Aircare UVC MAX 25 User manual
UVC MAX 25
WHOLE HOUSE AIR PURIFYING SYSTEM
USER MANUAL
SAFETY WARNING
WARNING: NEVER EXPOSE EYES OR SKIN TO UVC LIGHT FROM ANY SOURCE.
WARNING: UVC LIGHT WILL BREAK DOWN PLASTIC MATERIALS NOT RATED FOR UVC EXPOSURE SUCH AS
WIRE INSULATION, FLEX DUCT, DRAIN PANS AND HUMIDIFIERS.
WARNING: NEVER TOUCH BROKEN BULB OR INTERNAL CONTENTS
OF BULB THE BULB CONTAINS MERCURY.
WARNING: BEFORE INSTALLING OR SERVICING A HUMIDIFIER, AIR FILTER, HEAT SYSTEM,
OR THIS UNIT, ETC, ALWAYS TURN ALL POWER OFF AND HAVE UNIT UNPLUGGED.
WARNING: TO PREVENT WATER DAMAGE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT MOUNT UNIT
UNDER A HUMIDIFIER. D0 NOT MOUNT THIS UNIT OUTDOORS
• Looking directly at the UVC light may cause permanent eye damage or blindness.
• Never operate a UVC MAX 25 out of the plenum.
• Unit is designed for a closed duct system; do not mount near a supply or a return air opening.
• All duct openings in direct line of site of the UV light must be sealed with aluminum tape or equivalent sealing methods.
• Wear UVC protected safety glasses during installation. They will help block accidental UVC exposure to eyes.
• The unit must be mounted at least 30” from the above stated type of materials.
• If it is necessary to mount the unit in direct line of site of these types of materials, they must be shielded with aluminum
foil, aluminum foil tape, or sheet metal.
Electrical shock can cause personal injury or death. Never expose eyes or skin to direct UVC light from any source.
This product is designed for indoor installation only (i.e attics, crawl spaces, basements, etc.) and for use on gas fired, oil
fired, electric and split system heat pump forced air systems*. This product is NOT designed to be mounted outside on gas
fired or heat pump packaged units**.
• After opening the carton, unpack and inspect the unit and bulb for damage. Do not install this unit if any damage is no-
ticeable. If bulb is damaged, cracked or broken, do not touch bulb or other contents in carton. Close carton and return to
seller immediately
• In case of accidental exposure to internal contents of bulb, wash hands and any other aected skin area with mild
detergent. Remove aected clothing immediately. If skin surface is pierced, seek medical attention immediately.
NOTE: If you touch the glass of the bulb, you should wipe the glass clean with isopropyl alcohol and a lint free wipe. If the
bulb is not cleaned, the film of hand oils causes a reduction in the light intensity
*It is important to understand the 24 Volt wiring in the Air Handler to avoid causing damage to the UVC /\1ax 25 24 volt unit or to the Air
handler. If you do not have HVAC knowledge, contact Air-Care or have a licensed contractor install this unit for you.
WARNING: NEVER EXPOSE EYES OR SKIN TO UVC LIGHT FROM ANY SOURCE. LOOKING DIRECTLY AT THE
UVC LIGHT MAY CAUSE PERMANENT EYE DAMAGE OR BLINDNESS. NEVER OPERATE THE UVC MAX 25 OUT
OF THE PLENUM AVOID TOUCHING THE GLASS PORTION OF THE BULB WITH YOUR HANDS.
The UVC Max 25 units are designed to emit powerful
ultraviolet light rays, which sterilize and reduce airborne
microorganisms as they pass through a home heating
or air conditioning system. They are installed in the main
supply or return duct of the home system and operate
continuously to automatically purify air in the home 24
hours a day.
These products are not sold as a medical device and are
not for the purpose of diagnosis of any disease or condi-
tion nor for use in the mitigation, treatment, or prevention
of any disease or condition.
WARNING Never expose eyes or skin to UVC light from
any source. Looking directly at the UVC light may cause
permanent eye damage or blindness.Never operate the
UVC MAX 25 out of the plenum. Avoid touching the glass
portion of the bulb with your hands.
Items Included in Kit:
A. Ultraviolet Bulb with Built-In Ballast
B. Black ABS Mounting Plate
C. Power Cord & Bulb Socket
D. Duct Board Metal Mounting Plate
E. Sheet Metal Mounting Screws (4)
F. Instruction Sheet
UVC MAX 25 WHOLE HOUSE AIR
PURIFYING SYSTEM
DUCT BOARD
MOUNTING PLATE
BLACK ABS
MOUNTING PLATE
ULTRAVIOLET BUBL
WITH BUILT IN BALLAST
FOR REPLACEMENT BULBS
OR PARTS PLEASE CALL
(800) 322-9919
www.Air-Care.com • Email: cs@air-care.com
Visit our UVC
Max 25 Page at
UVCMax25.com
for information
about the App.
