Appliance Location; Wall Mounting; The Electrical Source - Prolitec AirQ 380 Original Instructions Manual

Appliance Location

1. Placement of your appliance is the KEY TO OPTIMAL PERFORMANCE. It is important to identify
a wall or track-light location where the output of AQ380 or AQ580 can use, rather than fight, the
natural air currents in a room.
2. Air currents in a room are determined by using a SMOKE TEST KIT available from Prolitec or any
source of smoke or vapor, such as a candle or match.
3. To conduct a smoke test, stand at the entrance of the room in front of the door and observe
the direction of the smoke or vapor. If the smoke drifts into the room your appliance should be
installed somewhere near the door.
See Figure 1. If the smoke drifts out of the room, the AQ380 or AQ580 appliance should be placed
on the wall furthest from the door. See Figure 2. If there is no clear direction that the smoke travels or
it travels upward into the air-conditioning return grill, find a position near the air-conditioning supply
grill. See Figure 3.
NOTE: The location of AQ380 or AQ580 MUST NOT be near an HVAC return grill, exhaust fan or
vent, or an open door or window through which air is leaving the space. Remember, you want to
work with the natural air flow, not against it.
Smoke Tube
Figure 1
Smoke flows
away from door
Wall-Mounting AQ380/AQ580
Step 1 – The Electrical Source
Before the AQ380 or AQ580 appliance can be mounted, a qualified electrician must install an
electrical outlet at the position you have decided to place the appliance. The appliance is then
mounted over the outlet and plugged in.
In some locations local codes or rules require that the main power source be located beside the
appliance. This will require a hardwiring kit. If the appliance is PERMANENTLY CONNECTED in this
way, a readily accessible disconnect device must be used. Consult with your electrician.
AirQ 380/580
Smoke Tube
Smoke Tube
Figure 2
Smoke flows
back toward door
Installation
Figure 3
Smoke travels
toward grill
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