Field Controls 46511500 Air Cleaner User Manual
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1. lamp wash hands and any other affected skin area with mild detergent Remove affected clothing immediately If skin surface is pierced seek medical attention immediately NOTE If you touch the glass of the lamp you should wipe the glass clean with isopropyl alcohol and a lint free wipe If the lamp is not cleaned the film of hand oils causes a reduction in the light intensity A WARNING Before installing or servicing a humidifier air filter HVAC system or this unit etc always turn all power OFF and have unit unplugged Electrical shock can cause personal injury or death Never expose eyes or skin to direct UVC light from any source A WARNING To prevent water damage or electric shock do not mount unit under a humidifier A WARNING This product is designed for indoor installation only i e attics crawl spaces basements etc For use on gas fired oil fired electric and split system heat pump forced air systems This product is NOT designed to be mounted outside on gas fired or heat pump packaged units Split system heat pumps are systems where the air handler and the air conditioning compressor are separate units Packaged units are systems where the air handler and the air conditioning compressor are built together and are installed outside of the building WARNING Never expose eyes or skin to UVC light from any source Looking directly at the UVC light may cause permanent eye damage or blindness Never operate the UV2. AND CONDITIONS WHETHER ORAL WRITTEN EXPRESS STATUTORY OR IMPLIED TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW COMPANY DISCLAIMS ALL IMPLIED AND STATUTORY WARRANTIES INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE Company makes no warranty of any kind in regard to other manufacturer s products distributed by Company Company will pass on all warranties made by the manufacturer and where possible will expedite the claim on behalf of the customer but ultimately responsibility for disposition of the warranty claim lies with the manufacturer Product that has been subjected to misuse accident shipping or other physical damage improper installation or application abnormal operation or handling neglect fire water or other liquid intrusion are not covered by the warranty The health aspects associated with the use of these products and their ability to aid in disinfecting of environmental air have not been investigated by UL FIELDCONTROLS Phone 252 522 3031 Fax 252 522 0214 www fieldcontrols com Field Controls LLC P N 46511500 Rev B 08 09
3. Aire Air Purifying System out of the plenum Avoid touching the glass portion of the lamp with your hands page 2 GENERAL INFORMATION The UV Aire unit uses technology that is recommended by doctors who state that ultraviolet radiation properly integrated with heating ventilating and air conditioning systems shows the most promise as a widely applicable means of air disinfection Optional UVC Light Shield Designed to mount at virtually any angle to guard or shield certain plastics wiring or air filters that may be affected by UVC light SIZING AND SELECTING UNITS Optional UVC Light Shield UV Aire rontage For ducts at least 16 wide fe ed Cot Ro ow a o Notes Minimum y 16 e For applications with multiple systems we nei Minimum ength or recommend one unit per system J Width e For larger applications multiple units are recommended Contact technical support at g 1 252 522 3031 for sizing z5 BEST z f LOCATION a Na INSTALLATION a 3 x Approximately 1 Locate a suitable location for the unit s 30 TAL i ert downstream from the A coil in the supply 7 EN plenum or in the return plenum preferably Note Seal joints downstream from the air filter For optimum and seams of the cleaning effect on the A coil mount the i plenum near the iy 3 mounting location unit in the supply plenum as close as possible opnona to reduce any direct to the A coil See Figure 1 LOCATION v
4. UV AIRE AIR PURIFYING SYSTEM Model UV 16 120 ITEMS INCLUDED IN KIT 1 UV Aire Ballast Assembly amp Power Cord 1 Mounting Base 1 Ultraviolet Lamp 6 Sheet Metal Mounting Screws 1 Instruction Sheet 1 Fiberglass Duct Board Mounting Bracket 1 UVC Light Shield The UV Aire unit is designed to emit powerful UVC band light rays which sterilize and reduce airborne microorganisms as they pass through a heating or air conditioning system It is installed in the main supply or return duct and operates continuously to automatically purify the air in the home 24 hours a day This product is not sold as a medical device and is not for the purpose of diagnosis of any disease or condition nor for use in the mitigation treatment or prevention of any disease or condition READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH THE INSTALLATION This device MUST be installed by a qualified agency in accordance with the manufacturer s installation instructions The definition of a qualified agency is any individual firm corporation or company which either in person or through a representative is engaged in and is responsible for the installation and operation of HVAC appliances who is experienced in such work familiar with all the precautions required and has complied with all the requirements of the authority having jurisdiction Please retain these instructions after installation Installed By Phone Installat
