Trion HE Plus 1400 Installation & Operation Manual - Caution
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.
To Remove the Ionizing-Collecting Cells and Pre-filters from the Air Cleaner:
1. Turn air cleaner ON/OFF switch to OFF position. Wait 15 seconds. Remove Front Panel Assembly.
2. Carefully remove the Ionizing-Collecting Cell(s) and Pre-filter(s) and set aside in a safe place.
3. Do not drop the Ionizing-Collecting Cell. This can cause damage to the cell plates or ionizing
wires which results in excessive arcing and poor performance.
To Wash Ionizing-Collecting Cells and Pre-filters:
We suggest you follow the instructions below to properly and thoroughly clean your
Ionizing-Collecting Cells.
1.
Place enough hot water in a utility tub to cover the first cell. Dissolve 2-4 oz. of granulated
automatic dishwasher detergent (NOT laundry detergent) in the water.
2.
Allow the cell to soak for 30 minutes. Agitate it up and down in the solution until it appears clean
and remove.
3.
Repeat with second cell (if applicable).
4.
Agitate the Pre-filters up and down in the solution until they appear clean.
5.
With a hose, rinse the Ionizing-Collecting Cells and Pre-filters. The hose should be held about 10”
from the cell plates and at a slight angle for maximum cleaning results. Be careful not to spray the
ionizing wires directly with the hose as the water pressure can cause the wire(s) to stretch and
break. The cell frame should be thoroughly rinsed along the edges to dislodge any trapped lint or
dirt. Carefully wipe a damp cloth or sandpaper (not emery cloth) along the ionizing wires.
6.
Stand Ionizing-Collecting Cells and Pre-filters in upright position and allow to dry two hours. You
may experience a slight discoloration of the aluminum collector cell plates after washing. This is
a normal chemical reaction between the aluminum and detergent and will not harm your unit or
affect its performance.
To Replace Cells in the Air Cleaner:
1.
Replace Pre-filter and Ionizing-Collecting Cells in cabinet. Check that airflow arrow on Cells point
in same direction as air flows through the duct. (If you have to force the cell past the positioning
screw in the cabinet bottom, the cell is probably in the incorrect position.)
2.
Replace Front Panel Assembly (engage tabs on lower edge of door into slots in cabinet). Carefully
close the Panel.
3.
Turn air cleaner ON/OFF switch to ON position.
Maintenance
CAUTION
:
Handle Ionizing-Collecting Cells with care as plates can be sharp and cause injury if not
handled properly.
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