Honeywell F59a Owner's Manual

F59A Console 3-Speed

Electronic Air Cleaner

The F59A Console Electronic Air Cleaner
cleans the air in enclosed spaces such as offices or
homes. A 3-speed fan draws room air through an
electronic cell and activated carbon filter to remove
dust, lint, pollen, tobacco smoke, cooking smoke
and household odors.

■ Furniture styled wood-grained cabinet.

■ Circulates and cleans approximately 4400 ft

[125m3] of air 4-1/2 times an hour. Typically this is

a 25 by 22 ft [8 by 7m] room. Two or more F59A units

may be used in larger rooms.

■ Up to 90 percent air cleaning efficiency as measured

according to the National Bureau of Standards Dust

Spot Method using atmospheric dust, and the Ameri-

can Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Con-

ditioning Engineers Standard 52-76.

■ Suitable for commercial or residential use.

■ Three-speed motor-driven fan circulates up to

330 cfm [560 m

■ Interlock switches prevent operation when cover is

removed.

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/hr].

■ Neon light indicates electronic air cleaner operation.

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■ Powered from standard grounded outlet.

■ Electronic cell is easily removed for cleaning.

■ Prefilter screens out large particles such as dust or

lint.

■ Activated carbon postfilter removes gaseous con-

taminants and odors.

■ Optional casters allow easy movement of electronic

air cleaner.

CONTENTS

Specifications ................................................ 2

Ordering Information.................................... 2

Setup and Operation ..................................... 3

Service ........................................................... 3

Electrical Troubleshooting............................ 5

Parts List ..................................................... 10

J. H. • Rev. 2-95 • ©Honeywell Inc. 1995 • Form Number 68-0086—5

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F59A

120 Vac, 60 Hz 220 Vac, 50 Hz

Fan Speed A W A W

High 1.0 110 .60 120
Medium .74 80 .45 70
Low .65 65 .35 55

SPECIFICATIONS • ORDERING INFORMATION

Specifications

IMPORTANT: The specifications listed in this publica-

tion do not include normal manufacturing tolerances.

Therefore, this unit may not exactly match the listed

specifications. Also, this product is tested and cali-

brated under closely controlled conditions, and some

minor differences in performance can be expected if

those conditions are changed.

MODEL: F59A includes cabinet, 1 electronic cell, three-

speed propeller fan, 1 carbon postfilter, 1 prefilter and a

solid state power supply.
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE RANGE: 40° F to 100° F

[4° C to 38° C].
EFFICIENCY: 90% efficiency rating based on National

Bureau of Standards Dust Spot Method using atmo-

spheric dust and American Society of Heating, Refriger-

ating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers Standard 52-76.
CLEAN AIR DELIVERY RATINGS:

cfm m3/hr

Dust 288 489
Tobacco Smoke 270 459
Pollen 239 406

CAPACITY:

Fan Speed cfm m3/hr eff. %

High 330 560 80
Medium 265 450 85
Low 200 340 90

NEON LIGHT: Located next to three-speed switch. Indi-

cates presence of high voltage power.
DIMENSIONS:

Cell: 16 x 12-1/2 in. [406 x 318 mm].

Cabinet: 19-1/2 x 13-7/8 in. x 17-1/8 in. [496 x 352 x

435 mm].

Prefilter, Carbon Postfilter: 12-7/8 x 16-1/4 in. [327 x

413 mm].

ELECTRICAL RATINGS:

Nominal Current and Power Consumption (max):

INTERLOCK SWITCH: Interrupts supply circuit to unit

when cover is opened.

CABINET: Particle board covered with wood-grained vi-

nyl. Available in walnut or light oak finish (light oak not
available in Canada).

WEIGHT: 45 lb [20 kg] shipping; 37 lb [17 kg] device

including cell. Cell weighs 8 lb [4 kg].
ACCESSORIES: See Parts List.
UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES INC.: Listed, File

No. E64835 (120 Vac, 60 Hz units).
CANADIAN STANDARDS ASSOCIATION: Certified,

File No. LR36354 (F59A1026 only).

Fig. 1—F59A components.

