
Step 6: Open both hinged flaps by lifting along entire edge
labeled “LIFT HERE” (See Figure 3).
Step 7: Lift media from inner assembly and discard media.
MEDIA REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS
FOR AIR CLEANER MODEL 2400
CAUTION: TURN OFF FURNACE / AIR CONDITIONER BLOWER
BEFORE SERVICING. THIS MEDIA IS NOT TO BE USED IN
THE MODEL 5000 ELECTRONIC AIR CLEANER.
Model 401 Media Installation
CAUTION
Turn off furnace/air conditioner blower before servicing. This media is not to be used in the Model 5000 Electronic Air Cleaner.
Step 1: Remove the door
(See Figure 1).
Step 2: Slide out inner assembly
by pulling handle.
Step 3: Place inner assembly on
flat surface so pleat spacers
are visible (See Figure 2).
Figure 1
Step 4: Open both end panels by pressing buttons labeled
“PRESS TO OPEN” (See Figure 2).
Step 5: Remove pleat spacers
by rotating and lifting
both ends
(See Figure 2).
Figure 2
Remove Pleat
Spacers
Step 8: Place one cardboard
Hinged Flap Open
edge of new media
over the hooks on
the inner housing
and through the slots
in the cardboard
(See Figure 4).
Step 9: Expand media and
Hook
Slot
Figure 4
place the other cardboard edge over the opposite hooks.
Step 10: Close hinged flaps by snapping them in place.
Step 11: With media pleats evenly spaced, rest first pleat
spacer on yarn at either end, then carefully insert one
pleat spacer finger
into each pleat
Yarn
(See Figure 5).
“PRESS
TO OPEN”
Step 6: Open both hinged flaps by lifting along entire edge
labeled “LIFT HERE” (See Figure 3).
Hinged Flaps
Figure 3
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Figure 5
Step 12: Position pleat spacer to align with notches on inner
assembly. Use first pleat spacer as a guide for
inserting remaining pleat spacers.
Step 13: Snap pleat spacers down into the inner assembly.
Step 14: Close end panels by folding up and snapping into place.
Step 15: Slide inner assembly in outer housing.
Step 16: Replace door.
Step 17: Return power to furnace/air conditioner.
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