Air Filter Compartment
Model Number
ACM/ACB
With Media Filter
ACM1000
ACM1400
ACM1600
ACM2000
No Media Filter
ACB1000
ACB1400
ACB1600
ACB2000
OWNER’S MANUAL
• Installation
• Operation
• Technical Repair Guide
• Repair and Upgrade Parts
Please read and familiarize yourself with the contents of this manual before
installing, operating or performing maintenance on the unit.
White-Rodgers is a division
of Emerson Electric Co.
www.white-rodgers.com
Printed In U.S.A.
PART NO. 37-6383A
Replaces 846-2032-B
0206
INTRODUCTION
The White-Rodgers Air Cleaner Compartment comes complete with a 5” media furnace air filter. This filter must be
changed every three months to maintain efficiency of the filter
and furnace system. For maximum efficiency, the compartment can be upgraded to a White-Rodgers Electronic Air
Cleaner.
Please read instructions before installing and using the Air
Filter Compartment.
! CAUTION
▲
The fiber filter used in this cabinet for air cleaning
must be replaced every 90 days. Your heating and
cooling efficiency will decrease due to insufficient
air flow when filter becomes dirty.
! WARNING
▲
Do not attempt installation of this unit unless you
are familiar with the necessary tools, equipment,
and potential hazards.
Installation should be performed only by a qualified
service provider.
Failure to do so could result in reduced performance
of the unit, serious personal injury or death.
GUARANTEE
White-Rodgers will not assume any responsibility for
component failures due to incorrect installation procedures.
RULES FOR SAFE INSTALLATION
AND OPERATION
1. Read the Owners Manual and the Rules for Safe
Operation carefully. Failure to follow these rules and
instructions could cause a malfunction of filter or
unsatisfactory service.
! WARNING
▲
Installation of this unit must comply with local
electric codes or other applicable codes.
Review and understand local codes prior to
installation.
! WARNING
▲
Before installing or servicing, always
shut off electricity. This will prevent
any electrical shocks.
2. Follow a regular service and maintenance schedule
for efficient operation.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Rules for Safe Installation and Operation ............2
How the Air Filter Works ......................................3
Construction of the Air Filter Compartment .........3
Preinstallation.......................................................4
Installation ............................................................ 6
Maintenance.........................................................7
Repair and Upgrade Parts ................................... 7
DID YOU GET THE RIGHT SIZE
AIR FILTER COMPARTMENT
Model ACB & ACM1000 are designed for heating or
cooling blowers delivering 600 to 1200 cubic feet of air per
minute (cfm.)
Model ACB & ACM1400 are designed for heating or
cooling blowers delivering 1000 to 1600 cfm.
Model ACB & ACM1600 are designed for heating or
cooling blowers delivering 1200 to 1800 cfm.
Model ACB & ACM2000 are designed for heating or
cooling blowers delivering 1600 to 2200 cfm.
Before installing the filter, make sure you have selected
the proper size unit for your heating and cooling system
requirements. See specifications on page 4.
BASIC TOOLS REQUIRED
Tin Snip
Screwdriver
Rule or Tape Measure
Drill
2
HOW THE AIR FILTER WORKS
5" FILTER
Dirty air flows through your return air ducts and enters the
compartment where particles (hair, lint, etc.) are removed
by the filter. See figure 1.
Filtered air re-enters to the supply duct system of your
building.
DIRTY AIR IN
CONSTRUCTION OF THE AIR FILTER COMPARTMENT
Not only is your air filter compartment easy to install, it is
also easy to maintain. Its basic components, and their
functions, are as follows: (See Figure 2)
Air Filter Compartment- mounts to existing duct work and
houses the filters or optional electronic air cleaner
cells.
NOTE: To upgrade your air filter compartment
with a high efficiency Electronic Air Cleaner, use
the ACR (Air Cleaner Retrofit) Kit for your model.
See page 7 for details.
5” Filter - collects dust, dirt and other particles.
AIR FILTER COMPARTMENT
FILTERED AIR OUT
Figure 1
5" FILTER
DOOR
Figure 2
3