Sol-Air - C8LF - Air Decontamination System - Manual

The Sol-Air C8LF Air Decontamination System Operations & Maintenance Manual SERIAL NUMBER INSPECTED Version 2.1 (041508) Operations & Maintenance Manual Sol-Air Systems Inc. 1671A Cary Road Kelowna, BC V1X 2C1 Phone 250.763.7034 • Fax 250.763.7023 Version 2.1 (041508) TABLE OF CONTENTS Warnings Page 1 Operating Instructions Page 2 Installation Instructions Page 4 Special Operating Instructions Page 6 Cleaning Procedures Page 7 System Casing UV Lamps Quartz Sleeves Filters Parts Replacement Procedures Page 9 UV Lamps Quartz Sleeves Ballasts Filters Fuses How to Contact Sol-Air Page 12 Technical Diagrams Page 13 Model C8LF Air Decontamination System Version 2.1 (041508) DO NOT exhaust into indoor occupied spaces because it may be injurious to your health. For commercial use ONLY and not for residential use. Certified for shock and electrical fire hazard ONLY. Switch off power and DISCONNECT the system from the electrical power source before performing any maintenance on the system. DO NOT stand in water while operating the system. Ensure that the system is NOT in water or has water contacting it while in operation. AVOID direct eye exposure to a lit UV lamp. Repeated or prolonged eye exposure can cause serious eye injuries. Wear UV absorbing safety glasses provided with the purchase of the system when viewing UV lamps in operation. AVOID direct skin exposure to a lit UV lamp. Repeated or prolonged skin exposure can cause serious burns and skin tissue injuries. Wear protective clothing and shield exposed skin surfaces. When handling the Quartz Sleeves, ALWAYS wear CLEAN Leather gloves, in order to minimize the risk of injury to hands and fingers. AVOID handling the UV lamps immediately following operation of the system. UV lamps are HOT during operation of the system and should be allowed to cool sufficiently before handling. Do not BLOCK or otherwise obstruct the path of the exhaust airflow. Warnings Page ? 1 WARNING EXPLOSION HAZARD – Do not disconnect equipment unless power has been switched off or the area is known to be non hazardous. Version 2.1 (041508) There are 3 indicator lights and 4 switches on the C8LF control panel. (See below) Fan Speed Switch – Controls the fan speed. Power ON/Off Switch – Controls the main power to the system. Processor Switches – Activate / deactivate the UV lamps. These Switches select the intensity of the process (number of lamps in operation.) Hour Meter – Quartz non-reversible indicator of accumulated hours of use. Power On Indicator (Red) – Indicates AC power to the Unit. Processor On Indicators (Green) – Indicates that some UV Lamps are processing. Control Panel Page ? 2 Operating Instructions Processor Switches Processor On Lights Fan Speed Switch Hour Meter Power On Indicator Power ON/OFF Switch Version 2.1 (041508) MAIN POWER Power On Rotate the main power switch to the ON position. Power Off Rotate the main power switch to the OFF position. AIR MOVER SPEED The C8LF is equipped with an Air Mover Blower Fan, which runs between 500 and 1000 Cubic Feet per Minute. The speed of the air mover blower can be controlled by rotating the speed control clockwise to slow it down or counter clockwise to speed it up. UV LAMPS OFF / ON The C8LF is equipped with 8 UV Lamps. There is one (1) removable lamp tray. The lamps are arranged in two (2) rows of four (4) on the tray. There are two (2) switches to control the number of the lamps that are powered up at any time as follows. A. The left switch controls the first row of four lamps in the lamp tray. B. The right switch controls the four lamps in the second row of the lamp tray. This arrangement allows the operator to select 4 or 8 lamps. There are two (2) green indicator lights to indicate the status of the lamp selector switches Operating Instructions Page ? 