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Whole House Electronic Air Cleaner

ALL phases of this installation must comply with NATIONAL, STATE AND LOCAL CODES

IMPORTANT — This Document is customer property and is to remain with this unit.

Please return to service information pack upon completion of work.

Service Facts

This information is for use by individuals having adequate

backgrounds of electrical and mechanical experience. Any

attempt to repair a central air conditioning product may re-

sult in personal injury and/or property damage. The manu-

facturer or seller cannot be responsible for the interpreta-

tion of this information, nor can it assume any liability in con-

nection with its use.

CELLS. Allows access to the COLLECTION CELLS, FIELD

CHARGER and PRE-FILTER.

6) TRANSFORMER - supplies 24 Volts to the indoor unit and Air

Cleaner

(not available with 50 Hz units)

7) 24 VOLT POWER / CONTROL CABLE

8) GASKET, LITERATURE AND HARDWARE PACKET

9) UPFLOW AIR HANDLER BAFFLE - This baffle is only included

with Air Handler models. See note below.

NOTE: Be careful not to discard the baffle. It is located under

the collection cells in the shipping box.

RECONNECT ALL GROUNDING DEVICES.

All parts of this product that are capable of conducting elec-

trical current are grounded. If grounding wires, screws,

straps, clips, nuts, or washers used to complete a path to

ground are removed for service, they must be returned to their

original position and properly fastened.

AIR

FLOW

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WARNING

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CAUTION

Air Handler Models

*FD175CLAH000D

*FD215CLAH000D

*FD235CLAH000D

*FD260CLAH000D

Downflow Furnace Models

*FD14DCLFR000D

*FD17DCLFR000D

*FD21DCLFR000D

*FD24DCLFR000D

Upflow Furnace Models

*FD145CLFR000D

*FD175CLFR000D

*FD210CLFR000D

*FD245CLFR000D

50 Hz Air Handler Models

TFD215CLAH005D

TFD235CLAH005D

TFD260CLAH005D

* May be "A" or "T"

1) PRE-FILTER - traps large particles such as hair and lint before

they can enter the COLLECTION CELL section.

2) FIELD CHARGER - Charges the contaminants. Only to be

serviced by a qualified technician.

3) COLLECTION CELL (2) - removes and collects very small

impurities from the air.

4) CABINET - mounts between the furnace/air handler and return

air duct work and houses the COLLECTION CELLS, FIELD

CHARGER and PRE-FILTER.

5) POWER DOOR - the solid state power supply components

that convert the 24 Volt AC to the high-voltage, direct current

required to power the FIELD CHARGER and COLLECTION

COMPONENTS OF THE AIR CLEANER

EAC- SF- 13

Summary of content (24 pages)

