpired term of the original warranty This warranty does not cover any other charges incurred by the purchaser The sole responsibility of FRIEDRICH shall
7. Use a stream of air ora vacuum to remove the dirt THE CHEMICAL AND ODOR ABSORPTION CAPABILITIES CAN NOT BE RESTORED When the carbon filter can no longer remove odors from the air it must be replaced Friedrich part number 616 420 01 THE CARBON FILTER MUST BE IN PLACE FOR THE AIR CLEANER TO OPERATE CLEANING CONTINUTED CLEANING THE ELECTRONIC CELL The simplest method of cleaning the electronic cell is to use an automatic dishwasher The dishwasher provides the correct cycle of wash rinse and dry Water temperatures normally found in dishwashers 150 F to 170 F will not harm the cell 1 After turning off the air cleaner remove the cell and gently place on dishwasher rack with airflow arrows pointing up In some dishwashers it may be necessary to remove the top rack BE EXTREMELY CAREFUL WHEN PLACING ON DISHWASHER RACK TO NOT DAMAGE IONIZER WIRES OR BEND COLLECTOR PLATES 2 Use any available household dishwasher detergent recommended for use in your appliance and follow manufacturer s instructions 3 Not all dishwashers may be capable of holding the electronic cell Be sure to compare the internal size of the dishwasher to the dimensions of the electronic cell 16 high x 12 1 2 wide x 4 1 2 deep All parts of the dishwasher must be able to move freely 4 Take care to avoid damaging the cell when removing it from the dishwasher GENTLY LIFT THE CELL STRAIGHT UP TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO IONIZER WIRES AND COLLECTOR PLATES
8. further corrective actions should be taken by the consumer Return the unit to an Authorized Warranty Station for repair See Page 12 PROBLEM 2 FAN ON LAMP OFF Check the electronic cell to see if any of the collector plates are touching Gently straighten and evenly space the plates Check the electronic cell to see if any of the ionizer wires are broken See Major Components for their location If broken wires are observed no further corrective actions should be taken by the consumer Return the unit to an Authorized Warranty Station for repair See Page 12 PROBLEM 3 FAN OFF LAMP ON This condition represents a failure of the air cleaner Return the unit to an Authorized Warranty Station for repair See Page 12 TROUBLESHOOTING ELECTRONIC AIR CLEANER Electrical Troubleshooting Procedure for Electronic Air Cleaner TO USE THIS CHART START Follow the steps in order Don t skip around Each time you isolate and fix a problem go back to START Make sure elec tronic cell is clean dry and properly installed Repeat ALL the steps until the air cleaner checks out OK WARNING Make sure pre filter and acti Some of these steps expose dangerous high vated carbon filter are Properly voltage Only a qualified service technician installed and carbon filter is activating filter interlocking should attempt this procedure switch lever Check Line 120 Check filter Inter _ 120 VAC Present locking Switc
9. rinse again since it may affect the efficiency of the air cleaner NOTE The ionizer wires may become so dirty that an occasional cleaning is recommended With a damp cotton ball wipe the ionizer wires by placing the wire between finger and thumb The yellowing does not affect air cleaning efficiency Use an ammonia based or butyl based detergent to clean tobacco tar and other smoke residue from the collector plates REPLACING THE CELL IN CABINET After the cell has been washed check for broken ionizer wires and bent collector plates If broken wires are observed return unit to Authorized Warranty Station for wire replacement If bent collector plates are observed carefully straighten with a screwdriver or other flat object BE CERTAIN THAT NO TWO COLLECTOR PLATES ARE TOUCHING AS THIS WILL CAUSE ARCING AND PREVENT THE AIR CLEANER FROM OPERATING PROPERLY Remember that the electronic air cleaner has a cell key which prevents the cell from being positioned incorrectly If the cell ACTIVATED CARBON FILTER The activated carbon filter should be replaced when it is no longer effective in eliminating odors The life of the carbon filter will depend on the concentration of odors and fumes in the air passing through the air cleaner Under normal seems stuck when being inserted or the access cover will not fit securely check to be sure that the cell is being positioned properly If excessive force is used the cell or air cleaner unit c
