Field Controls UV-AIRE UV-12, UV-AIRE UV-18 Owner's Manual

UV-AIRE® AIR PURIFYING SYSTEM

MODEL: UV-12, UV-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- Ultraviolet 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 home’s
heating and air conditioning system. The treatment is a safe, silent, and proven way to make your home a
healthier place to live.

SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS

WARNING: Never expose eyes or skin to UV-C light from any source.

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Looking directly at the UV-C 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 return air opening•
All duct openings in direct line of site of the UV light must be sealed with duct tape or equivalent •

sealing methods.
WARNING: UV light will break down plastic materials not rated for UV exposure:
(Examples: wire insulation, flex duct, drain pans and humidifiers)

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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 sight of these types of materials, they must be •

shielded with aluminum foil, aluminum foil tape, or sheet metal.
WARNING: DO NOT mount this unit outdoors.

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This product is designed for indoor installation only (i.e. attics, crawl spaces, basements, etc.).

AFTER OPENING THE CARTON, UNPACK AND INSPECT THE UNIT AND LAMP FOR DAMAGE.

DO NOT INSTALL THIS UNIT IF ANY DAMAGE IS NOTICEABLE.

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.

READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH THE INSTALLATION.

This device MUST be installed by a qualified agency in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions. The definition of
a qualified agency is: any individual, firm, corporation or company which either in person or through a representative is engaged
in, and is responsible for, the installation and operation of HVAC appliances, who is experienced in such work, familiar with all the
precautions required, and has complied with all the requirements of the authority having jurisdiction.

Installed By: Phone:

Please retain these instructions after installation.

Installation Date:

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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.

GENERAL INFORMATION

There are different size units available, depending on the square footage of your home. See chart below for
determining your home’s needs.

Model

Minimum

Duct Width

Volts Amps Hz Watts

UV-12 9 120 0.5 60 30 190 º 37 µW/cm
UV-18 14 120 0.5 60 30 190 º 73 µW/cm

Max Air

Temp ºF

Lamp Intensity at

1 meter

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 units unplugged. Electrical shock can cause personal injury or death. Never
expose eyes or skin to direct UV-C 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 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.

INSTALLATION

Locate a suitable location for the unit downstream from the ‘A’ coil in the supply plenum or in the return 1.
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)

Determine the type of duct you have.2.

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. Avoid touching the glass portion of the lamp with your hands.

Figure 1

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IF YOU HAVE FLEX DUCT: For installations on duct systems with a metallic main duct and flex duct branches,
follow the instructions in figure 2A below.

Figure 2A

IF YOU HAVE METAL DUCT:

Apply supplied wet and stick mounting template to air duct in either a vertical or horizontal position as a.
shown in Figure 2B.

1

⁄8" diameter mounting holes at positions indicated on template.

Drill b.
Cut out rectangular hole on template using a pair of tin snips or jigsaw. (See Figure 2B) Remove c.

template.

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. Avoid touching the glass portion of the lamp with your hands.

Figure 2B

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