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Carrier EACA Installation And Operation Manual

Carrier EACA Installation And Operation Manual

Electronic air cleaner sizes 0014, 0020, & 2020
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Electronic Air Cleaner
Sizes 00!4,
0020, & 2020
Manual for:
Installation
o Operation
o Maintenance
CAUTION:
Read installation instructions and rules carefully for safe operation,
Exercise the usual precautions when working with high voltage,
Form # IM-EACA-01
Date t/03

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  • Page 1 Electronic Air Cleaner Sizes 00!4, 0020, & 2020 Manual for: Installation o Operation o Maintenance CAUTION: Read installation instructions and rules carefully for safe operation, Exercise the usual precautions when working with high voltage, Form # IM-EACA-01 Date t/03...
  • Page 2 Table of Contents Page Safety Considerations & Introduction Unit spedflcations Facts you should know about your Electronic Air Cleaner Regular dusting & "white dust" Ozone Air flow sensor operation High akitude applications Replacing the ionizing wires Common Q & A Maintenance of your Electronic...
  • Page 3 NOTE: Read the entire instruction manual before startinc the installation. Safety Considerations Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service, maintenance, or use can cause explosion, fire, electrical shock, or other conditions which may cause personal injury or property damage. Consult a qualified installer, service agency,...
  • Page 4 mNTRODUCTmON This electronicair cleaneris technicallyknownas a two-stageelectrostatic precipitator. The air cleaneris designedto removeairborneparticulates, includingdust,dirt,smoke,pollen, v irus,spores, b acteria andmold, f romindoor air. Air movement t hroughthe unit is providedbythe heating, a ir conditioningor ventilatingsystemblower.As dirty air entersthe air cleaner, t he air passes througha metalmeshprefilter.
  • Page 5 UNiT SPECiFiCATiONS This air cleaner is easyto install, operate and maintain. Its basic components arethe: Cabinet Mounts existing ductwork; houses ionizing-collecting cells prefilters. IonizingoCoHector Cells Collect the dust, dirt and other particulates in the air. They contain ionizing and collecting sections as described on page 2.
  • Page 6 FACTS YOU SHOULD KNOWABOUTYOUR ELECTRONIC AiR CLEANER Dusting and "White Dust" Your new Electronic Air Cleaner will efficiently clean and filter your household air. Unfortunately, it will not eliminate the need for regular dusting of your furniture and belongings. Due to the design of all duct-mounted air cleaners, they can only clean the air that reaches the air cleaner.
  • Page 7 Turn OFF power and install lockout tag before beginning any maintance procedure. How the Air How Sensor Works (Available on specific modems) The electronic AFS was designed to provide an efficient and reliable method of controlling the operation of the air cleaner when the dealer is unable to wire the unit directly into the furnace...
  • Page 8 Altitude Operation Because the air is less dense at higher altitudes, there is a possibility nuisance arcing. homeowner quickly easily correct this condition. 1. Turn the unit OFF and turn offcircuit breaker. 2. Remove the two screws that secure the cover to the power tray and remove it from the unit.
  • Page 9 REPLACING THE _ON_ZJNG WIRES Ionizing wire breakage is minimal because of the constant tension design and fixed location of the ionizing wire supports. When an ionizing wire breaks, the efficiency of the Electronic Air Cleaner will decrease slightly. However, the unit will continue to operate with broken ionizing wires as long as the broken wires have not caused...
  • Page 10 Common Questions and Answers Q. Why isn't my air cleaner cleaning my air? A. The air cleaner is most likely working just like it was designed. However, many factors can affect the performance of the unit. Are cold air registers located in the ceiling? If so, it will be difficult for the air flow to...
  • Page 11 Q. What if W no longer hear any popping or zapping noises coming from my unit? Is it still cleaning the air? A. If the zapping noises stop and the air cleaner is not in need of servicing, then one of two situations has occurred.
