3M MERV A14 User Manual

3M™ Commercial HVAC Filter

MERV A14 V-Bank with Gasket

Typical Applications

■ Hospitals and Healthcare facilities

■ Universities / Schools

■ Commercial ofﬁ ces

■ Airports

■ Clean manufacturing facilities

■ Hotel and entertainment complexes

■ Research facilities

■ Industry leading low

pressure drop

■ Long ﬁ lter life

■ Proprietary factory installed

gaskets for consistent reduction of air bypass

■ Lightweight frame

construction for easy handling and installation

■ Available in standard or

reverse ﬂ ow formats

Contributes to

earning one point

towards LEED

certiﬁcation

process

3M™ V-Bank Filters MERV A14 offer a unique combination of performance and design features to provide high ﬁ ltration efﬁ ciency that may result in a signiﬁ cant reduction in energy consumption and total cost of operation.

Using 3M technologies, these commercial HVAC ﬁ lters offer an industry leading combination of low pressure drop, robust efﬁ ciency, longevity, low weight as well as unique design features. These design features include nested pleats for reduced pressure drop and highly engineered media with a precise balance of mechanical and electret characteristics. The robust efﬁ ciency of these ﬁ lters is tested to the rigorous industry ﬁ lter conditioning standard – ASHRAE 52.2: 2007 Appendix J.

3M™ V-Bank Filters are the only HVAC ﬁ lters that feature innovative integral gaskets. No other manufacturer offers this feature, which helps prevent unﬁ ltered air from ﬂ owing past gaps between the ﬁ lter and the ﬁ lter rack. The integral gaskets from 3M are factory installed, which not only save time during installation, but ensure that gaskets will be used.

MERV A14 Performance Data

Air Velocity for ASHRAE Testing 492 fpm (1968 cfm for 24” x 24” ﬁ lter)

Initial pressure drop 0.23” w.g.

Recommended ﬁ nal pressure drop 1.5” w.g.

Efﬁ ciency Rating per ASHRAE 52.2: 2007 MERV 15

Efﬁ ciency Rating per ASHRAE 52.2: 2007 Appendix J MERV A14

Dust Holding Capacity at 1.5” w.g. 235 g

Initial Resistance vs Air Velocity

0.5

0.4

0.3

0.2

0.1

Resist ance (inches o f water)

0.0 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800

Average Ini tial Pressure Dr op is 0.23 inches of wa ter @ 492 fpm

The particle capture efﬁ ciency will reduce in actual use. Please visit www.whatisMERVA.com for more information.

Initial Filter Resistance

Flow Rate (fpm)

Minimum Filter Efﬁciency vs. Particle Size at 492 fpm

Filter Efﬁciency vs. Particle Size at 492 fpm per ASHRAE

100

KCl Efﬁciency (%)

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

per ASHR AE 52.2: 2007

Per ASH RAE 52.2: 2 007

Per ASH RAE 52.2: 2 007 Appendix J

Particle Size (microns)

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3M™ Commercial HVAC V-Bank Filter with Gasket MERV A14

Key Beneﬁ ts

■ Potential for reduction in electrical energy consumption due to industry leading low initial pressure

drop of the 3M™ V-Bank Filters. These Commercial HVAC Filters may lead to substantial energy savings, when compared to competitive V-Bank or box ﬁ lters with the same efﬁ ciency.

■ Used alone or in conjunction with 3M Mini-pleat Filters in a preﬁ lter application may result in

signiﬁ cant reduction in energy consumption.

■ The 3M

■ 3M

■ Factory installed gaskets ensure correct installation and usage, resulting in consistent reduction of

■ Due to their lightweight frame construction, 3M

■ 3M

■ Using the ﬁ lter on all outside air intakes and inside air recirculation returns, the 3M

Filter Measurements Standard Format

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V-Bank Filters MERV A14 with Gasket meet the Facilities Guidelines Institutes (ANSI / ASHRAE / ASHE Standard 170 - 2008) requirements for hospitals and healthcare facilities where MERV 13 or 14 primary ﬁ lters are required.

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V-Bank Filters have long ﬁ lter life, due to their unique combination of electret, depth-loading

ﬁ ltration media, the precision pleat structure and high ﬁ lter media area.

air bypass, and eliminate the need to install gaskets on-site.

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V-Bank Filters are easier to handle, transport, and install than many comparable V-Bank ﬁ lters and metal box ﬁ lters. Lighter weight is especially important when HVAC ﬁ lters must be manually carried to the air handler.

