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UV-AIRE AIR PURIFYING SYSTEM
Model: UV-16/24
ITEMS INCLUDED IN KIT:
1-24Volt UV-Aire Ballast Assembly
1-Mounting Base
1-Ultraviolet Lamp
6-Sheet Metal Mounting Screws
1-Instruction Sheet
1-Fiberglass Duct Board
Mounting Bracket
1-UVC Light Shield
1-24V Transformer
2-Fork Terminals
2-Wire Nuts
The UV-Aire unit is designed to emit powerful UVC Band light rays, which sterilize and reduce airborne
microorganisms as they pass through a heating or air conditioning system. It is installed in the
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SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS WARNING: Never expose eyes or skin to UVC light from any source. • Looking directly at the UVC light may cause per manent eye damage or blindness. • Never operate the UV -Aire Air Purifying System out of the plenum. • Designed for a closed duct system. Do not mount near a supply or a retur n air opening. • All duct openings in direct line of site of the UV light must be sealed with aluminum tape or equivalent sealing methods. WARNING: UV light will break down p
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SIZING AND SELECTING UNITS See chart below: UV-Aire Square Footage Volts Watts Amps Hz (For ducts at least 16" wide) Up to 2000 1 24 23 1.3 60 4000 2 24 46 2.6 60 Notes: • For applications with multiple systems, we recommend one unit per system. • For larger applications, multiple units are recommended. Contact technical suppor t at 1-252-522-3031 for sizing. • Each unit will require its own transformer. Figure 1 INSTALLATION 1. Locate a suitable location for the unit downstream from the 'A
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7. Press shield onto duct wall then secure with screws. (See Figure 5) 8. Attach the UV-Aire mounting base onto the plenum with the supplied sheet metal screws. (Refer to template as shown in Figure 3) This must be tight in order to activate the built-in safety switch. NOTE: DO NOT remove template from duct. 9. Do not handle the lamp with bare hands. Oils on your hands tend to reduce lamp intensity. Install lamp into ballast. (See Figure 6) 10. Wipe off the lamp glass with the supplied
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MAINTENANCE WARNING: Disconnect power to the transformer before commencing inspection and cleaning. NOTE: Wear disposable, non-absorbent protective gloves prior to inspection procedure in case of accidental breakage of glass. 1. We recommend inspecting and cleaning the lamp at least every 6 months. Frequency depends upon the environment. Such as: the type of air filter, duration of use and replacement cycle. 2. To maintain maximum output intensity, replace the UV-Aire lamp annually. The lamp s
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REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE WARNING: Disconnect power to the transfomer before starting replacement procedure. NOTE: Wear disposable, non-absorbent protective gloves prior to replacement procedure in case of accidental breakage of glass. 1. Rotate the UV-Aire ballast assembly counter-clockwise until it stops. (See Figure 9) 2. Remove the ballast assembly and lamp from the mounting base. (See Figure 7) Figure 9 3. Remove the lamp from the lamp socket. (See Figure 6) 4. Install the replacement lamp
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 1. Do not wire the unit into the appliance 24 volt fan or thermostat circuit. This will cause premature ballast or lamp failure and void the warranty. For proper operation, the unit requires 24VAC at all times. 2. Check to make sure 24VAC power is available at the transformer. 3. If lamp does not light up, pull back metal washer on mounting base. If lamp comes on, the base needs tightening to ensure that the safety switch is fully engaged. 4. If lamp does not light up, ro
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LIMITED WARRANTY Field Controls, LLC (“Company”) warrants that its products shall be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use for the limited period indicated, from the date of manufacture, subject to the provisions 1-8 below. Eighteen (18) months All Field Controls Products (except for those listed below as 5 years or 90 days). Five (5) years Field Controls Direct Vent Systems (FDVS), Field Oil Vent Kits (FOVP), and ComboVents (CV). Field Controls warrants that th
