Honeywell F50F Manuale del proprietario

Honeywell

OWNER’S GUIDE

F50F

ELECTRONIC

AIR CLEANER

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CONTENTS

PAGE

AIR CLEANER MONITOR 2

OPER ATING YO U R ELECTRO NIC AIR CLEANER 3

GETTING THE MOST FROM YO UR ELECTRO NIC AIR CLEANER 5

CLEANING THE ELECTRONIC CELL(S) AND PREFILTER(S) 7

HO W ELECTRONIC AIR C LEANING W ORKS 13

BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVIC E 18

TEN -YEAR CLEAN CO IL G UARAN TEE 20

PERFECT CLIMATE® CONTRO LS 22

LIM ITED FIVE-YEAR W AR RAN TY 23

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AIR C LE ANER MONITOR

The optional W 8600F Air Cleaner

M onitor m ay be added to your air

cleaner system to provide convenient

indication of system perform ance. The

W 8600F must be ordered seperately.

The W 8600F is designed to m ount next

to your therm ostat, or in any convenient

location (such as a utility room) where it

can be seen as it monitors the air

cleaner's perform ance.

The four Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)

indicators are labeled ON, BATTERY,

SER VIC E and FAULT.

• The ON indicator is active during

norm al air cleaning operation. The system fan is also on when the air

cleaner is running.

• The BATTERY indicator is active when the W 8600F battery is low.

• The SERVICE indicator is active when it is tim e to wash the air

cleaner prefilter(s) and cell(s). The tim e between cleanings is entered

into the W 8600F at installation. To turn the SERVICE indicator off,

press the Reset button located at the bottom right of the W8600F.

• The FAULT indicator is active w hen there is extrem e dirt loading,

electronic m alfunction, constant arcing or other problem s with the

high voltage output of the air cleaner power supply.

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OPERATING YOUR ELECTRONIC AIR CLEANER

M11980

Set the O N-O FF switch in the power box to ON.

NOTE: Depress 1 for ON, 0 for OFF.

The air cleaner will now operate whenever your

furnace/air conditioning system fan operates. For

m axim um air cleaning benefit and cleaner air

conditioner coils, leave the air cleaner switch ON

at all tim es and the fan switch on your therm ostat

ON. Of course, continuous fan operation will add

to your electric bill each month.

W hen the fan and air cleaner com e on, the neon

indicator lights.

If your air cleaner is equipped with a wall-

mounted W 8600F Air Cleaner M onitor (see page

2), the ON indicator will be active whenever the

air cleaner is in operation. Of course, the system

fan will also be running.

You may hear a snapping (electrical arcing)

sound occasionally as the air cleaner operates.

This usually is caused by a larger dust particle

causing a high voltage discharge. The snapping

sound means that your air cleaner is working as it

should. To hear the snapping sound, m om entarily

press the test button near the bottom of the door.

Use the test button any tim e you want to prove

air cleaner operation.

W hen the fan and air cleaner stops, the neon

light goes out, as does the ON indicator on the

W 8600F. The air cleaner is off until the heating or

air conditioning and fan start again.

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If you don t want the air cleaner to run, set the

ON-O FF switch to OFF to turn off the air cleaner.

Your furnace and air conditioner will still operate

norm ally, but without the added benefit of air

cleaning. Normally, this switch should be ON at

all times.

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GETTING THE MOST FROM YOUR ELECTRONIC AIR CLEANER

Run th e e lectro nic

a ir clean e r as

m uch as p o ss ib le

Keep th e cell(s)

an d p refilter(s)

clean

R eplace any

activa ted ca rbon

filte rs in the

d u ctw o rk

re g u la rly

For greatest benefit, the air cleaner should run

all the tim e. To do this, set the fan switch on

your therm ostat to ON, and make sure the air

cleaner is switched ON. The fan and air cleaner

will run even when the furnace or air conditioner

is off.

NOTE: A manual fan switch may be built into

the furnace or furnace fan controller.