PREFILTER
CELL

COVER

CARBON
POSTFILTER

FAN

When purchasing replacement and modernization products from your TRADELINE® wholesaler or your full service distributor, refer to
the TRADELINE Catalog or price sheets for complete ordering number, or specify—

1. Order number.

2. Cabinet color—walnut or light oak (light oak not available in Canada).

3. Voltage.

4. Accessories, if required.

If you have additional questions, need further information, or would like to comment on our products or services, please write or phone:

1. Your local Honeywell Home and Building Control Sales Office (check white pages of your phone directory).

2. Home and Building Control Customer Logistics
Honeywell Inc., 1885 Douglas Drive North
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55422-4386 [phone]

In Canada—Honeywell Limited/Honeywell Limitee, 740 Ellesmere Road, Scarborough, Ontario M1P 2V9. International Sales and
Service offices in all principal 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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Ordering Information

WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT…

Read these instructions carefully. Failure to follow them

could damage the product or cause a hazardous condition.

UNPACK ELECTRONIC AIR CLEANER

Check that all components are included. The electronic

air cleaner is shipped assembled. See Fig. 1.

SET UP ELECTRONIC AIR CLEANER

■ Position the F59A so:

• the airflow in and out of the air cleaner is not
blocked or partially obstructed.

• the discharge air does not cause uncomfortable
drafts for any occupant.

• the power cord does not interfere with normal occu­pant traffic.

■ Remove and discard the cardboard liner next to the

electronic air cleaner cell.

■ Remove the cell and carbon postfilter from the cabinet;

remove and discard the plastic cover from the carbon
postfilter.

■ Replace the cell and the carbon postfilter. Make sure

cell is placed correctly, with directional arrows pointing
toward center of air cleaner cabinet. The cell directional
arrow is located on the side of the cell. The prefilter and
carbon postfilter should be placed with the wire mesh
toward the center. See Fig. 2.

■ Plug power cord into standard grounded outlet.

OPERATION OF ELECTRONIC AIR CLEANER

■ Select desired airflow rate with three-speed power

switch—LO, MED or HI. For maximum air cleaning

SETUP AND OPERATION • SERVICE

Setup and Operation

Fig. 2—Make sure cell and filters are placed
correctly.

DIRECTIONAL ARROW
(POINTING TOWARD
CENTER OF
CABINET

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benefit, leave switch on HI at all times. For quiet
operation, use LO setting. Neon light and fan should be
on whenever air is running.

■ Move power switch to OFF to turn off electronic air

cleaner; neon light and fan will go off.

NOTE: An arcing (snapping) sound may be heard occa-

sionally as air cleaner operates. This sound means air
cleaner is working as it should, collecting large airborne
dust particles.

CARBON
POSTFILTER

INSERT FILTER WITH
WIRE MESH TOWARD
CENTER OF UNIT

CELL

PREFILTER

F59A

CAUTION

SHARP EDGES.
CAN CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY.

Handle the cell carefully to avoid cuts from the
sharp metal edges.

CLEANING THE CELL AND PREFILTER

Clean the cell and prefilter regularly—every one to six
months. Variables such as number of occupants, pets,
activities and smoking will determine how often cleaning is
required. Use the wash reminder schedule included with
the air cleaner to help establish and maintain a regular
cleaning schedule.

The cell can be washed in many automatic dishwashers,
by soaking in a tub or a do-it-yourself coin operated car
wash. The prefilter can be vacuumed, brushed or soaked in
a tub. Do not wash the filter in the dishwasher or carwash.

Service

Automatic Dishwasher

CAUTION

BURN HAZARD.
CAN CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY.

Allow the cell to cool in the dishwasher at the end
of the wash cycle or wear protective gloves to
avoid burns. Hot water can accumulate in the
tubes supporting the collector plates. Tip the cell
so these tubes will drain.

IMPORTANT:

• Check you dishwasher owner manual. Some manu­facturers do not recommend washing electronic cells
in their dishwasher.

• If the dishwasher has upper and lower arms, care­fully position the cell to allow good water circula­tion.

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F59A
SERVICE

• Be careful to avoid damaging or bending the cell
plates when placing the cell in the dishwasher. If
bent, arcing will result.

• A very dirty cell, especially from tobacco or cooking
smoke, can discolor the plastic parts and lining of the
dishwasher. The discoloration is not harmful. To
minimize it, wash the cell more frequently or try a
different brand of detergent.