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Service Facts EAC- SF- 1 3 Whole House Electronic Air Cleaner Upflow Furnace Models Downflow Furnace Models Air Handler Models 50 Hz Air Handler Models *FD145CLFR000D *FD175CLFR000D *FD210CLFR000D *FD245CLFR000D *FD14DCLFR000D *FD17DCLFR000D *FD21DCLFR000D *FD24DCLFR000D *FD175CLAH000D *FD215CLAH000D *FD235CLAH000D *FD260CLAH000D TFD215CLAH005D TFD235CLAH005D TFD260CLAH005D * May be "A" or "T" ALL phases of this installation must comply with NATIONAL, STATE AND LOCAL CODES IMPORTANT — This Docume
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Service Facts INTRODUCTION The whole house air cleaner can be installed either as part of a Communicating heating and air conditioning system or as part of a traditional 24 volt system. When installed as part of a Communicating System in which the indoor unit, outdoor unit, and 900 series comfort control are equipped with our exclusive Communicating technology, this system performs a continuous loop of system diagnostics and data output.
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Diagram 2 Wiring Communicating Mode RED RED BLUE Unused GREEN Data Line BLACK RED WHITE BLACK WHITE D BLACK NOTE: The Black wire must be connected to chassis ground to ensure proper operation. BROWN BROWN BROWN BROWN BLUE GREEN BLUE GREEN GRD WHITE Unused Air Handler may not have a Low Voltage Terminal board. Connect Electronic Air Cleaner wires to the Air Handler Low Voltage Color coded wires.
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Service Facts ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS TO A COMMUNICATING SYSTEM AIR HANDLER IN CONVENTIONAL 24 V MODE ! WARNING ▲ 5) 6) Replace the Communicating control box cover. Locate the white wire coming from the Communicating System Air Handler PCB labeled “EAC”. The wire will have a male spade terminal connected to it and a female spade terminal inserted into the male terminal. Remove the female spade terminal and crimp it to the green wire on the air cleaner harness.
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Service Facts ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS TO A STANDARD 24 VOLT AIR HANDLER ! WARNING ▲ HAZARDOUS VOLTAGE! DISCONNECT ALL ELECTRIC POWER, INCLUDING REMOTE DISCONNECTS BEFORE SERVICING. FOLLOW PROPER LOCKOUT/TAGOUT PROCEDURES TO ENSURE THE POWER CAN NOT BE INADVERTENTLY ENERGIZED. FAILURE TO DISCONNECT POWER BEFORE SERVICING COULD RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
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Service Facts ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS TO A COMMUNICATING SYSTEMS AIR HANDLER IN COMMUNICATING MODE PROCEDURE: ! WARNING ▲ HAZARDOUS VOLTAGE! DISCONNECT ALL ELECTRIC POWER, INCLUDING REMOTE DISCONNECTS BEFORE SERVICING. FOLLOW PROPER LOCKOUT/TAGOUT PROCEDURES TO ENSURE THE POWER CAN NOT BE INADVERTENTLY ENERGIZED. FAILURE TO DISCONNECT POWER BEFORE SERVICING COULD RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY. 4TEE3C 1) 2) Remove electrical power going into the air handler.
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Service Facts ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS TO A COMMUNICATING FURNACE IN 24 V MODE ! WARNING ▲ 9. HAZARDOUS VOLTAGE! DISCONNECT ALL ELECTRIC POWER, INCLUDING REMOTE DISCONNECTS BEFORE SERVICING. FOLLOW PROPER LOCKOUT/TAGOUT PROCEDURES TO ENSURE THE POWER CAN NOT BE INADVERTENTLY ENERGIZED. FAILURE TO DISCONNECT POWER BEFORE SERVICING COULD RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY. PROCEDURE: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 10. 11. Remove electrical power going into the furnace.
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Service Facts ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS TO A COMMUNICATING SYSTEM FURNACE ! WARNING ▲ HAZARDOUS VOLTAGE! DISCONNECT ALL ELECTRIC POWER, INCLUDING REMOTE DISCONNECTS BEFORE SERVICING. FOLLOW PROPER LOCKOUT/TAGOUT PROCEDURES TO ENSURE THE POWER CAN NOT BE INADVERTENTLY ENERGIZED. FAILURE TO DISCONNECT POWER BEFORE SERVICING COULD RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY. PROCEDURE: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 8 Remove electrical power going into the furnace. Open blower door to upflow or downflow furnace.
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Service Facts ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS TO AN OIL FURNACE ! WARNING ▲ HAZARDOUS VOLTAGE! DISCONNECT ALL ELECTRIC POWER, INCLUDING REMOTE DISCONNECTS BEFORE SERVICING. FOLLOW PROPER LOCKOUT/TAGOUT PROCEDURES TO ENSURE THE POWER CAN NOT BE INADVERTENTLY ENERGIZED. FAILURE TO DISCONNECT POWER BEFORE SERVICING COULD RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY. Refer to the diagrams below for proper connections to an oil furnace. Consult the oil furnace installer's guide for additional information.
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Service Facts ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS FOR DUAL WHOLE HOUSE AIR CLEANER Dual Whole House Air Cleaners In some instances, two whole house air cleaners can be utilized to manage the overall system operational static pressure. The figure below shows two whole house air cleaners installed on an upflow furnace. The 24 volt transformer which supplies power to the air cleaner will need to be increased by 25 VA for each additional air cleaner added.
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Service Facts ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS FOR DUAL WHOLE HOUSE AIR CLEANERS AND FURNACE IN CONVENTIONAL 24V MODE FIELD SUPPLIED 50 VA TRANSFORMER ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS FOR DUAL WHOLE HOUSE AIR CLEANER AND FURNACE IN COMMUNICATING MODE FIELD SUPPLIED 75 VA TRANSFORMER EAC-SF-13 Numbers in [brackets] are for 50 Hz international systems.
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Service Facts 4 SET-UP MODE OF OPERATION DIRTY LEDs CLEAN POWER PRE-FILTER PRE-FILTER RESET RESET LED DISPLAY DISPLAY FEATURES (Fig. 4) The Air Cleaner display can be used for several functions. • Provide the homeowner the operating status of the air cleaner, including an indication the PRE-FILTER or COLLECTION CELLS need cleaning. • The installer can access the SET-UP mode to change the time to clean settings for the PRE-FILTER and COLLECTION CELLS as well as change the Power level setting.
