Trion SE400E, SE800E User Manual

ELECTRONIC

AIR PURIFICATION

SYSTEM

Eliminator

Series

SE400E and SE800E

•

INSTALLATION

•

OPERATION

•

SERVICE

Electrostatic Precipitators for

Commercial Applications

101 McNeill Road • Sanford, NC 27330

[phone] • Fax: [phone] • [phone]

www.trioninc.com

MANUAL PART NO. 154385-002 • September 2001

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Contents

Section I – Design Page

1. Introduction……………………….. 3

2. The Filter System………………… 3

3. Specifications…………………….. 4

Section II - Installation

1. Installation………………………… 5-6

2. Diagrams………………………….. 7

Section III – Servicing and Maintenance

1. Servicing / Maintenance………… 8

2. Parts List………………………….. 9

3. Exploded Views………………….. 10

Section IV - Reference

1. Wiring Diagram SE400E………… 11

2. Wiring Diagram SE 800E……….. 12

This manual provides information for installation, operation and maintenance of

your Trion SE400E & SE800E. Before installing and using the air purifier, carefully

read these instructions to ensure maximum benefits from the unit, and to avoid

needless service costs that may result from improper installation

and maintenance.

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Eliminator SE Series

2. The Filter System

Section I – Design

1. Introduction

The Trion Eliminator SE400E & SE800E are
commercial air purifiers that have been
specifically designed to remove airborne
pollutants - including tobacco smoke, dust,
pollen and mold spores - in rooms and areas
where people work or relax. They are
designed to be mounted onto a solid ceiling,
semi-recessed for into a suspended ceiling, or
wall mounted (SE400E only). Where
appropriate they can also draw in additional
fresh air.
Their features make them the ideal air purifier
for installations into areas such as offices,
conference rooms, restaurants, designated
smoking areas, institutions and waiting rooms
or any other place where people gather.

HOW THEY WORK

The Trion SE400E & SE800E utilize the
principle of Electrostatic Precipitation. Air is
drawn into the intake, through the metal
prefilter, which traps lint and large dust
particles. The remaining particles, some as
small as 0.01 microns*, pass into a strong
electrical field (ionizing section) where the
particles receive an electrical charge. The
charged particles pass onto a series of equally
spaced parallel plates (collector section). Each
alternate plate is charged with the same
polarity as the particles, which are repelled,
while the interleaving plates are grounded, and
therefore attract and collect the particles.

* The diameter of a human hair is about 100
micron!

There are two filters in your air cleaner ­THE PRE-FILTER: This is the mechanical
filter that lies behind the inlet grill. It is
designed to remove large particles and can be
washed many times before replacement.

THE ELECTROSTATIC FILTER: This is the
deep aluminum assembly (Collector Cell)
located immediately behind the pre-filter and
is the heart of your air cleaner. It uses an
electrostatic charge to remove particles so
small that it would take a pile of many millions
to cover a pinhead. When dirty it can be
washed and reused indefinitely.

FILTER REMOVAL

TRION SE400E

Turn the control switch off before removing cell.
Press the two cell access latches and the hinged
door will swing down. Remove pre-filter by turning
pre-filter clip 90 degrees (fig 2). While supporting
the weight of the Collector Cell, loosen the filter
retaining screw (fig 3). The filter retaining plate will
now open allowing the filter to be removed (fig 4).
To reinstall the filter, simply reverse above
procedure.

TRION SE800E

The two hinged access doors are secured with
retaining screws (fig 3). Release screws to
allow the doors to swing down. Remove the
Collector Cells as described above.

INSTALLATION LOCATION

The most effective location for the air purifier is
the center of the area to be cleaned because
the dirty air is pulled into the center of the unit
and discharged equally out the four sides. If
more than one unit is required, space them
evenly over the area to be cleaned.

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Eliminator SE Series

3. Specifications

Model SE400E SE800E

Dimensions Depth: 9.5” Depth: 9.5”

Width: 22.5” Width: 22.5”
Length: 22.5” Length: 46.12”

Installation Surface mounted, recessed into suspended ceiling,

or wall (SE400E only) mounted.

Weight 42 lbs. / shipping 48 lbs. 80 lbs. / shipping 86 lbs.