10. POWER CONSUMPTION Power Suppl 120 Volt 60 Hertz Wi u y Amps Wats 390 so CAUTION READ BEFORE OPERATION e Remove the plastic cover from the activated carbon filter and install in unit e Position the pre filter at the rear of the unit closest to the electronic cell and the carbon filter at the front where air comes out e Make sure the electronic cell is properly placed in the cabinet airflow arrow on the end plate should be pointing toward the fan Make sure that the top cover and carbon air filter are securely in place This unit is equipped with a grounded plug for your protection against shock hazards and should be plugged directly into a properly grounded receptacle e Electronic air cleaners should NOT be placed in any area where potentially explosive gases or vapors exist nor should they be used in wet environments These units should be operated in air conditioned environments OPERATING YOUR FRIEDRICH AIR CLEANER CONTROLS All controls for the Friedrich electronic air cleaner are located on the top of the unit and are accessible through an opening in the top cover The controls are OFF HI MED LOW Plus an indicator lamp shows when the cleaner is on and operating normally Generally HIGH fan speed is used in extreme conditions for rapid cleaning such as after a party where there were many smokers or for large areas where HIGH fan is required to circulate the clea
11. be to repair the product within the terms stated above FRIEDRICH SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential damages so this limitation may not apply to you THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AND THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE HEREBY EXCLUDED BEYOND THE ONE YEAR DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitation may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which can vary from state to state 10 04 rriedrich FRIEDRICH AIR CONDITIONING CO Post Office Box 1540 San Antonio Texas 78295 1540 4200 N Pan Am Expressway San Antonio Texas 78218 5212 210 357 4400 FAX 210 357 4480 www friedrich com Printed in the U S A C90B Svc 3 06
12. h VAC power Access Cover Replace Sys tem Switch or Replace the access cover and turn the air rect as needed Interlocking cleaner on Check Low Switch System then Med then Hi on Replace Switch Switch multispeed fan fan motor Off Turn OFF power Make Off Jumper fan sure shaft on fan motor Check fan jLight switch contacts rotates freely Check for Fan neon light For each speed open windings Replace if On Both in turn on multi necessary speed fans Push interlock Remove cell Remove access Light OK replace switch with plastic Replace access cover Check 125868 20 lete we handled screw cover Check for correct input voltage across Below 1 terminal on lamp 70 VDC SUPP V Electronic Air Cleaner is OK driver Short from neon light voltage 120 VAC cell frame to a hot Models P1 and P2 Voltage above 120 VDC Arcing power supply Voltage NOT Yes Inspect cell for Correct Broken lonizer Wires Repair or Check wiring back A co on ee Damaged replace cell through switch power cord and outlet to cir collector plate terminals on Replace Light Bent Collector Plates cuit breaker or fuse No cell damage noted With Ohmmeter check for short between Cell Frame and lonizer Section Cell frame and Collec tor Section Infinite Resistance Clean contacts with fine grain sandpaper or eme
13. n air into all areas of the room MEDIUM and LOW settings are usually adequate to maintain a clean air environment The indicator lamp may flicker on and off and is no cause for alarm Should the lamp completely fail to come on review BEFORE OPERATION and TROUBLESHOOTING sections During the initial use random snapping sounds may be heard This is normal and the unit may continue to make these noises the first few days of operation After the initial break in period only an occasional snap will be heard indicating the unit is cleaning your air NOTE As the air cleaner electronic cell becomes dirty it will snap more frequently When this occurs you should consider washing the cell LOCATION The best location is a position closest to the concentration of tobacco smoke or dust producing activities Position the unit so that the airflow around the intake and discharge grilles is not blocked For best results do not place the intake grille rear closer than 8 18 cm from a wall Provide a clear unobstructed path for the discharge air The farther the discharge air travels the greater the effectiveness of the air cleaner For greater comfort position the air cleaner so that the discharge air does not cause uncomfortable drafts To use a room air cleaner most effectively in rooms that share an open doorway or archway position the unit near the common opening and direct the airflow into the adjacent room to promote g
