Aprilaire 4300 User's Manual
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1. d in microns which is a unit of measure used for very small things 1 micron 1 25 400 inch For reference the diameter of a human hair is approximately 100 microns Figure 2 shows the size of various particles that can be found in the air Your model 4200 4300 or 4400 with genuine Aprilaire SelfSeal filters is a highly efficient air cleaner The removal efficiency defines the percent of particles entering the air cleaner that are trapped see Table 1 Until now the air cleaner has been a passive component of your heating and cooling system when the equipment turned on to heat or cool your home the air cleaner was doing its job whether you were aware of it or not Your thermostat turns on your heating and cooling equipment and so essentially the thermostat determined when you clean your air Your model 4200 4300 or 4400 air cleaner comes with an exclusive Air Cleaner Control that allows you to clean your air when you want Not only does the Air Cleaner Control allow you to actively clean the air it will show you when the air cleaner is filtering the air and when it is time to change the filter FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2 Common Pollutants Particle sizes in microns 1 micron 1 25 400 inch 0 01 01 1 5 10 50 100 POLLENS amp SPORES AIRBORNE BACTERIA American Society of Heating Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineering Guide 90 1148 TABLE 1 Particle Removal Ef2. e a replacement for any part of the Media Air Cleaner which is found to be defective within such five 5 year period and which is returned not later than thirty 30 days after said five 5 year period by you or your original supplier to Research Products Corporation Madison WI 53701 together with the model number and installation date of the Media Air Cleaner THIS WARRANTY SHALL NOT OBLIGATE RESEARCH PRODUCTS CORPORATION FOR ANY LABOR COSTS AND SHALL NOT APPLY TO DEFECTS IN WORKMANSHIP OR MATERIALS FURNISHED BY YOUR INSTALLER AS CONTRASTED TO DEFECTS DISCOVERED IN THE AIR CLEANER ITSELF IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE AFORESAID FIVE YEAR PERIOD RESEARCH PRODUCTS CORPORATION S LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OTHER THAN DAMAGES FOR PERSONAL INJURIES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF THE AFORESAID IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR THE ABOVE LIMITED WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VOID IF DEFECT S RESULT FROM FAILURE TO HAVE THIS UNIT INSTALLED BY A QUALIFIED HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING CONTRACTOR IF THE LIMITED WARRANTY IS VOID DUE TO FAILURE TO USE A QUALIFIED CONTRACTOR ALL DISCLAIMERS OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES SHALL BE EFFECTIVE UPON INSTALLATION Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above exclusion or limitations may not apply to
3. ficiency Particle Size microns Removal Efficiency 1 76 3 93 5 91 7 93 10 97 OPERATION The exclusive Aprilaire Air Cleaner Control see Figure 3 is installed by your contractor at a location that is convenient for you It may be located next to your thermostat on the air cleaner or near your heating and cooling equipment Filtering When the air cleaner is cleaning the air either at your command or when the heating and cooling system is operating bars on the display will sequence on and off to let you know that it is working O Filter Lite indicator This area of the display indicates filter usage Bars will build indicating usage increments of 20 based on how the Air Cleaner Control was set up When all bars are filled and begin to flash it is time to change the filter See the Maintenance section on page 5 for more details Active Cleaning Four selections are available to choose the Air Cleaner Control option that is best for you beyond the cleaning that occurs whenever your equipment is heating or cooling ACTIVE CLEANING OPTIONS FIGURE 3 T FILTERING REPLACE MODE Constant Cleaning 24 7 Automatic 30 Min Cycle Hr Event Clean 3 Hour Cycle a Im Allergies 24 Hour Cycle na aa NEW Filter Reset Hold for 5 Sec y AIR CLEANER CONTROL E 90 1339 To select any of the options below simply pres
