UV-AIRE™ AIR PURIFYING SYSTEM
Model: UV-12,18
ITEMS INCLUDED IN KIT:
1-UV-Aire™ power unit
4-Sheet metal mounting screws
1-Angled mounting bracket
1-Flat mounting bracket
1-Duct board mounting bracket
1-Ultra Violet lamp
1-Instruction Sheet
1-Wing nut
Caution Labels
Gasket
UV-C light inhibits the growth and reproduction of germs and bacteria that circulate through a
homes’ heating and air conditioning system. The treatment is a safe, silent, and proven way
to make your home a healthier place to live.
READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH THE INSTALLATION
LEAVE THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WITH THE OWNER/OPERATOR OF THE DEVICE
AFTER
SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
WARNING: Never expose eyes or skin to UVC light from any source.
• Looking directly at the UVC light may cause permanent eye damage or blindness.
• Never operate the UV-Aire™ Air Purifying System out of the plenum.
• Designed for a closed duct system. Do not mount near a supply or a return air openin g
• All duct openings in direct line of site of the UV light must be sealed with aluminum duct tape or equivalent
WARNING: UV light will break down plastic materials not rated for UV exposure:
(Examples: wire insulation, flex duct, drain pans and humidifiers)
• The unit must be mounted at least 30” from the above stated type of materials.
• If it is necessary to mount the unit in direct line of site of these types of materials, they must be shielded
WARNING: DO NOT mount this unit outdoors.
• This product is designed for indoor installation only (i.e. attics, crawl spaces, basements, etc.).
OPENING THE CARTON, UNPACK AND INSPECT THE UNIT AND LAMP FOR DAMAGE.
DO NOT INSTALL THIS UNIT IF ANY DAMAGE IS NOTICEABLE.
sealing methods.
with aluminum foil, aluminum foil tape, or sheet metal.
I. INDICATION FOR USE
This product is not sold as a medical device and is not for the purpose of diagnosis of any disease or condition nor for
use in the mitigation, treatment, or prevention of any disease or condition.
II. GENERAL INFORMATION
There are different size units available, depending on the square footage of your home. See chart below for
determining your homes needs.
Model
Minimum
Duct
Width
Volts Amps
Hz
Watts
UV-12 9 120 0.5 60 30 190°
UV-18 14 120 0.5 60 30 190°
Max Air
Temp °F
Lamp Intensity at 1
meter
37 μW/cm
73 μW/cm
2
2
Recommended
Max Sq. Feet
1500
2000
WARNING: Before installing or servicing a humidifier, air filter, heat system, or this unit, etc., always turn all power
OFF and have unit unplugged. Electrical shock can cause personal injury or death. Never expose eyes or skin to
direct UVC light from any source.
WARNING: To prevent water damage or electric shock, do not mount unit under a humidifier.
WARNING: Designed for a closed duct system. Do not mount near a supply or a return air opening.
WARNING: This product is designed for indoor installation only (i.e. attics, crawl spaces, basements, etc.). For
use on gas fired, oil fired, electric and split system heat pump forced air systems*. This product is NOT designed
to be mounted outside on gas fired or heat pump packaged units**.
*Split system heat pumps are systems where the air handler and the air conditioning compressor are separate units.
**Packaged units are systems where the air handler and the air conditioning compressor are built together and are installed outside of the building
III. INSTALLATION
1. Locate a suitable location for the unit downstream from the ‘A’ coil in the supply plenum or in the return plenum;
preferably downstream from the air filter. For optimum “cleaning” effect on the ‘A’ coil, mount the unit in the supply
plenum as close as possible to the ‘A’ coil. (See Figure 1)
Figure 1
WARNING: Never expose eyes or skin to UVC light from any source. Looking directly at the UVC light may cause permanent eye damage o
blindness. Never operate the UV-Aire™ Air Purifying System out of the plenum. Avoid touching the glass portion of the lamp with you
hands.
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2. Determine the type of duct you have.
(For flex duct applications, refer to Figure 21 on page 8)
F YOU HAVE METAL DUCT:
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a. Apply supplied wet and stick mounting template to air duct in
either a vertical or horizontal position as shown in Figure 2.
b. Drill 1/8” diameter mounting holes at positions indicated on
template.
c. Cut out the marked openings on template using a hole saw
or a pair of tin snips or jigsaw. (See Figure 2)
d. Remove paper template from duct.
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F YOU HAVE DUCT BOARD:
a. Mount the supplied metal mounting plate onto the duct with
Figure 2
duct tape in either a vertical or horizontal position as shown
in Figure 2. (See Figure 3)
b. Bend tabs outward as shown in figure 4.
c. Using a knife or blade, cut out a rectangle opening in the duct using the mounting plate as a template. (See
Figure 5)
d. Remove the cut piece of duct. (See Figure 6)
e. Bend both tabs down and through duct at first bend point. (See Figures 7 & 8)
f. Bend both tabs at the second bend point up or down to pinch the duct material and grip the duct material.
(See Figures 9 & 10
g. Using a screwdriver or pointed object, locate mounting holes by poking holes through the duct tape. (See
Figure 11)
Figure 3
Figure 7
WARNING: Never expose eyes or skin to UVC light from any source. Looking directly at the UVC light may cause permanent eye damage o
blindness. Never operate the UV-Aire™ Air Purifying System out of the plenum. Avoid touching the glass portion of the lamp with you
hands.
Figure 8 Figure 9
Figure 4
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Figure 5
Figure 10 Figure 11
Figure 6