AIROCIDE E1 User manual

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airocide Model E1
Photocatalytic Air Purifying Technology
Owner’s / Maintenance Manual
Model: E1

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By purchasing an Model E1 photocatalytic air purifying system, the most advanced and effective airborne pathogen reduction system
available, you’ve positioned yourself as a leader in your industry. The Model E1 products were developed from NASA technology and use a
patented process to kill airborne Mold, Bacteria, Viruses, and Allergens. The same process breaks down VOC’s, like ethylene gas,
formaldehyde and many odors, into micro amounts of harmless carbon dioxide and water vapor.
Congratulations
Important Safety Instructions
For your safety and protection, read this entire Owner’s Manual before you attempt to install or use your Model E1 system. Keep this safety
information where you can refer to it if necessary.
DO NOT run cord under carpeting. DO NOT cover cord with throw rugs, runners, or similar coverings. DO NOT route cord under furniture or
appliances. Arrange cord away from traffic area and where it will not be tripped over.
Cautions & Symbols on Unit
Technology
As contaminated pathogenic air is processed through the photocatalytic reactor, the patented green technology, integrated with Photocatalytic
Oxidation (PCO), works in unison to destroy harmful airborne microbes and dismantle volatile organic compounds (VOC) while no t producing any
by-products. Model E1 is energy efficient, consuming approximately energy of (1) 100 watt light bulb.
Titanium dioxide (TiO2) is a component photocatalyst material used in the device. A unique process is used to create the patented TiO2 formula
that coats the catalyst material. When this material is irradiated with the ultraviolet photons from the Model E1 proprietary lamps inside, hydroxyl
radicals and super-oxide ions are formed. They will kill and decompose airborne pathogens like Mold, Bacteria, Viruses, and Allergens. These
species will also oxidize (reduce to trace elements of carbon dioxide and water) volatile organic compounds (VOC's) adsorbed on the catalyst
surface. Because the organic material is completely oxidized by this process, the photocatalytic reactor is self-cleaning relative to organic material
on the catalyst surface. Model E1 does not generate nor use ozone and/or any other type of gas or chemical.
Our Air Sanitation technology has been in commercial use since 1999. The technology has been deployed in a broad base of global companies.
We have proven strong efficacy with eradication of all forms of Mold, Bacteria, Viruses, Allergens & VOC’s. As mentioned above, all the kill
happens inside our reactor bed without using and/or producing any gas or chemical - thus, we do not claim to clean surfaces.
Shut Off Power
Before Opening
Or Servicing
CAUTION
Never Remove
Cover While it is plugged in.
AiroCide
(Lamps buried within the
unit are harmful to human eyes.)
Never R emove Model E1 Cover
While It Is Pl ugged In.
WARNING: If you spray any types of chemicals or cleaning
agents in the room that contains that Model E1 unit(s), please
turn off the Model E1 unit(s) during this spray period as well as
(1) hour after spraying is complete ( to allow for all residues to
dissipate).
The various sprays and cleaning agents could possibly harm the
catalyst located inside the Model E1 reactor bed.
Warning

