Honeywell F52f1055, F52f1048 Owner's Manual

OWNER’S GUIDE

ELECTRONIC

AIR CLEANER

F52F

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CONTENTS

PAG E

THE SOLID STATE PERFORMANCE INDICATOR 2

OPERATING YOUR ELECTRONIC AIR CLEANER 3

GETTING THE MOST FROM YOUR AIR CLEANER 5

CLEANING THE CELL(S) AND PREFILTER 6

HOW ELECTRONIC AIR CLEANING WORKS 15

BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE 20

HONEYWELL 10 YEAR CLEAN COIL GUARANTEE 22

PERFECT CLIMATE® 24

LIMITED TWO-YEAR WARRANTY 25

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THE SOLID STATE PERFORMANCE INDICATOR

This air cleaner is equipped with a special solid state circuit that operates the optional W8600E Solid State Performance Indicator (see photo).

The W8600E Indicator is designed to be mounted next to your thermostat, and to monitor the air cleaner performance.

If you have ordered the W8600E Indicator, you will notice three lightemitting diodes (LEDs) on the W8600E labeled ON, WASH and CHECK.

• During normal air cleaner operation, the ON LED is lit (whenever the system fan is on).

• If excessive dirt has accumulated on the air cleaner’s cell(s), the WASH LED will light to alert you that a cell and prefilter wash is past due.

• Extreme dirt loading (beyond that required to activate the WASH LED), electronic malfunction, or other equipment problems will cause the CHECK LED to light.

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OPERATING YOUR ELECTRONIC AIR CLEANER

Set the ON-OFF switch to ON. The air cleaner will now operate whenever your furnace/air conditioning system fan operates. For maximum air cleaning benefit and cleaner air conditioner coils, leave the air cleaner switch on at all times and the fan switch on your thermostat on. Of course, continuous fan operation will add a small amount to your electric bill each month.

When the fan comes on, the neon light located near the ON-OFF switch will light, indicating that the air cleaner is functioning.

ONE-CELL MODEL SHOWN.

If your air cleaner is equipped with a wall-mounted W8600E Solid State

WASH

CHECK

Performance Indicator (see page 2), the ON LED will be on

air cleaner is in operation

the system fan will also be running.

whenever the

. Of course,

You may hear a snapping electrical arcing sound occasionally as the air cleaner operates. This is usually caused by a larger dust particle causing a high voltage discharge. The snapping sound means that your air cleaner is working as it should.

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ONE-CELL MODEL SHOWN.

When the fan stops, the neon light goes out, as does the ON LED on the Solid State Performance Indicator. The air cleaner is off until the heating or air conditioning and fan start again.

WASH

CHECK

ONE-CELL MODEL SHOWN.

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If you do not want the air cleaner to run, set the ON-OFF switch to OFF to turn off the air cleaner. Your furnace and air conditioner will still operate normally, but without the added benefit of air cleaning. Normally, this switch should be ON at all times.

GETTING THE MOST FROM YOUR AIR CLEANER

Run the air cleaner as much as possible

Keep the cell(s) and prefilter clean

For greatest efficiency, the air cleaner should run all the time. To do this, set the fan switch on your thermostat to ON, and make sure the air cleaner is switched on. The fan and air cleaner will run even when the furnace or air conditioner is off. Note: A manual fan switch may be built into the furnace fan controller.

The air cleaner itself uses less power than a 40 watt light bulb (two-cell model—33 watts; single-cell model—22 watts). You will also have the cost of running the system fan to consider. Generally the added cost is more than offset by the added benefits of full time air cleaning and improved air circulation. Some people feel that room temperatures stay more even when the fan is always on.

Even if your thermostat does not have a fan ON position, you can obtain maximum available air cleaning benefit by making sure the air cleaner is always switched on so it operates whenever the furnace or air conditioner is on.

Although the air cleaner is designed to be efficient over a wide range of cell loading conditions, regular cleaning is your best assurance of consistent performance. Also, a very dirty cell and prefilter reduces air flow and, in turn, this reduces the efficiency of the furnace or air conditioner.

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CLEANING THE CELL(S) AND PREFILTER

Setting a regular cleaning schedule

To ensure optimum performance from the air cleaner, the cell(s) and prefilter must be cleaned regularly—every one to six months. Washing frequency will vary depending on the number of family members, pets, activities (such as cooking, woodworking, etc.) and smoking habits. Use the wash reminder schedule included in the literature package to help establish and maintain a regular cleaning schedule.

ELECTRONIC AIR CLEANER W

INSTALLATION DATE

ASH REM

INDER SCHEDULE

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If your air cleaner has a W8600E Indicator (shown on page 2), the WASH LED will light to remind you that a cell and prefilter washing is past due. When the WASH LED comes on, it means that the cell(s) are loaded with dirt to the point that air cleaning efficiency is diminished. You should plan to wash the cell(s) and prefilter as soon as possible. By using the wash reminder schedule, a washing schedule can be established that keeps the cell(s) clean enough so the WASH LED does not come on.

If you find that the WASH LED is coming on more frequently than the schedule that was established on the wash reminder schedule, you may have a buildup of residue on the ionizer wires. If the collector plates on the cell(s) look clean, you can try wiping the ionizer wires with a clean cloth instead of washing the entire cell.

You can also consider whether some activity in your home has changed, causing the cell(s) to become dirty faster. Have the windows been open more often? Has someone been smoking more often? Has someone taken up woodworking?

NOTE: You can let the heating or air conditioning system operate

normally while the cell(s) is being washed. Simply turn off the air cleaner switch.

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Removing the electronic cell(s) and prefilter

TURN LATCH

F52 ACCESS DOOR

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STEP 1

Open the door by turning the two door latches.

PREFILTER SCREEN

SPRING CLIP

STEP 2

The prefilter is held in place by a spring clip and a U-shaped channel. Lift the prefilter at the spring clip end and slide it out of the U-shaped channel.

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