LG ARNU073BHA2, ARNU153BGA2, ARNU093BHA2, ARNU123BHA2, ARNU153BHA2 Installation Manual

DYNAMIC V8® VL SERIES AIR CLEANER

INSTALLATION MANUAL

For LG High Static Ducted Indoor Units

Dynamic V8 Air Cleaner

Patents, Trademarks, and Proprietary Data

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Notices

Multi V III® is a registered trademark of LG Electronics Inc. Dynamic V8® is a regis­tered trademark of Environmental Design Group, Inc. DBA Dynamic Air Quality Solu­tions, Inc.

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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

LG Electronics, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

About Dynamic Air Quality Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Air Cleaner System Confi gurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Confi gurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Cut Sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Air Cleaners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Table of Contents

Contents

Return-Air-Plenum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Plenum Grilles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Air Cleaner Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Required Parts and Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

General Planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Choosing a Mounting Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Air Cleaner Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Complete Post-Installation Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Return Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Dynamic V8 VL Series Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Return-Air-Plenum Grille Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Warranty Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

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LG Electronics on page 2
Commitment to Innovation on page 2
About Dynamic Air Quality Solutions on page 3
Dynamic V8 VL Series Air Cleaners on page 3
Getting Help on page 3

Introduction

Dynamic V8 Air Cleaner Installation Manual

LG Electronics on page 2
Commitment to Innovation on page 2
About Dynamic Air Quality Solutions on page 3
Dynamic V8 VL Series Air Cleaners on page 3
Getting Help on page 3

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Intro d uc t i o n | 1

Commitment to Innovation

LG Electronics

LG Electronics is a global leader and technology innovator in consumer electronics,
mobile communications, and home appliances, employing over 213,000 people in
over 115 operations worldwide. LG Electronics comprises four business units -
Home Entertainment, Mobile Communications, Home Appliance, and Air Conditioning
and Energy Solutions. LG Electronics is one of the world’s leading producers of flat panel

televisions, audio and video products, mobile handsets, air conditioners, and washing

machines. LG’s commercial air conditioning (CAC) business unit was established in
1968 and has built its lineup of residential and commercial products to include VRF,

Flex multi, duct free split systems, PTACs, and room air conditioners. In 2011, the air

conditioning and energy solutions business unit grew to include LED lighting and solar

products. For more information, visit www.lghvac.com.

Figure 1: LG Commercial Air Conditioning in Atlanta Georgia.

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Commitment to Innovation

LG Commercial Air-conditioning is committed to providing a full line of products that
employ state of the art technology and innovation, such as our award winning Art

TM

Cool
heat pumps.

As part of our commitment to bringing innovation to the markets we serve, LG
Electronics actively seeks partnerships with other innovation leaders. For air clean­ing, we are excited to offer the technology developed and patented by Dynamic Air
Quality Solutions. We introduce the Dynamic V8® VL series of air cleaning products
speci cally designed to work in harmony with LG Multi V III, Multi V Water, and Multi
V Mini VRF high static-ducted indoor units.

2 | Introduc tion

Gallery, duct-free split systems, and the Multi V family of water cooled VRF

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Dynamic V8 Air Cleaner

About Dynamic Air Quality Solutions

In 1982, two university professors from Carleton University in Ontario, Canada
developed a design for a residential air-cleaning application that provided a simple
means of replacing dirty media. They started Engineering Dynamics, Ltd. (EDL) and
began manufacturing 1” and 2” polarized-media electronic air cleaners, room con­sole units, and overhead ceiling-mount units. All of the polarized-media air cleaners
on the market today can be traced back to beginnings at EDL, although subsequent
patents and refi nements have created discernible differences in product designs and
features.

EDL was acquired in 1993 by Environmental Dynamics Group, now known as Dy­namic Air Quality Solutions, the manufacturer of Dynamic Air Cleaners. Initially the
focus was residential, but there was a clear need for improved air quality in com­mercial and industrial applications. This resulted in a focus on technology enhance­ments, new confi gurations, and a complete line of commercial products that now
dominate in some applications, such as casinos.

