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F58F COMMERCIAL DUCT MOUNTED ELECTRONIC AIR CLEANER
68-0141—4
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IMPORTANT
• Check the dishwasher owner’s manual. Some
manufacturers do not recommend washing
electronic cells in their dishwashers.
• If the dishwasher has upper and lower arms, position
the cells carefully to allow good water circulation.
• Be careful to avoid damaging the cells when placing
them in the dishwasher. Broken ionizer wires or bent
collector plates are not included in the warranty.
•Very dirty cells, 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 cells 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.
1. Put the cells on the lower rack of the dishwasher with
the airflow arrow pointing up. It may be necessary to
remove 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 cells on
them so the spikes do not damage the
aluminum collector blades.
2. Using regular dishwashing detergent, allow the
dishwasher to run through the complete wash and rinse
cycle. Do not use the dry cycle. To avoid burns, let the
cells cool completely before removing, or wear
protective gloves when removing the cells. Remember
that water may be trapped inside the cells. Tip the cells
so the tubes can drain.
3. Wipe the ionizer wires and contact board on the end of
the cell using thumb and forefinger with a small,
damp cloth.
4. Inspect the dishwasher. Rerun the wash and/or rinse
cycle with the dishwasher empty if there is dirt or
residue from washing the cells. If dirt or residue
seems excessive, wash the cells more often or try a
different detergent.
Washing the Cells in a Container
CAUTION
Hazardous Chemical.
Can cause personal injury.
• Do not splash the detergent solution in eyes. Wear
rubber gloves to avoid prolonged detergent contact
with skin.
•Keep detergent and solution out of reach of
children.
NOTE: Always wash the cells first, then the prefilters,
to keep heavy prefilter lint from getting caught
in the cells.
1. Use a large enough container, such as a laundry tub or
trash container, to hold one or both cells.
NOTE: Sharp corners on the cells can scratch the
surface of a bathtub.
2. Dissolve about 3/4 cup of automatic dishwasher
detergent per cell in enough hot water to cover the cells.
If the detergent does not dissolve readily, or forms a
scum on the water, try another brand, or use
softened water.
3. After the detergent has completely dissolved, place the
cells in the container and let soak for 15 to 20 minutes.
Agitate up and down a few times, and re-move. See
Fig. 20.
M922A
WEAR GLOVES
TO PROTECT
HANDS FROM
DETERGENT
SOLUTION.
Fig. 20. Washing cells in container.
4. Next, wash the prefilters the same way. Empty and rinse
the wash container.
5. Rinse the cells and prefilters 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 minutes. Rinse until the
water draining from the cells and prefilters no longer
feels slippery.
6. Soak cells and prefilters in a final clear water rinse for
ten minutes.
7. Wipe the ionizer wires and contact board on the end of
the cell using your thumb and forefinger with a small,
damp cloth.
Washing the Cells at Car Wash
Use the hand sprayer at a coin-operated do-it-yourself car
wash to clean the cells. Hold the nozzle at least two feet away
from the unit to avoid damage (such as broken ionizer wires
or bent collector plates) from the high pressure stream of
water. See Fig. 21. Follow the same sequence of wash and
rinse as recommended for cars. However, do not wax the
cells. Be sure to rinse until the water draining from the cells
no longer feels slippery.