Mars Air LPV2-108 Installation Manual

Document No: LP2-IOM
Date: 1015

LOW PROFILE (LPV2) VARIABLE SPEED AND LOW PROFILE

(LPN2) ETL SANITATION CERTIFIED COMMERCIAL SERIES

Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual

Please read and save these instructions. Read carefully before attempting to assemble, install, operate or
maintain the product described. Protect yourself and others by observing all safety information. Failure to comply
with these instructions could result in personal injury and/or property damage. Retain these instructions for future
reference.

OVERVIEW

Mars Air Curtains
are designed to
cover door
openings, providing
both temperature
control/environment
al separation and
flying insect control,
when the building’s
doors are opened.
Typical installation
heights are: LoPro
Series; LPV2
(Variable Speed) models (Environmental up to 8’),
LPN2 (ETL Sanitation for Customer Entrances) models
(Flying Insect Control up to 7’) and LPN2-F (ETL
Sanitation for Counter Top/Pass Through Windows)
models (Flying Insect Control up to 4’ from Counter
Top) All ETL Sanitation Certified Models should be
mounted at the Flying Insect Control heights referenced
above. The units are typically wall mounted horizontally
above the door opening. They can also be suspended
from the ceiling. The units are ETL Listed, Canada and
US, for either an inside or outside mount and ETL
Sanitation Certified. Heated units must be mounted on
the inside or the protected side of the opening. The
motors used in all LoPro Series are 1/6HP.

WARNING

When servicing the product, motor may be hot enough
to cause pain or injury. Allow motor to cool before
servicing.

The LoPro Series come standard with a stamped air
intake screen(s). The LPV2 models can be configured
with an aluminum mesh filter(s) as an option. The LPN2
models 25” and all LPN-F models come standard with
an aluminum mesh air intake filter(s) in conjunction with
the punched air intake screen(s).

manufacturer. Only qualified personnel should install
this product. Installing personnel should have a clear
understanding of these instructions and should be

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury to
persons, observe the following.
A. Always disconnect, lock and tag power source before

installing or servicing product.

B. Installation work or electrical wiring must be done by

qualified person(s) in accordance with all applicable
codes and standards, including fire-rated construction.

C. The combustion airflow needed for safe operation of

fuel burning equipment in the area may be affected by
the product’s operation. Follow the heating equipment
manufacturer’s guideline and safety standards, such
as those published by the National Fire Protection
Agency (NFPA), the American Society of Heating,
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers
(ASHRAE) and local code authorities.

D. When cutting or drilling into a wall or ceiling, be careful

not to damage electrical wiring and other hidden
utilities.

aware of general safety precautions. Improper
installation can result in electric shock, possible injury
due to coming in contact with moving parts, as well as
other potential hazards.

GENERAL
SAFETY
INFORMATIO

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Use this
product only in
the manner
intended by

manufacturer.
If you have
any questions,
contact the

the

WARNING

Precaution should be taken in explosive atmospheres.

RECEIVING AND INSPECTION

Upon receiving the product, check to make sure all
items including switches are accounted for by
referencing the Bill of Lading to ensure all items were
received. Inspect each carton for shipping damage
before accepting delivery. Notify the freight carrier if
any damage is noticed. The carrier will make
notification on the delivery receipt acknowledging any
damage to the product. All damage should be noted on
all copies of the Bill of Lading which is countersigned by
the delivering carrier. A Carrier Inspection Report
should be filled out by the carrier upon arrival and a
report given to the Traffic Department. If damaged
upon arrival, file a claim immediately with the carrier.
Any physical damage to the unit after acceptance is not
the responsibility of Mars Air Systems.

UNPACKING

Verify that all parts, components and accessories, and
the correct quantities of each have been received. If
any items are missing, report shortages to Mars Air
Systems directly to arrange for obtaining the missing
items. Again, verify quantities received against those
on the Bill of Lading only, as multiple shipments may be
involved.

INSTALLATION

Typical Mounting – Wall or Ceiling Mounted
Horizontally Above the Door Opening

1. Remove the air intake grille(s) and/or air intake filter(s)
from the product and set aside. Gently remove all
packaging materials, hardware and all other
accessories from interior of unit prior to operating.
Severe unit damage will occur if these items are not
removed prior to operation.

2. Lay unit on its top with directional vanes pointing up
and remove the Tek Screws from the wall mounting
plate, just behind the discharge nozzle, and remove
the mounting plate from the unit. (FIG. 1) Measure the
mounting plate and center it over the opening. The air
curtain shall be equal to or greater than the width of
the opening.

3. Install the mounting plate(s) above the opening.
Multiple pre-punched 7/16” mounting holes are
provided for your convenience. These holes must be
utilized to secure the product to the wall. All hardware
is field provided by others.

4. Align the tabs on the rear of the unit with the slots
provided on the wall mounting plate (FIG. 2). The
bottom flange on the unit must also drop in the bottom

channel
Screws to secure the unit in place.

Note: If the holes provided on the bottom of the unit and
the bottom of the wall mounting plate do not align, remove
the unit and re-install. The holes on the bottom channel of
the wall mounted plate must be on the bottom.

FIG. 1

FIG. 2

5. Mount the product such that the discharge is 1” above
the opening and all obstacles. (FIG. 3)

Note: If the product is installed higher than the
recommended 1” above the opening, then it must be
moved 3/8” away from the wall for every 1” that it is
moved up. Any void between the wall and the product
must be sealed, by others, to optimize performance.

6. Use four (4) threaded rods for overhead installation or
four (4) threaded bolts for wall installation. All
hardware is field provided by others. (FIG. 3)

of the wall mounting plate. Replace the Tek