User manual CARRIER 30BQ008-035DOC

[. . . ] To assure its dependability, spend just a few minutes with this booklet now. Learn about the operation of your electronic air cleaner and the small amount of maintenance it takes to keep it operating at peak efficiency. With minimal care, your electronic air cleaner will provide you and your family with clean, spring-fresh air -- from season to season, and year to year. HOW YOUR AIR CLEANER WORKS Contaminated air enters the prefilter (the metal mesh filter) where the larger airborne particles are removed. These include hair, fibers from carpets and drapes, pet hair, and some lint particles. [. . . ] Continuous arcing, however, indicates that cleaning is required. Refer to page 4 for directions on cleaning your electronic air cleaner. ELECTRICAL POWER DISCONNECT PROCEDURE ® Fig. 3--Thermostat Furthermore, systems equipped with humidifiers offer the added benefit of having the air humidified during heating. · Supply-air and return-air grilles should not be blocked. Drapes, furniture, and toys are some of the items commonly found obstructing grilles. Restricted airflow reduces the efficiency of the air cleaner, as well as that of the whole comfort system. · The electronic air cleaner must be properly maintained. To disconnect the electrical power to your air cleaner, simply push its power switch to the OFF position. You may continue to operate the rest of your comfort system, or turn the power off according to the manufacturer's specifications. PERFORMING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE With the proper maintenance and care, your electronic air cleaner will operate economically and dependably. Maintenance can be accomplished easily by referring to the following directions. However, before performing any maintenance, consider these important safety precautions: · DISCONNECT ALL ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE AIR CLEANER BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE. START-UP PROCEDURES 1. Set the temperature control selector on your indoor thermostat. Complete drying of the washed cells is optional. · For MANUAL WASHING, fill a large container with hot water. Add one-half cup of mild detergent for every 10 gallons of water used. Submerge the cells in the soapy solution and allow to soak for 20 minutes. Rinse with a garden hose or soak in clean, hot water for 10 minutes. Allow excess water to drain from the cells. · For a more convenient method, you may wash the cells in an AUTOMATIC DISHWASHER. Place the cells on the lower rack of the dishwasher. Be careful not to damage wires or bend plates. Be sure the airflow direction arrows point up. Add a detergent specifically formulated for automatic dishwashers. [. . . ] · Check the setting on your indoor thermostat. The FAN should be set at ON for continuous blower and air cleaner operations, or AUTO if you wish the blower and cleaner to function only when heating or cooling is required. · Check the power switch on your electronic air cleaner. Be sure it is ON and the power indicator lamp is glowing. [. . . ]