3 A. B. Number of Lamps Switches ON 4 ‘A’ or ‘B’ 8 ‘A & B’ Lamp Tray Configuration Version 2.1 (041508) LOCATION The C8LF is for commercial use only. DO NOT exhaust into indoor occupied spaces. POWER REQUIREMENTS Power requirements for the C8LF are 117 Volts AC 8 Amps 60 Hz. There is a temporary surge when the Air Mover Fan first starts up. The unit is shipped with a power cord attached. If an extension cord is used, insure that the wire is of sufficient gauge to carry the current required, at least 14 gauge for a short extension or 12 gauge for a longer cord. Insure that any electrical connection or cord has adequate grounding. Failure to observe these precautions could result in an electrical safety hazard. GROUNDING REQUIREMENTS The C8LF must be grounded properly to function safely. The ground wire from the power source must be connected to the green ground screw on the case of the C8LF. DO NOT connect the power source ground wire directly to the terminal block. A separate wire is connected from the ground screw to the terminal block. Page ? 4 Installation Instructions Version 2.1 (041508) Power source input on this side. This side connected to the internal circuits. Black Wire 1 Hot 2 Bus White Wire 3 White 4 To Neutral Bus Neutral To grounding screw 5 Green 6 To Ground Bus Ground WIRING PROCEDURE – 3-WIRE CIRCUIT To directly connect a single 3-wire circuit, connect the power source wires to the power source terminal block as follows: Installation Instructions Page ? 5 To use a single 3-wire circuit connect the power as follows: 1. Connect the black wire (117 Volt hot) to terminal 1. 2. Connect the white wire (Neutral) to terminal 3. 3. Connect the green wire (Ground) to the Green Ground Screw on the case of the unit. The terminal block has been colour coded to simplify this procedure. Version 2.1 (041508) Page ? 6 Special Operating Instructions The performance of the system may be affected, if at any time the recommended location and orientation of the system is altered. Also, performance may be affected if the ambient operating conditions of the locale itself (i.e. changes in the ventilation system of the processing room or the volume of air changes; significant changes in the flow of wastewater entering the processing room; etc.) should change by any reason from the conditions at installation. Proper maintenance procedures (as described on the following pages) are also required to ensure the optimal performance of the system. It is also strongly recommended that the system’s power supply be hard-wired into a proper circuit, suitable for the amperage of the applicable system. Version 2.1 (041508) SYSTEM CASING CLEANING PROCEDURE EXTERIOR The exterior of the machine can be cleaned with mild dishwashing detergent and a clean cloth, and then rinsed with clean water. Do not use any all-purpose cleaners with harsh detergents or abrasives as these may damage the decals. Care should also be taken to avoid spraying or otherwise directing detergent or water into or around electrical components. INTERIOR The interior walls of the UV lamp chamber can be cleaned in the same manner as the exterior. UV LAMP CLEANING PROCEDURE Because the UV lamps are sealed within the quartz sleeves, regular cleaning is not required or even recommended. However, during UV lamp replacement (see to replace a UV Lamp below) cleaning of the new UV lamps is recommended to maintain peak lamp processing efficiency. Fingerprints, smudges, dirt and dust particles, etc. will interfere with the UV radiation process and must therefore be avoided. To clean the UV lamp, use a 50/50 mixture of rubbing alcohol and clean water on a lint-free cloth (chamois recommended) and wipe the glass gently. Do not use any type of commercial glass cleaner. Using another lint-free cloth (chamois recommended) gently wipe the lamp until completely dry. Do not insert a wet or damp lamp into the quartz sleeve. Cleaning Procedures Page ? 7 WARNING DISCONNECT the unit from the electrical power source before performing any maintenance on the unit. Version 2.1 (041508) QUARTZ SLEEVE CLEANING PROCEDURE EXTERIOR Sol-Air Systems recommends cleaning the exterior of the quartz sleeves on a regular weekly basis to maintain the system’s peak processing efficiency. This recommended cleaning schedule may need to be altered, more or less, to suit local ambient and operating conditions. The exterior of the quartz sleeves can be cleaned in-place, without removal of the sleeve from the system. As with the UV lamps, fingerprints, smudges, dirt and dust particles, etc. will interfere with the UV radiation process. Also, do not use any commercial glass