Amana media Installation Instructions Manual

Brand: Amana

Model: media

Type: Installation Instructions Manual

Amana

1810 Wilson Parkway • Fayetteville, TN 37334

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ATTENTION INSTALLING PERSONNEL

As a professional installer you have an obligation to

know the product better than the customer. This

includes all safety precautions and related items.

Prior to actual installation, thoroughly familiarize

yourself with this Instruction Manual. Pay special

attention to all safety warnings. Often during

installation or repair it is possible to place yourself

in a position which is more hazardous than when

the unit is in operation.

Remember, it is your responsibility to install the

product safely and to know it well enough to be able

to instruct a customer in its safe use.

Safety is a matter of common sense...a matter of

thinking before acting. Most dealers have a list of

specific good safety practices...follow them.

The precautions listed in this Installation Manual

are intended as supplemental to existing practices.

However, if there is a direct conflict between existing

practices and the content of this manual, the

precautions listed here take precedence.

Comfort. Quality. Trust.

Heating

& Air Conditioning

May 2002 20182003

Dear Owner:

Congratulations on your choice of an Amana Media Air

cleaner. You can now look forward to year after year of

clean air living. As you become better acquainted with your

Amana Media Air Cleaner, we believe you will agree that it

is one of the best investments you have ever made.

The following information will familiarize you with the opera-

tion of your Amana Media Air Cleaner and provides helpful

tips on how to obtain maximum performance from your unit.

The Amana Media series of air cleaners can easily be

upgraded to a highly efficient EAC6 Electronic Air Cleaner

with a permanent washable collecting cell.

Receiving

Upon receipt of the unit, the equipment should be inspected

for any damage which may have occurred in transit. If

damage is obvious, it should be noted on the carrier’s

freight bill for inspection and initiation for settlement of claim

be made at once. Units are usually shipped F.O.B. factory,

and it is the consignee’s responsibility to file damage

claims. If no damage is found, shipping material should be

removed and properly recycled or discarded.

Amana Media Air Cleaner

AMANA MEDIA

AIR CLEANER

Installation Instructions

What Is An Amana Media Air Cleaner?

Your Amana Media Air Cleaner is a high efficiency air

filtration device designed to remove dirt, dust, pollen, and

other microscopic particles from the air passing through it.

Considering the messy dirt collecting job it performs, you

will be surprised at the simplicity of its operation and care.

How The Air Cleaner Works

Dirty air enters the air cleaner by way of the return air duct

system in your home. Particles are collected by the special

pleated filter media. The pleats provide an exceptionally

large filtering face area in a very compact space which

allows maximum dirt holding capacities with minimum air

flow resistance.

Application

The air cleaner is used with Amana’s gas furnaces and

blower coils. The air cleaner should be installed in the

system so that all the system air is circulated through the air

cleaner. The air cleaner will only remove the airborne

contaminants delivered to it. Maximum performance is

obtained when the system blower is set for continuous

operation.

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

The best location for the air cleaner is in the return air duct

next to the blower compartment. In this location, the blower

motor and cooling coils will be kept clean. Do not install

the air cleaner in the discharge air duct. Before installing

the air cleaner, consider the application. If a transition is

required, refer to section entitled “Transitions”. The unit

must be readily accessible for periodic inspection and

replacement of the media cartridge to maintain maximum

efficiency and trouble-free operation.

AIR CONDITIONING

The air cleaner should be installed upstream of the cooling

coil. This will keep the coil clean and reduce air conditioning

coil maintenance. Improved cooling efficiency directly

affects energy costs. A clean coil will reduce utility costs.

Failure to replace the media cartridge can cause damage

to the cooling system.

HUMIDIFIERS

Location of the system humidifier is important to the opera-

tion of the air cleaner.

When an evaporative type humidifier is used, it may be

installed between the furnace warm air duct and the return

air duct without affecting the air cleaner. Atomizing and

spray type humidifiers should be installed downstream of

the air cleaner. If it must be installed upstream allow at least

6’ between air cleaner and humidifier.

TRANSITIONS

If the air duct does not fit the air cleaner cabinet opening,

gradual transitions are recommended to reduce air turbu-

lence through the air cleaner and maximize efficiency. Not

more than 20° (about 4” per lineal foot) of expansion should

be used on each side of the transition fitting (Figure 1).

AIR FLOW

FURNACE

OPENING

AIR CLEANER

OPENING

MAXIMUM 4" DROP

PER LINEAL FOOT

TRANSITION SECTION

FURNACE

Figure 1

TURNING VANES

If the air cleaner is installed adjacent to a 90° duct elbow,

add turning vanes inside the duct to improve the air distri-

bution across the face of the air cleaner (Figure 2).

Figure 2

Selecting a Location

Select a location that is readily accessible for periodic

inspection and cleaning. Allow a minimum of 26” in front of

the access panel for filter removal. For complete dimen-

sions required, refer to Figure 4.

Direction Of Air Flow Through The Air

Cleaner

NOTE: The air cleaner is set up for left to right air flow, when

facing the access door. For right to left air flow remove filter

cartridge, turn it around and replace in cabinet. The

directional arrows on the filter cartridge must point in the

direction of air flow.

Installation

The air cleaner can be installed in any position, except with

the access door facing down. See Figures 5-9 for proper air

cleaner mounting with a variety of furnace and blower coil

installations. See furnace/blower coil installation instruc-

tions for additional information on filter sizing.

Prior to installing this product...

1. Read rules and instructions carefully for safe operation.

Failure to follow them could damage the product or

cause a hazardous condition.

2. Check the ratings given on the product to make sure it

is suitable for your application (Figure 4).

Note: Installer is responsible for proper application of

Amana Media Air Cleaner.