4. g media with genuine Aprilaire SelfSeal filters available from your installing contractor IMPORTANT Follow the step by step directions on the filter carton to ensure that it is installed in the proper orientation the outlet side of the filtering media is the expanded metal AIR CLEANER CONTROL e Use Model 213 filtering media for the Air Cleaner model Model 4200 Air Cleaner number found here 90 1334 90 1339 e Use Model 313 filtering media for the Model 4300 Air Cleaner 4 e Use Model 413 filtering media for the Model 4400 Air Cleaner The model number for your air cleaner can be found on the door label see Figure 5 Record this information on your replacement record found on the following page 2 Press and hold the Filter Reset button for 5 seconds see Figure 6 and the Filter Life Indicator section of the display will return to the NEW condition REPLACE BATTERY When REPLACE BATTERY appears on the display remove the FIGURE 7 Open Battery Compartment battery cover see Figure 7 and replace both AA alkaline batteries Press here then pull off battery cover 90 1340 APRILAIRE 10 YEAR CLEAN COIL COMMITMENT Aprilaire Air Cleaners are so effective at removing particles and contaminants that are harmful to your family and your HVAC equipment we offer you this guarantee Should your new indoor air condition
5. ing coil require professional cleaning in the next 10 years while properly using an Aprilaire Air Cleaner we will pay 100 toward the cost of having the indoor coil cleaned by a licensed contractor This commitment applies to new HVAC equipment with a new indoor air conditioner coil less than six months old installed with an Aprilaire Air Cleaner The Aprilaire Air Cleaner must be installed by a licensed HVAC contractor The Aprilaire Air Cleaner must be properly maintained as per directions in the owner s manual including use of only Aprilaire brand media replacement For redemption details please visit www aprilaire com cleancoil or call 1 800 334 6011 6 FILTERING MEDIA REPLACEMENT RECORD Check one Air Cleaner Model 4200 Replacement Filter Media Model 213 Air Cleaner Model 4300 Replacement Filter Media Model 313 Air Cleaner Model 4400 Replacement Filter Media Model 413 Date Dealer Name LIMITED WARRANTY Your Research Products Corporation Aprilaire Media Air Cleaner is expressly warranted for five 5 years from the date of installation to be free from defects in materials or workmanship except however for the disposable media which will have to be replaced from time to time depending upon the use and the inner housing seals Research Products Corporation s exclusive obligation under this warranty shall be to supply without charg
6. r cleaner and of course personal choice Because the life of the filter is dependent on so many factors the amount of time between filter changes is selectable To change the setting see Figure 4 1 Remove the front of the Air Cleaner Control from the base 2 Move the jumper to the desired position 3 Replace the front of the Air Cleaner Control on to the base OFF Filter change frequency is once per year A B amp C If you run your fan continuously these settings will result in filter change reminders more frequently than once per year A 9 months B 6 months C 3 months If you do not run your fan continuously these settings can be used to have the filter change reminders optimized to what you feel is best for your home A is less frequent C is more frequent Again how often you should change your filter is dependent on a number of factors and a little experimenting may be required to set it to your optimum change frequency FIGURE 4 TABLE 2 Filter Change Frequency Jumper Position Filter Change Setting OFF One calendar year 365 days A 6570 hours of use B 4380 hours of use C 2190 hours of use MAINTENANCE CONTINUED CHANGING THE FILTER When the last bar on the Filter Life Indicator section of FIGURE 5 FIGURE 6 the display fills up this section of the display will flash rilaire FILTERING REPLACE sea LI 1 Replace the filterin
7. rilaire Media Air Cleaners Model 4200 4300 amp 4400 Ovvners Manual INTRODUCTION Thank you for your recent Aprilaire Air Cleaner purchase We sincerely appreciate your business and are pleased to add your name to our growing list of customers With this purchase you have invested in the highest quality equipment currently available Research Products Corporation is the largest manufacturer of central air cleaners and humidifiers and a recognized leader in the heating and air conditioning industry today Please be assured that in addition to product quality we are also committed to performance as well as customer satisfaction IMPORTANT Scheduled replacement of the Aprilaire filtering media is necessary See page 6 for details Now please take a few minutes and read this booklet This will familiarize you with the benefits you will receive from the equipment you just purchased and help you understand the routine maintenance that will be required Be sure to register your warranty with us for our records and your protection Your Aprilaire Air Cleaner is an investment in healthful comfort for your family and protection for your home and furnishings With this purchase you have invested in an air cleaner that is many times more efficient than ordinary furnace or air conditioning filters with which you may be familiar There are many benefits you may expect from your Aprilaire Air Cleaner This booklet is furnished to acq