Input Power 120 Volts, 1 Phase, 60 Hz 120 Volts, 1 Phase, 60 Hz

Power Consumed 1.8 Amps, 155 Watts 3.4 Amps, 270 Watts

Controls Hard-wired remote control Hard wired remote control

with 3-speed selector switch with 3-speed selector switch
with air-dry (fan only) facility with air dry (fan only) facility

Motor 1/20 HP, 3-speed, Ball Bearing (2) 1/20 HP, 3-speed, Ball Bearing

Air Flow 200, 300, 400 CFM 400, 600, 800 CFM

Sound Rating 38, 55, 62 dBa 41, 58, 65 dBa

Safety Feature Interlock to cell access door Interlock to cell access door

Features Anti-arc circuitry Anti-arc circuitry

Power to cell indicator Power to cell indicator
Fresh air inlet Fresh air inlet
Dry (fan only) cycle Dry (fan only) cycle

Options Infrared remote control Infrared remote control

Fresh air damper system Fresh air damper system

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Eliminator SE400E & SE800E

Section II – Installation

1. INSTALLATION

CAUTION:

ELECTRONIC AIR CLEANERS

CANNOT BE USED IN AREAS WHERE

COMBUSTIBLE GASES OR VAPORS

ARE PRESENT.

MECHANICAL

The unit has been designed so that it can fit
either surface mounted onto the ceiling,
semi-recessed into a T-Bar suspended
ceiling or wall mounted (SE400E only).
When installed with a T-Bar suspended
ceiling NEVER support the unit from the T­Bars, the unit must be supported from the
permanent ceiling.

SUSPENDED CEILING INSTALLATION

To hang the unit into a suspended ceiling,
proceed as follows:
a) Unpack the unit, open filter access door
and remove prefilter and cell (see filter
removal in section 2).
b) Install ¼-20 eyebolts into mounting slots
with large diameter washers and lock-nuts as
shown in sketch A. Alternatively, use drop
rods.
c) Install trim as shown in sketch A.
d) Select and remove a ceiling tile near the
center of the area to be cleaned by the unit.
e) Attach a length of safety chain to each of
the four eyebolts or fit threaded rod. Fasten
securely.

Lift unit into place and support unit while

f)

securing to permanent ceiling, ceiling
joists, etc. See sketch A.

CAUTION:

IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE

INSTALLER TO ENSURE ADEQUATE

MOUNTING COMPONENTS ARE USED.

DO NOT ALLOW WEIGHT OF UNIT TO

REST ON SUSPENDED CEILING

SUPPORT RAILS.

g) Make electrical connections as detailed in next
section.
h) Re-install cell and prefilter.
i) Close access door and unit is ready for
operation.

SOLID CEILNG MOUNTING

To mount the unit to a solid ceiling, proceed
as follows:
a) Unpack the unit, open filter access door

and remove prefilter and cell (see filter
removal in section 2).

b) Select a location near the center of the

area to be cleaned. lf you are fitting to
wooden ceiling joists, locate the position
of joists.

c) Using the template provided, drill four

holes into the ceiling and fit four 5/16 lag
screws in the joists. Hex-headed screws
will give easier access for final tightening.
Do not tighten fully home.

d) Lift the unit to where the large end of the

keyhole slots in the top of the cabinet fit
over the screw heads. Slide the unit so
that the narrow ends of the mounting
slots are located under the screw heads.
Tighten the screws fully home.

e) Install the lockdown location screw as

shown on template.

f) Make electrical connections as detailed in

next section.
g) Re-install cell and pre-filter.
h) Close access door and unit is ready for

operation.

WALL MOUNTED (SE400E Only)

Filter removal will be simpler if the unit is
positioned with the access door hinge in a
vertical plane. Locate the wall studs and
follow the mounting instructions for SOLID
CEILING MOUNTING.

ELECTRICAL:WARNING:

THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE

ELECTRICALLY GROUNDED.

NOTE: This unit is designed to be
permanently connected to fixed
wiring. Installation must comply with
all applicable electrical codes.

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Hard wired remote control

Two sets of wiring are required to connect
the unit. Main power to the unit is 120V,
60Hz, 1Ph, rated 5 Amp - Live, Neutral and
Ground. A 5-conductor 5 Amp rated cable is
required from the unit to remote control.
Run the 5-conductor cable and the main
power connection through the cable entry
knockouts (see Fig. 5) in the cabinet and
connect to the input terminal block (Fig. 6) as
shown in the wiring diagram on page 10 and

11. Mount the remote control in the desired
position and connect the 5-conductor cable
leads to the numbered terminals as shown in
the wiring diagram.

