Field Controls UV-E User Manual

UV-AIRE™ AIR PURIFYING SYSTEM

Model: UV-E

(For use with 12”, 18” and 28” Field Controls Lamps)

(120/240 volt application)

ITEMS INCLUDED IN KIT:

1-UV-E power unit (NEMA3 housing)
1-Mounting Template
4-Sheet metal mounting screws
1-Angled mounting bracket
1-Flat mounting bracket
1-Instruction Sheet
1-Wing nut
2-Hex nuts
1-Lamp

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.

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

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

DO NOT INSTALL THIS UNIT IF ANY DAMAGE IS NOTICEABLE.

with aluminum foil, aluminum foil tape, or sheet metal.

I. GENERAL INFORMATION

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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.

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

Lamp Length

Minimum

Duct

Width

Volts Amps

Hz

Watts

12” 9 120/240 0.5 60 30 150°
18” 14 120/240 0.5 60 30 150°
28” 22 120/240 1.1 60 60 150°

Max Air

Temp

°F

Lamp Intensity at 1

meter

37 μW/cm
73 μW/cm

105 μW/cm

2

2

2

Recommended

Max Sq. Feet

1500
2000
3000

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 UVC light from any source.

II. INSTALLATION

1. Determine a suitable location on either the supply or
return for the unit as shown in Figure 1. The unit must be
mounted at least 3 feet from any flex duct type material.

NOTE: Unit can only be mounted in a vertical position as
noted on inside cover label.

2. Apply mounting template to air duct as shown in Figure 2.

3. Drill 1/8” diameter mounting holes at positions indicated
on template. (See Figure 2)

4. Using a 2” hole saw, drill out lamp hole as shown on
template. (See Figure 2)

5. Drill a 7/8” inspection hole as shown on template. (See
Figure 2)

6. Remove template.

7. Mount unit to duct using the 4 supplied sheet metal
screws. (See Figure 3)

Figure 1

Figure 2

Figure 3

WARNING: Never expose eyes or skin to UVC light from any source. Looking directly at the UVC light may cause

ermanent eye damage or blindness. Never operate the UV-Aire™ Air Purifying System out of the plenum.

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

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WARNING: Disconnect electrical power supply before wiring

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9. Connect to an appropriate power source such as an AC power disconnect box or to a circuit breaker panel. (See
Figure 8)

10. Determine length of wire and conduit necessary according to power connection and install wiring conduit and
water tight connector as shown in example figure 4. (Supplied by installer.)

11. Remove wiring access cover to expose terminal block. (Figure 5)

Acces Cover

Figure 4

Figure 5

12. Push power source wires through bushing in access cover then begin securing wires according to the wiring
diagram in figure 8. (See Figures 6 & 7)

Figure 7

Figure 6

13. Replace access cover.

14. Group wires together and tuck in wire clip on right side of box. (See Figure 9)

Wire Clip

Figure 9

Figure 8

WARNING: Never expose eyes or skin to UVC light from any source. Looking directly at the UVC light may cause

ermanent eye damage or blindness. Never operate the UV-Aire™ Air Purifying System out of the plenum.

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

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