Air Quality Engineering AutoClean Manual

In-duct self cleaning electronic air cleaner

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AutoClean
In-Duct Self Cleaning
Electronic Air Cleaner
The new AutoClean from Air Quality Engineering, Inc.,
is a self washing in-duct electronic air cleaning system. The AutoClean will
effectively remove a broad range of contaminants including coolant mist, dust,
soot, pollen, tobacco, and cooking smoke from the air. One, Two or Four electronic
cells, operated by high voltage power supplies remove airborne contaminants at
efficiencies as high as 99 percent and at rates starting at 1000 cfm. Dynamic Wash
system is the state-of-the-art in maintenance free air cleaning.
7140 Northland Drive North, Brooklyn Park, MN 55428-1520 USA
FAX: (763) 531-9900 EMAIL: info@air-quality-eng.com WEB SITE:
www.air-quality-eng.com
TOLL FREE: 1-800-328-0787
Air Quality Engineering Inc., has a policy of continuing product improvement and reserves the right to make changes
in design and specification without notice.

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  • Page 1 7140 Northland Drive North, Brooklyn Park, MN 55428-1520 USA FAX: (763) 531-9900 EMAIL: info@air-quality-eng.com WEB SITE: www.air-quality-eng.com TOLL FREE: 1-800-328-0787 Air Quality Engineering Inc., has a policy of continuing product improvement and reserves the right to make changes in design and specification without notice.
  • Page 2 Copyright Air Quality Engineering, Inc. copyrights this manual with all rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be reproduced in any form, in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of Air Quality Engineering, Inc.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE HOW AIRBORNE CONTAMINATION IS REMOVED DIMENSIONS SPECIFICATIONS PLANNING THE INSTALLATION ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION CHECKOUT MAINTENANCE TROUBLE SHOOTING PARTS IMAGES & PART NUMBERS WARRANTY HOW AIRBORNE CONTAMINATION IS REMOVED A process called “Electrostatic Precipitation” traps airborne contaminants. The fan draws particulate laden air successively through the prefilter, the cell ionizing section and the cell collector section.
  • Page 4: Dimensions

    DIMENSIONS AutoClean 2000 AutoClean 4000...
  • Page 5 AutoClean 8000 1.50 METRIC CONVERSION FORMULA Ins. to mm Ins. x 25.4 Lbs. to kgs. Lbs. x .455 Ins. w.g. to kPa Ins. w.g. x .2488 CFM to m³/h CFM x 1.6992 Ft² to m² Ft² x .0929 SHIPPING INSTALLED...
  • Page 6: Specifications

    Custom blower modules available Optional Enclosure and Mounting: Optional outdoor weather enclosure and mounting skid available Air Quality Engineering, Inc., has a policy of continuing product improvement and reserves the right to make changes in design and specifications without notice.
  • Page 7: Planning The Installation

    Approved counteractions are intended to lower or eliminate the amount of contaminants in the air. helps to provide this clean, AutoClean One of the more common methods of achieving recirculated air by removing particulate this goal is through the use of air cleaners.
  • Page 8 See Efficiency Chart, Fig. 3. The AutoClean cabinet must be mounted in a Contact an Air Quality Engineering Representative horizontal duct in an upright position with the for assistance on commercial sizing.
  • Page 9 If the installation is going to be overhead, provide a sheet metal pan with a drain under the entire AutoClean cabinet. This is important in case of Fig. 5: TYPICAL INSTALLATION WITH TURNING VANES IN water leaks in the ductwork or in the case of a AIR DUCT plugged drain.
  • Page 10: Assembly & Installation

    ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION - IMPORTANT - This section includes information for the sheet metal, plumbing and electrical installation. Make certain each person involved with the installation is aware of the appropriate subsections in the manual. - INSTALLATION CHECK LIST - -Transitions -Hot Water Supply Line -Turning Vanes...
  • Page 11 If transitions are used, they should not exceed 20 degrees (4” rise per linear ft. Install the Air Cleaner Mount the AutoClean Air Cleaner as Follows: 1. Fabricate and install the necessary vanes and transitions. 2. Set the cabinet in position.
  • Page 12 Connect the drain spud (2 inch) in the base of 3. Place the bottle on the hanger. the AutoClean cabinet to the waste drain. Use a water trap or check the valve to prevent sewer 4. Close the top of the bottle with the stopper...
  • Page 13 All wires that appear outside of these boxes cleaner. Use color-coded wires and attach all need to be added by the installer. connections with solderless connectors or to the screw type terminals. FIGURE 10 – INTERNAL WIRING SCHEMATIC FOR AUTOCLEAN 2000 AND 4000...
  • Page 14 FIGURE 11 – INTERNAL WIRING SCHEMATIC FOR AUTOCLEAN 8000...
  • Page 15 FIGURE 12 – WIRING SCHEMATIC FOR TYPICAL HVAC SYSTEM...
  • Page 16: Checkout

    - IMPORTANT - some manner or mix with return air. 2. Check over the installation for correct sheet- Before putting the AutoClean In-Place Wash metal, plumbing and electrical work. Electronic Air Cleaner into service, check through 3. Turning vanes should be used in duct elbow to the following items to be sure it is properly provide even air distribution across the cell.
  • Page 17 GENERAL COMPONENT CHECK THE ELECTRONIC CELLS INSPECTION AND THE POWER SUPPLY With all components in place and the access 1. Check for proper orientation of the door closed, energize the system fan and turn electronic cells, protective screens and on the electronic air cleaner. spray shield.
  • Page 18: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE - CAUTION - Always disconnect the power to the AutoClean before working on or near the air cleaner. WHEN TO WASH THE ELECTRONIC While the cells in the electronic air cleaner are being washed, a musty, dirty odor combined with...
  • Page 19 In many areas, professional cell cleaning services are available or they may be returned to Air Quality Engineering for a Replenish the detergent supply as follows: professional cleaning. 1. Remove the stopper and hose from the nearly empty bottle.
  • Page 20 2. Soak the cells for the time indicated on the other short in the charging section, is indicated by cleaning solution label. Before removing the the status light on the power door. Broken wires cells, slosh them around several times. must be replaced.
  • Page 21: Trouble Shooting

    If a collector plate is bent causing the arcing (bug zapper noise), one may attempt to bend the plate back to an original position with a duckbilled pliers. Care must be used as further damage can be caused by stretching the aluminum plates, which can render the cell unrepairable. Air Quality Engineering will...
  • Page 22 If damage is identified, repairs should only be performed by trained personnel as improper repairs may result in unrepairable damage. Please contact Air Quality Engineering, Inc. at 1-800-328- 0787 for assistance. Cells may be returned for free repair estimates.
  • Page 23 Check inside the NEMA box of the sequence controller to see if the LED lights light up when you push the start button. If they do, the sequence controller is not properly wired to the AutoClean. Check the electrical schematics for proper wiring.
  • Page 24: Parts Images & Part Numbers

    PARTS IMAGES & PART NUMBERS...
  • Page 25 PART NO. ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION 120V, 60 HZ 240V, 60 HZ 220-240V, 50 HZ Spray Shield, Pre/Post Filter 24 5/8” x 24” x ¼” 41022 41022 41022 Industrial Cell Full Size 38010 38010 38010 Industrial Cell Half Size 38003 38003 38003 Not Shown Ionizing wires for Industrial Cell sold in 5 pack...
  • Page 27: Warranty

    CERTIFICATE OF WARRANTY ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Air Quality Engineering, Inc. (AQE), warrants to the original purchaser, subject to the conditions below, that if the “Product” covered by this warranty should fail to perform by reason of improper workmanship or material, AQE will during the period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase either (i) replace the product or (ii) provide all necessary parts to repair the product without charge.

This manual is also suitable for:

Autoclean 2000Autoclean 4000Autoclean 8000

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