cleaner on the sleeves. To clean the quartz sleeves in-place, open the front door to gain access to the entire UV lamp/sleeve chamber or remove the lamp tray from the machine. Use a 50/50 mixture of rubbing alcohol and clean water on a lint-free cloth (chamois recommended) to wipe the sleeve gently. Using another lint-free cloth (chamois recommended), gently wipe the sleeve dry. Allow the sleeves to air dry thoroughly before reconnecting the power supply. INTERIOR Because the UV lamps are sealed within the quartz sleeves, regular cleaning of the inside of the sleeves is not required or even recommended. Complications may arise in attempting to do so, such as sleeve breakage as well as residual moisture accumulating inside the sleeve (which may result in lamp defects.) In the event moisture or condensation does occur within the sleeves, they will have to be thoroughly dried. Follow the UV Lamp Replacement and Quartz Sleeve Replacement procedures. Once the sleeve is removed from the system, place it securely in a well-ventilated area where there is sufficient air movement to dry the inside of the sleeve completely. Avoid laying the sleeve on its side during the drying process otherwise residual mineral staining of the inside of the sleeve may occur, necessitating a complete cleaning of the sleeve. FILTER INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT Sol-Air Systems recommends inspecting the filter bi-monthly and replacing the filter monthly, if required, under normal operating conditions. Maximum efficiency of the system is dependent upon maintaining sufficient airflow through the UV lamp processing chamber. When inspecting the filter, also ensure that filter door louvers are not obstructed with foreign objects, etc. There may also be a filter to protect the ballast ventilating fans. This filter is accessed by opening the filter door on the left side of the ventilating fan enclosure. The filter can then be removed and inspected or replaced. Page ? 8 Cleaning Procedures Important Use a 50/50 mixture of rubbing alcohol and clean water for cleaning the quartz sleeves. Version 2.1 (041508) UV LAMPS The expected life of the UV lamps may vary, depending on a number of factors including ambient operating conditions, but will generally be 9,000 hours of operation. UV LAMP REPLACEMENT 1. Make a note of which lamp you wish to replace. 2. Uncouple the two multi-pole connectors from the lamp tray cover. 3. Remove the lamp tray from the machine. 4. Unbolt the cover from the lamp tray 5. Remove the yellow plastic cap from the top of the quartz sleeve. 6. Grasping the wire harness with one hand, carefully pull the UV Lamp out a few inches from the quartz sleeve, until the ceramic end of the lamp is out of the sleeve. 7. Next, grasp the ceramic end of the lamp with your free hand, and then unplug the 4-pin connector plug from the lamp, being careful not to drop the lamp down into the sleeve. (Sleeve and/or lamp breakage due to dropping lamps into sleeves is not covered under warranty of the system.) 8. Once the lamp is unplugged, remove it from the quartz sleeve. 9. Insert the new UV lamp about three quarters of the way into the quartz sleeve. 10. Holding the lamp by its ceramic end (being careful not to touch the lamp glass – see UV Lamp Cleaning Procedure) with one hand, re-connect the 4-pin plug to the lamp with the other hand. (Note: the 4-pin connector plug must be properly aligned with the pins on the lamp, otherwise the pins and or the plug may become damaged.) 11. Now insert the entire lamp into the quartz sleeve, being extremely careful NOT to drop or force the UV lamp into the bottom of the quartz sleeve, otherwise breakage of the sleeve and/or lamp may result. 12. Place the yellow plastic cap back over the top of the quartz sleeve. 13. Reinstall the lamp tray cover and replace the lamp tray into the machine and reconnect the multi-pole connectors. Parts Replacement Procedures Page ? 9 WARNING DISCONNECT the system from the electrical power source before performing any maintenance on the system. Maintenance should ONLY be performed by qualified personnel. Version 2.1 (041508) WARNING DO NOT force the sleeve into the clip as this may cause damage to the sleeve or clip. QUARTZ SLEEVES QUARTZ SLEEVE REPLACEMENT 1. Follow steps 1 to 8 of the UV Lamp Replacement procedure on page 9. 