Field Controls UV-16/24 Air Cleaner User Manual


 
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WARNING: Never expose eyes or skin to UVC light from any source. Looking directly at the UVC light may cause permanent eye damage or blindness.
Never operate the UV-Aire
Air Purifying System out of the plenum. Avoid touching the glass portion of the lamp with your hands.
SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
WARNING: Never expose eyes or skin to UVC light from any source.
•LookingdirectlyattheUVClightmaycausepermanent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return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 plastic materials not rated for UV exposure:
(Examples: wire insulation, flex duct, drain pans and humidifiers)
•Theunitmustbemountedatleast30"fromtheabovestatedtypeofmaterials.
•Ifitisnecessarytomounttheunitindirectlineofsiteofthesetypesofmaterials,theymustbe
shielded with aluminum foil, aluminum foil tape, or sheet metal.
WARNING: DO NOT mount this unit outdoors.
•Thisproductisdesignedforindoorinstallationonly(i.e.attics,crawlspaces,basements,etc.).
WARNING: Never touch broken lamp or internal contents of lamp. The lamp contains mercury.
•Afteropeningthecarton,unpackandinspecttheunitandlampfordamage.Donotinstallthisunit
if any damage is noticeable. If lamp is damaged, cracked or broken, do not touch lamp or other
contents in carton. Close carton and return to seller immediately.
•Incaseofaccidentalexposuretointernalcontentsoflamp,washhandsandanyotheraffected
skin area with mild detergent. Remove affected clothing immediately. If skin surface is pierced, seek
medical attention immediately.
NOTE: If you touch the glass of the lamp, you should wipe the glass clean with isopropyl alcohol and
a lint free wipe. If the lamp is not cleaned, the film of hand oils causes a reduction in the light intensity.
WARNING: Before installing or servicing a humidifier, air filter, HVAC system, or this unit, etc., always
turn all power OFF and have unit unplugged. Electrical shock can cause personal injury or death. Never
expose eyes or skin to direct UVC light from any source.
WARNING: To prevent water damage or electric shock, do not mount unit under a humidifier.
WARNING: This product is designed for indoor installation only (i.e. attics, crawl spaces, basements,
etc.). For use on gas fired, oil fired, electric and split system heat pump forced air systems.* This
product is NOT designed to be mounted outside on gas fired or heat pump packaged units.**
*Split system heat pumps are systems where the air handler and the air conditioning compressor are
separate units.
**Packaged units are systems where the air handler and the air conditioning compressor are built
together and are installed outside of the building.
GENERAL INFORMATION
The UV-Aire unit uses technology that is recommended by doctors who state
that"ultravioletradiation,properlyintegratedwithheating,ventilating,andair
conditioning systems, shows the most promise as a widely applicable means of
airdisinfection".
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Optional UVC-Light Shield:
Designed to mount at virtually any angle to guard or shield certain plastics,
wiring or air filters that may be affected by UVC light.
Optional UVC-Light Shield