Honeywell F300E User Manual
F300E
Electronic Air Cleaner
PRODUCT DATA
FEATURES
• Available in four sizes to fit most ducts; adapts to
airflow from either side.
• Capacity varies from 1200 cfm (2040 m3/hr) to
2000 cfm (3400 m
• Solid state power supply is self-regulating and
maintains peak efficiency during a wide range of
cell dirt loading conditions.
• Pressure drop is approximately equal to that of a
regular fiberglass filter.
• Optional W8600F Air Cleaner Monitor indicates air
cleaner performance, reminds homeowner when a
cell and prefilter wash is due, and when to check
the system.
• Optional wireless W8600A AIRWATCH™ LCD
indicator provides reminder when air cleaner
electronic cells need washing, as well as reminder
when UV lamps need replacing and when humidifier
pad needs replacing.
• Galvanized cabinet protects against rust.
• Neon light next to on-off switch tells if air cleaner is
powered and if high voltage is present.
• Prefilter screens protect cells from large dirt
particles.
3
/hr), depending on size.
APPLICATION
The F300E Electronic Air Cleaner is mounted in the return
air duct of a forced air heating, cooling, or ventilating system.
It captures a significant amount of the airborne particles 0.3
microns and larger from the air circulated through it.
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Contents
Application ........................................................................ 1
Features............................................................................ 1
Specifications.................................................................... 2
Ordering Information......................................................... 2
Planning the Installation ................................................... 4
Installation......................................................................... 7
Operation .......................................................................... 13
Checkout........................................................................... 13
Service.............................................................................. 13
Replacement Parts/Exploded View .................................. 18
Electrical T roub leshooting................................................. 20
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SPECIFICATIONS
IMPORTANT
The specifications given in this publication do not
include normal manufacturing tolerances.
Therefore, this unit may not exactly match the listed
specifications. This product is tested and calibrated
under closely controlled conditions, and some
minor differences in performance can be expected if
those conditions are changed.
Model:
Electronic Air Cleaner: Includes cabinet, access door, solid
state power supply, two electronic cells and two prefilters.
Electrical Ratings:
Voltage and Frequency: 120V, 60 Hz. Can be converted in
the field to 240V, 60 Hz or 220/240V,
50 Hz with the 203365A Conversion Kit.
Power Consumption: 36W maximum.
Current Draw: See Table 1.
Ionizer V oltage: 8150 Vdc.
Collector V oltage: 4075 Vdc.
Capacity, Efficiency, Pressure Dr op:
See Fig. 1, for capacity, pressure drop and ASHRAE dust
spot efficiencies.
Fractional Efficiency:
70% efficient on 0.3 micron particles at 500 fpm.
90% efficient on 1.0 micron particles at 500 fpm.
99% efficient on 10.0 micron particles at 500 fpm.
Temperature Ratings:
Operating Ambient: 40° to 125°F (4° to 52°C).
Temperature of Airflow Through Cells: 40° to 125°F
(4° to 52°C).
Maximum Cell Washing Temperature: 220°F (140°C).
Storage and Shipping Ambient: Minus 40°F to plus 140°F
(minus 40°C to plus 60°C).
Mounting:
Mounts in the return air duct of a forced air heating, cooling,
or ventilating system. Mount upstream from the atomizing
humidifier. See the Planning the Installation section.
Table 1. Current Draw.
Max. Current (A)
Size
in. mm
16 x 20 406 x 508 2 0.4 0.2
16 x 25 406 x 635 2 0.4 0.2
20 x 20 508 x 508 2 0.4 0.2
20 x 25 508 x 635 2 0.4 0.2
No. 220/
Cells
120V
240V
Table 2. Shipping and Installation Weight.
Weight
16 x 20 in.
(406 x 508 mm)
lb kg lb kg lb kg lb kg
Electronic Cell (Each) 5 2.25 6 2.7 6-3/16 2.8 7-1/2 3.4
Shipping Weight 30 13.6 33 15.0 33 15.0 38 17.2
Installed Weight
(Cells Included)
26 11.6 28 12.7 29 13.2 33 15.0
16 x 25 in.
(406 x 635 mm)
20 x 20 in.
(508 x 508 mm)
20 x 25 in.
