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Honeywell F50E Manual

Duct mounted electronic air cleaner
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Duct Mounted Electronic Air Cleaner

APPLICATION

The F50E high efficiency electronic air cleaner is mounted in
the return air duct of a forced air heating, cooling, or
ventilating system. It captures a significant amount of the
airborne particles 0.5 microns and larger from the air
circulated through it.
Copyright © 1998 Honeywell Inc. • All Rights Reserved

FEATURES

• Available in two sizes to fit most ducts; adapts to air
flow from either side.
• Has two cells.
• Capacity of 1400 cfm (2380 m
(3400 m
3
hr), depending on size.
• Solid state power supply is self-regulating and
maintains peak efficiency over a wide range of cell dirt
loading conditions.
• Pressure drop is approximately equal to that of a
regular fiberglass filter.
• Optional W8600E Solid State Performance Indicator
monitors air cleaner performance, reminds
homeowner when a cell and prefilter wash is past due,
and when to check system.
• Electronic cells can be washed in most home
dishwashers.
• Remote mount kit is available for mounting power
supply and junction box separately when access
space is not available.
• Galvanized cabinet protects against rust.
• Automatic interlock switch disconnects power and
discharges cell when door is opened.
• Test button checks system operation.
• Troubleshooting guide mounted inside cell access
door.
• Permanent wash reminder schedule mounted on top
of power supply box.
• Prefilter screens protect cells from large dirt particles.
Application ........................................................................... 1
Features .............................................................................. 1
Specifications ...................................................................... 2
Ordering Information ........................................................... 2
Planning The Installation ..................................................... 4
Installation ........................................................................... 8
Checkout ............................................................................. 15
Service ................................................................................ 15
Electrical Troubleshooting ................................................... 18
Parts List ............................................................................. 22
F50E
PRODUCT DATA
3
/hr) or 2000 cfm
Contents
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Note: Click for earlier F50E manual with a parts drawing that shows more replaceable parts F50E Duct Mounted Electronic Air Cleaner PRODUCT DATA FEATURES • Available in two sizes to fit most ducts; adapts to air flow from either side.

  • Page 2: Specifications

    Honeywell Inc., 1885 Douglas Drive North Minneapolis, Minnesota 55422-4386 (612) 951-1000 In Canada—Honeywell Limited/Honeywell Limitee, 155 Gordon Baker Road, North York, Ontario M2H 3N7 International Sales and Service Offices in all principal cities of the world. Manufacturing in Australia, Canada, Finland, France, Germany, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, Spain, Taiwan, United Kingdom, U.S.A.
  • Page 3 F50E DUCT MOUNTED ELECTRONIC AIR CLEANER (62.2) (49.7) 20 x 25 in. 16 x 25 in. (508 x 635 mm) (406 x 635 mm) (37.3) (24.9) (12.4) 20 x 25 in. (508 x 635 mm) 16 x 25 in. (406 x 635 mm)

  • Page 4: Planning The Installation

    Application evaporator coil. The air cleaner helps keep the coil clean, The F50E is used in a forced air heating, cooling, or reducing maintenance. Also, if the air cleaner is downstream, ventilating system. It operates when the system blower is on.
  • Page 5 F50E DUCT MOUNTED ELECTRONIC AIR CLEANER Applications with an Activated Carbon Filter If desired, an activated carbon (charcoal) filter can be used to remove odors or other gaseous contaminants (not particle- based), which are not removed by the air cleaner. Locate the carbon filter: •...
  • Page 6 F50E DUCT MOUNTED ELECTRONIC AIR CLEANER ALLOW AT LEAST 13 IN. (0.3M) CLEARANCE BETWEEN ACCESS DOOR AND WALL FOR CELL AND PREFILTER MAINTENANCE. LOCAL CODES MAY PRESCRIBE GRILLE DESIGN AND PROVISION FOR MAKE UP AIR. A SEAL FROM F50 TO GRILLE MAY BE REQUIRED.
  • Page 7 F50E DUCT MOUNTED ELECTRONIC AIR CLEANER Determine Sheetmetal Requirements The air cleaner is adaptable to all new or existing residential forced air heating, cooling and ventilating systems. Sheetmetal transitions, turning vanes, or offsets may be needed in some applications. Transitions Transitions are needed when the duct is a different size than the air cleaner cabinet.