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V-Bank Filters are 100% synthetic, resulting in moisture and humidity resistant, corrosion free

ﬁ lters that do not support mold growth.

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V-Bank Filters are 100% metal free and fully incinerable.

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V-Bank Filters meet UL 900 ﬂ ammability rating (US) and UL 900 Class 2 ﬂ ammability rating

(Canada).

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V-Bank Filters with Gasket MERV A13 and greater ratings, contribute to earning a point in the LEED certiﬁ cation process for new and existing buildings.

Product

No.

E733 70-0714-7178-6 24 x 24 x 12 (610 x 610 x 305) 23 3/8 (594) 23 3/8 (594) 11.9 (302)

E734 70-0714-7179-4 24 x 20 x 12 (610 x 508 x 305) 23 3/8 (594) 19 3/8 (492) 11.9 (302)

E735 70-0714-7180-2 24 x 12 x 12 (610 x 305 x 305) 23 3/8 (594) 11 3/8 (289) 11.9 (302)

MERV A14

3M ID Number

Nominal Dimensions

“A” x “B” x “C” Inches (mm)

Innovative, open ﬁ ltration media structure

Integral gaskets reduce air bypass, keeping coils clean

Nested pleats for reduced pressure drop

Width “A”

Inches (mm)

Height “B”

Inches (mm)

Depth “C”

Inches (mm)

Reverse Flow Format

Product

No.

IMPORTANT NOTICE : The information in this literature is based on test s 3M believes are reliable. It is not a nd should not be relied on as a product or technical speciﬁ cation. We do not guaran tee the accuracy of this information. If any products described in this literature are defective, 3M will replace them at no charge. THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES FOR THESE PRODUCTS, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICUL AR PURPOSE. You are responsible for determining whether products described in this literature are ﬁ t for a particular purpose and suitable for your application. Because there are many factors within your knowledge and control that might affect the use and performance of these products, you must evaluate these products to determine whether they are ﬁ t for a particular purpose, are suitable for your application, and meet your performance expectations. 3M IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGES, WHE THER DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTI AL ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE ANY OF THESE PRODUCTS.

CAUTION: USED FILTERS MAY CONTAIN CONTAMINANTS FROM OPERATION OF THE HVAC SYSTEM. FOR PROPER HANDLING OF USED FILTERS, CONSULT APPLICABLE HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDARDS OR CONTACT AN INDUSTRIAL HYGIENIST. TO REDUCE RISK OF ILLNESS OR INJURY, ALWAYS USE APPROPRIATE RESPIRATORY PROTECTION AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING WHEN REMOVING OR HANDLING USED FILTERS. DISPOSE OF USED FILTERS ONLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDER AL, STATE AND LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS.

IMPORTAN T USE REST RICTION S: DO NOT EXPOSE THIS FILTER D IRECTLY TO UV R ADIATION FROM A U V PURIFICATION SYSTEM. E XCESSI VE UV EX POS URE MAY LE AD TO A REDUC TIO N IN THE MECHA NICAL INTEGRITY AND PERFORMA NCE OF THE FILTER. THIS FILTER MUST NOT BE USED FOR THE FOLLOWING UNAUTHORIZED USES: A) ASBESTOS, LEAD OR MOLD REMEDIATION; B) BIOTERRORISM PROTECTION; C) APPLICATIONS IN BUILDINGS THAT REQUIRE OR ARE UNDERGOING AIR HANDLING SYSTEM REMEDIATION OF HA ZARDOUS SUBSTANCES; OR (D) PROTECTIVE ENVIRONMENTS PER A IA GUIDELINES.

E759 70-0714-7205-7 24 x 24 x 12 (610 x 610 x 305) 23 3/8 (594) 23 3/8 (594) 11.9 (302)

E762 70-0714-7208-1 24 x 20 x 12 (610 x 508 x 305) 23 3/8 (594) 19 3/8 (492) 11.9 (302)

MERV A14

E765 70-0714-7211-5 24 x 12 x 12 (610 x 305 x 305) 23 3/8 (594) 11 3/8 (289) 11.9 (302)

3M Puriﬁ cation Inc.

400 Research Parkway Meriden, CT 06450 U.S.A. (800) 648-3550 (651) 789-7381 www.3Mpuriﬁ cation.com/airﬁ lters

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3M ID Number

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Please recycle. Printed in U.S.A.

70020288315

Nominal Dimensions

“A” x “B” x “C” Inches (mm)

Your Local Distributor:

REV 0214

Width “A”

Inches (mm)

Height “B”

Inches (mm)

Depth “C”

Inches (mm)