(508 x 635 mm)
ORDERING INFORMATION
When purchasing replacement and modernization products from your TRADELINE® wholesaler or distributor, refer to the
TRADELINE® Catalog or price sheets for complete ordering number, or specify
1. Order number.
2. Voltage and frequency.
3. Dimensions: 16 x 20, 16 x 25, 20 x 20, or 20 x 25 in. (406 x 508, 406 x 635, 508 x 508, or 508 x 635 mm).
4. Conversion kit for changing two cell 120V, 60 Hz models to 240V, 60 Hz or 220/240V, 50 Hz.
5. W8600F Air Cleaner Monitor, if desired.
6. W8600A AIRWATCH™ Indicator, if desired.
If you have additional questions, need further information, or would like to comment on our products or services, please write
or phone:
1. Home and Building Control Customer Assistance
Honeywell, 1885 Douglas Drive North
Golden Valley, MN 55422-4386 (612) 951-1000
2. Visit our web site @ www.honeywell.com/yourhome/
In Canada—Honeywell Limited/Honeywell Limitée, 155 Gordon Baker Road, North York, Ontario M2H 3N7.
International Sales and Service Offices in all pr incipal cities of the world. Manufacturing in Australia, Canada, Finland, France,
Germany, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, Spain, Taiwan, United Kingdom, U.S.A.
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AIR CLEANER EFFICIENCY AND PRESSURE DROP AT VARIOUS AIRFLOW RATES.
16 x 20 in.
[406 x 508 mm]
16 x 25 in.
[406 x 635 mm]
20 x 20 in.
[508 x 508 mm]
F300E ELECTRONIC AIR CLEANER
.25
[62.2]
.20
[49.7]
20 x 25 in.
[508 x 635 mm]
.15
[37.3]
10
[24.9]
.05
[12.4]
PRESSURE DROP IN in. wc [Pa]
100
1
90
80
70
60
50
DUST SPOT EFFICIENCY, PERCENT
400
[680]
1 EFFICIENCY RATINGS BASED ON NATIONAL BUREAU OF
STANDARDS INITIAL DUST SPOT METHOD USING ATMOSPHERIC
DUST, AND AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HEATING, REFRIGERATING
AND AIR-CONDITIONING ENGINEERS STANDARDS 52.1-92.
2
500
[850]
600
[1020]
[1190]
700
3
800
[1360]
900
[1530]
Fig. 1. Air cleaner efficiency and pressure drop at various airflow rates.
Weight:
See T ab le 2.
Dimensions:
See Fig. 2.
16 x 20 in.
(406 x 508 mm)
1000
[1700]
20 x 20 in.
(508 x 508 mm)
1100
1200
[1870]
[2040]
CAPACITY IN cfm [m /hr]
0
20 x 25 in.
(508 x 635 mm)
16 x 25 in.
(406 x 635 mm)
4
1400
1300
[2210]
3
2 MINIMUM RECOMMENDED cfm FOR 16 x 25 in. [406 x 635 mm],
20 x 20 in. [508 x508 mm], 16 x 20 in. [406 x508 mm] MODELS.
3 MINIMUM RECOMMENDED cfm FOR 20 x 25 in. [508 x 635 mm] MODEL.
4 SELECT SIZE THAT MOST CLOSELY FITS DIMENSIONS OF
FURNACE/AIR HANDLER RETURN AIR OPENING
[2380]
1500
[2550]
1600
[2720]
1700
[2890]
1800
[3060]
1900
[3230]
2000
[3400]
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Accessories:
203365A Conversion Kit for changing 120V, 60 Hz power
supply to 240V, 60 Hz or 220/240, 50 Hz.
W8600F Air Cleaner Monitor.
W8600A AIRWATCH™ Indicator.
Underwriters Laboratories Inc. Listed:
File No. E30954.
Repair Parts:
See Replacement Parts/Exploded View section.
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SYSTEM
DIM. E
(SEE TABLE)
DIM. A
(SEE
TABLE)
6
(172)
IN.
16 X 25
16 X 20
20 X 25
20 X 20
3
4
F300
MM
406 X 635
406 X 508
508 X 635
508 X 508
5
8
(16)
2-1/2
(63)
DIM. A
IN. MM IN. MM
14 7/16
14 7/16
18 7/16
18 7/16
367
367
468
468
16 3/16
16 3/16
20 3/16
20 3/16
DIM. B
411
411
513
513
Fig. 2. Installation dimensions of Electronic Air Cleaner in in. (mm).