  • Page 8: Installation

    ACCESS DOOR M7682 Fig. 13. Typical use of duct offset to make room OPTIONAL W8600E WALL PANEL for electronic air cleaner. Fig. 14. Components of the F50E Air Cleaner (2-cell model shown). INSTALLATION When Installing this Product… Clean Blower Compartment 1.
  • Page 9 F50E DUCT MOUNTED ELECTRONIC AIR CLEANER CAUTION Electric Shock Hazard. Can cause personal injury or equipment damage. Do not attempt to remote-mount the power supply without the remote mount kit. The special high voltage wire in the kit has extra thick insulation to protect against electric shock from the high voltage carried between the air cleaner cells and the power supply.
  • Page 10 Plug the hole in the top of the cabinet with the metal mark holes for screw anchors and access hole for 4-wire plug provided. thermostat cable from the terminal strip on the F50E power box to the W8600E base. Fasten the Cabinet to the Furnace Remove the W8600E base and drill the holes.
  • Page 11 Fig. 23. All wiring must comply with local codes and ordinances. Run 4-wire thermostat cable (up to 18 gauge), independent of any other current-carrying wires, from the W8600E base to the terminal strip on the power box of the F50E. 68-0072—5...
  • Page 12 F50E DUCT MOUNTED ELECTRONIC AIR CLEANER W8600E BASE MOUNTING TEMPLATE ELECTRONIC AIR CLEANER T8600 THERMOSTAT ENRG. SAV. SYSTEM HEAT ON WAKE 3-11/16 (94) 1-5/8 (42) MOUNTING HOLES M6167 WIRING HOLE Fig. 21. Mounting the W8600E indicator next to the T8600 thermostat, dimensions in in.
  • Page 13 F50E DUCT MOUNTED ELECTRONIC AIR CLEANER Complete Wiring HEAT CAUTION HUMIDIFIER COOL Electric Shock Hazard. SYSTEM Can cause personal injury. TRANSFORMER HUMIDISTAT • The line voltage power source must match the (HOT) voltage and frequency printed on the label inside the access door.
  • Page 14 F50E DUCT MOUNTED ELECTRONIC AIR CLEANER Attach Cell Handles The cell handles are included in the packet of literature. They must be installed on the end of the cells that will be closest to the access door. To install: 1. Orient the cells as they will be when installed. The red contact board must be up and the airflow arrow stamped into the cell must point downstream.

  • Page 15: Checkout

    F50E DUCT MOUNTED ELECTRONIC AIR CLEANER Check Air Cleaner Operation With all components in place, turn on the air cleaner switch and energize the system blower. Check the following points of operation: 1. The neon light in the on-off switch is on. If a W8600E is part of the installation, also check the wall panel and make sure the ON LED is lit.
  • Page 16 F50E DUCT MOUNTED ELECTRONIC AIR CLEANER The cells can be washed in many home dishwashers, by NOTE: Always wash the cells first, then the prefilters to keep soaking in a tub or at a do-it-yourself, coin-operated car wash. heavy lint from getting caught in the cells.
  • Page 17 F50E DUCT MOUNTED ELECTRONIC AIR CLEANER REPLACING AN IONIZER WIRE. 2. Hold the opposite eyelet with a needlenose pliers and stretch the wire the length of the cell. Depress the opposite spring connector and hook the eyelet over it. Reducing Ozone Odor CAUTION Electric Shock Hazard.

  • Page 18: Electrical Troubleshooting

    F50E DUCT MOUNTED ELECTRONIC AIR CLEANER CLIP OUT J2 JUMPER TO REDUCE OZONE PRODUCTION ABOUT 20 TO 25 PERCENT. J2 JUMPER. CLIP OUT TO REDUCE OZONE PRODUCTION R43. CLIP OUT TO REDUCE W8600E WASH LED SENSITIVITY CABLE CLAMP CLIP M5685A Fig.
  • Page 19 COMPONENTS ARE NOT FIELD REPLACEABLE. RESISTANCE CELL OK. M1347A Fig. 34. Electrical troubleshooting procedure for F50E electronic air cleaners without a W8600E. Neon Light CHECK LED (air cleaners with W8600E) The NEON LIGHT is in the on-off switch. It is powered The CHECK LED is on the W8600E.
  • Page 20 CELL OK. W8600E OPERATION CAN BE CHECKED SEPARATELY. SEE W8600E INSTRUCTIONS. M2002D Fig. 35. Electrical troubleshooting procedure for F50E electronic air cleaners with a W8600E and solid state air flow switch. Test Button Power Supply Problem The TEST BUTTON is near the bottom of the access door.
  • Page 21 5 P1, P2 TERMINALS ON 120V MODELS ONLY. POWER CONNECTIONS ON 240V MODELS ARE TO QUICK-CONNECTS ON POWER SUPPLY TRANSFORMER. BROWN LEAD GOES TO TOP TERMINAL AND BLACK LEAD TO BOTTOM TERMINAL. M4702 Fig. 36. Internal schematic of an F50E Electronic Air Cleaner with a W8600E. 68-0072—5...

  • Page 22: Parts List

    Replacement Sail 123773A (1) 123773A (1) 2-Stage EAC Cell for F50 with Collector Clip FC37A1247 (2) FC37A1239 (2) (#) = Qty Required Per Unit Note: Click for earlier F50E manual with a parts drawing that shows more replaceable parts 68-0072—5...
  • Page 23 Fig. 37. Components of F50E Electronic Air Cleaner (2-cell model shown). This equipment is a class B digital apparatus which complies with Canadian Radio Interference Regulations, CRC c. 1374. Note: Click for earlier F50E manual with a parts drawing that shows more replaceable parts 68-0072—5...
  • Page 24 F50E DUCT MOUNTED ELECTRONIC AIR CLEANER Home and Building Control Home and Building Control Honeywell Asia Pacific Inc. Honeywell Inc. Honeywell Limited-Honeywell Limitée Room 3213-3225 Honeywell Plaza 155 Gordon Baker Road Sun Hung Kai Centre P.O. Box 524 North York, Ontario No.

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