The air cleaner uses less power than a 40 watt

light bulb (two-cell model— 33 watts; single cell

model— 22 watts). The cost of running the

system fan will vary with the size of your fan

m otor and the cost of electricity where you live.

M ost air cleaner owners feel that the added cost

is more than offset by the added benefits of full

tim e air cleaning and full tim e air circulation.

You may feel that the room tem perature stays

more even when the fan is always on.

Although the air cleaner is designed to be

efficient over a wide range of cell dirt loading

conditions, regular cleaning is your best

assurance of consistent perform ance. Also, a

very dirty cell and prefilter reduces air flow and,

in turn, reduces the efficiency of the furnace or

air conditioner. The cell wash rem inder sched

ule or the optional W 8600F Air Cleaner Monitor

should be used to maintain a regular wash

schedule.

An activated carbon (charcoal) filter is som e

tim es installed downstream of the air cleaner to

help control odors. This filter should be changed

at least annually, or as recom m ended by the

filter m anufacturer. Honeywell does not offer

carbon filters for this application.

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If you have a

h u m id ifie r

If your system includes an atom izing hum idifier,

you m ay want to install a standard furnace filter

between the humidifier and the air cleaner. This

filter would keep the humidifier spray's mineral

deposits from collecting on the air cleaner. This

filter should be checked regularly and changed

when it show s signs of m ineral or dirt buildup. If

you do not install a filter, you will probably need

to wash the cell(s) and prefilter(s) more often to

rem ove the mineral buildup.

If an ultrasonic room hum idifier is used often,

especially if filled with tap (undistilled) water, the

cell(s) and prefilter(s) will require more frequent

washing. A white residue will accumulate on the

cell(s) from the minerals in the water. This

residue may also contribute to "white dust"

(see p. 17).

All Honeywell whole house hum idifiers m ay be

used in a system with the Honeywell Electronic

Air Cleaner without any additional filters or

system modification.

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CLEAN IN G THE ELE CTRO N IC CELL(S) AN D PREFILTER (S)

A CAUTION

S harp edges.

Can cause pers onal injury.

Carefully handle the cell(s) or wear protective

gloves to avoid cuts from the sharp metal

edges.

S etting a To ensure optim um perform ance from the air

regula r cle a nin g cleaner, the cell(s) and prefilter(s) must be

sch e dule cleaned regularly— every one to six m onths.

W ashing frequency will vary depending on the

num ber of fam ily m em bers, pets, activities

(such as cooking or woodshop) and sm oking

habits. Use the wash rem inder schedule that

cam e with the air cleaner or the optional

W 8600F Air Cleaner M onitor to help establish

and maintain a regular cleaning schedule.

M ount the wash rem inder schedule in a

convenient location.

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If your air cleaner has a W 8600F Air C leaner

Monitor, the SERVICE indicator will activate

when it is tim e to wash the cell(s) and

prefilter(s). W ash them follow ing the instructions

starting on page 9. To turn the SERVICE

indicator off, press the reset button on the lower

right of the W 8600F (see picture below).

You may consider w ashing your cell(s) and

prefilter(s) before the SERVICE indicator

activates if som e activity in your home has

changed. This can include, but is not lim ited to

the following:

• Have the windows been open more often?

• Has som eone been sm oking m ore often?

• Has som eone taken up a dust producing

hobby?

If this activity change is perm anent, you may

want your installer to change the W ASH

schedule that was entered into the W 8600F

when it was installed.

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NOTE: You may let the heating or air condi

tioning system operate norm ally while

the cell(s) are being washed. Sim ply

turn off the air cleaner switch.

C lea ning th e Vacuum the prefilter or brush, or soak it in a

p re filte r(s) tub. Do not wash the prefilter in the dishwasher

or carwash.

A

B u rn hazard.

Can cause pers onal in ju ry .