PLANNING THE INSTALLATION
Application
The F300E Electronic Air Cleaner is used in a forced air
heating, cooling, or ventilating system. It removes airborne
particles from the air circulated through it. All models have
an internal air flow switch that operates the air cleaner when
the system blower is on.
Review Installation Requirements
The air cleaner should be installed where all the air passing
through the system circulates through it. The best location is
in the return air duct next to the blower compartment so the
air cleaner can help keep the blower motor and evaporator
coils clean.
IMPORTANT
Do not mount in the discharge air duct.
DIM. B
(SEE TABLE)
7
8
DIM. C (SEE TABLE)
DIM. D (SEE TABLE)
DIM. C
IN. MM IN. MM
23 1/4
591
18 1/4
457
23 1/4
591
18 1/4
457
DIM. D
25
20
25
20
626
509
626
509
DIM. E
IN. MM
2 3/4
2 3/4
2 3/4
2 3/4
70
70
70
70
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For most efficient air cleaning, airflow must be spread evenly
across the face of the air cleaner. If the duct is a different
size than the air cleaner cabinet, gradual transitions are
recommended. If the duct turns sharply just before the air
cleaner, turning vanes are recommended.
Applications with Air Conditioning
The air cleaner should be installed upstream from the
evaporator coil. The air cleaner will help keep the coil clean,
reducing maintenance.
Applications with a Humidifier
An evaporative humidifier can be mounted upstream from
the air cleaner. An atomizing humidifier should be mounted
downstream from the air cleaner, even though hard water
salts will be blown into the living space and deposited as
dust. If an atomizing humidifier must be mounted upstream
from the air cleaner:
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1. Mount it as far as possible upstream from the air
cleaner.
2. Install a standard disposable furnace filter between the
humidifier and the air cleaner to trap water droplets
and hard water salts.
3. Frequently clean the air cleaner to prevent a hard
water salt buildup.
NOTE: The volume of water that passes through an
atomizing humidifier can overload the air
cleaner, resulting in hard water salts being
deposited as dust in the living space.
Applications with an Activated Carbon Filter
An activated carbon (charcoal) filter can be used to remove
odors or other gaseous contaminants (not particle-based)
that are not removed by the air cleaner. Locate the carbon
filter:
• Downstream from the air cleaner. This means that dust
from the carbon filter will not be collected by the air
cleaner and will be deposited in the living space.
• Outside the air cleaner cabinet. Some carbon filters are
combustible and contact with high voltage could result in
smoke or fire.
• Where carbon granules cannot fall into the electronic cell.
If necessary, use a disposable furnace filter between the
carbon filter and the electronic cell.
• With proper transitions, if the activated carbon filter
requires a differently sized duct than the air cleaner. Allow
20 degrees expansion per side, per fitting.
NOTE: Honeywell does not offer carbon filters. Refer to
an activated carbon filter manufacturer for sizing
and application.
Applications with Outdoor Air Intake
Return air temperature must be at least 40°F (4°C). Lower
temperatures can cause ionizer wire failure. If outdoor air is
used, warm it upstream from the air cleaner by:
• Making sure the outdoor intake is far enough upstream
from the air cleaner so the return and outdoor air is
thoroughly mixed. Stratified air can dump a stream of very
cold air into one section of the air cleaner.
• Adding baffles upstream from the air cleaner to force
thorough air mixing.
• Installing a Honeywell Home Ventilation System that
transfers up to 80 percent of the heat from the exhaust air
to the incoming outside air. This keeps the incoming air
above 40°F (4°C) and reduces energy usage.
• Installing a preheater if large amounts of outdoor air are
used. The preheater, which could be an electric strip
heater or hot water coil, should be controlled by a
thermostat. Hot water or steam coils should be protected
by a freeze-up control.
Optional W8600F Air Cleaner Monitor
The terminal board is recessed slightly so it or the wires will
not interfere with installation. The entire power supply box
can be unplugged and removed to provide access to the
terminals. The W8600F Air Cleaner Monitor can be mounted
in the living area or in the furnace room. It should be located
in a convenient location to observe the display.
Optional W8600A AIRWATCH™ Indicator
The W8600A can be mounted next to the thermostat or in
any other location in the living area of the home where the
display can be conveniently observed. No wiring is
necessary.
Choose Location
Choose a location that is readily accessible for regular
inspection and cleaning. Allow at least 13 in. (330 mm) in
front of the access door for removing the prefilter and
electronic cell. Allow enough room above the power supply
so it can be serviced without removing pipes, ducts, or other
heating system components.
