Maintenance Recommendations - Aprilaire 5000 Safety And Installation Manual

MAINTENANCE RECOMMENDATIONS

Whenever performing maintenance on the air cleaner, turn off the HVAC system, then turn off and unplug the air cleaner.
Before performing any maintenance item listed below:
1. At the thermostat, turn the Fan to Auto (this is done with a switch or a button on the thermostat – refer to thermostat Operating
Instructions for details) and the Mode (Heat-Off-Cool) to Off (also done with a switch or a button at the thermostat – refer to
thermostat Operating Instructions for details).
2. Turn the ON/OFF switch on the air cleaner door to the OFF position.
3. Unplug the door, remove the door from the outer housing and then pull the inner assembly out of the outer housing.
CLEAN THE CONTROL ELECTRODE
Most homes will require cleaning of the control electrode once a year, while a few homes may require cleaning more often.
The primary purpose of the control electrode is to develop a good ionization field, but it does attract particles and will filter out larger
particles like pet hair. Check this item 6 months after initial installation to determine how often it should be cleaned in the future.
• If build up of larger particles that parially block the airflow is occurring, clean the control electrode every 6 months.
• If there is only dust build up occurring, clean the control electrode every 12 months.
Procedure:
1. Lay the inner housing assembly on a flat surface with the control electrode facing up (see Figure 16).
2. Slide the control electrode out of the ionizer frame and wipe with a clean cloth, or vacuum with a brush attachment.
3. Return the thermostat Fan and Mode selectors to their appropriate settings.
REPLACE THE MEDIA
The media attracts and neutralizes ionized particles. Most homes require replacement of the media once a year. How quickly build up
occurs will depend on many factors including lifestyle, construction details and environment.
• Check the media 6 months after initial installation. If the media appears dark grey or brown, replace it and check the media for
replacement every 6 months thereafter.
• Replace the media no less often than once per year.
• Always use Genuine Aprilaire Model 501 Replacement Media. The Model 5000 is designed to work only with
Genuine Aprilaire 501 Replacement Media. Use of other media will damage your Model 5000 Electronic Air Cleaner.
Procedure: Follow the instructions on the 501 media carton.
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