AP PNEG-1608 User manual

PNEG-1608
Pathogen Barrier Filter Ducts
Installation Manual
PNEG-1608
Version: 3.0
Date: 06-12-19

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All information, illustrations, photos and specifications in this manual are based on the latest
information available at the time of publication. The right is reserved to make changes at any
time without notice.

Table of Contents
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Contents
Chapter 1 Safety .....................................................................................................................................................4
Safety Guidelines ...................................................................................................................................4
Cautionary Symbols Definitions .............................................................................................................5
Safety Cautions ......................................................................................................................................6
Chapter 2 Filter Duct Installation Instructions ....................................................................................................7
Duct Frame-Out .....................................................................................................................................7
21-1/2" Wide Top Filter Ducts ................................................................................................................8
Filter Duct Frame-Out for 6 Filters .........................................................................................................9
Filter Duct Frame-Out for 8 Filters .......................................................................................................10
Filter Duct Assembly ............................................................................................................................11
Filter Duct Installation ...........................................................................................................................15
Filter Installation ...................................................................................................................................16
Chapter 3 Parts List .............................................................................................................................................17
Filter Duct with 2 Filters (30-0662) .......................................................................................................18
Filter Duct with 4 Filters (30-0664) .......................................................................................................19
Filter Duct with 6 Filters (30-0666) .......................................................................................................20
Filter Duct, Top Load - 6 Pathogen Barrier Filters (30-1000) ...............................................................21
Filter Duct, Top Load - 8 Pathogen Barrier Filter (30-1011) .................................................................22
Chapter 4 Warranty ..............................................................................................................................................23

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1. Safety
Safety Guidelines
Safety guidelines shall be followed at all times. This manual is written to help you understand safe
operating procedures and problems that can be encountered by the operator and other personnel when
using this equipment. Read and save these instructions.
As owner or operator, you are responsible for understanding the requirements, hazards, and precautions
that exist and to inform others as required. Unqualified persons must stay out of the work area at all times.
Alterations shall not be made to the equipment. Alterations can produce dangerous situations resulting in
SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH.
This equipment shall be installed in accordance with the current installation codes and applicable
regulations, which must be carefully followed in all cases. Authorities having jurisdiction shall be consulted
before installations are made.
When necessary, you shall consider the installation location relative to electrical, fuel and water utilities.
Personnel operating or working around equipment shall read this manual. This manual shall be delivered
with equipment to its owner. Failure to read this manual and its safety instructions is a misuse of the
equipment.
ST-0001-4

1. Safety
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Cautionary Symbols Definitions
Cautionary symbols appear in this manual and on product decals. The symbols alert the user of potential
safety hazards, prohibited activities and mandatory actions. To help you recognize this information, we
use the symbols that are defined below.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTICE
This symbol indicates an imminently hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in serious injury or death.
This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, can result in serious injury or death.
This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, can result in minor or moderate injury.
This symbol is used to address practices not related to
personal injury.
This symbol indicates a general hazard.
This symbol indicates a prohibited activity.
This symbol indicates a mandatory action.
ST-0005-2

1. Safety
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Safety Cautions
Use Personal Protective Equipment
Eye
Protection
Hearing
Protection
Hand
Protection
Head
Protection
Respiratory
Protection Foot
Protection
Fall
Protection
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment:
• Wear clothing appropriate to the job.
• Remove all jewelry.
• Tie long hair up and back.
ST-0004-1
Follow Safety Instructions
• Carefully read all safety messages in this manual and
safety signs on your machine. Keep signs in good
condition. Replace missing or damaged safety signs. Be
sure new equipment components and repair parts include
the current safety signs. Replacement safety signs are
available from the manufacturer.
• Learn how to operate the machine and how to use controls
properly. Do not let anyone operate without instruction.
• If you do not understand any part of this manual or need
assistance, contact your dealer.
ST-0002-1

