Replacing The Hepa Media Pad; Service - lakeair LAFC-RC2 Operating And Service Instructions

CAUTION: Care should be taken when handling the LAFC cells and filters
1. Edges may be sharp on the collection plates as well as the area near the ionizing wires .
2. Be sure to wear appropriate gloves and goggles when dealing with a chemical of any kind, Contact
with the skin is not recommended.
3. Electronic air cleaners and their compnanent are susceptible to damage. Take car when working with
them to avoid equipment damage.

Replacing the HEPA Media Pad

The HEPA Media pad cannot be cleaned and MUST BE REPLACED every 9-12 months.
Failure to replace a heavily loaded filter can cause undue stress on the blower motors due to the
reduced airflow and will void warranty. Contact your local LakeAir dealer to purchase
replacement filters.

Service

Should your LakeAir LAFC malfunction, there are several simple checks which you can use to
check the performance before a service person need be called.
Check to see if the fuse on the unit is tripped which would indicate electrical interruption to
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the unit. Correct by replacing fuse. If the circuit breaker or service box fuse is blown, that too
will need replacement.
Be sure the electronic cell is in place and that the access door is locked down. Failure to have
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this done will cause the safety interlock to override the circuit.
If the operating light is not lit after checking these things, a service person should be
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consulted.
All electronic air cleaners undergo a process known as "arcing" from time to time. It is a
snapping noise that comes from the electronic cell when very large particles enter into the col-
lection cell or when the cells are wet or extremely dirty. If an unusual amount of arcing persists,
check the collecting cells for broken wires, bent plates, or to see if they are very dirty. If arcing
still occurs, check with your service person or dealer.
Constant Arcing
From time to time it is possible to come across a situation where the electrostatic cell arcs continuously. In most
case this is a dirty cell. However it is possible that a deposit may build up on a cell plate that is not easily
removed by cleaning. In some cases a micro-bur can work itself up from the metal of the cell plate. IF this
happens you will need to remove the deposit or bur. This can be done easily by first locating the plate where the
deposit has formed. After you have determined where the arcing is occurring, the deposit can be removed with a
common emery board. Lightly sand the edge of the cell plate in the area where the arcing is occurring. It may take
a couple tries to fully remove the bur. If you would like to view a video on the topic you can find it @
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6Hinf_GNHs&t=6s
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