Portable Electronic air cleaners Operating and Service Manual
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1. 2 Lift the cover assembly from the chassis and set aside 3 Remove the carbon after filter from behind the cell Take off the protective packing material remove cardboard and discard 4 Replace the carbon after filter then the cover assembly making sure to include both of the fasteners NOTE The fasteners must be in place and secured snugly or the unit will not operate Place your LakeAir Air Cleaner in a convenient area in the desired room If you are using the air cleaner for a specific purpose such as smoke removal locate the air cleaner as close as possible to the source Such as near a smoking stand Allow at least 4 6 of unobstructed space behind the unit so that it will exhaust freely into the room If however you position the unit so that the airflow is parallel to the nearest wall you need not allow as much free space For best results the unit should be elevated by placing it on a table or stand It can also be mounted on a wall using our convenient wall mount option Plug the line cord into a standard household outlet with 120V AC 60 Hz Caution should be taken to use the unit only on the required voltage as to do otherwise will void the warranty OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Position the unit and plug it into the proper 2 To shut the unit off simply push the 20082 120v 21182 230v or 495101 497612 497613 20048 120v or 497567 r 21148 230v 499052 e ae2. Assembly Electronic Filter Cell Carbon After Filter 1 COVER ASSEMBLY The vinyl covered metal cover assembly is secured to the chassis by means of two screw fasteners on top of the unit The cover assembly includes the two grille sections 2 CHASSIS The chassis consists of the base of the Excel or Maxum and has several components of the unit attached to it The motor and fan power supply control switch and all internal wiring are found in the chassis 3 CARBON AFTER FILTER The carbon after filter is standard in all Excel or Maxum units and is used as an after filter to remove unpleasant odors from the cleaned air 4 ELECTRONIC FILTER CELL The electronic cells of the LakeAir Air Cleaner performs the major function of the air cleaner by removing the particles from the air The cell is activated by the power supply and is designed to remove even the smallest particles down to 0 01 microns in size or 1 25 400 of 1 inch an EefaCo Store 1 800 667 8721 HOW A LAKEAIR UNIT WORKS In a business establishment or in your home millions of airborne particles are continually being circulated in the air you breathe A LakeAir Electronic Air Cleaner removes smoke dust dirt pollen and other particulates in the air with an electrostatic process 1 The internal circulating fan draws the dirty air into the system where it first must pass through the outer grille 2 The air then passes into the ELECTRONIC CELL where it enc
3. Cleaning 1 Turn off unit and disconnect line cord from outlet 2 Remove fasteners from cover assembly 3 Lift cover from chassis 4 Remove ground screw from base of chassis connecting chassis to the electronic cell Lift cell from chassis being careful not to bend any of the plates on the electronic cell 5 The electronic cell may be cleaned in a number of ways A the best way is to soak it in a container of hot water with diluted dishwasher detergent or other cleaner that is safe for aluminum After soaking for 10 15 minutes agitate the filter cell in the solution to release some of the particles Alkaline cleaners such as our LA 99 heavy duty cleaning solution may be used with care Be certain to read and follow all directions carefully to avoid damage to the aluminum cell components caused by harsh chemical agents LA 99 can be obtained through your dealer or by calling Air Aware directly B It may be necessary if the cell is extremely dirty to repeat the soaking process or to take a small soft brush to the plates of the cell If this is done care should be taken not to damage the plates or the fine ion wires After soaking rinse off all traces of the detergent with clean warm water and allow the excess to drain off C The electronic cell may also be washed in the normal cycle of a household dishwasher but caution should be taken to avoid damage to the plates of the unit 6 Do not wash the carbon a