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2. Filter Duct Installation Instructions
Duct Frame-Out
1. Remove the existing insulation barrier.
2. Add a 46-1/2" stringer (A) to either side of the existing inlet frame-out (B). The inside dimensions of
the filter duct frame-out should be 27-1/2" x 43-1/2".
3. Add 2" x 4" filler boards (D) against the inlet side of both lower truss cords (E), flush to the top (attic)
side. (See Figure 2A.)
4. Install insulation (F) into the dead space between the frame-out and filter duct.
5. Apply caulk (C) over the stringers (A) and the filler boards (D).
6. Cover the insulation (F) with the plywood.
Figure 2A
Ref # Description
AFilter Duct Stringer 46-1/2" Long
B Existing Frame-Out
CCaulk
D 2" x 4" Filler
ETruss
FInsulation
27-1/2"
43-1/2"
A
B
C
F
D
E

2. Filter Duct Installation Instructions
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21-1/2" Wide Top Filter Ducts
1. Remove the existing insulation barrier.
2. The inside dimensions of the filter duct frame-out should be 75" x 19-1/2" for the 3 filter duct and
50" x 19-1/2" for the 2 filter duct (F).
NOTE: It is recommended to center the filter duct after the inlet.
3. Add 2" x 4" filler boards (E) against the inlet side of both lower truss cords (D), flush to the top (attic)
side. (See Figure 2B.)
Figure 2B
Ref # Description
ACaulk
B Existing Frame-Out
CFilter Duct Stringer 46-1/2" Long
DTruss
E2" x 4" Filler
F3 Filter (30-2403) = 75"
2 Filter (30-2402) = 50"
G19-1/2" Inside
H Overlap caulk for a good seal.
I24" On center trussing.

2. Filter Duct Installation Instructions
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Filter Duct Frame-Out for 6 Filters
1. Frame out the area for the duct (A) between the truss cords, making sure that the frame (D) is flush
with the top. (See Figure 2C.)
2. Install the attic vent (G) according to the attic vent installation instructions. (See Figure 2A on Page 7.)
3. Fill in the area around the hole cut for the vent (G) with insulation (C).
4. Cut a sheet of plywood (B) for XX" x 48-3/4", that should fit on the top of the truss frames (D).
NOTE: Width 48-3/4" is measured from the middle of truss to truss and the length XX" is based
on the customer.
5. Cut a hole in the plywood (B) the same dimensions as the vent (G) and at the same location within
the truss frame (D), so that the hole aligns with the vent (G) when the plywood (B) is installed.
6. Apply caulking (F) along the top of the frames (D) where the plywood (B) will be installed and install
the plywood (B).
7. Apply caulking (F) on top of the plywood (B) where the duct (A) will be installed and install the duct (A).
Figure 2C Filter Duct Frame-Out - 6 Filters
Ref # Description Ref # Description
AFilter Duct ECeiling
B Plywood F Caulking
CInsulation GAttic Vent
DFrame-Out
Assembly view
78-1/4"
48-3/4"
D
B
C
E
G
F
F
A

2. Filter Duct Installation Instructions
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Filter Duct Frame-Out for 8 Filters
1. Frame out the area for the duct (A) between the truss cords, making sure that the frame (D) is flush
with the top. (See Figure 2D.)
2. Install the attic vent (G) according to the attic vent installation instructions.(See Figure 2A on Page 7.)
3. Fill in the area around the hole cut for the vent (G) with insulation (C).
4. Cut a sheet of plywood (B) for XX" x 48-3/4", that should fit on the top of the truss frames (D).
NOTE: Width 48-3/4" is measured from the middle of truss to truss and the length XX" is based
on the customer.
5. Cut a hole in the plywood (B) the same dimensions as the vent (G) and at the same location within
the truss frame (D), so that the hole aligns with the vent (G) when the plywood (B) is installed.
6. Apply caulking (F) along the top of the frames (D) where the plywood (B) will be installed and install
the plywood (B).
7. Apply caulking (F) on top of the plywood (B) where the duct (A) will be installed and install the duct (A).
Figure 2D Filter Duct Frame-Out - 8 Filters
Ref # Description Ref # Description
AFilter Duct ECeiling
B Plywood F Caulking
CInsulation GAttic Vent
DFrame-out
A
D
F
B
C
E
F
G
Assembly view
104"
48-3/4"