Honeywell 16000 Series Manual page 13

Cleaning the Electronic Cells (when used)
Using Alkaline Base Detergent
WARNING
Sharp Edges.
Can cause personal injury.
Handle the electronic cells (if used) carefully to avoid
cuts from the sharp metal edges, collection plates and
ionizer wires. Wear protective gloves.
Steam, Hot Water, Strong Detergent.
Can Cause Personal Injury.
• Wear rubber gloves, eye protection and rubber
apron for protection.
• Keep detergent solution out of the reach
of children.
1. Provide a large enough container, such as a laundry
tub or plastic tank, to hold at least one cell.
2. Mix alkaline base detergent, such as commercial or
home electric dishwashing detergent (either liquid or
powder) with hot water. Follow the instructions on the
detergent package. The water temperature should be
between 150°F and 190°F (66°C and 88°C). When
using a cold water detergent, follow instructions
included with the detergent.
NOTE: Be sure to avoid prolonged skin contact with
the solution. Do not splash solution in eyes.
3. Soak the cells in the solution for up to 15 minutes;
agitate the cells up and down. See Fig. 19.
WEAR GLOVES TO
PROTECT HANDS FROM
DETERGENT SOLUTION
Fig. 19. Agitate the cells in the water.
F116 (SERIES 16000) SELF-CONTAINED DUCTABLE COMMERCIAL AIR CLEANER
M10809
4. Remove the cells from the detergent solution; spray
with hot water as a prerinse, if desired and place cells
in another container of clear hot water (150°F to 190°F
[66°C to 88°C]) for final rinsing. Rinse the cells for five
to ten minutes.
5. Remove the cells from the rinse water. Allow the cells to
drain and dry before energizing them. For optimum
water drainage from tubes, stand the cell on one of its
corners.
6. Wipe ionizer wires to remove any deposits remaining on
the wires.
7. Check the collection plates of the cells for any
detergent residue. Repeat the rinse process if there is
any residue remaining. Buildup can reduce the air
cleaner efficiency.
About Discolored Aluminum
Occasionally, the cells can seem stained after the soaking
process. When the stain is black or very dark, it is probably
dirt residue and the cell should be rewashed. White detergent
residue can also affect the air cleaner efficiency and should
be rinsed off. When yellowing appears, it is probably staining
from tobacco smoke or other airborne dirt. Moderate
discoloration does not affect the air cleaner efficiency.
Cleaning the Cells Using Air Pressure, Water
Pressure or Low Pressure Steam
The following alternative methods can be used to clean some
contaminants from the electronic cells.
• High Pressure Air or Water. Care should be taken to avoid
damage to the cells. If detergent is required with the high
pressure water, use an alkaline base detergent. Do not use
an acid detergent.
• Steam. Extreme care must be taken when steam cleaning
to avoid warping or bending the collector plates of the
cells. Remember that the cells are hot after steam cleaning
and care must be taken to avoid burns. Use only low
pressure or wet steam.
NOTE: Do not use steam at pressure greater than 5 psi
(35 kPa) or temperature hotter than 250°F (121°C).
Fig. 20. High pressure water or steam cleaning the cells.
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