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Figure 1
Model E1 uses truly breakthrough technology to
remove airborne pathogens. It works by drawing in
air through its Air Entry Port and then forcing it
through its Reactor Bed where a photo-catalytic
reaction kills living organic matter like mold/fungi,
bacteria and viruses and breaks down organic gases
(VOC’s) like ethylene.
NOTE: Your Model E1 comes with a protective 2”
Filter. The filter needs to be checked periodically to
ensure it is not clogged. We estimate that the filter
should last approximately 3 months.
NOTE: Depending on the particular dust load in a
given facility, the filter may need to be changed more
frequently.
Power
Switch
Installation
Model E1
Important: The manufacturer has enclosed mounting hardware.
However, some surfaces may require more mounting hardware,
which is not included. Ensure that the lid is securely attached to the
base unit prior to mounting the complete unit to the wall or ceiling.
WARNING: If the Model E1 lid is not properly secure prior to
installation, serious bodily harm can occur if the lid falls off.
CAUTION: DO NOT plug unit in until final step is completed.
1) Take the unit carefully out of its shipping box.
2) Model E1 systems are designed to mount to a wall or ceiling.
The unit weighs 18 lbs. If there is any doubt about the security of
the mounting surface, contact an engineer or other individual with
knowledge of the wall or ceiling's construction.
NOTE: The unit can either be mounted horizontally or vertically.
We recommend that the Model E1 unit be located centrally within
the room and in an area with good airflow. If multiple units are
being installed space equal distance apart. Please call our
technical service department if you need any help deciding where
to place Model E1 unit(s).
3) Determine where the unit will be mounted. It should be located
centrally in the room so that walls, light fixtures or any other objects
do not block the air vents. The air exit port must be at least 36"
away from any obstructions. Do not obstruct the air entry port.
NOTE: The Exit Air Port (See figure 1 above) should not be
positioned where it is directly facing an incoming air current (i.e.
from the evaporator) We do not want the direct air flow, from the
evaporators, to impede any of the Model E1 exiting air. Position the
Model E1 Unit(s) exit air flow into the stream of air from the
evaporators.
4) The air exiting the unit will be warm, do not let any objects
touch the air exit port or get trapped inside the air exit port vent
(see Figure 1 above).
5) Place the unit on the mounting surface and attach four screws
through the four large mounting slots on the unit's base, Part B in
the Hardware Parts Pack (if installing to a metal surface, use the
enclosed four metal anchors along with the four screws). The
screws (and anchors if installing to a dry wall surface, Part C in
the Hardware Parts Pack) should go through the large hole in the
mounting slots.
3/8"
3/16"
Mounting
Slot
Mounting
Slot
If mounting unit to a sheet metal surface, use the provided 4 self-
tapping screws instead of the dry-wall anchors and screws. All
screws are labeled appropriately on the components hardware
parts pack.
6) Plug unit in and turn on power switch.
NOTE: The Model E1 unit will per for m the best when it is
located within the active air current that occurs within your
facility. This allows for a greater distribution of the units
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Because the expected life span of the Model E1 proprietary
lamps used in systems is approximately one year, all the
proprietary airocide PCO lamps must be changed every 12
months. In addition the protective 2” filter needs to be changed
approximately every 3 months*. This filter keeps dirt out of the
Model E1 reactor chamber. Failure to change this filter on a
timely basis will reduce the unit’s photocatalytic reaction and will
cause the unit to not operate at its maximum capacity and
efficiency. Contact Akida or your Model E1 distributor to purchase
your annual replacement lamp kit and replacement filter.
*Note: Depending on the par ticular dust load in a given facility,
the filter may need to be changed more frequently.
Lamp Warning - Use of any lamps other than those supplied by
Akida may result in the malfunctioning of the Model E1 unit, as
well as compromise its pathogen killing effectiveness. Use of any
other lamps will void warranty.
Caution: Be sure unit is unplugged before beginning service.
1) Disconnect the power source. Make certain all power is turned
off to the unit.
2) Remove the units cover unscrewing the 4 screws (one on
each side). Do not misplace the screws as you will need them to
re-connect the cover in a later step.
NOTE: Prior to disconnecting any of the wiring harness,
observe how the unit is currently wired. See Fig. 2 on page
5. Here are a few helpful tips.
The ballast will have a total of 4 wires coming off its
outlet side –2 red wires and 2 yellow wires. See
figure 2 on this page and wiring diagram on page
7.
Each set of 2 lamps will have (1) yellow wire going to
one lamp and (1) red wire going to the second lamp.
These 2 lamps are then connected via a small jumper
wire (either white or black –these jumpers are
interchangeable). See wiring diagram on page 7.
3) Disconnect the white and black jumper s. Then, on the other
side of the lamp, disconnect the red and yellow wires. See
Figures 1, 2, & 3.
Repeat the above for the second set of 2 lamps. Once
completed, you have a group of 4 lamps wired into (1) ballast.
NOTE: To aid in removing the lamp, wet the grommets with a
small amount of tap water or a cotton ball or swab.
.
4) Gently remove each of the 4 lamps by grasping the metal
end on each lamp, and firmly sliding it out of the rubber
grommet. See figure 3 on page 5.
System Start Up
Maintenance
(Do not remove the cover when the unit is plugged in.)
NOTE: If proper power is supplied to the unit and the red
LED lights go out, call for service.
DO NOT supply power to the Model E1 unit until it is
completely installed, and its cover is securely fastened.
As the unit turns on, the red power indicator light should
come on and a very light hum can be heard from the fan in
the unit.
Figure 2
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5) Place the old lamps to the side out of the way.
NOTE: Using the wet cotton swab (from above), slightly
moisten the ends of the new lamps prior to inserting into the
rubber grommets.
6) Insert (4) new Model E1 proprietary lamps (provided by
manufacturer) into the rubber grommet in the reactor bed.
7) Re-connect all wires that were disconnected in step #3
above.
8) Reinstall cover. (If the Fan Protective Filter does not need to
be changed.) If Protective Filter needs to be changed, see
instructions on page 7.
9) Once all lamps have been replaced, take all of the old lamps
and discard according to your local regulations, which pertain
to disposal of UV and related lamps.
10) Before re-hanging / mounting unit, turn the unit on to make
sure proper start-up. Once proper start-up has been verified,
re-hang or mount the unit.
11) Turn unit on.
Please note that the 2” protective filter should be replaced
approximately every 3 months*. The purpose of this protective filter
is to keep dust/dir t out of the Model E1 reaction chamber. Failure to
change this protective filter will cause the Model E1 unit to not work
at maximum capacity and efficiency.
*Note: Depending on the par ticular dust load in a given facility, the
filter may need to be changed more frequently.
1. Turn the unit(s) off.
2. Remove, but do not discard the (4) screws that hold
the lid closed. See image below.
3. Pull the cover off. Next, remove the filter by pulling it
straight out and discard. See Figure 2 & 3 below.
4. With the new filter in hand, take note that the air-flow
arrow points down. Match up the direction of the arrows
on your replacement filter and the filter housing.
NOTE: Air-Flow Arrow points down. See image above.
5. Insert filter completely making sure it is fully seated
with the edge of the filter housing.
Figure 3
Changing the Fan Protective
Filter
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3

