AC-Appliance Pros Indoor Air Quality Cleaning Air Cleaners and Other Accessories Home comfort is more than just heating and air conditioning. It also depends on regulating the flow of heat, eliminating drafts, and improving the quality of the air you breathe. Electronic and Media Air Filters Electronic air cleaners can remove up to 95% of airborne dust, pollen, odors, tobacco, and cooking particles. Advanced passive media filters are up to five times better at cleaning than typical furnace filters. Both are installed in your home's ductwork, typically adjacent to a furnace or air handler. Effective filtration systems can help maintain or improve the operating efficiency of heating and cooling equipment. Operating costs savings have been projected as high as 15% over the life of the system.   Electronic Air Cleaner Cleaning the cell(s) and Prefilters(s) To assure optimum performance from the air cleaner, the cell(s) and prefilter(s) must be cleaned regularly - every one to six months. Washing frequency will vary depending on the number of family members, pets, activities (such as cooking or woodworking) and smoking habits. Use the wash reminder schedule provided with the air cleaner to help establish and maintain a regular cleaning schedule. Mount the wash reminder schedule in a convenient location. If the air cleaner has a W8600E indicator, the WASH LED will light to indicate that a cell and prefilter washing is past due. When the WASH LED comes on, it means that the cells(s) is loaded with dirt to the point that air cleaning efficiency is diminished. Plan to wash the cell(s) and prefilter(s) as soon as possible. But by using the wash reminder schedule, washing can be established so that the cell(s) are clean enough so the WASH LED does not come on. If you find that the WASH LED is coming on more frequently than the established schedule, there may be a buildup of residue on the ionizer wires. If the collector plates on the cell(s) look clean, try wiping the ionizer wires with a clean cloth instead of washing the entire cell. Also consider whether some activity in the home has changed, causing the cell(s) to become dirty faster. Have the windows been open more often? Has someone been smoking more often? Has someone taken up woodworking or some other hobby that creates dust? NOTE: To let the heating or air conditioning system operate normally while the cell(s) are being washed, simply turn off the air cleaner switch. Vacuum the prefilter or brush, or soak it in a tub. Do not wash the prefilter in the dishwasher or car wash. Automatic Dishwasher CAUTION: Can cause personal injury. Allow the cell(s) to cool completely 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(s) so these tubes will drain. IMPORTANT: Check the dishwasher owner's manual. Some manufacturers do not recommend washing electronic cell(s) in their dishwashers. If the dishwasher has upper and lower arms, position the cell(s) carefully to allow good water circulation. Be careful to avoid damaging the cell(s) when placing them in the dishwasher. Broken ionizer wires or bent collector plates are not included in the warranty. Very dirty cell(s), especially from tobacco or cooking smoke, can discolor the plastic parts and the lining of some dishwashers. This discoloration is not harmful. To minimize it, wash the cell(s) 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(s) on the lower rack of the dishwasher with the airflow arrow pointing up. It may be necessary to remove the upper rack. Do not block water flow to the upper arm. Hint: Lay a few large water glasses between the spikes on the lower rack and rest the cell(s) on them so the spikes do not damage the aluminum collector blades. 2. Using regular dishwashing detergent, allow the dishwasher to run through the complete wash and rinse cycle. Do not use the dry cycle. To avoid burns, let the cell(s) cool completely before removing, or wear protective gloves when removing the cell(s). Remember that water may be trapped inside the cell(s). Tip the cell(s) so the tubes can drain. 3. Wipe the ionizer wires and contact board on the end of the cell using thumb and forefinger with a small, damp cloth. 4. Inspect the dishwasher. Rerun the wash and/or rinse cycle with the dishwasher empty if there is dirt or residue from washing the cell(s). If dirt or residue seems excessive, wash the cell(s) more often or try a different detergent. 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(s) first, then the prefilter(s), to keep heavy prefilter lint from getting caught in the cell(s). 1. Use a large enough container, such as a laundry tub or trash container, to hold one or both cell(s). NOTE: Sharp corners on the cell(s) can scratch the surface of a bathtub. 