Although there were a number of different confi gurations that came before the Dy-
namic V8, all were based on polarizing (charging) fi bers in a fi lter and particles in
the air to generate an electric force between those fi bers and particles. While the
underlying principles have been around for many decades, only in recent years has
the technology been fully understood and optimized to provide consistent, reliable
performance.

Getting Help

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As a result of this research and development, we proudly present the Dynamic V8
Air Cleaner. As the new standard in air cleaning, the Dynamic V8 VL Series deliv­ers maximum performance using an insignifi cant energy volume. The Dynamic V8
outperforms all existing air cleaning and fi ltration products in the market. It controls
contaminants and slashes fi lter-related maintenance costs, resulting in the lowest
total cost of building ownership. The Dynamic V8 is designed to meet the rigorous
requirements of green buildings, data centers, hospitals, and pharmaceutical and
clean manufacturing.

Dynamic V8 VL Series Air Cleaners

The Dynamic V8’s patented technology has been commercially available for years
in a heavy duty arrangement with eight fi lter media pads. The Dynamic V8 VL Series
of air-cleaners are compact and designed to work specifi cally with LG Multi V line of
High-Static-Ducted Indoor Units. They are available in two confi gurations: The low-
profi le 4VL, model and the ultra-low-profi le 2VL model.

Getting Help

For technical assistance with the air cleaner itself, please contact Dynamic Air Quali­ty Solutions (DAQS) at [phone]. For layout and installation questions, please
contact your LG CAC representative. For warranty issues and repair parts, see
"DAQS Policies and Warranties" on page 35. For replacement fi lter media, please
contact your LG CAC representative.

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Confi gurations on page 6
Confi guration Code on page 7
Confi guration Code Examples on page 7
Selecting a Confi guration on page 7
Plenum-Area Height Restrictions on page 7
Confi gurations S1R1 and L1R1 on page 9
Confi gurations S2R1, L2R1, and L1S1R1 on page 10
Confi gurations S2R2, L2R2, and L1S1R2 on page 11
Confi gurations S3R2 and L3R2 on page 12
Confi gurations S3R3 and L3R3 on page 13
Confi guration L4R2 on page 14
Confi guration L4R4 on page 15

Air Cleaner System

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Confi gurations

Confi gurations on page 6
Confi guration Code on page 7
Confi guration Code Examples on page 7
Selecting a Confi guration on page 7
Plenum-Area Height Restrictions on page 7
Confi gurations S1R1 and L1R1 on page 9
Confi gurations S2R1, L2R1, and L1S1R1 on page 10
Confi gurations S2R2, L2R2, and L1S1R2 on page 11
Confi gurations S3R2 and L3R2 on page 12
Confi gurations S3R3 and L3R3 on page 13
Confi guration L4R2 on page 14
Confi guration L4R4 on page 15

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Confi gurations

Confi gurations

Dynamic V8 VL-series air cleaners can be installed using various confi gurations,
depending on the high-static-ducted indoor unit used and the height of the plenum
where they will be installed. There are fi ve standard-profi le confi gurations, eight
low-profi le confi gurations, and two mixed-profi le confi gurations. Confi gurations may
share the same plan (top) view because they differ only in height.