5. ace at Company s option without charge a defective Product Product that is repaired may be repaired with new or refurbished replacement parts Product that is replaced may be replaced with a new or refurbished product of the same or similar design Company will return repaired or replacement Product to customer in working condition Labor charges are not covered as part of the limited warranty With regard to UV lamps bulbs customer shall be required to include a valid proof of purchase sales receipt identifying the Product purchased Product model or accurate date code information and the date the Product s was purchased Product whose warranty quality stickers Product serial number plates or electronic serial numbers have been removed altered or rendered illegible shall not be covered under the limited warranty Defective Product must be returned to Company postage prepaid IN NO EVENT SHALL COMPANY BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL OR SIMILAR DAMAGES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOST PROFITS OR REVENUE INABILITY TO USE PRODUCT OR OTHER ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT THE COST OF SUBSTITUTE EQUIPMENT AND CLAIMS BY THIRD PARTIES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF PRODUCT Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you THIS WARRANTY AND REMEDIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES REMEDIES
6. ag and the disposable gloves in a sealed garbage bag 4 Check with your local waste management authority for local disposal or recycling requirements According to the EPA s Universal Waste Rule these types of lamps may be disposed of into household waste 5 Wash hands and remove and wash clothes for added safety measures WARNING Never expose eyes or skin to UVC light from any source Looking directly at the UVC light may cause permanent eye damage or blindness Never operate the UV Aire Air Purifying System out of the plenum Avoid touching the glass portion of the lamp with your hands page 7 LIMITED WARRANTY Field Controls LLC Company warrants that its products shall be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use for the limited period indicated from the date of manufacture subject to the provisions 1 8 below ae 18 months All Field Controls Products except for those listed below as 5 years or 90 days Five 5 years Field Controls Direct Vent Systems FDVS Field Oil Vent Kits FOVP and ComboVents CV Field Controls warrants that piel ere listed below shall be free from defects in material and workmanship under aa use for the limited period indicated from the date of purchase by the consumer subject to the provisions 1 8 below Ninety 90 days UV lamps bulbs Provisions 1 During the limited warranty period Company or its authorized service representative will repair or repl
7. he plenum with the supplied sheet metal screws Refer to template shown in Figure 3 This must be tight in order to activate the built in safety switch NOTE DO NOT remove template from duct m Drill Mounting Holes 7 Drill Viewport Hole Using a 1 4 to 1 2 Drill Bit Using 1 8 Drill bit 4 Places Fd Optional Shield Mounting Head of mounting screw can not be located in shaded area Center of Mounting Base Drill 1 1 2 Diameter Hole Using Provided Hole Saw Head of mounting screw CAN NOT be located in shaded area Figure 4 Figure 3 Wall Insert Shield Through Lamp Mounting Hole eo Duct Opening for Uni 7 Press Shield Onto Duct Wall and Secure with Screws Figure 5 WARNING Never expose eyes or skin to UVC light from any source Looking directly at the UVC light may cause permanent eye damage or blindness Never operate the UV Aire Air Purifying System out of the plenum Avoid touching the glass portion of the lamp with your hands page 4 Wipe off the lamp glass with the supplied alcohol wipe Then With the ballast pressed against the mounting base rotate the Do not wire the unit into the appliance fan circuit Premature Do not handle the lamp with bare hands Oils on your hands tend Ballast Assembly to reduce lamp intensity Install lamp into ballast See Figure 6 insert the lamp through the center hole of the mount
8. iewing of light CAUTION Investigate and determine the Figure location of the A coil prior to drilling holes in duct for mounting unit NOTE For duct board installation refer to enclosed bagged assembly containing mounting plate and instructions 2 Apply supplied mounting template to air duct in either a vertical or horizontal position as shown in Figure 2 Leave template mounted to duct for future reference 3 Drill Ys diameter mounting holes at positions indicated on template See Figure 3 Template Mount unit either horizontal or vertical Richard Riley M D Airborne Infection The American Journal of Medicine Sept 1974 Vol 57 5 16 01 Figure 2 WARNING Never expose eyes or skin to UVC light from any source Looking directly at the UVC light may cause permanent eye damage or blindness Never operate the UV Aire Air Purifying System out of the plenum Avoid touching the glass portion of the lamp with your hands page 3 n Cut out the large opening 1 hole on the template See Figure 3 Using a 4 to Yo drill bit drill a viewport hole as indicated on the template See Figure 3 Optional Light Shield The light shield may be mounted at virtually any angle However when deciding on a suitable location the mounting screw head can not be in the shaded area of template See Figure 4 Press shield onto duct wall then secure with screws See Figure 5 Attach the UV Aire mounting base onto t
9. igure 7 8 Press the ballast against the mounting base Rotate the ballast assembly clockwise until it stops and is locked in place See Figure 10 9 After assembly is firmly in place plug the power supply cord back into the standard electrical outlet Check lamp operation by looking through the viewport hole A blue glow should be seen in the duct 10 After replacing the lamp make sure to install the Lamp Replacement Label Print the date on the label and apply to the side of ballast assembly NOTE If blue light leaks through any portion of plenum and or around mounting plate unplug power supply cord immediately and seal affected areas and or rotate ballast and repeat step 8 above 11 UV lamps contain a small amount of mercury like a typical fluorescent lamp Check with your local waste management authority for local disposal or recycling requirements According to the EPA s Universal Waste Rule these types of lamps may be disposed of into household waste A wornine Never touch broken lamp or internal contents of lamp The lamp contains mercury NOTE In case of accidental exposure to internal contents of lamp wash hands and any other affected skin area with mild detergent Remove affected clothing immediately If skin surface is pierced seek medical attention immediately WARNING Never expose eyes or skin to UVC light from any source Looking directly at the UVC light may cause permanent eye damage or blindness Never operate
