User manual CARRIER 31KAX

[. . . ] The positively charged particles are attracted and trapped by the negatively charged collector plates. 1c. ) These particles continue to cling to the plates until removed by you or your service technician. Meanwhile, the purified air leaves the air cleaner, refreshingly free of contaminants. [. . . ] 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. 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. Choose a setting above current room temperature if heating is required. Set the temperature control selector below room temperature if cooling is needed. When set to AUTO, the air cleaner and system blower will run only while the thermostat operates the heating or cooling section. When the FAN mode is set at the ON position, the air cleaner and blower will run continuously--regardless of whether the cooling or heating section is operating. The power switch for the DUCT-TYPE cleaner is located on the door panel. · ALTHOUGH SPECIAL CARE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO MINIMIZE SHARP EDGES IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF YOUR UNIT, BE EXTREMELY CAREFUL WHEN HANDLING PARTS OR REACHING INTO THE UNIT. The prefilter and ionizer/collector cells should be checked regularly. Accumulated dirt will need to be removed from these components to maintain efficient air filtration. Regular inspection allows you to determine the cleaning schedule best suited to your home's operating conditions. The first electronic cleaning of your home may collect more particles over a shorter period than will be normal for future operation. 3 At minimum, the prefilter and collection cells will need to be cleaned two or three times per year. CLEANING PROCEDURES 1. [. . . ] If your comfort system still fails to operate, contact your servicing dealer for troubleshooting and repairs. Specify your apparent problem, and state the model and serial numbers of your equipment. With this information, your dealer may be able to offer helpful suggestions over the phone, or save valuable time through knowledgeable preparation for the service call. REGULAR DEALER MAINTENANCE In addition to the routine maintenance that you perform, your electronic air cleaner should be inspected regularly by a properly trained service technician. [. . . ]