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6. Reapply the lid and the (4) screws being careful not
to over tighten.
7. Before re-hanging / mounting unit, turn the unit on to
make sure proper start-up. Once proper star t-up has
been verified, re-hang or mount the unit.
8. Turn unit on.
Limited Warranty
Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS MODEL E1
Akida offers a two year from date of invoice limited warranty on the material and workmanship of al l metal, plastic and electrical
components of this system, not to include lamps, labor, or returned freight charges. This warranty does not cover loss of or
damage to any parts of this system not installed in accordance with the furnished installation and maintenance instructions. At its
option, Akida will repair or replace any components, which upon inspection Akida finds to be defective. Akida will only repair or
replace components if the components have been installed in accordance with the furnished ins tructions and that there have been
no misuse or negligence. Use of any lamps other than those provided by Akida may result in the malfunctioning of the Model E1
unit, as well as, compromise its pathogen killing effectiveness. Use of any other lamps will void warranty.
120 Volt / 220 Volt
2 Amps / 1 Amp
180 Watt / 90 Watt
9 Ft.
2 Years

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Wiring Diagrams
HIG H VOLTAGE
Shut Of f P ower
Bef ore Opening
O rS ervicing
CAUTION
Never Remove
Cover Whi le it i s plugged in.
Air o Ci de TM
(UVC lamps buried within the
unit are harmfulto human ey es.)
Black
Black
Jumper
White
Whit e
Jumper
Yellow
Red
120 VAC
Ballast
Terminal Strip
Black
White
Green
Poweris supplied to theTerminal Stri p at all times
whentheunit is pluggedinto anelectrical outlet.
Black Wires
to each Ballasts
White Wi res
to each Ballasts
20 ft.
powercord
Caution
NOTE: When connecting thewire harness, if
connecting the Lead wire (red or yellow) to pin #1,
then the Jumper wire (black or white) must be placed
onto pin #3. If placing the Lead wire (red or yellow) to
pin #2, then the Jumper wire (black or white) must be
placed onto pin #4. See figure on page 9.
Never Remove MODEL E1
Cover While It Is Plugged In.
120 VAC
Ballast

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Model E1 Wiring Diagrams

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Filter Replacement Reminder
On behalf of Akida Holdings, we would like to thank you for the
purchase of your new Model E1 Unit(s).
The protective 2” filter needs to changed approximately every
three months*. This filter keeps dirt out of the Model E1 reactor
chamber. Failure to change this filter on a timely basis will reduce
the unit’s photocatalytic reaction and will cause the unit to not
operate at its maximum capacity and efficiency.
Attached below is a schedule for you to fill in at your convenience
that will help keep track of your filter change. If you have any
questions regarding the unit(s) or the filter, do not hesitate to
contact the number at the bottom of the page.
*Depending on the particular dust load in a given facility, the filter may need to be changed more
frequently.
Event
Replacement Date
Purch Purchase of the airocide Model E1 Unit
Lamp Filter Replacement
Filter Replacement
Filter Replacement
Filter Replacement
Filter Replacement

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Maintenance Replacement Reminder
On behalf of Akida Holdings, we would like to thank you for the purchase
of your new Model E1 unit(s).
Please note that every 12 months, the lamps inside your Model E1 unit(s),
need to be replaced to ensure the unit continues to function properly and
eliminates airborne organics like Molds/Fungus, Bacteria, Viruses, and
allergens.
Attached below is a schedule for you to fill in at your convenience that will
help keep track of your annual lamp replacements. If you have any
questions regarding the unit or the lamp replacement kits, do not hesitate
to contact the number at the bottom of the page.
Event
Replacement Date
Purch Purchase of the airocide Model E1 Unit
Lamp Kit Replacement 1 (12 months frompurchase)
Lamp Kit Replacement 2 (24 months frompurchase)
Lamp Kit Replacement 3 (36 months frompurchase)
Lamp Kit Replacement 4 (48 months frompurchase)
Lamp Kit Replacement 5 (60 months frompurchase)