A FRAME COOLING COIL SAMPLE FLAT COOLING COIL SAMPLE
Heating and Cooling configurations vary greatly. The best location for the UVC light is
near the cooling coils, which can be Flat, Curved, or in the shape of an “V, “N” or “ W”.
The best alternate location is in the return.
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AIR FLOW
FAN
AIR FLOW
AIR FLOW AIR FLOW
HORIZONTAL FLOW
UP
FLOW
DOWN
FLOW
DOWN
FLOW
FAN
FAN
FAN
AIR FLOW
FAN
AIR FLOW
AIR FLOW AIR FLOW
HORIZONTAL FLOW
UP
FLOW
DOWN
FLOW
DOWN
FLOW
FAN
FAN
FAN
AIR FLOW
FAN
AIR FLOW
AIR FLOW
AIR FLOW
HORIZONTAL FLOW
UP
FLOW
DOWN
FLOW
DOWN
FLOW
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FAN
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AIR FLOW
FAN
AIR FLOW
AIR FLOW
AIR FLOW
HORIZONTAL FLOW
UP
FLOW
DOWN
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FLOW
PREFERRED LOCATION
ALTERNATE LOCATION
COOLING COILS
HEATER
INSTALLING THE UVC MAX 25
CAUTION: INVESTIGATE AND DETERMINE THE LOCATION OF THE A COIL PRIOR TO DRILLING
HOLES IN DUCT FOR MOUNTING UNIT.
1. Locate a suitable location for the unit downstream of the coil in
the supply plenum or in the return plenum; preferably downstream
from the air filter. For optimum “cleaning” eect on the coil, mount
the unit in the supply plenum as close as possible to the coil.
2. Drill Pilot Hole for Large Hole Cutter. (Figure 1)
3. Cut out the large opening using a drill and a 3 ½” hole saw.
4. Attach Power Cord I Bulb Socket to Black ABS Plate.
5. Install bulb into socket. Do not handle the bulb with bare hands.
Oils on the hands tend to shorten bulb life. (Figure 2)
6. Mount the Max 25 onto the plenum with the supplied self tapping
sheet metal screws. (Figure 3)
7. Plug the power supply cord into a standard electric wall outlet
for the 110 Volt Model or connect the thermostat wires to a 24 volt
source that is always powered on in the Air Handler for the 24 volt
Model*. Turn on the Max 25 Power Switch. Check bulb operation by
looking through the view porthole. (Figure 4)
8. If the blue glow is not seen, make sure the base is properly in-
stalled onto the duct.
9. With metallic tape (or similar), seal all joints and seams of the
plenum near the mounting location to reduce any direct viewing
of light.
INSTALL: METAL DUCT
When the proper location for the UVC Max 25
has been selected, use the duct board mount-
ing plate (5” x 7” overall) to draw lines where
the duct board must be cut, 3” wide by 4-1/4”
tall hole. (Figure 1)
Cut the rectangular hole and remove the loose
piece of duct board. (Figure 2)
Place mounting plate over the access hole.
(Figure 3)
Now bend the mounting plate upper and low-
er tabs 90 degrees and with the rectangular
opening in the plate closer to the top, insert it
into the hole in the Duct Board. (Figure 4)
With the mounting plate in the opening, bend
the secondary tabs another 90 degrees so that
it is secured in the opening. (Figure 5)
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INSTALL: DUCT BOARD
The mounting plate is now ready for the UVC
Max 25 to be installed in the same manner it
would be installed into a metal duct.
(Figure 6)
Place the provided screws into the pre-drilled
holes and screw all 4 into place (Figure)
Plug in your UVC MAX 25. (Figure 8)
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
1. MAKE SURE THE UNIT HAS POWER FROM THE
WALL OUTLET FOR THE 120 VOLT VERSION OR
FROM THE 24 VOLT CIRCUIT OF THE
AIR HANDLER.
2. MAKE SURE THE SWITCH IS IN THE ON
POSITION.
3. IF UNIT STILL DOES NOT LIGHT UP AFTER
REPLACING BULB, REPLACE UNIT.
CLEAN-UP OF BROKEN BULBS
UVC bulbs contain a small amount of mercury, like
a typical fluorescent bulb. DO NOT TOUCH any of
the mercury with your bare hands.
1. While wearing disposable, non-absorbent protective
gloves, pick up the large pieces of glass.
2. Then, vacuum the entire area with a standard
household vacuum cleaner, ensuring the removal of
all bulb material.
