Amana DUCT MOUNT Manual

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ATTENTION INSTALLING PERSONNEL

As a professional installer you have an obligation

to know the product better than the customer. This

includes all safety precautions and related items.

Prior to actual installation, thoroughly familiarize

yourself with this Instruction Manual. Pay special

attention to all safety warnings. Often during

installation or repair it is possible to place yourself

in a position which is more hazardous than when

the unit is in operation.

November 2002

DUCT MOUNT

Electronic Air Cleaner Manual

1810 Wilson Parkway • Fayetteville, TN 37334

•Installation

•Operation

•Service

•Maintenance

Remember, it is your responsibility to install the

product safely and to know it well enough to be

able to instruct a customer in its safe use.

Safety is a matter of common sense...a matter of

thinking before acting. Most dealers have a list of

specific good safety practices...follow them.

The precautions listed in this Installation Manual

are intended as supplemental to existing practices.

However, if there is a direct conflict between existing

practices and the content of this manual, the

precautions listed here take precedence.

Amana

Heating

Air Conditioning

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Page 1 Heating & Air Conditioning ® C om fort. Q uality. Tru st. DUCT MOUNT Electronic Air Cleaner Manual •Installation •Operation •Service •Maintenance ATTENTION INSTALLING PERSONNEL As a professional installer you have an obligation Remember, it is your responsibility to install the to know the product better than the customer.
Page 2: Shipping And Handling
We realize, however, that during its lifetime the product may require service. The information contained in this manual is intended for use by a qualified Amana Service Technician who is familiar with the safety procedures required in the repair and who is equipped with the proper tools and testing instruments.
Page 3: General Information
General Information SPECIFICATIONS Electrical Maximum Rated Capacity: 2000 CFM (3400 m /hr.) Input: 120V, 60Hz, 1Ph Maximum Pressure Drop: 0.14 in. w.g. @ 2000 CFM Output: 3.2 mADC @6200 kVDC Maximum Power Consumption: 48 watts Weights Each Cell: 12 lbs. (5.45 kg) Total Unit: 36 lbs.
Page 4: Operation
General Information DUSTING AND “WHITE DUST” breaking in period of ownership and the issue is self- correcting. Also, high altitude locations can be more susceptible to noticing the presence of ozone. Your new Electronic Air Cleaner (EAC6) will efficiently An ionizing-collecting cell that has been damaged or bent clean and filter your household air.
Page 5: Outdoor Air
General Information PRE-INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS CAUTION Read rules and instructions carefully for safe operation. Failure to follow them could damage your unit or cause a hazardous condition. Check your unit ratings given on the cleaner to ensure it is suitable for your application. LACEMENT UTDOOR The best location for the air cleaner is in the return air duct...
Page 6 General Information The air cleaner can be in any position, except with the access door facing down. The figures below show the various positions the air cleaner can be mounted. AIR FLOW AIR FLOW SHEET METAL TRANSITIONS AIR FLOW AIR CLEANER AIR CLEANER SHEET METAL TRANSITIONS...
Page 7 General Information URNING ANES If the air cleaner is installed adjacent to a 90° duct elbow, add turning vanes inside the duct to improve the air distribution across the face of the air cleaner (Figure 9). Failure to follow this recommendation can reduce the efficiency of the electronic air cleaner.
Page 8: Installation
Installation WARNING Personal Injury Hazard To avoid the possibility of property damage, personal injury, or death, a trained, experienced servicer should install this electronic air cleaner. Power supply must be disconnected before installation, and a thorough checkout of the unit installation must be completed before unit operation. THIS AIR CLEANER SHOULD NOT BE INSTALLED ON THE HOT AIR SIDE OF DUCT-TYPE SYSTEMS.
Page 9: Electrical Connections
Electrical Connections The EAC6 Air Cleaner is designed to take advantage of the integrated accessory control panel available on most furnaces. The 120V electronic air cleaner tap on the furnace will provide power to the air cleaner only when the circulating air blower is in operation.
Page 10: Startup, Adjustments, And Checks
Startup, Adjustments, and Checks Indicator Light Inspection WARNING The following procedure should be conducted by a qualified HVAC contractor or repair person ONLY. These procedures will expose hazardous electrically energized components. Disconnect power between checks and proceed carefully. 1. Turn the HVAC system blower OFF. 2.
Page 11: Maintenance
Maintenance CAUTION PERSONAL INJURY HAZARD Sharp Edges. Handle the cells carefully to avoid cuts from the sharp metal edges. CAUTION To avoid possible damage to the air cleaner, do not use laundry detergent to clean the cells or pre-filters. CAUTION Do not drop the ionizing collector cells.
Page 12: Quick Reference Troubleshooting
Quick Reference Troubleshooting SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION Remove broken or loose wire and replace Broken or loose ionizing wire(s) with new. Dirty ionizing-collector cell Wash per instructions Rapid arcing or zapping. Straighten plates with needle nose pliers Excessive ozone smell. Damaged or bent collector plates or replace entire ionizing-collector cell.
Page 13 Amana cannot be held responsible for any injury or damage by any person not qualified to install this product.
Page 14: Recommended Service Tools
Troubleshooting (Qualified Servicer Only) WARNING PERSONAL INJURY HAZARD The following procedures will expose hazardous live parts. Disconnect power before proceeding and between checks. Failure to do so could result in severe personal injury or death. Exercise the usual precautions when working with high voltage.
Page 15: Primary Circuit
Troubleshooting (Qualified Servicer Only) PRIMARY CIRCUIT SECONDARY CIRCUIT If there is supply line voltage at the service connections and no input voltage to the power supply (green light out), WARNING the outage can be located by checking operation of the safety switch and the interconnecting wiring with a multim- eter.
Page 16: Power Supply
Troubleshooting (Qualified Servicer Only) (see Cell Troubleshooting Chart). an electrical short exists in one or both of the electronic cells. Replace cells in the unit, one at a time, to determine 7. If no voltage is present, remove the second cell. In- which cell is shorted.
Page 17: High Altitude Operation
Troubleshooting (Qualified Servicer Only) HIGH ALTITUDE OPERATION Because the air is less dense at higher altitudes, there is a possibility of nuisance arcing. To correct this condition: 1. Turn the unit OFF. Disconnect cord or turn off circuit breaker. 2. Remove the two screws securing the cover to the power tray and remove it from the unit. (The entire power sup- ply tray may be removed from the cabinet by removing two screws from inside the cabinet.) Do not lose screws.
Page 18 Troubleshooting (Qualified Servicer Only) SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Input AC power not available Replace any blown fuses and reset tripped breakers. Green indicator LED out; Repair or replace any loose wires or bad connections. Unit not operating Inspect Air Flow Sensor (AFS) for proper location and operation.
Page 19 PARTS LIST Ref. No. Description Power Tray Assembly (120 Volt) High Frequency Power Supply Electronic Air Flow Sensor Kit ON/OFF Switch Safety Interlock Switch Cabinet Assembly Pre-Filter (2 required) Ionizing-Collector Cell Ionizing Wire Assembly (1 wire) Handle Access Door Contact Board Assembly (qty. 2) Step Down Transformer (120 Volt to 24 Volt) Insulator Plastic Positioning Spacer (not shown)
Page 20 • Excludes door latch, disposable media cartridge, charcoal • Pay for service costs for service outside servicer's normal filter accessories, duct work, and installation. business hours. • Applies to service performed by an authorized Amana ® brand • Pay for service calls related to product installation.