Allow the cell(s) to cool com pletely in the

dishw asher at the end of the wash cycle or

wear protective gloves to avoid burns. Hot

w ater can accum ulate in the tubes supporting

the collector plates. Tip the cell(s) so these

tubes will drain.

IMPORTANT

• Check your dishwasher owner’s manual.

Some manufacturers do not recommend

washing electronic cell(s) in their dish

washers.

• If the dishwasher has upper and lower

arms, position the cell(s) carefully to allow

good water circulation.

• Be careful to avoid damaging the cell(s)

when placing them in the dishwasher.

Broken ionizer wires or bent collector

plates are not covered under the war

ranty.

• Very dirty cell(s), especially from tobacco

or cooking smoke, can discolor the plastic

parts and the lining of some dishwashers.

This discoloration is not harmful. To

minimize it, wash the cell(s) more

frequently or try a different brand

of detergent.

• Do NOT allow the dishwasher to run

through the dry cycle. This will bake

on any contaminants not removed

during the wash cycle and reduce air

cleaner efficiency.

W ashin g

th e ce ll(s)

in yo ur

autom a tic

d ish w a s h e r

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STEP 1

STEP 2

STEP 3

STEP 4

W ashin g

th e

ce ll(s) in

a tub

Put the cell(s) on the lower rack of the dish

washer with the airflow arrow pointing up. It may

be necessary to rem ove the upper rack. Do not

block water flow to the upper arm.

HINT: Lay a few large water glasses between

the spikes on the lower rack, and rest the

cell(s) on them so the spikes do not damage

the alum inum collector blades.

Using your regular dishwashing detergent, allow

the dishwasher to run through the com plete

wash and rinse cycle. Do n o t use the d ry

cycle. To avoid burns, let the cell(s) cool

com pletely before rem oving, or wear protective

gloves when rem oving the cell(s). Rem ember

that water m ay be trapped inside the cell(s)

plates. Tip the cell(s) so these tubes can drain.

W ipe the ionizer wires and contact board on the

end of the cell using your thum b and forefinger

with a small, damp cloth.

Inspect the dishwasher. You may wish to rerun

the wash and/or rinse cycle with the dishwasher

em pty if you see dirt or residue from washing

the cell(s). If dirt or residue seem s excessive,

wash the cell(s) m ore often or try a different

detergent.

!X CAUTION

H azard ous chem ical.

Can cause pers onal injury.

• Do not splash the detergent solution in

eyes. W ear rubber gloves to avoid

prolonged detergent contact with your skin.

• Keep detergent and solution out of reach

of children.

NOTE: Always wash the cell(s) first, then the

prefilter(s), to keep heavy prefilter lint

from getting caught in the cell(s).

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STEP 1 Use a large enough container, such as a

laundry tub or trash container, to hold one or

both cell(s).

NOTE: Sharp corners on the cell(s) can scratch

the surface of a bathtub.

STEP 2 Dissolve about 3/4 cup of autom atic dishwasher

detergent per cell in enough hot water to cover

the cell(s). If the detergent does not dissolve

readily, or form s a scum on the water, try

another brand, or use softened water.

STEP 3 After the detergent has com pletely dissolved,

place the cell(s) in the container and let soak for

15 to 20 minutes. Agitate them up and down a

few times, and remove.

STEP 4 Next, wash the prefilter(s) the sam e way. Em pty

and rinse the wash container.

STEP 5 Rinse the cell(s) and prefilter(s) with a hard

spray of very hot water; rinse the tub clean,

then fill the tub with clean hot water and soak

for 5 to 15 m inutes. Rinse until the water

draining from the cell(s) and prefilter(s) no

longer feels slippery.

STEP 6 Soak cell(s) and prefilter(s) in a final clear water

rinse for 10 minutes.

STEP 7 W ipe the ionizer wires and contact board on the

end of the cell using your thum b and forefinger

with a small, damp cloth.