2. Dissolve about 3/4 cup of automatic dishwasher detergent per cell in enough hot water to cover the cell(s). 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(s) in the container and let soak for 15 to 20 minutes. Agitate up and down a few times, and re-move. 4. Next, wash the prefilter(s) the same way. Empty and rinse the wash container. 5. Rinse the cell(s) and prefilter(s) 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 the water draining from the cell(s) and prefilter(s) no longer feels slippery. 6. Soak cell(s) and prefilter(s) in a final clear water rinse for ten minutes. 7. Wipe the ionizer wires and contact board on the end of the cell using your thumb and forefinger with a small, damp cloth. Washing the cell(s) at car wash Use the hand spray at a coin-operated do-it-yourself car wash to clean the cell(s). Hold the nozzle at least two feet away from the unit to avoid damage (such as broken ionizer wires or bent collector plates) 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(s). Be sure to rinse until the water draining from the cell(s) no longer feels slippery. Reinstall the cell(s) and prefilter(s) 1. Inspect the cell(s) for broken ionizer wires and bent collector plates. Repair as necessary or take to a Honeywell authorized air cleaner repair station. 2. Slide the prefiler(s) into the upstream prefilter guides. 3. Slide in the air cleaner cell(s) so the airflow arrow points downstream and the handle(s) faces outward. 4. Firmly close the access door. 5. Turn on the air cleaner. If the cell(s) and prefilter(s) are wet, the neon light may not come on and you may hear arcing. If the arcing is annoying, simply turn off the air cleaner for two to three hours or until the cell(s) is dry. If the air cleaner has a Solid State Performance Indicator, the CHECK LED may come on when the cell(s) and prefilter(s) are wet. Again, if the CHECK LED is annoying, simply turn off the air cleaner for two to three hours or until the cell(s) and Prefilter(s) are dry.   Electronic Air Cleaners (Survey) Electronic Air Cleaners are designed to remove polluting and irritating particles from the air, so we've known for a long time that they make homes cleaner and more comfortable. Now, thanks to our customers, we're documenting how much healthier clean air makes many people feel. A survey of 1,400 people who, on their warranty return card, said that "allergy relief" was a primary reason for buying one of our electronic air cleaners. The people we sent questionnaires to had lived with the air cleaner for at least ten months, but not more than three years (through at least one allergy season, but not so long that they would not be able to recall the initial effects of the air cleaner on their allergy symptoms)> The results are impressive. So much so that they've been published in a leading allergy medical journal, and are summarized in the following pages. Even more gratifying than the st6atistics are the comments by people who took the survey. We've quoted their first-person experiences throughout this brochure. Will an Electronic Air Cleaner (EAC) give you relief from your allergy symptoms? No one can guarantee that, because the degree of relief is dependent on many factors - including what you're allergic to, the severity of your allergies, and your lifestyle. However, there is no question that a high efficiency EAC can significantly reduce the amount of dust and indoor air pollutants, including airborne allergens, present in almost every home. And all of us, whether we have allergies or not, can breathe easier with cleaner indoor air. It's the way our homes should be. Almost all of the people responding to the survey said they had allergic reactions to one or more of some of the most common indoor air pollutants: Pollen (87%), dust mites (68%), mold spores (63%), and pet dander (53%). How quickly did they feel the benefits of an electronic air cleaner? 40% said they felt better "within days." Another 35% felt relief "within weeks." An additional 14% said they felt better "within months." Four out of every five respondents said they found additional relief with an electronic air cleaner. Of those, 85% said they were able to sleep better 28% said they had more energy 28% felt more physically active 23% said they missed fewer days of work or school We asked our respondents to check off all the symptoms they felt relief from Nasal/sinus congestion 76% Watery/itchy eyes: 50% Runny nose: 40% Wheezing: 32% Headache: 29% Sore throat: 23% Among survey respondents taking medication for allergies, about 70% said they were able to reduce (and for some, eliminate) their medication after the EAC was installed. That's significant because Americans are estimated to spend over $2 billion each year on over-the-counter medications alone for allergy and asthma. 