Lakeair Excel (120v) Operating And Service Manual - page 3
Maintenance
Your LakeAir Air Cleaner is a high quality,
precision piece of equipment designed for
long years of satisfactory performance.
Adhere to a regular maintenance schedule
and no problems should occur. This unit
should be checked periodically for “dust
load” and cleaned if found to have a large
accumulation of dust and lint. Under regular
conditions cleaning can be done once every 2
or 3 months. Under more severe conditions
more frequent cleaning may be required. To
obtain maximum efficiency from your
LakeAir Electronic Air Cleaner it must be
kept clean.
In addition to the grilles and electronic cell,
care should be taken to keep the rest of the
unit clean as well.
Disassembly and Cleaning
1. Turn off unit and disconnect line cord
from outlet.
2. Remove fasteners from cover assembly.
3. Lift cover from chassis.
4. Remove ground screw from base of
chassis connecting chassis to the electronic
cell. Lift cell from chassis, being careful not
to bend any of the plates on the electronic
cell.
5. The electronic cell may be cleaned in a
number of ways:
A. the best way is to soak it in a container of
hot water with diluted dishwasher detergent
or other cleaner that is safe for aluminum.
After soaking for 10-15 minutes, agitate the
filter (cell) in the solution to release some of
the particles. Alkaline cleaners, such as our
LA-99 heavy duty cleaning solution, may be
used with care. Be certain to read and follow
all directions carefully to avoid damage to the
aluminum cell components caused by harsh
chemical agents. LA-99 can be obtained
through your dealer or by calling Air Aware
directly.
B. It may be necessary, if the cell is
extremely dirty, to repeat the soaking process
or
to take a small soft brush to the plates of the
cell. If this is done, care should be taken
not to damage the plates or the fine ion
wires. After soaking, rinse off all traces of
the detergent with clean warm water and
allow the excess to drain off.
C. The electronic cell may also be washed
in the normal cycle of a household
dishwasher, but caution should be taken to
avoid damage to the plates of the unit.
6. Do not wash the carbon after filter. This
filter should be brushed or cleaned with a
vacuum cleaner if any dust is present. This
filter should also be replaced when there is
an indication that it is no longer absorbing
odors. Normal replacement is
approximately every 3-4 months.
NOTE: TO INSURE PROPER
OPERATION, FILTERS SHOULD BE
CLEANED AT REGULAR INTERVALS.
FAILURE TO CLEAN ELECTRONIC
FILTER WILL VOID THE WARRANTY.
Reassembly
1.
Before replacing the cell into the
chassis, make sure the cell is
completely dry.
Place the dry electronic
filter (cell) back on the chassis, making sure
the wider spaced plates (ionizer section)
face the outside of the unit. Also make sure
the handle is at the top of the unit.
2. Insert the ground screw in the proper
location and tighten.
3. Place the carbon after filter back into the
unit with the wire mesh side away from the
electrostatic cells. Replace ground screw at
the base of the chassis.
4. Replace the cover assembly and secure
with the fasteners.
5. Before plugging the unit in, make sure
the power button is in the Off position. Plug
in the line cord and turn the unit on to the
High or Low position. If arcing occurs, turn
the unit off until the electronic filter cell has
been dried completely.
TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR LAKEAIR
ELECTRONIC AIR CLEANER
Some of the common causes for malfunction of your air cleaner are listed below.
Review them should you have a problem, and perform the corrective measures listed
here. If your LakeAir Electronic Air Cleaner is not restored to proper operation,
contact your Dealer, nearest Authorized Service Center, or Air Aware.
Problem
Possible Cause
Possible Remedy
Air cleaner will not operate
Control switch is in Off
Position
Depress power switch to High
or Low
Power cord not plugged in
Plug in power cord
Blown fuse in household
or breaker tripped.
Reset breaker
Cover removed
Replace cover
Cover fasteners not tight
Tighten fasteners snugly
Small volume of air discharged
from unit
Extremely dirty electronic
filter (cell)
Clean according to Instructions
Plastic packing still on
carbon after filter
Remove plastic wrap
Unit not effectively cleaning
the air
Electronic filter dirty
Clean according to Instructions
Electronic filter is not prop-
erly installed
Check reassemble instructions
Continuous “arcing” or snap-
ping noise
Excessive accumulation of
dirt on the electronic filter
Clean according to Instructions
Electronic filter still damp
Allow filter cell to dry Com-
pletely
Bent or damaged plate on
electronic filter. (cell)
Check and straighten
Odors more pronounced than
usual
Discard and replace the carbon
after filter
Open doors to the adjoining
rooms
Service life of carbon after
filter expired
Air cleaner being used in a
confined space
If any of the problems are not solved to your satisfaction, please contact your Dealer or Air Aware