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HE Plus 1400 HE Plus 2000 Duct Mount Electronic Air Cleaner Installation • Operation • Maintenance CAUTION: READ INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY FOR SAFE OPERATION. EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN WORKING WITH ELECTRICITY. 155587-001 5/08...
Table of Contents Introduction ..................1 Unit Components ................2 Operation ..................3 1) Regular Dusting & “White Dust” ..........3 2) Ozone ..................3 3) High Altitude Operation............4 Maintenance of Your Electronic Air Cleaner ........5 1) Washing the Cells and Pre-filter(s) ........5 2) Replacing the Ionizer Wires ..........6 3) Cleaning the Air Flow Sensor (AFS)........6 Common Questions &...
Introduction INTRODUCTION This Electronic Air Cleaner is a two-stage electrostatic precipitator. The air cleaner is designed to remove airborne particulates, including dust, dirt, smoke, pollen, virus, spores, bacteria, and mold from indoor air. Air movement through the unit is provided by the heating, air conditioning or ventilating system blower. As dirty air enters the air cleaner, the air passes through Metal Mesh Pre-filters.
Unit Components Cabinet Mounts to existing ductwork; houses the Ionizing-Collecting Cells and Pre-filters. Ionizing-Collecting Cells Collect the dust, dirt and other particulates in the air. They contain the ionizing and collecting sections. The cells must be installed with the ionizing wires on the air intake side. A spring contact is located on the top of each cell and must be in the position to make contact with the contact board assemblies on the bottom of the Power Tray Assembly.
Operation Air Cleaner Model Identification The model number and part number for your Electronic Air Cleaner can be found on the data label located on the inside of the Front Panel Assembly. Regular Dusting and “White Dust” Your new Electronic Air Cleaner will efficiently clean and filter your household air.
Operation High Altitude Operation Because the air is less dense at higher altitudes, there is a possibility of nuisance arcing in the Electronic Air Cleaner. The homeowner can quickly and easily correct this condition. Make sure the HVAC System Blower is not operating, the ON/OFF switch is in OFF position and the circuit breaker is turned OFF or input power cord is disconnected.
Maintenance WASHING IONIZING– COLLECTING CELLS AND PRE-FILTERS Regular washing of the Ionizing-Collecting Cells is necessary to ensure proper performance. A thorough washing once every two months will be adequate for most installations. More frequent washing (once a month) may be necessary with some installations (new home for example) where there is new carpeting, plaster dust or excessive cigarette smoke.
Maintenance REPLACING THE IONIZING WIRES Instances of the Ionizing Wires breaking are minimal due to the constant tension design and fixed location of the Ionizing Wire supports. When an Ionizing Wire breaks, the efficiency of the Electronic Air Cleaner will decrease slightly. However, the unit will continue to operate with a broken Ionizing Wire as long as the broken wire has not caused a short in the secondary circuit of the unit.
Q & A COMMON QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Q. Why isn’t my Electronic Air Cleaner cleaning my air? The air cleaner is most likely working just like it was designed. However, many factors can affect the performance of the unit. Are air return registers located in the ceiling? If so, it will be difficult for the air flow to carry heavier particulates to the air cleaner.
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Q & A Q. I lost power to my home during a storm. Should I worry about the Electronic Air Cleaner The most common problem associated with power outages is the Electronic Air Cleaner will not turn on properly after power is restored. If the Green INPUT POWER indicating light is illuminated, and the Red CELL ENERGIZED indicating light is illuminated while the HVAC system blower is operating, the unit is operating properly.
Troubleshooting Common Troubleshooting Techniques SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION Rapid Arcing or Broken or loose ionizing wire (s) Remove broken or loose wire and replace Zapping with new wire Dirty Ionizing-Collecting Cell Clean the Ionizing-Collecting Cell Damaged or bent collector plates Straighten plates with needle nose pliers or replace entire Ionizing-Collecting Cell Dirty insulator caps on Ionizing-Collecting...
INSTALLER HELP LINE If you have any questions on installation issues or problems, please call Technical Support 800-884-0002 Technical Specifications Model HE Plus 1400 HE Plus 1400 HE Plus 2000 Size (16x25) (20x20) (20x25)
Installation For Qualified HVAC Installer Only Application The air cleaner is used in forced air heating, cooling and ventilating systems. It should be installed in the system such that all the system air is circulated through the air cleaner. The air cleaner will only remove the airborne contaminants delivered to it;...