OPTIONAL INFRARED CONTROL

Main power to the unit is 120V, 60Hz, 1Ph,
rated 5 Amp - Live, Neutral and
install, follow the instructions included with
the infrared control kit.

Ground. To

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2. Diagrams

FIGURE 1.

FIGURE 3.

FIGURE 2.

FIGURE 4.

FIGURE 5.

FIGURE 6.

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Section III – Service and Maintenance

1. SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE

Beyond an occasional wipe down with a damp
cloth, the units need little in the way of
maintenance.

However, the units are designed to collect
airborne dirt and from time to time will require
routine servicing to remove the accumulation.

The service interval varies considerably between
applications, but typically will range from six
weeks in a busy bar up to several months in a
quiet office.

During normal operation, the unit will make an
occasional snapping noise. This is caused by
large pieces of dirt accumulating on the electronic
filter and is not dangerous. The Trion SE400E &
SE800E units have anti-arcing circuitry to
eliminate the nuisance of constant arcing. If,
however, the arcing occurs every minute or two, it
is an indication that the unit needs cleaning.

When a service is due proceed as follows:
a) Remove pre-filter and either vacuum clean it or
wash as described below.
b) To clean the electronic filter, soak it in a hot
(not boiling), a strong non-caustic detergent
solution cleaner.
Trion can supply an excellent detergent- TriDex­obtainable through your Dealer. Alternatively, a
dishwasher detergent does an excellent job.
Soak the collector cell for several hours, then
rinse with clean water. Do not physically try to rub
the dirt off since this can cause damage to the
filter.
c) Allow the filter to dry thoroughly - preferably
overnight- and replace into the unit or alternatively
use force air dry setting on the unit.

Trion has a policy of continuous product
improvement, and reserves the right to make
changes in design and specification without
notice.

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2. PARTS LIST

Item Part Number Description Qty/Unit

SE400E

1 454027-001 Cabinet Assembly, SE400E 1 ­2 454028-001 Cabinet Assembly, SE800E - 1
3 453844-001 Cell Access Cover 1 ­4 453844-003 Discharge Cover 1 2
5 453845-001 Cell Access Cover - 2
6 153853-001 Hinge Pin 2 4
7 453855-001 Grill 4 6
8 453856-001 Corner 4 4

9 453857-001 Grill Filler - 2
10 253863-001 Pre-filter 1 2
11 441730-103 Collector Cell 1 2
12 150685-001 Cell Retaining Clip 1 2
13 353842-001 Cell Latch 1 2
14 153854-001 Thumb Screw 1 2
15 244225-002 Bolt Retainer 1 6
16 345109-001 Cell Contact Assembly 1 2
17 453840-001 Cell Contact Support 1 ­18 453841-001 Cell Contact Support - 1
19 242404-002 Interlock Switch 2 4
20 147214-001 Insulator 2 4
21 350950-003 Power Supply Assembly 1 1
22 254167-003 Step-down Transformer 120V/24V 1 ­23 254167-004 Step-down Transformer 120V/24V - 1
24 453847-001 Motor Mounting Bracket 1 2
25 254026-002 Motor, 120V/60Hz 1 2
26 142153-001 Ground Contact 1 2
27 254101-001 Fan 1 2
28 453858-001 Inlet Ring 1 2
29 EST-1124 Terminal Block 1 1
30 253850-001 Terminal Block Cover 1 1
31 253851-001 Duct Cover Plate 1 2
32 153848-001 Interlock Switch Actuator 1 ­33 153849-001 Interlock Switch Actuator - 2
34 253852-001 Access Cover Latch 2 ­35 120035-210 Flat Head Screw - 4
36 234711-002 Retaining Nut - 4
37 354267-001 Remote Control Assembly 1 1

37a 250056-001 Rotary Switch 1 1
37b 242235-001 Switch Knob 1 1

Qty/Unit

SE800E

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3. Exploded Views

SE400E

SE800E

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Section IV – Reference

1. WIRING DIAGRAM SE400E

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2. WIRING DIAGRAM SE800E

WARRANTY

All Trion air cleaners are warranted for component failure and workmanship for a period of three years after

purchase. Do not return defective parts without prior permission from the factory. Contact your local Trion

Distributor or Trion Customer Service Department at 800-884-0002 or Fax [phone] to obtain material

return authorizations and service information.

101 McNeill Road • Sanford, NC 27331-0760

Customer Service: [phone] • Fax: [phone]

www.trioninc.com • email: [e-mail]

Manual Part Number 154385-002, June 2001

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