  • Page 12 MAINTENANCEOF YOURELECTRONIC A_RCLEANER WASHINGCELLSANDPREFILTERS Regularwashing is necessary to ensure proper performance. A thorough washing once every two months will be adequate for most installations. More frequent washing (once a month) be necessary on some installations (new homes for example) where there is new carpeting, plaster dust, or excessive cigarette...
  • Page 13 To wash cemms and prefilter(s) We suggest that you follow the instructions below to properly thoroughly clean your collector cells. 1. Place enough hot water in a utility tub to cover the first cell. Dissolve to 4 oz. of granulated automatic dishwasher detergent...
  • Page 14 COMMON TROUBLESHOOTING TECHNIQUES SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION Remove broken or loose wire Broken or toose ionizing wire(s) replace with new wire Dirty ionizing-collector ce_l Clean as outlined on page 10-11 Rapid arcing or zapping Damaged or bent collector p_ates Straighten prates with needlenose pliers...
  • Page 15 UNiT D_MENS_ONS = All dimens{ons in inches (ram) EACA Inches Inches Inches Inches Inches Inches Inches 0020 24-!/4 !7-7/8 20-!5/16 22-1/2 24-7/8 7-!/8 21-7/16 0014 20-!/4 !3-7/8 !6-!5/16 22-1/2 24-7/8 71/8 21-7/16 2020 24-!/4 !7-7/8 20-!5/16 21-3/8 7-!/8 !8-5/8...
  • Page 16 Only a trained, experienced serviceman should install this electronic air cleaner. A thorough checkout of the unit installation should completed before unit operation. Electrical shock cause sedous injury or death.
  • Page 17 TECHNICAL SPECiFiCATiONS (Specifications subiect to change without notice.) MODEL NUMBER-EACA 0014 0020 2020 DIMENSIONS (IN) 20 1/4 x 7 1/8 x 24 7/8 24 1/4 x 7 1/8 x 24 7/8 24 1/4 x 7 1/8 x 2! 3/8 AIR FLOW SENSGR INSTALLED ELECTRICAL INPUT...
  • Page 18 TYPICAL MOUNTING POS_T_ONS Shaded illustrations are for positioning use only BASEMENT FURNACE COUNTERFLOW FURNACE SPACE SAVER FURNACE (LOWBOY) Mounted horizontally in return Mounted horizontally in return (HIGHBOY) Side installation. Cleaner is plenum -iust above the furnace duct -iust above the furnace mounted vertically, where return air enters side inlet of furnace.
  • Page 19 PLANN 1 NG TH E 1 NSTALLATION Application The air cleaners are used in forced air heating cooling and ventilating systems. The air cleaner should be installed in the system so that all the system air is circulated through the air cleaner. The air cleaner will only remove the airborne contaminants delivered to it.
  • Page 20 Atomizing Humidifiers If an atomizing humidifier is installed, it must be mounted downstream the air cleaner. 1. Mount the humidifier as far downstream as possible. It is recommended distance of at least 10 feet to reduce the possibility of excessive arcing as water droplets pass through...
  • Page 21 SELECT LOCATION FOR A_R CLEANER Remember to select a location that is readily accessible for periodic inspection cleaning of this air cleaner. Allow a minimum of 24" clearance in front and 12" clearance above the air cleaner for component removal and service space.
  • Page 22 _NSTALLAT_ON PHYSICAL iNSTALLATiON OF THE AIR CLEANER This Electronic Air Cleaner can be installed in any position, except with the access door facing down. The section entitled TYPICAL MOUNTING POSITIONS show examples of proper air cleaner mounting with a variety of furnace installations.
  • Page 23 7. Locate the cabinet in the cold air return duct so that all of the return air flows through the unit (Figure 6). If the furnace and air cleaner openings are different, use atransition (Figure 4). Mounting holes provided ductwork attachment (Figure 7).
  • Page 24 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION All wiring must comply with applicable local and national codes. Be sure all incoming power is OFF before beginning any procedures. The following instructions are for use by qualified personnel only. The following procedures will expose hazardous live parts. Disconnect power between checks and proceed carefully.