Installation For Qualified HVAC Atomizing Humidifiers Installer Only If an atomizing humidifier is mounted upstream of the air cleaner: Mount the humidifier as far upstream in the ductwork as possible. A distance of at least 10 feet is recommended to reduce the possibility of excessive arcing as water droplets pass through the Electronic Air Cleaner.
Installation For Qualified HVAC Installer Only LOCATION SELECTION Remember to select a location that is readily accessible for periodic inspection and cleaning of the the Pre-filters and Ionizing-Collecting Cells. Allow a minimum of 24” clearance in front and 12” clearance above the air cleaner for component removal and service space.
Installation For Qualified HVAC TYPICAL MOUNTING POSITIONS (Air cleaner shown shaded in illustrations) Installer Only WARNING Before making changes to a HVAC system that affect ventilation fuel-burning appliances, contact your heating contractor. Transitions Transitions Basement Furnace Space Saver Counterflow Furnace – (Lowboy) –...
Installation For Qualified HVAC Installer Only INSTALLATION CAUTION: Only a trained, experienced servicer should install this Electronic Air Cleaner. The Front Panel Assembly, Power Tray Assembly, Ionizing-Collecting Cells and Pre-filters should be removed before installation. To remove the Power Tray Assembly, remove the two (2) screws from inside the top front of the cabinet.
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Installation For Qualified HVAC Installer Only NOTE: The following is a typical installation of the air cleaner on a highboy furnace. You may have to alter the installation to fit your particular application. Locate the cabinet in the cold air return duct such that all of the return air flows through the unit.
Installation For Qualified HVAC Installer Only ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION CAUTION If the Electronic Air Cleaner is wired directly to the integrated accessory control on the furnace, it is imperative that the ampere rating of the control be sufficient to handle the current required by the air cleaner.
Installation For Qualified HVAC Installer Only SYSTEM CHECKOUT WARNING: The following procedures must be conducted by a qualified HVAC contractor or repair person ONLY. These procedures will expose hazardous electrically energized charged components. Disconnect power between checks and proceed carefully. 1.
Troubleshooting For Qualified HVAC Installer Only TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: • These procedures must be performed by a qualified HVAC technician or electrician. • Risk of personal injury or death could occur by attempting to troubleshoot or repair this unit by untrained persons. •...
Troubleshooting For Qualified HVAC Installer Only PRIMARY CIRCUIT WITH HVAC SYSTEM BLOWER OPERATING • If there is no supply line voltage at the transformer input connections, correct the fault at the dedicated power source or HVAC system power source. • If there is supply line voltage at the transformer input connections and no output voltage (24 volts nominal), the transformer is defective and must be replaced.
Troubleshooting For Qualified HVAC Installer Only SECONDARY CIRCUIT IONIZING-COLLECTING CELL The cells are electrically energized through a contact terminal located at the top center of each cell. The ionizing wires and alternating collector plates are electrically charged while the interleaving plates are grounded. If the space between the charged and grounded plates is bridged with conductive or semi-conductive material, a short circuit develops.
Troubleshooting For Qualified HVAC Installer Only SECONDARY CIRCUIT POWER SUPPLY If the Red CELL ENERGIZED light remains out with the Ionizing-Collecting Cells removed from the cabinet, the power supply is defective. Specific problems in the Power Tray Assembly can be isolated by using a Multimeter and High Voltage Probe to check the output voltages.
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Troubleshooting For Qualified HVAC Installer Only 10. If no voltage is present, remove the second cell. Install cell number one and measure voltage as described in step #7. If voltage is present, the second cell, which is now out of the cabinet, is shorted. Refer to COMMON TROUBLESHOOTING TECHNIQUES (pg.
Parts List CELL CONTACT Ref. Description HE Plus 1400 HE Plus 1400 HE Plus 2000 (16” x 25”) (20” x 20”) (20” x 25”) Power Tray Assembly 120/50-60/1 455578-001 455578-005 455578-001 Power Tray Assembly 240/50-60/1 455578-008 455578-007 455578-008 High Frequency Power Supply*...
LIMITATION IN THE PRECEDING SENTENCE MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. 10. Trion reserves the right to make changes in the design and material of its products without incurring any obligation to incorporate such changes in units completed on the effective date of such a change.
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