Emerson ACM1600M-XXX, ACM1000M-XXX, ACM1400M-XXX, ACM2000M-XXX User Manual

Media Air Cleaner

With Media Filter

Model Number
ACM1000M-XXX
ACM1400M-XXX
ACM1600M-XXX
ACM2000M-XXX

OWNERS MANUAL

• Installation

• Operation

• Maintenance

Please read and familiarize yourself with the contents of this manual before
installing, operating or performing maintenance on the unit.

White-Rodgers is a division

of Emerson Electric Co.

www.white-rodgers.com

PART NO. 37-7001A

0922

INTRODUCTION

The Emerson Media Air Cleaner comes complete with a 4”
media furnace air fi lter. This fi lter must be changed every three
to six months to maintain effi ciency of the fi lter and furnace
system.

Please read instructions before installing and using the Air
Filter Compartment.

CAUTION

!

The fi ber fi lter used in this cabinet for air cleaning
must be replaced every 90 to 180 days. Your heating
and cooling effi ciency will decrease due to insuffi cient
air fl ow when fi lter becomes dirty.

WARNING

!

Do not attempt installation of this unit unless you
are familiar with the necessary tools, equipment, and
potential hazards.

Installation should be performed only by a qualifi ed
service provider.

Failure to do so could result in reduced performance
of the unit, serious personal injury or death.

GUARANTEE

Emerson will not assume any responsibility for component
failures due to incorrect installation procedures.

RULES FOR SAFE INSTALLATION

AND OPERATION

1. Read the Owners Manual and the Rules for Safe Operation
carefully. Failure to follow these rules and instructions could
cause a malfunction of fi lter or unsatisfactory service.

WARNING

!

Installation of this unit must comply with local electric
codes or other applicable codes.

Review and understand local codes prior to
installation.

WARNING

!

Before installing or servicing, always
shut off electricity. This will prevent any
electrical shocks.

2. Follow a regular service and maintenance schedule for
effi cient operation.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Rules for Safe Installation and Operation ...................... 2

How the Air Filter Works ................................................ 3

Construction of the Air Filter Compartment ................... 3

Preinstallation ................................................................ 4

Installation ..................................................................... 6

Maintenance .................................................................. 6

BASIC TOOLS REQUIRED

• Tin Snip

• Screwdriver

• Ruler or Tape Measure

• Drill

DID YOU GET THE RIGHT SIZE

AIR FILTER COMPARTMENT

Model ACM1000M are designed for heating or cooling blowers

delivering 600 to 1200 cubic feet of air per minute (cfm.)

Model ACM1400M are designed for heating or cooling blowers
delivering 1000 to 1600 cfm.

Model ACM1600M are designed for heating or cooling blowers
delivering 1200 to 1800 cfm.

Model ACM2000M are designed for heating or cooling blowers
delivering 1600 to 2200 cfm.

Before installing the fi lter, make sure you have selected
the proper size unit for your heating and cooling system
requirements. See specifi cations on page 4.

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HOW THE AIR FILTER WORKS

Dirty air fl ows through your return air ducts and enters the
compartment where particles (hair, lint, etc.) are removed by
the fi lter. See fi gure 1.

Filtered air re-enters to the supply duct system of your
building.

4" FILTER

DIRTY AIR IN

CONSTRUCTION OF THE AIR FILTER
COMPARTMENT

Not only is your air fi lter compartment easy to install, it is also easy to
maintain. Its basic components, and their functions, are as follows: (See
Figure 2)

FILTERED AIR OUT

Figure 1

Air Filter Cabinet – mounts to existing duct work and houses the fi lters

4” Filter – collects dust, dirt and other particles.

AIR FILTER CABINET

Figure 2

FILTER

SCREW

LATCH

DOOR

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