Field Controls UV-AIRE UV-12FM, UV-AIRE UV-14.5FM Operation Manual

UV-AIRE™ AIR PURIFYING SYSTEM

Model: UV-12FM, 14.5FM

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.

ITEMS INCLUDED IN KIT:

• UVC Germicidal Lamp

• 24 VAC Ballast* (UL listed) with Lamp Cable and connector

• Patented FlexMount™ Articulating Bracket Assembly with Magnet

• Refl ective Shield

• Snap-In Safety Viewport

• UV Hazard Warning Label

• Alcohol Wipe for Lamp

• Hardware for Various Mounting Options

• Installation & Operation Manual

*Minimum 20 VA, 24VAC Transformer required (not included), order part # 46638900 TR50VA or
equivalent.

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.

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

This device MUST be installed by a qualifi ed agency in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions. The defi nition of
a qualifi ed agency is: any individual, fi rm, 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.

Please retain these instructions after installation.

Installed By: Phone:

www.fi eldcontrols.com

Installation Date:

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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 opening.

• All duct openings in direct line of site of the UV light must be sealed with aluminum tape or equivalent
sealing methods.

WARNING: UV light will break down plastic materials not rated for UV exposure:

(Examples: wire insulation, fl ex duct, drain pans and humidifi ers)

• 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 install this equipment outdoors except within a package unit air handler that is fully
protected from moisture entry.

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 tonnage of your HVAC system. See chart below
for determining the needs of your home.

The FlexMount™ UV-Aire™ system is provided with a unique patented, magnetically-attached Mounting
Bracket Assembly. The mounting bracket assembly may be rotated and/or extended relative to the mounting

surface, to provide maximum fl exibility in mounting positions and confi gurations.

A refl ective aluminum shield is included which may optionally be used to shield wiring, ductwork and parts
which could be damaged by UVC exposure, and/or concentrate the UVC rays in a particular area such as

the A-coil.

The part of the lamp bracket to which the lamp is attached may be separated from the mounting bracket
assembly, and used for mounting the lamp through a delta plate covering the end of the A-coil, or for

mounting the lamp inside of a plenum or air duct.

RECOMMEND-

ED HVAC TON-

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MODEL VOLTS AMPS HZ

WATTS
(LAMP)

MAX AIR TEMP °F

UVC INTENSITY

AT 1 METER

UV-12FM 24 0.8 50/60 15 176° 43 μW/cm2 1.5-3

UV-14.5FM 24 0.8 50/60 17 176° 54 μW/cm2 1.5-5

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™ AirPurifying System out of the plenum. Avoid touching the glass portion of the lamp with your hands.

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WARNING: Before installing or servicing a humidifi er, air fi lter, 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 humidifi er.
WARNING: Designed for a closed duct system. Do not mount near a supply or a return air opening.
WARNING: This product is designed for installation in the interior of weather-protected HVAC equipment

or ductwork, or on the exterior of indoor ductwork only. For use on gas fi red, oil fi red, electric, split
system heat pump forced air systems*, and the interior of weather-protected 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

INTERNAL MOUNT INSTALLATION INSIDE PLENUM OR AIR HANDLER

1. Choose a suitable location for the lamp in the supply plenum, return plenum, or air handler; preferably
downstream from the air fi lter. For optimum “cleaning” effect on the A coil, mount the unit above or below
the A-coil as close as possible while still illuminating the entire surface of the coil. (See Figure 1)

2. Clean the mounting surface with degreaser and let dry. The mounting surface must be clean and dry.

3. Attach the Shield to the Mounting Bracket Assembly, if it is to be used. (See Figure 2)

Figure 1 Typical Installation

4. Attach the Lamp to the Mounting Bracket Assembly. (See Figure 3) Loosen the
clamp bracket nut, inserting the lamp through the hole, swivel the clamp bracket
fully back over the fl ange of the lamp base, and retighten the clamp bracket nut.
An #8-32 wing nut is supplied that may be used for internal applications only.

5. Remove tag and alcohol swab from the lamp, and clean the lamp glass with the
alcohol swab. Avoid touching the cleaned lamp with your hands.

6. Attach the Mounting Bracket Assembly to the mounting surface using the magnet.
If the mounting surface is insulated, slit the insulation, insert the magnet through the
slit, draw the insulation back over the magnet and bracket surface, and tape closed
using metal tape or other means that would not be affected by UVC rays.

Some surfaces may be inadequate for mounting with the magnet (rough, uneven,

Figure 2

heavy paint etc.). The magnet may be removed from the Mounting Bracket Assembly,
and the bracket assembly attached to the mounting surface with included self-drilling sheet metal screws or
other appropriate fasteners. Holes are provided on the bracket assembly for this purpose. Use care to avoid
equipment damage to concealed wiring and other components when installing fasteners.

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™ AirPurifying System out of the plenum. Avoid touching the glass portion of the lamp with your hands.

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