3. Disconnect electric power supply to furnace/blower

and close gas supply to furnace.

4. Remove the old filter and discard according to state and

local codes.

5. The air cleaner cannot remove existing dirt from the

blower and ducts. Clean the area thoroughly before

you begin.

6. Remove unit access panel and media filter from the

cabinet.

NOTE: The following is a typical installation of the air

cleaner on an upflow furnace (Figure 6). You may have

to alter the installation to fit your application.

7. Locate the cabinet in the cold air return duct so that all

of the return air flows through the unit. If the furnace

and air cleaner openings are different, use transitions.

8. Mounting holes are provided for duct work attachment.

The .140” holes are sized for #8 sheet metal screws, or

1/8” rivets. If the adjoining duct work is flanged, install

the screws so that the screw heads are inside the

cabinet. This will prevent damage to the filter during

removal and installation (Figure 3).

9. Remove plastic bag from media filter and replace

media filter in cabinet.

10. After the unit has been secured, seal seams air tight

with duct tape or caulking.

11. Reinstall cabinet front panel door assembly.

12. Reconnect electric power supply and open the gas

valve on gas furnace.

13. Check unit for proper heating and cooling operation.

Note: You must verify that the temperature rise for gas

furnaces remains in the range listed on the furnace rating

plate. If necessary, adjust the blower motor speed referring

to the furnace installation instructions until the proper

temperature rise is achieved. Check the unit for cooling

operation and verify proper air flow across the coil.

Figure 4

SPECIFICATIONS

CAPACITY

600-2000CFM

DIMENSIONS

7 1/4"

25"

22 1/8"

DUCT OPENING

22 5/8"

17 11/16"

MEDIA

12 MO.

SERVICE LIFE

NOMINAL

MEDIA LISTING

UL CLASS 2

RESISTANCE

CFM INCHES W.G.

600

.04

800

.05

1000

.09

1200

.12

1400

.15

1600

.18

1800

.22

2000

.27

specsht.xls

Note: The Amana Media Air Cleaner can support up to 400 lbs.

INCHES W.C.

Maintenance

The filter in your Amana Media Air Cleaner must be re-

placed periodically. The filter cartridges should be replaced

with a Trion Air Bear® filter cartridge. The frequency of filter

replacement is best determined by visual examination.

Steps For Replacing Filter

1. Disconnect furnace/blower cabinet power.

2. Open access door by pulling the handle. Remove door

completely.

3. Pull used filter straight out of cabinet.

4. Slide new filter cartridge into cabinet with “AIR-FLOW”

arrow pointing in the direction of air flow.

5. Replace door.

Note: Your Amana Dealer has a supply of replacement

filter cartridges in stock. Remember, monthly inspec-

tions and periodic replacements of your filter will en-

sure high efficiency air cleaning.

Figure 3

1. Cabinet Top

2. Factory Assembled

Media Cartridge

3. Access Handle

4. Access Door

5. Cabinet

Typical Mounting Positions

COUNTERFLOW

INSTALLATION

Mounted horizontally in return

duct - just above the unit.

SIDE INSTALLATION

Cleaner is mounted vertically,

where return air enters side inlet

of unit.

Figure 6

Figure 7

Figure 8

Figure 9

OFFSET INSTALLATION

If there is less than 7-in. for mounting the air cleaner

between the duct and the unit, move the return air drop.

UPFLOW

HORIZONTAL INSTALLATION

Mounted vertically in return duct as close to the unit as possible.

Figure 5

Installation beneath unit, Cleaner mounts

horizontally, where return air enters from

below. Raise unit by installing a suitable wood

structure and install air cleaner.

SHEET METAL

TRANSITIONS

MEDIA

AIR CLEANER

AIR FLOW

MEDIA

AIR CLEANER

AIR FLOW

RESIDENTIAL INSTALLATION

LIMITED FIRST YEAR

Amana will provide a free replacement part, f.o.b. Amana Heating and Air Conditioning, for any part which proves to be

defective due to workmanship or material.

MEDIA AIR CLEANER

LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY

Applies to MAC1 Models

WARRANTY LIMITATIONS:

• Begins at date of original purchase.

• Applies only to original installation and normal use and

service within the United States and Canada.

• Excludes door latch, disposable media cartridge, charcoal

filter accessories, duct work, and installation.

• Applies to service performed by an authorized Amana

servicer.

• Excludes non-residential installations.

WARRANTY IS VOID IF:

• Serial plate is defaced or removed.

• Product has defect or damage due to product alteration,

shipping and handling, accident, fire, flood, lightning or

other conditions beyond the control of Amana Heating and

Air Conditioning.

• Product is not installed according to Amana Heating and

Air Conditioning's instructions and specifications.

• Product is operated in a corrosive environment containing

concentrations of corrosive agents causing deterioration

of metal components.

OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide proof of purchase (sales receipt).

• Provide normal care and maintenance.

• Make product reasonably accessible for service.

• Pay for freight, labor and travel.

• Pay for service costs for service outside servicer's normal

business hours.

• Pay for service calls related to product installation.

IN NO EVENT SHALL AMANA BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL

OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES*

*This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have

others which vary from state to state. For example, some states

do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or

consequential damages so this exclusion may not apply to you.

Applies to MAC1 Models

For answers to questions regarding the above or to locate an authorized servicer, contact: Amana Heating and Air Conditioning

1810 Wilson Parkway

Fayetteville, Tennessee 37334

1-877-254-4729 inside U.S.A.

1-931-433-6101 outside U.S.A.

Part No. 20182103S  2002 Amana Heating and Air Conditioning

Printed in U.S.A. Fayetteville, Tennessee 37334

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