GeneralAire GA50A14 Owner's Manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL
MODELS GA50A14, GA50A22, GA50A20

ELECTRONIC AIR CLEANERS

IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING UNIT
Features
Lifetime Filter System never needs replacing
Electronically removes dust, mites, pollen, pet dander, tobacco smoke, cooking smoke
and grease, mold, fungi, bacteria, viruses and more, down to 0.01 micron
Light Weight Aluminum Collecting Cells are durable and easy to maintain
Cell Guide ensures proper placement of collecting cells
Activated Carbon Filters remove unpleasant odors
Electronic Air Proving Switch for quick wiring
Dual Indicator Lights show Air Cleaner is working at a glance
Galvanized Steel Cabinet for solid vertical or horizontal installation
Durable Scratch-Resistant powder coat paint finish resists corrosion

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  • Page 1: Electronic Air Cleaners

    OWNER’S MANUAL MODELS GA50A14, GA50A22, GA50A20 ELECTRONIC AIR CLEANERS IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING UNIT Features Lifetime Filter System never needs replacing Electronically removes dust, mites, pollen, pet dander, tobacco smoke, cooking smoke and grease, mold, fungi, bacteria, viruses and more, down to 0.01 micron...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    IMPORTANT: Please read entire instructions before WARNING installing the Electronic Air Cleaner. Before beginning any installation or modification, be CONTENTS certain that the main line electrical disconnect switch is in OFF position. Electric shock could result. Tag SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS disconnect switch with suitable warning labels. WHAT THE ELECTRONIC AIR CLEANER DOES BENEFITS Installation...
  • Page 3: Specifications

    Table 1 — SPECIFICATIONS MODEL GA50A14 GA50A22 GA50A20 House Size Area <3000 ft² <3000 ft² >3000 ft² <278.70 m² <278.70 m² >278.70 m² Airflow up to 1400 CFM up to 1400 CFM up to 2000 CFM up to 2380 m³/hr up to 2380 m³/hr...
  • Page 4: Installation Location With Humidifier

    Fig. 3 — DIMENSIONS DIMENSIONS — in (cm) MODEL 19.8 15.9 26.1 13.6 24.1 26.6 25.8 GA50A14 (50.4) (40.5) (66.3) (34.6) (61.2) (2.5) (67.7) (65.4) 24.7 20.8 21.2 18.0 18.7 21.7 21.2 GA50A22 (62.8) (52.9) (53.9) (45.7) (47.5) (3.2) (55.2) (53.9)
  • Page 5: Electronic Air Cleaner Installation

    WARNING Electronic Air Cleaner Installation Electrical shock can cause injury or death. Be certain 1. Remove existing equipment filter. Thoroughly clean main line disconnect switch is off before wiring. fan compartment and ductwork where Air Cleaner is to be installed. Wiring should only be performed by qualified 2.
  • Page 6: Operation

    Let stand for Replacement Carbon Filters: 5 minutes or fill up laundry tub with water and DAX Set of 3 Part #EAC14-12 GA50A14 Detergent, and dunk cells up and down until water is Set of 3 Part #EAC20-12 GA50A20, GA50A22...
  • Page 7: Service

    your installer or dealer. To replace filters, perform the APS output with the jumper, replace the APS. following functions: 7. If there is no output from the APS check the output 1. Turn Air Cleaner power switch OFF. voltage from the on/off switch. 2.
  • Page 8: Replacing A Power Board

    3. Push the light out through front of power box. If the power board fails to come on with the fan on, check that the sensor is properly set down, to the bottom 4. Push the new light into the power box. of the plastic bushing, in the front of the power box.
  • Page 9: Setting Voltage Of Power Board

    Model Maximum Voltage Maximum Voltage See below for additional testing. on Plates (KVDC) on Ionizer (KVDC) GA50A14 4.8 - 5.3 (HV1) 7.2 - 8.0 (HV2) Testing Cell with an Ohmmeter GA50A20, GA50A22 4.8 - 5.2 (HV1) 7.2 - 7.8 (HV2) To test the cell for a dead short or a bad contact an ohmmeter can be used.
  • Page 10: Removing Power Box

    1. With the ohmmeter set on its lowest scale take a the system can still be operated. reading between the top center contact of the cell 4. Remove the two nuts holding the power box to the and the ionizing fingers on the bottom of the cell. You cabinet.
  • Page 11: Parts List

    Use the diagram on the preceding page to identify the part which is required. To order parts call the number listed at the bottom of the page or call your local contractor. Type 11A Type 12A Type 18A Part Description GA50A14 GA50A22 GA50A20 On/Off Switch EAC14-01 EAC14-01...
  • Page 12: Troubleshooting Guide

    Table 4 — TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY System fan is not on. Turn system fan on. Unit does not function Wiring improperly connected. Check wiring or if plug is inserted and receptacle is powered. correctly. Power light Defective power switch. Check power switch for continuity with ohmmeter.
  • Page 13 Cleaning Record The collecting cells and prefilters must be cleaned on a regular basis for the Air Cleaner to function at its peak of efficiency. The frequency of cleaning will vary from one house to another. On average, the cells should be cleaned every 3 months. Use the chart below to keep track of your cleaning schedule.
  • Page 14 NOTES:...
  • Page 15: Warranty

    ELECTRONIC AIR CLEANER LIMITED FIVE YEAR WARRANTY Electronic Air Cleaners, if properly registered by the return of the attached warranty registration to General Filters, Inc., are warranted to the consumer against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of five years from the date of installation, so long as the product has been installed and operated in accordance with all appropriate manuals and wiring diagrams.
  • Page 16 ATTENTION INSTALLER IMPORTANT WIRING INFORMATION This Electronic Air Cleaner is equipped with an Air Proving Switch (APS). The recommended source for the input voltage to the Air Cleaner is from the same source that is supplying the heating/cooling equipment, providing it is the same voltage as the Air Cleaner.

This manual is also suitable for:

Ga50a22Ga50a20

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