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Service Facts NOTE: If two air cleaners are connected on the same system, set all timers on both air cleaners to the same settings. The comfort control will only report one air cleaner timer and this methodology will allow the air cleaners to remain on the same cleaning schedule. or the COLLECTION CELLS need to be cleaned. The Air Cleaner control has detected ten consecutive automatic High Voltage Shut Down (HVSD) cycles.
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Service Facts ifD™ DISPLAY FAULT LED CODES COMFORT CONTROL ERROR CODE FAULT DESCRIPTION 18 Internal control lockout 37 Duplicate Filter, Another filter timer is present/ Only seen when Air Cleaner is configured in the communication mode and the Comfort Control filter times are not set to "E" autodiscover on set-up 500 and 501. 64 One or more buttons are stuck in the ON position on the aircleaner door.
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Service Facts Do not remove the door until all of the lights are off. ! WARNING ▲ RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK: These servicing instructions are for use by qualified personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the Service Facts unless you are qualified to do so. Failure to follow all electrical safety precautions could result in death or serious injury.
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Service Facts The Air Cleaner is factory set to notify the homeowner to clean the PRE-FILTER every two months [10 weeks] of actual run time of the Air Cleaner. This notification can be changed by the installer/homeowner to 1 month [5 weeks] or 3 months [15 weeks] depending on the conditions in the home (pets, smokers, etc.). Please see “SET-UP MODE” (page 3) to change the factory settings. 1. r Using a vacuum hose, vacuum in even strokes across the entire PRE-FILTER.
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Service Facts i y Handles Fold Flat 3. Replace the power door onto the Air Cleaner. 4. Ensure the power cord is plugged into the Air Cleaner. u A steady amber light indicates that the unit is wired in the 24 V mode. A blinking amber light indicates that the unit is wired in the communicating mode. No light present means that the unit is not connected. Power Button Carefully review BOTH of the COLLECTION CELLS for the “200/200-1” mark.
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Service Facts NOTE: Once you press the POWER button, the first LED will be on and it will start flashing after the first 10 [12] minutes of indoor fan operation. This is normal operation. o 7. On the thermostat, reset the indoor fan operation to the desired mode. Turn the air system back on at the Comfort Control (thermostat). Tap Gently 4. NOTE: The field charger should never be subjected to water. The field charger should only be cleaned by a trained service professional.
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Service Facts 6. Rotate the styrofoam block on the FIELD CHARGER Pin. d 4. 5. 7. Use the styrofoam block to clean the faceplate opening edges. 8. Repeat steps 5, 6 and 7 for each FIELD CHARGER Pin. 9. Put FIELD CHARGER back into the Air Cleaner frame and bend the locking tabs back up against the FIELD CHARGER.
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Service Facts 6. 7. 8. 9. instructions). The top three Red LEDs should be on for this test. The three Red LEDs being on indicates that the Air Cleaner Power level setting is set at the Maximum / 9.6 KV position. If all three are NOT on, press the POWER button three times and then press the RESET button until you get all three Red LEDs on. Now press and hold both the POWER button and the RESET button for 5 [6] seconds then release these buttons to exit the SET-UP mode.
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Service Facts TROUBLESHOOTING Service Indications Indoor Blower ON/ Air Cleaner First Green LED OFF Indoor Blower ON/ Air Cleaner First Green LED ON, Not Flashing Service Checks 1. Check that the Power Door is installed correctly and the latches closed. The actuator tab must engage the door safety switch. 2. Check the air cleaner power/control cable. 3. Push the power button once. 4. Check for 24 Volts AC at the Air Cleaner power plug. 1. Air Cleaner is in the 10 [12] minute dry cycle. 2.
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Service Facts COMPONENT FAILURE EVALUATION Component Failure Evaluation This whole house air cleaner can be installed either as part of a communicating system or as part of a traditional 24 volt system YES Is the amber light above the power cord connection on continuously 24VAC Mode Intended YES NO COM Mode Intended YES Go to 24 Volt troubleshooting flow chart NO Is the amber light blinking the system device count or a fast flash Correct control wire problem NO YES BLUE GREEN BROWN BLACK RED WHI
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Service Facts Component Failure Evaluation in 24 Volt Mode Door panel has yellow or red flashing LEDs Remove the power door, collection cells, and field charger Reinstall power door to air cleaner Power the air cleaner with 24VAC and establish a “G” call from T-Stat Bypass the 10 minute time delay (This is done by entering and exiting the set-up mode) Wait 10 seconds Door operates correctly Yes Turn power off, Remove the power door, install the collection cells, and reinstall the power door The po
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Service Facts Component Failure Evaluation in Communicating Mode User interface on the door panel is displaying a COM. FAULT Yellow-2, Yellow-4 and Red-3 LED flashing Is the COM LED flashing a device count (one flash for each unit on the COM BUS) YES NO YES NO Comfort controll is displaying a ERROR CODE 91 The user inferface on the door panel has yellow or red flashing LEDs other then the COM FAULT Is the COM LED flashing fast YES Active communicating fault.