  • Page 25 SYSTEM CHECKOUT 1. The HVAC system blower should be turned OFR 2. Switch the ON/OFF rocker switch to the ON position. The bright segment of the rocker switch should be visible. 3. Inspect both Green INPUT POWER light CELL ENERGIZED light: If the unit...
  • Page 26 TROUBLESHOOTING Recommended Service Tools * Screwdriver, 8" common with insulated handle (plastic) Screwdrivers Phillips #1 and #2 with plastic insulated handles Needle nose pliers Multimeter o High voltage probe indication of Electrical Trouble The air cleaner is equipped with a Red CELL ENERGIZED light for indicating proper unit operation.
  • Page 27 PRIMARY C_RCU_T W iTHFURNACE BLOWEROPERATING If there is supply line voltage at the connections and no input voltage to the power supply, the outage can be located by checking operation of the safety switch and the interconnecting wiring with a multimeter. Refer to Circwt Diagram, (Figure 9) to check operation...
  • Page 28 SECONDARY CiRCUiT IONIZmNG-COLLECTING CELL Thecelliselectrically e nergized t hrough a contact terminal located atthetopcenter of the cell, The ionizingwiresand alternating collectorplatesare electrically charged whiletheinterleaving plates aregrounded, Ifthespace between thecharged andgrounded plates is bridged withconductive orsemi-conductive material, ashortcircuit d evelops, Thebridging orshortmaybe caused by damagedplates, or foreign material lodged between/onthe components, Since thecellshouldbe periodically r emoved fromtheunitto wash awaycollected dirt itissusceptible t o physical damage, Thecellalsocontains the...
  • Page 29 CHECKING THE POWER SUPPLY If the output light remains out with the collector cells removed from the cabinet, the power supply is defective. Specific problems on the power tray assembly can be isolated by using a mukimeter and high voltage probe to check the output voltages.
  • Page 30 If no voltage is present, remove the second cell. Install cell number and measure voltage as described above. If voltage is present, second cell, which is now out of the cabinet, is shorted. Refer to Table 1 on page 12. 10.
  • Page 31 TROUBLE SHOOTING THE DUCT MOUNT ELECTRONIC AiR CLEANER Is the unit operating? Is the furnace blower on? ,_yes Is input AC power available? }yes Is the safety interlock system OK? Is ON/OFF switch working? Is cell dirty or defective? Is red light on? Are contact boards OK? ,_yes Is the power supply wiring OK?
  • Page 32 WARNING: The following steps will expose hazardous live parts. Disconnect power between checks and proceed carefully. 1. Replace any blown fuses and reset any tripped breakers. 2. Repair or replace any loose wires or bad connections. 3. Inspect AFS for proper location and operation. 1, Check that the access door is not open or aiar.
  • Page 33 CONI"ACT...
  • Page 34 EACA PARTS UST REE DESCRiPTiON NO., 1. Power Tray Assembly (W/AFS) 120V 1A. Power Tray Assembly ON/AFS) 240V 1B. Power Tray Assembly (W!O AFS) 120V 2. High Frequency Power Supply 3. Electronic Air Flow Sensor (Optional) 4. ON/OFF Switch 5. interlock Switch 6.
  • Page 35 FhleoYear Mmited Warranty - This Product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship, lfDefect appearswithinFive years fromthedateoforiginalinstal]ation, whetherornotactuai use begins onthat date, product is warranted. If product installation criteria meets this standard, a newor remanufactured part, at the manufacturer's sole option, to replace any defective part will be provided without charge for the part itself;...
  • Page 36 Manufacturer reserves the r}ght todis¢ont}nue, orchange at any time, specifications or designs w}thout notice without incurring ob}igations. Form No IM-EACA-01 Catalog No. 63EA-CA1 Pri_sted Jn U.S.A. 1-03 Replaces: EACA-1SI & II EACA-14-1...