The air cleaner must be installed where the temperature will
not exceed 40° to 125°F (4° to 52°C).
Choose Mounting Position
WARNING
Heavy Equipment.
Can cause injury or equipment damage.
Do not mount the air cleaner with the access door
facing down. If the access door faces down, the latch
may not hold, and the cell and prefilter can fall
unexpectedly. Also, nothing holds the cell and
prefilter in place when the access door is opened.
The air cleaner can be mounted in any position except with
the access door facing down. Following is a list of air cleaner
mounting positions for a variety of furnace installations.
NOTE: At least 13 in. (330 mm) clearance is required
between the access door and any obstructions
for cell and prefilter maintenance.
— Upflow “Highboy” furnace: Side installation; air cleaner is
mounted vertically where return enters side inlet of
furnace. See Fig. 3A.
— Upflow “Highboy” furnace: Installation beneath furnace
(air cleaner cabinet can easily support weight of furnace
and air conditioner coil). Air cleaner is mounted
horizontally where return enters from below. See Fig.
3B.
— Upflow “Highboy” furnace: Closet installation. Air cleaner
is mounted vertically on furnace between furnace and
louvered return air opening in closet door. See Fig. 3C.
—“Lowboy” furnace: Air cleaner is mounted horizontally in
return plenum just above furnace, opposite of supply
plenum. See Fig. 3D.
— Downflow “Counterflow” furnace: Air cleaner is mounted
horizontally in return duct or plenum just above furnace.
See Fig. 3E.
— High capacity system: Two or more air cleaners can be
used together. See Fig. 3F.
— Horizontal furnace: Air cleaner is mounted vertically
where return enters. See Fig. G.
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E
B
C
D
F
Fig. 3. Mounting positions with variety of furnace installations.
Determine Duct Design Requirements
The air cleaner is adaptable to all new or existing forced air
heating, cooling and ventilating systems used in residential
applications. Transitions, turning vanes, or offsets may be
needed in some applications for effective operation.
Transitions
Transitions are needed when the duct is a different size than
the air cleaner cabinet. Gradual transitions reduce air
turbulence and increase efficiency. Limit expansion to no
more than 20 degrees or about 4 in. per running foot (100
mm per 300 linear mm) on each side of a transition fitting.
See Fig. 4.
CHANGE DUCT SIZE GRADUALLY TO MINIMIZE TURBULENCE.
20 DEGREE EXPANSION PER SIDE PER
FITTING (4 in. PER LINEAR FOOT
[100 mm PER 300 LINEAR mm]).
RETURN
AIR DUCT
G
M14732A
Turning Vanes
If the air cleaner is installed close to an elbow or angle
fitting, install turning vanes inside the angle to distribute
airflow more evenly across the face of the cell. See Fig. 5.
Offsets
If the duct connection to the furnace in a side installation
allows less than 7 in. (178 mm) for mounting the air cleaner
cabinet, add an offset to the elbow. See Fig. 5.
TYPICAL USE OF DUCT OFFSET TO ALLOW
SPACE FOR ELECTRONIC AIR CLEANER.
1
OFFSET
AT LEAST
7 in.
(178 mm)
LESS
THAN
7 in.
(178 mm)
TRANSITION FITTING
ELECTRONIC AIR CLEANER CABINET
Fig. 4. Change duct size gradually
to minimize turbulence.
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1 TURNING VANES HELP DISTRIBUTE AIRFLOW EVENLY.
M14733
Fig. 5. Typical use of duct offset to allow
space for electronic air cleaner.
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INSTALLATION
When Installing this Product…
1. Read these instructions carefully. Failure to follow them
could damage the product or cause a hazardous
condition.
2. Check the ratings given in the instructions and on the
product to make sure the product is suitable for your
application.
3. Installer must be a trained, experienced service
technician.
4. After installation is complete, check out product
operation as provided in these instructions.
WARNING
Electric Shock Hazard.
Can cause electrical shock or equipment
damage.
Do not connect to power before installation is
complete.
Unpack Electronic Air Cleaner
❑ Check that all components are included. The electronic
air cleaner is shipped assembled. The unit consists of a
galvanized steel cabinet, power supply with on-off switch
and neon light, two electronic cells and prefilters, access
door, and product data literature.
❑ Order W8600F (optional), mounting hardware and
installation literature separately.
❑ Order W8600A (optional), including mounting hardware,
batteries, and literature separately.