14. ood air circulation ECONOMICAL CLEAN AIR The Friedrich electronic air cleaner costs no more to operate than a standard household light bulb The benefits from clean air far outweigh the low operating costs of continuous cleaning Remember the more you operate your electronic air cleaner the cleaner your air will be HOW ELECTRONIC AIR CLEANERS WORK Electronic air cleaners are an extremely efficient cost effective method of removing indoor air contaminants Unlike standard media that merely block relatively large particles electronic air cleaners attract and hold particles so small that an electron microscope is needed to see them 1 The PRE FILTER catches lint hair and other large particles as room air is drawn in through the rear grille by the powerful 3 SPEED FAN 2 In the IONIZING SECTION of the ELECTRONIC CELL billions of microscopic particles too small to be caught by the pre filter become electronically charged as they pass through a powerful electric field 3 COLLECTOR PLATES immediately attract and hold these charged particles much like metal filings are attracted to a powerful magnet The accumulated particles are permanently removed from the air and cling to the metal plates until washed off 4 Finally an ACTIVATED CARBON FILTER removes most household odors and fumes as the clean air is circulated back into the room CLEANING IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS Turn off air cleaner before opening top cover to remove
15. ould be damaged Airflow arrows point toward fan motor If the cell is placed into the air cleaner while still damp the indicator light may not come on until the cell is dry which would normally take about two hours If the cell is energized and annoying snapping sounds occur the cell should be removed from the air cleaner and allowed to thoroughly dry circumstances the carbon filter should last up to six months THE CARBON FILTER MUST BE IN PLACE FOR THE AIR CLEANER TO OPERATE CONSUMER TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE In the event that vou experience problems with the operation of vour air cleaner please e Make sure electronic cell is clean dry and properly installed Make sure pre filter and carbon filter are both properly installed Make sure the top cover is properly snapped in place Check fan motor and indicator lamp on all speed settings starting with low If your air cleaner still has any of the following problems proceed step by step as shown below until no further action should be taken PROBLEM 1 FAN OFF LAMP OFF Make sure the supply cord is plugged into a standard household receptacle Make sure there is voltage to the re ceptacle by testing with another electric device Make sure the carbon filter is in place Make sure the top access cover is properly in place in order to actuate the interlock switch The interlock switch is provided for consumer safety and should never be bypassed No
16. ry cloth Check Contact Board for Cell OK coating on ground contacts Clean WARNING Check wire connections Electronic components on power supplv are secured properlv board are not field replaceable Attempt ed service will damage the board Replace Power Board Assembly 90 ELECTRONIC AIR CLEANER COMPONENT PARTS LISTING DESCRIPTION 616 203 01 FILTER PRE 616 420 01 FILTER CARBON 616 424 05 CARTON RSC 616 425 00 PACKING TOP amp BOTTOM 920 010 01 OWNERS MANUAL C 90B 616 209 01 616 211 01 616 212 01 906 08 1 00 616 210 01 906 080 00 917 018 00 STRAIN RELIEF 605 420 10 FAN 6 BLADE 616 217 00 ORIFICE 616 410 00 BLADE COVER ASSEMBLY 619 893 02 PANEL CONTROL 906 022 08 SCREW SELF TAPPING 906 05 1 00 SCREW TAPPING 8A X 3 8 H W SER ZP 906 05 1 00 SCREW T C 8 32 X 3 8 H W SER ZP 605 000 96 SUPPLY CORD 610 714 74 616 201 02 616 202 01 616 207 00 SWITCH SYSTEM 616 215 00 SPRING CELL GROUND 616 219 00 SWITCH INTERLOCK 616 220 00 LIGHT INDICATOR 616 224 00 616 224 01 616 224 02 616 224 03 616 224 04 616 225 00 616 402 00 CAP ASSEMBLY 616 977 00 TWIST LOK STANDOFF 616 421 06 BRACKET GRILLE ASSEMBLY 619 980 00 RIVET ALUMINUM 616 213 00 IONIZER COLLECTOR CELL 616 556 00 IONIZER WIRE 616 204 00 SWITCH FILTER INTERLOCK 616 931 00 BRACKET MOTOR MOUNT 250 346 01 LID STRIKER MAJOR COMPONENTS TOP COVER CARBON FILTER IONIZER WIRES IONIZER COLLECTOR CELL
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