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Summary of Contents for Hydro-Force AC040
- Page 1 AIR WAVE DUCT CLEANER OPERATOR’S MANUAL #LMANAC040 Air Wave Manual www.hydroforce.com Revised: 03.14.2019...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
AC040 Duct Cleaner Operating Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS TOPIC PAGE # Introduction Standard Equipment Compressor Requirements Vacuum Requirements Optional Equipment SECTION 1: Operational Safety Operation Safety SECTION 2: OPERATION PROCEDURES Set Up and HVAC System Cleaning ... -
Page 3: Introduction
Cleaner, or place in a secure location for future reference. Any questions pertaining to the operating or servicing of this equipment should be directed to your nearest Hydro-Force distributor. This manual is written specifically for the Air Wave Duct Cleaner AC040 manufactured by: Aramsco... -
Page 4: Standard Equipment
Standard Equipment AC040 Air Wave Duct Cleaner Standard Equipment Vacuum Box Assembly (AC040B): Includes: Vacuum Box (NM6100) Dust Plug Gasket (NM6106) Receiver Plate - Pole Mount with mounting hardware (NM6104) 2”Male Flash Cuff with 2” Male NPT with 2” Lock Nut (AH224 & NM6102) -
Page 5: Optional Equipment
Additional / Optional Equipment Description Part # 2” Vacuum Hose – 50FT. Blue with Vinyl Cuffs: AH24 1-1/2” Vacuum Hose- 25FT. Blue with Vinyl Cuffs: AH38BH Hydro Filter II: AC10 Replacement Screen for Hydro-Filter II: AC10C 2” Hose Barb x 2” MPT PVC: AH68 2”... - Page 6 Secti o n Safety READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING THE AIR WAVE DUCT CLEANER. If your vacuum system is not designed for dry soil removal you must use a Dust Downer or other device to wet down the dust before it gets to your vacuum system to protect your vacuums.
- Page 7 Secti o n AIR WAVE DUCT CLEANER SET UP AIR HOSE & COMPRESSOR 1. Connect the red rubber air hose (AC031A) to the compressor. 2. Connect the red rubber air hose to the 25’ black air hose using the provided quick connects.
- Page 8 VACUUM HOSE 1. Attach a vacuum hose to your vacuum source. This may be either a portable extractor, or truckmounted vacuum system. Attach a male vinyl cuff to the end of your vacuum hose and attach to either a 1.5” DustDowner (AH127) or 2” DustDowner (AH128).
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Page 9: Section 2: Operation Procedures
Secti o n Operation Procedures STANDARD DUCT CLEANING PROCEDURE I. Cleaning the Return Air System: 1. IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, ensure that both the heating and cooling systems function. If there is a problem, make sure you alert the homeowner BEFORE doing any work. This will help protect you and prevent the homeowner from blaming you for damaging their HVAC system if there was a pre-existing condition. - Page 10 II. Cleaning the HVAC Air Filter & Fan: 1. Turn the power off to the HVAC system before beginning to clean. 2. Remove the filter from the HVAC system. 3. Remove the HVAC inspection cover to access the controls & fan. You’ll want to have a vacuum on hand, preferably with a narrow attachment to reach into tight spaces, so you can remove the dust that is blasted off the air handler.
- Page 11 6. Connect your vacuum hose to your vacuum. Attach a Female Flash Cuff (AH204) to the end of your vacuum hose and attach to the vacuum box. 7. Place the vacuum box over the vent opening. 8. With the air valve closed, push the white Air Blaster ball and the cleaning air hose through the vacuum box and into the duct.
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Page 12: Special Cleaning Procedures
SPECIAL DUCT CLEANING PROCEDURES I. Mobile Home Duct Cleaning: The different type of duct configuration in most mobile homes requires a different cleaning procedure. The duct system in a mobile home is constructed in an “H” shaped pattern, with the legs of the “H”... - Page 13 16. Use your air gun & cleaning air hose with the black Air Pusher Ball attachment to clean the plenum and the fan area inside the HVAC system. 17. Use your vacuum system to clean up any dust and debris remaining in the HVAC system and vent areas.
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Page 14: Extension Pole & Kick Plate Use
EXTENSION POLE USE Your Air Wave Duct Cleaner comes with an extension pole to help you hold the Vacuum Box over vent openings when these openings are located on the ceiling. TOE KICK ADAPTER PLATE USE Your Duct Cleaner comes with a Toe Kick Adapter Plate to help you make a seal over vent openings when these opening are located under cabinets where there is not enough room to fit the Vacuum Box. - Page 15 Secti o n Parts Key# Part # Description NM6100 VACUUM BOX CLEAR PC – DUCT CLEANER AC041 VACUUM BOX ASSEMBLY (Includes Items #1, 2, 3, 4, 8 & 9) 1661-4834 DUST PLUG – DUCT CLEANER NM6104 RECEIVER POLE MOUNT - PLASTIC NM5793 NUT #8 NYLOCK AH224...
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Page 23: Warranty
If you are unable to determine the cause or solution to the problem contact your distributor or Hydro-Force for assistance. Hydro-Force warrants the AC040 Duct Cleaner to be free of defects in material and workmanship for one year from the date of purchase.
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