W ashing the cell(s)

at a ca r wash

Use the hand sprayer at a coin-operated do-it-

yourself car wash to wash the cell(s). Hold the

nozzle at least tw o feet away from the unit to

avoid dam age (such as broken ionizer wires or

bent collector plates) from the high pressure

stream of water. Follow the sam e sequence of

wash and rinse as recom m ended for cars.

However, do not wax the cell(s). Be sure to

rinse until the water draining from the cell(s) no

longer feels slippery.

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R eplacing e le ctron ic

a ir clean e r co m p o n e nts

STEP 1 Inspect the cell(s) for broken ionizer wires and

bent collector plates. Repair as necessary or

take to a Honeywell Authorized Air Cleaner

Repair Station.

STEP 2 Slide the prefilter(s) into the upstream prefilter

guides.

STEP 3 Slide the air cleaner cell(s) in so the air flow

arrow points downstream and the handle(s)

face outward.

STEP 4 Firmly close the access door.

STEP 5 Turn on the air cleaner. If the cell(s) and

prefilter(s) are wet, the neon light m ay not come

on and you may hear arcing. If the arcing is

annoying, sim ply turn the air cleaner off for 2-3

hours or until the cell(s) are dry.

If your air cleaner has an Air Cleaner Monitor,

the FAULT indicator may activate if you install

wet cell(s) and prefilter(s). Again, if the neon

light or the FAULT indicator annoys you, sim ply

turn off the air cleaner for 2-3 hours or until the

cell(s) and prefilter(s) are dry.

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HO W ELE CTRONIC AIR C LEANIN G W ORKS

A w ord a b o ut The particles removed by the electronic air

p a rticle size cleaner tend to be very sm all— less than 10

microns. But w hat is a 10 micron particle? The

eye of an average size sewing needle is about

750 m icrons across, and the dot in the

i in the

word micron is about 400 microns. Generally,

particles sm aller than 10 microns can be seen

only with a m icroscope, except in very large

concentrations, such as a puff of sm oke. Your

electronic air cleaner can remove even sm aller

particles that can be seen only with an electron

microscope.

Although particles 1 micron and sm aller make

up only about 20 percent of the total weight of

particles in unfiltered air, they account fo r over

99 percent of the

numbers of particles.

Because they are so tiny, these particles tend to

remain suspended in the air unless they collide

with a solid surface. Then they attach by

m olecular adhesion and stick like glue, staining

walls and furniture and coating your air condi

tioning coils. And of course, som e of these

particles can cause allergic reactions or sim ply

make the environm ent less pleasant.

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H ow the e le ctro n ic First, large particles (lint, hair) are caught by the

a ir clean e r w o rks prefilter(s). Then, as the dirty air passes through

the intense high voltage electric field surround

ing the ionizer wires, all particles, even the

sm allest are given an electric charge. The air

then passes into the collector where the

alternate parallel plates are charged positive

and negative, creating a uniform electrostatic

field. Since opposites attract, the charged

particles stick to the collector plates, which have

an opposite electric charge. The air leaving the

air cleaner contains very few particles.

CELL

(COLLECTOR SECTION)

M6030A

Each tim e the air circulates through the heating/

air conditioning system and air cleaner, more

particles are removed. These particles are

generated by normal household activities, and

also enter the house from outside. That is why

we recom mend that you use the air cleaner as

much as possible.

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The e le ctro n ic air

cle a n e r vs. th e

sta ndard

fu rn a ce filte r

The regular furnace filter collects m ainly large,

visible particles that reach the filter. Its main

purpose is to protect the furnace and air

conditioner blower. The electronic air cleaner

collects these large particles, plus m any of the

sm aller, m ostly invisible particles. Its purpose is

to reduce indoor air pollution as well as to

protect the blower, air conditioning coils and

heat exchanger.

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Use a ca rbon

filte r to rem ove

o d o rs

The e le ctron ic

a ir cle aner

ve rsu s th e air

ionize r

O zone and th e

e le ctro n ic

a ir cle aner

Odors are gases, not particles. They cannot be

removed by the air cleaner or by any other filter

designed to rem ove particles. However, some

gases can be trapped by an activated carbon

filter or diluted with outdoor air. If odors are a

concern, talk to your heating and air condition

ing dealer about installing a carbon filter

downstream of the air cleaner or providing an

outdoor air inlet.