4. E oe a oe an v T oos 499086 499087 Or fee 499088 499089 10072 120v 10172 230v 470067 10012 amp 499049 line voltage before turning it on 1 To turn unit on locate the three position rocker switch on top of the unit Depress the button to activate the unit on the desired speed High Low or Off center flat position Under normal conditions the Low position is adequate to keep an average size room clean With excessive amounts of dust smoke or other pollutants present the air cleaner should be operated on high button to its center flat position NOTE It should be noted that occasionally a large particle will pass through the electronic cell and an arcing will occur resulting in an audible cracking sound This is normal and will not cause any damage to the unit an e aCo Store 1 800 667 8721 10011 Or Or 10068 470004 40054 499027 EXCEL PARTS MAXUM PARTS Part Description Part Description 10068 Electronic Filter Cell 10011 Electronic Filter Cell 499027 Carbon After Filter 499005 Carbon After Filter 10066 Cover Assembly wood grain 10064 Cover Assembly wood grain 10067 Cover Assembly white 10065 Cover Assembly white 10066 Black Cover Assembly black 10064 Black Cover Assembly black 20082 Motor 120v 20048 Motor 120v 21182 Motor 230v 21148 Motor 230v 499052 Fan Blade 495101 Fan Blade 499086 Grille Black 499088 Grille Black 499087 Grille Grey 499089 Grille Grey Common P
5. LAKEAIR ELECTRONIC AIR CLEANERS 7 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY The complete LakeAir Electronic Air Cleaner is User s Responsibility warranted by Air Aware Incorporated to the original purchaser to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use Please Note Your warranty is subject to user responsibility Some items and some conditions resulting from causes other than Operating and Service Manual lalce 7 Portable Electronic air cleaners and service for a period of one year from the manufacturing defects are the responsibility Excel 12 Ov date of purchase In addition Air Aware Inc ofthe user of the LakeAir Electronic Air warrants the power supply module and Cleaner and are not covered by the warranty Excel 23 Ov transformer in the LakeAir Electronic Air These are Cleaner for an additional six 6 years or a total Maxum 12 Ov of seven 7 years from the date of purchase to 1 To operate and maintain according to Maxum 230v the original purchaser LakeAir s liability isto instructions be limited to repairing or replacing such products during the warranty period at its 2 Periodic checking and cleaning of unit option providing the product is sent prepaid to Failure to clean will void warranty Air Aware Inc or an Authorized Service Center and is deemed to the satisfaction of Air 3 Proper use of controls must be maintained Aware Inc to be defective in any part or or warranty will be voided p
6. arts 10012 amp 499049 Cell Contact Bracket 40136 Ion Wires w S Hooks and Springs 6 40054 Ion Connector Strap 470067 High Voltage Wire Jiffy Clip Fastener 470004 Ground Screw U Clip 497613 Grey Rocker Switch 497572A Voltage Doubler 497612 Black Rocker Switch 10072 Transformer 120v 470068 Knurled Fasteners 10172 Transformer 230v 40137 Ceramic Insulators w Screws 4 8 497567 Micro Switch Note Above items are available from your local LakeAir dealer TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR LAKEAIR ELECTRONIC AIR CLEANER Some of the common causes for malfunction of your air cleaner are listed below Review them should you have a problem and perform the corrective measures listed here If your LakeAir Electronic Air Cleaner is not restored to proper operation contact your Dealer nearest Authorized Service Center or Air Aware Problem Possible Cause Possible Remedy Air cleaner will not operate Control switch is in Off Position Power cord not plugged in Blown fuse in household or breaker tripped Cover removed Cover fasteners not tight Depress power switch to High or Low Plug in power cord Reset breaker Replace cover Tighten fasteners snugly Small volume of air discharged from unit Extremely dirty electronic filter cell Plastic packing still on carbon after filter Clean according to Instructions Remove plastic wrap Unit not effectively cleaning the air Electronic filter dirty Elect