50%-75% reduction in medication for 15% of respondents taking medication 25%-50% reduction for 26% of these respondents 5%-25% reduction for 25% of these respondents 5% were able to completely eliminate allergy medication How impressed with the benefits of their EAC were the people who took this survey? 58% said they already had recommended it to people they know with allergies Another 33% said they would recommend it Here's how the study's authors summarize their findings: "We conclude that the use of a high quality electronic air cleaning filter in the home is effective in reducing the morbidity, symptoms and medication usage, as well as reducing economic and social loss, due to allergy." See that sunbeam streaming in through your window? What you're really seeing is light reflecting off particles floating in the air. Unfortunately, what you see is only the largest one percent of all airborne pollutants in your home. The other 99 percent - roughly a million particles per cubic foot of indoor air - are invisible to the naked eye. What are they? Dust mites, their carcasses and waste products, Pollen and spores from plants, mold and mildew, Tobacco and wood smoke from fireplaces or wood burning stoves, Cooking grease, Bacteria and viruses, Pet dander, Insecticide dusts . . . and more. These airborne particles "trigger" many of the most common allergies. And, while many people try to escape these pollutants by going indoors, there is growing evidence that the risk from air pollution inside your house is considerably greater than the risk from air pollution outdoors. Who is most at risk from indoor air pollution? Infants, children and the elderly. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. Smokers and people on regular medication. And anyone who has and allergy or other respiratory illness. There are three ways to improve the indoor air quality in your home: Source Control Dilution Filtration/Air Cleaning. No one method can solve all of your potential indoor air pollution problems. Optimum relief requires a combination of all three. Ozone is a normal part of our atmosphere created naturally by the action of the sun on oxygen. It is also created by man as a common by-product of processes such as combustion, power generation and from the operating of common appliances such as electric hair dryers and sun lamps. Like other appliances, high efficiency electronic air cleaners will produce trace levels of ozone when they are running. However, the typical range of ozone in homes with an electronic air cleaner is well below the level already occurring outside. If you feel you may be sensitive to ozone, you should contact your physician. Some simple physics explains why electronic air cleaners are so effective. They use a principle called two stage electrostatic precipitation: 1. Charging Section: Most large particles are caught on the pre-filter screen. Smaller particles flow through the screen to the first section of the cell where they are zapped by an electrical charge 2. Collector Section: Charged particles continue through the cell to the collecting section These particles are attracted like magnets to a series of electrically charged plates The electronically cleaned air is circulated back to your home Whole-house or portable room-size electronic air cleaners, which is right for you? The best relief and value is provided by a central whole-house unit. If a whole-house unit is not practical, a portable room air cleaner placed in your bedroom is an excellent option. Everyday Benefits The most important benefits from a high efficiency electronic air cleaner are a healthier, cleaner and more comfortable indoor environment for you and your family. There are other advantages, too. No replacement filter costs: Electronic Air Cleaners have durable, light-weight cells that can be washed in your automatic dishwasher (check your dishwasher manufacturer's instructions) - or soaked and rinsed in any suitable container. A whole-house electronic air cleaner pays for itself in many ways. It uses the same amount of electricity as a 40-watt light bulb, but saves even more in energy costs because it keeps central heating/cooling equipment coils cleaner. That lowers operating costs, and reduces wear and tear so furnaces, air conditioners and heat pumps, last longer. Because your indoor air is cleaner, you save time, money and work on routine house cleaning. It also protects furnishings, walls and draperies. Whole house electronic air cleaners should be professionally installed. 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