8. s the corresponding button and an arrow will appear next to the button indicating which option has been selected To cancel a selection simply press the button again Constant Cleaning This option will provide the maximum amount of air cleaning available The air cleaner will be active for 24 hours a day seven days a week Automatic 30 min hr The air cleaner will run a minimum of 30 minutes every hour The Air Cleaner Conrol will monitor the amount of time your heating and cooling system runs if 30 minutes is not reached the Air Cleaner Control will automatically turn on the air cleaner This will maximize the amount of air cleaning while minimizing energy consumption Event Clean 3 hour cycle When selected the air cleaner will run for 3 hours continuously and then turn off This option only cleans the air when needed an example would be after vacuuming Allergies 24 hour cycle When seasonal allergies spike and outside air quality is at its worst choose this option to run your air cleaner continuously for 24 hours then turn off MAINTENANCE FILTER LIFE INDICATOR SETTING THE REPLACEMENT FREQUENCY Bars are added to the filter life indicator section of the display in increments until it is time to change the filter at which time all the bars will flash Your filter will generally last a year but this depends on a number of factors including your environment construction details pets how often you run your ai
9. uaint you with these benefits and with operation and maintenance information to insure the high level of performance this high efficiency air cleaner is designed to provide PERFORMANCE A whole house air cleaner like the Aprilaire model 4200 4300 or 4400 is installed by your heating and air conditioning contractor as one of the components in your heating and cooling system It cleans the air that circulates through your home see Figure 1 When the heating or cooling equipment turns on the air in your home travels through the registers and return duct s to the heating and cooling equipment where it is conditioned and sent back into the rooms of your house through the supply ducts Small particles from numerous sources are suspended in your home s air just as they are suspended in the air outdoors The largest of these particles will eventually come to rest and appear as dust Smaller particles may come to rest but with even the slightest disturbance will re suspend into the air These particles are very small and come from natural sources such as dust and pollen and from manmade sources such as tobacco smoke or exhaust The air cleaner is installed on or near the furnace air handler and removes the particles that travel with the air that circulates through your heating and cooling system Removing these particles keeps the equipment components clean and more importantly removes particles from the air you breathe Particles are measure
10. you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state For fulfillment of warranty parts call Aprilaire at 1 800 334 6011 WARRANTY REGISTRATION Please Take a few minutes to visit us on line at www aprilaire com to register your Aprilaire product If you do not have on line access please mail a postcard with your name address phone number product purchased and date of purchase to Research Products Corporation P O BOX 1467 Madison WI 53701 Thank you YOUR WARRANTY REGISTRATION INFORMATION WILL NOT BE SOLD OR SHARED OUTSIDE OF THIS COMPANY Intelligent Solutions for Indoor Environments An entire line of indoor air quality products that are the best in their categories Together they set a new standard for intuitive use performance and reliability Aprilaire products enhance your comfort health and energy efficiency e Zoned Comfort Control e Automatic Humidifiers e Electronic Thermostats e Ventilation e High Efficiency Air Cleaners e Whole Home Dehumidifiers RESEARCH PRODUCTS CORPORATION P O Box 1467 e Madison WI 53701 1467 e Phone 608 257 8801 e Fax 608 257 4357 e www aprilaire com 10007821 10 08 2008 Research Products Corporation B2701035B Printed in U S A
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