1. How do I test the Power Supply?

2. How to check the cells?

3. The Power Light isn't working, what can I do?

4. Why is my air cleaner making a snapping or buzzing noise?

5. What is Ozone?

6. Does the Honeywell Electronic Air Cleaner produce ozone?

7. How do I wash My Cells?

8. My air cleaner is working, but I still see dust in my house. Why?

How do I test the Power Supply?

Honeywell recommends that only qualified service personnel test the air cleaner power supply.

How to check the cells? 

Checking Cells: A good way to check for a badly damaged cell is to Ohm out the contact board. This will test for shorts to ground in the cell.

With a Multi-Meter, put the setting on Ohms and check for continuity between one of the silver contacts and the cell frame somewhere near the cell handle.

The Power Light isn't working, what can I do?

The power light indicates when power is coming into the Electronic Air Cleaner. The light is on only when a Sail Switch or an Airflow Switch has proven the system fan is on. Therefore, the power light should only be on when the fan is blowing. If the light does not come on when the fan is running your air cleaner may have a short.

1. Next try removing the cell's), If the light comes on with the cell's) removed, you have a short in the electronic cell's) somewhere. See checking cells.

2. If the light does not come on with the cells removed, you may have a bad power supply. Please call your local contractor for service.

Warning! Do not attempt to service power supply The power supply produces high voltage and could cause electric shock.

Why is my air cleaner making a snapping or buzzing noise? 

Arcing is generally caused by bent collector plates. Arcing will usually show up after washing a cell, the cause being damage done to the cell during the washing process. When a plate is bent, the voltage will jump from a positively charged plate to a negatively charged plate. Positively powered plates carry about 4075Vdc, and the negatively charged plates are grounded. If the collector plates are bent and touching one another or close to touching, an arc can occur. Also check for broken ionizer wires.

What is Ozone? 

Ozone (O3), a 3-atom form of oxygen, is a normal trace element in the earth’s atmosphere. Ozone is a different chemical than common oxygen (O2) which supports life on our planet. Like many substances, ozone is beneficial to life and to man, but can also be harmful in excessive concentrations. Ozone is created naturally by the action of the sun on oxygen; it also is created by man as a by-product of processes such as combustion, power generation and operation of common appliances such as sun lamps, copy machines or electric hair dryers.

Does the Honeywell Electronic Air Cleaner produce ozone? 

Like other household appliances (hairdryers, mixers and electric fans), the Honeywell Electronic Air Cleaner, and any other high efficiency electronic air cleaner will produce trace levels of ozone when they are running. [In extensive testing of electronic air cleaners performance both in test chambers and in actual homes, under normal operating conditions, ozone levels measured are in the range of .005 to .020 parts per million (PPM), well below indoor safety levels set by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).] For outdoor air, levels above .120 are considered excessively stressing to people with a respiratory illness or who are sensitive to ozone. [In general, levels below .080 are considered acceptable for outdoors, but these levels are often exceeded in some urban areas. The FDA sets .050 with a 24 hour a day exposure as the maximum indoor ozone concentration acceptable.] [An electronic air cleaner can be expected to add about .005 PPM ozone to the steady state indoor level.] As the electronic air cleaner loads with dirt, the level of ozone produced further decreases. Odor perception for ozone varies quite a bit among people. Some people can smell levels as low as .003 PPM. Most people can smell a level of .020 PPM well below the FDA standard. The smell of ozone is not necessarily an indicator the level is above normal, or even near the recommended limit set by the FDA.

How do I wash my cells?

Using the dishwasher.

Honeywell recommends consulting the manufacturer of your dishwasher before you attempt to wash the electronic cells.

• The only recommended washing methods for Electronic Air Cleaner cells are with soaps that are safe for use on aluminum, such as automatic dishwasher detergents.

• Do not use Coil Cleaners or Contact Cleaners.

• When placing the cells in a dishwasher, set four glasses upside-down to rest the cells on top of. This will protect the cells from the dishwasher spikes that may break ionizing wires, and bend collector plates.

• Never allow the cells to go through the drying cycle. This will "bake on" any materials that were not removed during the wash cycle.

• Be careful when removing cells after washing. The cells may be hot, and sharp edges may cause cuts.

• After washing the cells, take a clean cloth and gently wipe down the ionizing wires.

• Establish a regular schedule for washing your cells

Using a tub

You may also use a tub with hot water to wash your electronic cells.

• Dissolve approximately 3/4 of a cup of automatic dishwasher detergent per cell in a large plastic tub.

• Let soak for 15-20 minutes.

• Agitate up and down few times then remove. 

My air cleaner is working, but I still see dust in my house. Why?

Air Cleaners will remove dust and other staining particles from the air. Larger dust particles have a tendency to settle out on flat surfaces before they make it to the cold air return. An air cleaner can only remove particles that pass through it. The reason these particles settle on a surface is due to their weight. The air cleaner can not "dust" a home, but it will remove dust particles that make it to the air cleaner. The particles that do not make it to the cold air return will settle out on flat surfaces and will need to be removed by hand. These large particles will begin to appear white because they are no longer being stained by the smaller particles. The smaller staining particles (5 microns or smaller) stay continuously suspended and thus make it to the cold air return. White dust is actually an indicator of air cleaner efficiency.

F50E Electronic Air Cleaner for remote mount power supply applications

For use in forced air heating, cooling and ventilating systems where the power supply is mounted remotely.

• Available in two sizes to fit most return air ducts; adapts to air flow from either side.

• Removes airborne particles from the air circulated through it.

• Solid state power supply is self-regulating, assures non-lethal high voltage output. Maintains peak air cleaner efficiency over wide range of cell dirt loading conditions.

• Use separate remote mount kit for mounting power supply and junction box separately.

• Automatic interlock discharges cells when door is opened.

• Test button checks system operation.

• Electronic cells can be washed in most home dishwashers.

• Galvanized cabinet protects against rust.

• Conforms to FCC Class B requirements.