• Do not allow the dishwasher to run through the dry
cycle. This will bake on any contaminants not re­moved during the wash cycle and reduce air cleaner
efficiency.

1. Put the cell on the lower rack of the dishwasher with

the directional arrow pointing up. It may be necessary to
remove the upper rack. Do not block water flow to the
upper arm, if provided on dishwasher.

2. Using the detergent that works best for normal

dishwashing, allow the dishwasher to run through the com­plete wash and rinse cycle. Do not use the dry cycle. To
avoid burns, let the cell cool completely before removing,
or wear protective gloves when removing the cell. Remem­ber that water may be trapped in the tubes that support the
collector plates. Tip the cell so these tubes can drain.

3. Wipe the ionizer wires and contact board on end of

cell with a small, damp cloth, using your thumb and forefin­ger.

4. Inspect the dishwasher. You may wish to rerun the

wash and/or rinse cycle with the dishwasher empty if you
see dirt or residue from washing the cell. If dirt or residue
seems excessive, wash the cell more often or try a different
detergent.

5. Inspect the cell for bent plates; bend back to normal

to prevent arcing.

Soaking in Tub

CAUTION

HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL.
CAN CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY.

Do not splash the detergent solution in eyes. Wear
rubber gloves to avoid prolonged detergent con­tact with skin. Keep detergent and solution out of
reach of children.

NOTE: Always wash the cell first, then the prefilter, to

keep heavy prefilter lint from getting caught in the cell.

5. Rinse the cell with a hard spray of very hot water;
rinse the tub clean, then fill the tub with clean hot water and
soak for 5 to 15 minutes. Rinse until water draining from
the cell no longer feels slippery. Rinse the filter with a
gentle spray of hot water.

6. Soak cell and filter in a final clear water rinse for ten
minutes.

7. Wipe the ionizer wires and contact board on end of
cell by using your thumb and forefinger and holding a
small, damp cloth.

Car Wash

Use the hand sprayer at a coin-operated car wash to
wash the cell. Hold the nozzle at least 2 ft [0.6m] away from
the unit to avoid damage from the high pressure stream of
water. Follow the same sequence of wash and rinse as
recommended for cars. However, do not wax the cell. Rinse
until the water draining from the cell no longer feels slip­pery.

REINSTALLING CELL, PREFILTER AND
CARBON POSTFILTER

■ Inspect the cell for broken ionizer wires and bent collec-

tor plates. Repair as necessary.

■ Slide the dry filter into the filter guides, with directional

arrow pointing toward the center of the electronic air
cleaner cabinet. The directional arrow is very small, and
is located on the end of the filter frame. See Fig. 2.

■ Gently vacuum the inside and outside of the air cleaner

cabinet with the brush attachment of vacuum cleaner, or
dust with a soft cloth.

■ Slide in the dry cell so the directional arrow (located on

the side of the cell) points toward the center of the air
cleaner cabinet.

■ Replace the carbon filter if necessary. This filter slides in

or out of the guides easily.

■ Replace the cover on the cabinet. The metal tab on the

cover must fit in the slot at the end of the cabinet, and the
interlock under the cover must connect with the air
cleaner cabinet for operations. See Fig. 3.

Fig. 3—Cover must fit correctly for operation.

THE METAL TAB ON
THE COVER MUST
FIT IN THE SLOT

METAL
TAB
SLOT

METAL
TAB

INTERLOCK

THE INTERLOCK UNDER THE
COVER MUST CONNECT WITH
THE AIR CLEANER CABINET

1. Use a container such as a laundry tub or trash con­tainer that is large enough to hold the cell. Sharp corners on
the cell can scratch the surface of a bathtub.

2. Dissolve about 3/4 cup automatic dishwashing deter­gent in enough hot water to cover the cell. If the detergent
does not dissolve readily, or forms a scum on the water, try
another brand, or use softened water.

3. After the detergent has completely dissolved, place
the cell in the container and let soak for 15 to 20 minutes.
Agitate up and down a few times, and remove.

4. Next, wash the prefilter the same way. Empty and
rinse the wash container.

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INTERLOCK
SLOT