Trion HE Plus 1400 Installation & Operation Manual

Manual is about: Duct Mount Electronic Air Cleaner

Summary of HE Plus 1400

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    He plus 1400 he plus 2000 duct mount electronic air cleaner caution: read installation, operation, and maintenance instructions carefully for safe operation. Exercise extreme caution when working with electricity. Installation • operation • maintenance 155587-001 5/08.

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    Table of contents introduction ........................................................................................1 unit components ..............................................................................2 operation ............................................................................

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    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 condi...

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    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...

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    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. I...

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    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. 1. Make sure the hvac system blower is not operating, the on/off switch is in off position ...

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    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 installatio...

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    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...

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    Common questions and answers q. Why isn’t my electronic air cleaner cleaning my air? A. 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...

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    Q. I lost power to my home during a storm. Should i worry about the electronic air cleaner ? A. 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...

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    Symptom rapid arcing or zapping excessive ozone smell radio or television interference hissing or sizzling noise green led light is not on red led light is not on possible causes broken or loose ionizing wire (s) dirty ionizing-collecting cell damaged or bent collector plates dirty insulator caps on...

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    Unit dimensions 10

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    The following section is to be used by a qualified hvac contractor or installer only. These procedures are not to be attempted by any person not qualified to work with high voltage or familiar with the installation of this type of air cleaner. Seller cannot be held responsible for any injury or dama...

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    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; maximum performance is obta...

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    Atomizing humidifiers if an atomizing humidifier is mounted upstream of the air cleaner: 1. 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 ...

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    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. Direction ...

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    Installation 15 for qualified hvac installer only typical mounting positions (air cleaner shown shaded in illustrations) horizontal furnace – mounted vertically in return duct as close to the furnace as possible. Offset installation – if there is less than 7-in. For mounting the air cleaner between ...

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    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 ins...

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    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. 1. Locate the cabinet in the cold air return duct such that all of the return air flows through the unit. If the furnace and air cleaner o...

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    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. All wiring shall be performed in accordance wi...

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    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. The hvac system blower should be turne...

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    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. • exercise the usual precautions when working with high voltage. • when ...

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    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 v...

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    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...

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    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 voltage...

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    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. 9). 11. If no voltage is present, remove bot...

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    Power tray assembly 120/50-60/1 power tray assembly 240/50-60/1 high frequency power supply* on/off switch* interlock switch* cabinet assembly pre-filter (2 req.) cell, ionizing-collecting (2 req.) ionizing wire assembly front panel assembly contact board assembly (2 req.)* charcoal filter (optional...

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    Electronic air cleaner limited three-year warranty this limited warranty covers trion residential type electronic air cleaners, excluding ductwork, wiring and installation. Trion warrants that all new trion electronic residential air cleaners are free from defects in material and workmanship under n...