3. Dispose of the pieces of glass, the vacuum cleaner
bag, and the disposable gloves in a sealed
garbage bag .
4. Check with your local waste management authority
for local disposal or recycling requirements.
5. Wash your hands. Then remove and wash clothes
for added safety measures.
BULB REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE WARNING: TURN OFF THE UVC MAX
25 AND UNPLUG THE 710 VOLT MODEL
OR SHUT OFF THE AIR HANDLER FOR
THE 24 VOLT MODEL BEFORE START-
ING REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE.
WARNING: UNPLUG UNIT FROM
OUTLET BEFORE COMMENCING
INSPECTION AND CLEANING.
WARNING: NEVER TOUCH BROKEN BULBS OR INTERNAL CONTENTS OF A BULB.
THESE PARTS CONTAIN MERCURY
NOTE: WEAR DISPOSABLE, NON-
ABSORBENT PROTECTIVE GLOVES
PRIOR TO INSPECTION PROCEDURE
IN CASE OF ACCIDENTAL BREAKAGE
OF GLASS.
NOTE: WEAR DISPOSABLE, NON-
ABSORBENT PROTECTIVE GLOVES
PRIOR TO INSPECTION PROCEDURE IN
CASE OF ACCIDENTAL BREAKAGE OF
GLASS.
NOTE: IF BLUE LIGHT LEAKS
THROUGH ANY PORTION OF PLENUM
AND/OR AROUND MOUNTING PLATE,
TURN OFF THE FV/AX 25 IMMEDIATELY
AND SEAL AFFECTED AREAS AND/
OR ROTATE POWER UNIT AND REPEAT
STEPS AS NEEDED
NOTE: IN CASE OF ACCIDENTAL EXPOSURE TO INTERNAL CONTENTS OF
BULB, WASH HANDS AND ANY OTHER AFFECTED SKIN AREA WITH MILD
DETERGENT. REMOVE AFFECTED CLOTHING IMMEDIATELY IF SKIN SURFACE
IS PIERCED, SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY
1. Loosen mounting screws.
2. Remove the unit from the duct.
3. Remove the old bulb from the socket.
4. Install replacement bulb into socket. Do not handle the
bulb with bare hands. Oils on the hands tend to reduce bulb
life. Verify bulb is secure in socket so it will not fall out into
the duct.
5. Wipe o the glass with lsopropyl alcohol and a lint free
wipe.
6. Re-attach the unit to the duct with 4 mounting screws.
7. After unit MAX 25 is firmly in place, plug the 110 Volt
version power cord into a standard electrical wall outlet and/
or restore power to the Air handler for the 24 Volt version.
Check bulb operation by looking through the view porthole. A
blue glow should be seen in the duct.
1. We recommend inspecting and cleaning bulb at
least every 6 months depending upon your home
environment and condition of conventional filters
and duration of use and their replacement cycle.
2. To maintain the bulbs maximum output intensity,
replace your UVC Max 25 Air Purifying System
bulb annually, depending upon your home
environment using the replacement procedure
below. The bulb should operate continuously for
maximum bulb life and light eectiveness.
UV bulbs contain a small amount of mercury,
like a typical fluorescent bulb. Check with your
local waste management authority for local
disposal or recycling requirements.
MAINTENANCE
Air-Care warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship to
the original purchaser for a period of One (1) year from the date of purchase
Warranty is extended to the original purchaser and is not transferrable.
This warranty does not extend to any damage to a product caused by or attributable to
freight damage, abuse, misuse, improper or abnormal usage. Warranty is also void if the
product has been modified or altered in any way.
The purchaser is responsible for the cost of shipping the product to Air-Care’s facility for
evaluation. If found to be defective and covered by the terms of this warranty, Air-Care
will pay FedEx ground shipping charges on the repaired or replaced item back to the pur-
chaser’s location. Any additional expedited service charges for quicker shipping shall be
born by the purchaser. If the product or component is not found to be a warranty issue,
the purchaser will be responsible for return shipping charges.
Air-Care is not responsible or liable for indirect, special, or consequential damages aris-
ing out of or in connection with the use of performance of the product; damages with
respect to any economic loss, loss of property, loss of revenues or profits, loss of use, or
other incidental or consequential damages of whatsoever nature.
The warranty extended hereunder is in lieu of any and all other warranties, and any im-
plied warranties of any type.
This warranty gives you specific rights.
These rights and others vary from state to state.
FOR REPLACEMENT BULBS OR PARTS PLEASE CALL
MANUFACTURED BY AIR-CARE 3868 EAST POST ROAD LAS VEGAS, NV 89120
(800) 322-9919 I www.Air-Care.com I cs@air-care.com
UVC MAX 25 LIMITED WARRANTY
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