❑ Place blocks under the cabinet so the unit is firmly
supported and level. The 5/8 in. (16 mm) mounting foot on
the cabinet hinge plate provides the minimum clearance
required for the access door hinge.
❑ Attach the cabinet securely to the furnace. The unit can
be attached directly, as shown, or a starting collar can
first be fitted in the furnace opening. Either drill holes and
fasten with sheet metal screws or rivets, or use slip joints.
See Fig. 6.
Clean Blower Compartment
❑ Remove and discard the existing furnace filter.
❑ Thoroughly clean the blower compartment.
❑ If possible, power vacuum the ductwork to remove
accumulated dust in an existing home, or construction dirt
in a new home. The electronic air cleaner cannot remove
dust that has settled in the blower compartment and
distribution ducts.
❑ Check the edges of the furnace fan blades for dirt buildup
and clean as necessary. The fan will not deliver the rated
cfm if the blades are dirty.
Fasten Cabinet To Furnace
NOTE: This procedure shows a side installation on a
typical highboy furnace. You may need to alter
the procedure to fit your application.
❑ Remove and set aside the access door, electronic cell(s)
and prefilter(s).
❑ Align the cabinet with the return air opening.
❑ Create opening in furnace to match air cleaner cabinet
opening.
❑ Install a transition when the furnace and air cleaner
openings are different sizes. See Fig. 4.
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Fig. 6. Fasten cabinet to furnace.
Install Turning Vanes
❑ Mount turning vanes inside the elbow or angle fitting that is
directly against the air cleaner cabinet. See Fig. 5 and 7.
Fasten Cabinet To Ductwork
❑ Install a transition when the opening in the air cleaner
cabinet and the duct are different sizes. See Fig. 4.
❑ Fasten the other side of the cabinet to the elbow using
sheet metal screws, rivets, or slip joints as appropriate. If
drilling holes, use locking pliers to help hold the unit in
place during drilling. See Fig. 7.
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T
S
Y
S
TURNING
VANES
LOCKING
PLIERS
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Fig. 7. Connect ductwork to air cleaner. Note
turning vanes. Locking pliers hold duct to air
cleaner cabinet during installation.
Install Optional W8600F Air Cleaner Monitor
The W8600F Air Cleaner Monitor is an option available for
use with the F300E.
Table 3. Description of W8600F
Function Indicator Panel.
Indicators Condition
ON EAC is powered and system blower is
running.
BATTERY Battery that maintains W8600F memory is
low and needs to be replaced.
SERVICE EAC prefilter and cells need to be washed
FAULT • Shorting of collector plates.
• Continuous ionizer or collector plate
arcing.
• Power supply failure.
• Excessive current.
• Major reduction in high voltage.
• EAC prefilter and cells are past
SERVICE level of dirt and need to be
washed immediately.
Call a service technician.
W8600F Location
The styling of the W8600F is designed to blend with the
latest T8600 family of Honeywell Chronotherm® IV Deluxe
Programmable Thermostats. A special mounting template is
included for mounting next to the T8600. The W8600F can
also be mounted at any other convenient location in the
living area or equipment room.
NOTE: The W8600F shares no electrical connections
with the thermostat.
.
The W8600F function indicator panel has four liquid crystal
display (LCD) arrowheads that point to ON, BATTERY,
SERVICE or FAULT. See Fig. 8. The arrowheads darken to
indicate the existing EAC condition. See Table 3.
LCD
ON
BATTERY
SERVICE
FAULT
Air Cleaner Monitor
FUNCTION
INDICATOR
PANEL
RESET BUTTON
M11965
Mounting
The following mounting instructions assume that the W8600F
is mounted next to a T8600 Thermostat. If installing the
monitor at another location, modify the procedure to fit the
installation.
1. Hold the mounting template (included in the bag
assembly) next to the T8600 as shown in Fig. 9.
2. Mark the holes for the screw anchors and the
3-conductor thermostat cable.
3. Remove the template and drill the holes.
4. Remove the W8600F from the base.
5. Position the W8600F base over the holes and install
the anchors and screws. Tighten the screws until the
base is mounted firmly on the wall.
THERMOSTAT
WALLPLATE
MOUNTING HOLES
Fig. 9. Positioning mounting template.
MOUNTING
TEMPLATE
WIRING HOLE
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Fig. 8. W8600F Air Cleaner Monitor features.
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