10. ing base See a Lamp Socket Figure 7 The power cord must be 90 to the viewport hole on the il EY eine LR YO mounting base Long Pin must ballast clockwise 90 he inueried ih lad Lamp position shown failure of the ballast and lamp will occur The warranty will be ei gute voided Plug the power supply cord into a standard 120VAC electric outlet Check lamp operation by looking through the viewport hole NOTE The viewport hole is made of glass and ee will not allow any UVC rays to pass through A blue glow With Alcohol Wipe Then should be seen in the duct ee If blue glow is not seen make sure the base is properly installed onto duct There is a proving switch located on the base that needs to be seated properly onto the duct Sain Make sure when installing the base the plated washer on the rool switch is raised approximately 6 The proving switch must be fully engaged See Figure 8 Figure 7 With aluminum or foil tape seal all joints and seams of the plenum near the mounting location to reduce any direct viewing of light Proving Switch WILL NOT operate in this position Proving Switch In operating position Figure 8 WARNING Never expose eyes or skin to UVC light from any source Looking directly at the UVC light may cause permanent eye damage or blindness Never operate the UV Aire Air Purifying System out of the plenum Avoid touching the glass portion of the lamp with you
11. ion Date FIELDCONTROLS www fieldcontrols com SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS A WARNING Never expose eyes or skin to UVC light from any source e Looking directly at the UVC light may cause permanent eye damage or blindness e Never operate the UV Aire Air Purifying System out of the plenum e Designed for a closed duct system Do not mount near a supply or a return air opening e All duct openings in direct line of site of the UV light must be sealed with aluminum tape or equivalent sealing methods A WARNING UV light will break down plastic materials not rated for UV exposure Examples wire insulation flex duct drain pans and humidifiers e The unit must be mounted at least 30 from the above stated type of materials e If it is necessary to mount the unit in direct line of sight of these types of materials they must be shielded with aluminum foil aluminum foil tape or sheet metal A WARNING DO NOT mount this unit outdoors e This product is designed for indoor installation only i e attics crawl spaces basements etc A WARNING Never touch broken lamp or internal contents of lamp The lamp contains mercury e After opening the carton unpack and inspect the unit and lamp for damage Do not install this unit if any damage is noticeable If lamp is damaged cracked or broken do not touch lamp or other contents in carton Close carton and return to seller immediately e In case of accidental exposure to internal contents of
12. r hands page 5 MAINTENANCE WARNING Always unplug unit from the electrical outlet before commencing inspection and cleaning NOTE Wear disposable non absorbent protective gloves prior to inspection procedure in case of accidental breakage of glass 1 We recommend inspecting and cleaning the lamp at least every 6 months Frequency depends upon the environment Such as the type of air filter duration of use and replacement cycle 2 To maintain maximum output intensity replace the UV Aire lamp annually The lamp should operate continuously for maximum lamp life and light effectiveness REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE WARNING Unplug unit from the electrical outlet before starting replacement procedure CLOCKWISE NOTE Wear disposable non absorbent protective gloves prior to replacement procedure in case of accidental breakage of glass 1 Rotate the UV Aire ballast assembly counterclockwise until it stops See Figure 9 2 Remove the ballast assembly and lamp from the mounting base See Figure 7 3 Remove the lamp from the lamp socket See Figure 6 A Install the replacement lamp into lamp socket Do not handle the lamp with bare hands Oils on the hands tend to reduce lamp intensity 5 Wipe off the glass with the supplied alcohol wipe 6 Position the ballast assembly power cord 90 to the viewport hole on the mounting base See Figure 9 Figure 10 7 Slide the lamp though the hole in the mounting base See F
13. the UV Aire Air Purifying System out of the plenum Avoid touching the glass portion of the lamp with your hands page 6 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 1 Check to make sure 120VAC power is available at the electrical outlet 2 Do not wire the unit into the appliance fan circuit This will cause premature ballast or lamp failure and void the warranty For proper operation the unit requires 120VAC at all times 3 Pull back metal washer on mounting base If lamp comes on the base needs tightening to ensure that the safety switch is fully engaged 4 If lamp does not light up rotate ballast slightly clockwise or counterclockwise 5 If lamp does not light up after rotating ballast replace lamp If unit still does not light up after replacing lamp replace unit REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST LAMP Replacement Part Number 46511200 For replacement parts contact Field Controls at Phone 1 252 522 3031 Fax 1 252 522 0214 Email sales fieldcontrols com CLEAN UP OF BROKEN LAMPS see warnings on page two of this manual UV lamps contain a small amount of mercury like a typical fluorescent lamp DO NOT touch any of the mercury with your bare hands 1 While wearing disposable non absorbent protective gloves carefully pick up the large pieces of glass with your hands 2 Then vacuum the entire area with a standard household vacuum cleaner ensuring the removal of all lamp material 3 Dispose of the pieces of glass the vacuum cleaner b
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