2. Unscrew the outside nut and remove the O-Ring from the sleeve. If the O-Ring is damaged, replace with a new one. 3. Gently slide the sleeve out of the clip at the bottom of the lamp tray, and out through the locking nut. 4. Remove any broken glass from the lamp tray before inserting the new sleeve. 5. Insert the new sleeve through the locking nut and gently slide through the bottom clip. 6. Follow steps 9 to 13 of the UV Lamp Replacement procedure on page 9 to re-install existing or new lamps. BALLASTS BALLAST REPLACEMENT 1. Make a note of which ballast needs to be replaced. 2. Disconnect the multi-pole connector from the lamp tray. 3. Remove the Ballast rack from the machine by undoing the three machine screws holding it in place and sliding it out far enough so that the three power wires can be disconnected from the contact block. 4. Find the black, red, yellow and white wires leading from the ballast being replaced. These wires are connected to contact blocks. Loosen the screws on the contact blocks corresponding to those wires and gently pull the wires from the contact blocks, being careful to note their location for installing the new ballast. 5. With the wires disconnected from the contact blocks, remove the nuts holding the ballast in place and lift the ballast off the ballast plate. 6. Installation of the new ballast is in reverse order of removal. Reconnect the wires to the appropriate contact blocks, being careful not to overtighten the contact block screws. Reinstall the ballast rack into the machine and reconnect the multi-pole connector to the lamp tray (see UV Lamp Replacement.) Page ? 10 Parts Replacement Procedures WARNING Quartz sleeves may break during handling and cause severe injury Always wear clean leather gloves and use extreme caution when handling the quartz sleeves. DISCONNECT the system from the electrical power source before performing any maintenance on the system. WARNING DISCONNECT the system from the electrical power source before performing any maintenance on the system. This procedure should only be performed by a qualified electrical maintenance person. Version 2.1 (041508) FILTERS FILTER REPLACEMENT 1. Remove the louvered side door panel of the system to gain access to the filter. 2. Grasp the filter by the metal handle with both hands; lift the filter straight up until it clears the door. 3. Installation is in reverse of removal. 4. Ensure airflow indicator on side label of new filter is pointing towards the inside of the system. 5. Slide filter down against the bottom of the lower support rail. Close louvered side door panel. 6. There is also a filter for the ballast ventilating fans. This can be replaced through the filter access panel on the left side of the ventilation fan enclosure. FUSES FUSE REPLACEMENT 1. It should be determined what caused the fuse to blow and correct this condition before replacing the fuse and powering up the machine. 2. Be sure to follow safe electrical maintenance procedures. 3. Open the wiring access panel on the front by unscrewing the machine screws, which secure it. 4. Extract the old fuse using a fuse extraction tool. 5. Install a new fuse in its place. 6. Close the wiring access panel and replace the screws. WARNING Ensure the UV Lamps are switched OFF before performing filter replacement. WARNING DISCONNECT the system from the electrical power source before performing any maintenance on the system. This procedure should only be performed by a qualified electrical maintenance person. Parts Replacement Procedures Page ? 11 The fuses are Type CC sand filled slow-blow. Version 2.1 (041508) For replacement parts, warranty service, or any questions regarding the operation and maintenance of your Sol-Air system, please contact us at: Page ? 12 Contacting Sol-Air Systems Inc. Version 2.1 (041508) Technical Diagrams Page ? 13 Version 2.1 (041508) LIMITED WARRANTY Sol-Air Systems Inc. warrants that this system (excluding spare parts and consumables) shall be free from defects in workmanship or materials for a period of one (1) year from the delivery thereof to the customer. Page ? 14 Version 2.1 (041508) Page ? 15