Air ionizers have been marketed with claims

about purifying the air and promising medical

benefits. It should be noted that supporting tests,

if available, are controversial and incomplete.

Air ionizers may generate a bit of ozone, and of

course som e ions (air m olecules with an electric

charge). This is what your electronic air

cleaner's ionizer does, but with greater inten

sity. However, air ionizers do not have good

collectors, if any. W ith air ionizers, the charged

dirt particles are collected by walls, floor and

furniture, requiring frequent cleaning of the

entire building to rem ove the effects of collected

contam ination. By comparison, an electronic air

cleaner deposits contam ination on the cell(s)

and prefilter(s) for easy cleaning.

Electronic air cleaners generate a very small

am ount of ozone, about 0.005 to 0.010 parts

per million (ppm). The am ount is highest when

the air cleaner is new.

The average person can detect the odor of

ozone in concentrations as low as 0.003 to

0.010 ppm. The U.S. Food and Drug A dm inis

tration, and Health and W elfare C anada

recom mend that indoor ozone concentration

should not exceed 0.050 ppm. As a com pari

son, the outdoor ozone level in m ajor cities is

som etim es higher than 0.100 ppm.

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If desired, the ozone generated by the air cleaner

can be reduced by asking your dealer to:

• Install an activated carbon filter dow nstream

of the air cleaner, or

• Adjust the air cleaner power supply to

reduce ozone production. This adjustm ent

will reduce ozone production about 20-25

percent, but will also reduce air cleaning

efficiency about 7-10 percent.

A b o u t lin t o r W hite dust is made up of particles that settle out

"w h ite d ust" of the air before they get to the return air duct.

You can help prevent this white dust from

settling by running your fan constantly. Also:

• Be sure the return registers are not blocked

with furniture.

• Be sure the discharge ducts are clean (best

done before installing the air cleaner).

• Be sure your clothes dryer is vented to the

outside and is not plugged.

• If you have new rugs or drapes or new

woolen blankets, be aware that the lint from

these items will reduce with age.

• In new or rem odeled homes, plaster dust or

paint pigm ent may contribute to white dust,

but will reduce with time.

• Use of a humidifier m ay contribute to white

dust, especially if filled with undistilled water.

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BEFORE YOU C ALL FOR SERVICE

IF...

E lectro nic a ir

cle a n e r do e sn't

seem to be

w o rkin g

A rc in g (snapping)

seem s to o freq u e n t

Neon ligh t on

th e air cleaner

does no t co m e on

If your air cleaner is equipped with the optional

W8600F Air Cleaner Monitor, the SERVICE and

FAULT indicator on the W8600F will remind you

that a cell and prefilter washing is due and tell

you when the system isn’t operating properly.

Whether or not your air cleaner has an Air

Cleaner Monitor, perform these checks before

you call your heating and air conditioning dealer

for service.

T H E N .

1. Make sure the furnace or air conditioner

blower is running.

2. Make sure the access door is firm ly closed

and latched. If door is not closed properly, an

interlock keeps the air cleaner off.

3. Press the test button. A snapping sound

indicates the air cleaner is operating properly. If

there is no snapping sound, make sure the

appropriate fuse or circuit breaker is OK.

1. If the electronic cell(s) are wet from washing,

turn the air cleaner off for 2-3 hours.

2. Check the cell(s) for broken ionizer wires or

bent plates. Repair if necessary.

3. W ash cell(s) and prefilter(s) if dirty.

1. Make sure the furnace or air conditioner fan

is running.

2. Make sure the access door is firm ly closed.

3. Make sure the O N -OFF switch is in the ON

position.

4. If the electronic cell(s) are wet, check again

in 2 to 3 hours.

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