Table 1: Air Cleaner Confi guration and Indoor Unit Models

Code Description

S1R1

S2R1

S2R2

S3R2

S3R3

L1R1

L2R1

L2R2

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L3R2

L3R3

L4R2

L4R4

L5R3

L1S1R1

L1S1R2

One 4VL air cleaners, one return­air plenum

Two 4VL air cleaners, one return­air plenum

Two 4VL air cleaners, two return­air plenums

Three 4VL air cleaners, two return­air plenums

Three 4VL air cleaners, three
return-air plenums

One 2VL air cleaner, one return-air
plenum

Two 2VL air cleaners, one return­air plenum

Two 2VL air cleaners, two return­air plenums

Three 2VL air cleaners, two return­air plenums

Three 2VL air cleaners, three
return-air plenums

Four 2VL air cleaners, two return­air plenums

Four 2VL air cleaners, four return­air plenums

Five 2VL air cleaners, three return­air plenums

One 2VL air cleaner, one 4VL air
cleaner, one return-air plenum

One 2VL air cleaner, one 4VL air
cleaner, two return-air plenums

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ARNU073BHA2

ARNU093BHA2

ARNU123BHA2

Standard-Profi le (4VL) Confi gurations

ARNU153BHA2

ARNU153BGA2

ARNU183BGA2

ARNU183BHA2

ARNU243BHA2

ARNU243BGA2

ARNU283BGA2

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Low-Profi le (2VL) Confi gurations

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•••

•••

Mixed-Profi le (2VL/4VL) Confi gurations

ARNU763B8A2

ARNU363BGA2

ARNU483BRA2

ARNU423BGA2

ARNU543BRA2

ARNU963B8A2

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•

•

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•

•

•

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Confi guration Code

Each confi guration is defi ned by three qualities:

• Which air cleaner type or types it uses

• How many of each air cleaner type it uses

• How many return air plenums it requires

Therefore, the code for each confi guration is in the form:

L<count>R<count> or S<count>R<count>

Where:
S = standard profi le (4VL)
L = low profi le (2VL)
R = return-air plenum
<count> = quantity

Confi guration Code Examples

Selecting a Confi guration

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For example, S3R3 means three standard profi le (4VL) air cleaners coupled to three
return-air plenums, and L1R1 means one low profi le (2VL) air cleaner coupled to
one return-air plenum.

Some profi les have both standard profi le and low profi le air cleaners, so their code
is slightly longer. For example, L1S1R2 means one low profi le (2VL) and one stan-
dard profi le (4VL) air-cleaner coupled with two return-air plenums.

Selecting a Confi guration

To select a confi guration, you must know the indoor unit model number in question
and the height of the plenum area you intend to install it in. The underlying property
that dictates which confi gurations are available to an indoor unit model is that mod-
el’s air fl ow requirements. The confi gurations available may or may not be dictated
by the available plenum area height.

Plenum-Area Height Restrictions

Plenum area height restrictions are not defi ned in the confi guration type (S1R1,
L2R2, and others); however, which confi guration you choose may be dictated by the
plenum area you have available. While perhaps not optimal, you can install the ultra
low-profi le 2VL model in any plenum. In severely height constricted plenums, the
ultra low profi le 2VL model will probably be your only alternative. Refer to fi gures 2
and 3.

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Selecting a Confi guration

Figure 2: Elevation view of a typical S1R1 installation.

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Upper Floor

Field-Provided

Supply-Air Duct

LG High-Static Ducted

Indoor Unit

Plenum Area

Field-Provided Transition

(suggested design available)

Ceiling Grid

Dynamic V8

Air Cleaner

Return Air Plenum

Return Air Grille

Figure 3: Elevation view of a typical L1R1 installation.

Upper Floor

у10"

Field-Provided

Supply-Air Duct

LG High-Static

Ducted Indoor Unit

Field-Provided Transition

(suggested design available)

Ceiling Grid

Dynamic V8

Air Cleaner

Return Air Plenum

Return Air Grille

Figure 4: Elevation view of S1R1 with fi eld-provided plenum intake extension.

Upper Floor

Field-Provided

Supply-Air Duct

LG High-Static Ducted

Indoor Unit

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Field-Provided Transition

(suggested design available)

Plenum Area

Ceiling Grid

Dynamic V8

Air Cleaner

Return Air Plenum

Field-Provided
Plenum Intake

Extension

Return Air Grille