Aprilaire Easy Install 1610 Installation Instructions Manual page 4

INSTALL THE AIR CLEANER CABINET
Disconnect power to the furnace/air handler before starting installation. Leave power disconnected until installation is completed.
1. Disconnect power to the furnace or air handler at the
electrical service panel.
2. Remove filtering media from the air cleaner cabinet.
3. If replacing an existing filter, remove the filter and
thoroughly clean the blower compartment.
4. Determine which side of the furnace the air cleaner
cabinet will be mounted to and set up the blanking plate
accordingly.
5. Determine the cold air return drop sizing and location
and bend up tabs on the top of the air cleaner cabinet
accordingly.
6. Use the tabs to fix the air cleaner cabinet to the opening
in the furnace. Use screws (field supplied) to mount the
unit to the furnace/air handler.
7. Mount the return ductwork over the bent-up flanges on
the top of the air cleaner cabinet with sheet metal screws
(field supplied).
8. Seal all connections using mastic, foil tape or silicone
based caulk.
9. Install the filtering media (FIGURE 11).
10. Install the door.
11. Reconnect power to the furnace or air handler at the
electrical service panel.
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FIGURE 11
10-11500
Expand clean filter.
Install filter with Air Flow pointing
toward Furnace or Air Handler.
Align filter in top and bottom rails
and slide into place. Reinstall door.
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