7. fter filter This filter should be brushed or cleaned with a vacuum cleaner if any dust is present This filter should also be replaced when there is an indication that it is no longer absorbing odors Normal replacement is approximately every 3 4 months NOTE TO INSURE PROPER OPERATION FILTERS SHOULD BE CLEANED AT REGULAR INTERVALS FAILURE TO CLEAN ELECTRONIC FILTER WILL VOID THE WARRANTY Reassembly 1 Before replacing the cell into the chassis make sure the cell is completely dry Place the dry electronic filter cell back on the chassis making sure the wider spaced plates ionizer section face the outside of the unit Also make sure the handle is at the top of the unit 2 Insert the ground screw in the proper location and tighten 3 Place the carbon after filter back into the unit with the wire mesh side away from the electrostatic cells Replace ground screw at the base of the chassis 4 Replace the cover assembly and secure with the fasteners 5 Before plugging the unit in make sure the power button is in the Offposition Plug in the line cord and turn the unit on to the High or Low position If arcing occurs turn the unit off until the electronic filter cell has been dried completely DESCRIPTION OF PARTS O cover Assembly r E Y f rw tn e f jim sith E Siete win es ee gt ee ee Fre P Po m E a G S ee C aN chassis
8. ortion 4 Damage to unit from unsatisfactory This warranty is in lieu of any other warranty operation because of blowing fuses expressed or implied and of all other obligations inadequate electrical service or operation on or liabilities in connection with the sale of the power supply other than that indicated on the described LakeAir Electronic Air Cleaner In rating plate or incorrect electrical protection no case will any claim for consequential devices used damages or labor expenses be allowed This warranty does not apply to a LakeAir Electronic 5 Damage occurring during transportation or any part thereof which has not been operated or resulting from improper handling in accordance with the operating instructions herein contained where components or other accessories not compatible with the LakeAir Electronic Air Cleaner have been used or attached to it which has been subject to accident unauthorized alteration abuse damage by flood fire or acts of nature 6 Damage due to accident or resulting from alteration or tampering 7 Misapplication of product AML awace ir co A Pca RFR AT OC gt QUALITY lake an EefaCo Store 1 800 667 8721 UNPACKING AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS In order to operate your LakeAir Air Cleaner properly it is necessary to remove plastic packing material from the carbon after filter inside the unit and cardboard 1 Unscrew and remove the two fasteners from the top of the cabinet
9. ounters the IONIZING SECTION with its many fine ion wires These wires charge the airborne particles by exciting them with a high electrical charge As the charged particles move along to the collecting section they are trapped by the collector plates much like a magnet attracts and collects metal filings 3 The optional ACTIVATED CARBON AFTER FILTER the final filter in the system removes odors and freshens the air 4 The cleaned and purified air is then returned to the room environment SPECIFICATIONS EXCEL EXCEL MAXUM MAXUM 120v 230v 120v 230v Input Voltages 120v 60 Hz 230v 50 Hz 120v 60 Hz 230v 50 60 Hz 72 Watts 102 Watts Cleaning Capacity Low 70 cfm Low 1 98 m3 min Low 210 cfm Low 5 95 m3 min High 110 cfm High 3 12 m3 min High 275 cfm High 7 79 m3 min Actual Size 13 x17 x 8 33cm x 43 2cm x 13 5 x 13 x 17 34 3cm x 33cm x 20 3cm 43 2cm Actual Weight 17 Ibs 7 7 kg 24 lbs 10 9 kg Shipping Size 19 x 15 5 x 10 48 3cm x 39 4cm x 19 x 15 5 x 15 5 48 3cm x 39 4cm x 25 4cm 39 4cm Shipping Weight 22 lbs 9 9 kg 29 bs 13 2 kg
10. ronic filter is not prop erly installed Clean according to Instructions Check reassemble instructions Continuous arcing or snap ping noise Odors more pronounced than usual Excessive accumulation of dirt on the electronic filter Electronic filter still damp Bent or damaged plate on electronic filter cell Service life of carbon after filter expired Air cleaner being used in a confined space Clean according to Instructions Allow filter cell to dry Com pletely Check and straighten Discard and replace the carbon after filter Open doors to the adjoining rooms If any of the problems are not solved to your satisfaction please contact your Dealer or Air Aware an SefaCo Store 1 800 667 8721 Maintenance Your LakeAir Air Cleaner is a high quality precision piece of equipment designed for long years of satisfactory performance Adhere to a regular maintenance schedule and no problems should occur This unit should be checked periodically for dust load and cleaned if found to have a large accumulation of dust and lint Under regular conditions cleaning can be done once every 2 or 3 months Under more severe conditions more frequent cleaning may be required To obtain maximum efficiency from your LakeAir Electronic Air Cleaner it must be kept clean In addition to the grilles and electronic cell care should be taken to keep the rest of the unit clean as well Disassembly and
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