AtmosAir FC-100 Series Technical Document

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! I M P O RTAN T!
READ THIS BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION.
DO NOT THROW AWAY THIS GUIDE.
How to Contact Us: If you need help, please contact an
AtmosAir Representative for technical assistance.
For safe installation you MUST:
■Always disconnect power to the unit before handling any of the
components.
■DO NOT connect to the power before the installation is complete and
personnel are aware of the imminent operation. Secondary voltage to the
ionization tube can be as high as 3000 Volts AC.
■Carefully read this instruction booklet before beginning the installation.
■Follow each installation or repair step exactly as shown and explained in
this guide.
■Observe all local, state, national and international electrical codes.
■Pay close attention to all warnings and caution notices given in this guide.

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Table of Contents
01 PRODUCT OVERVIEW 4
Product Diagram 4
02 INSTALLATION 5
Mechanical Installation 5
03 FIELD WIRING DIAGRAM 7
Electrical Installation 8
04 OPERATION 8
05 MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS 8
06 TROUBLESHOOTING 8
07 EXPLANATION OF TECHNOLOGY 9
08 PRODUCT WARRANTY 10

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01 PRODUCT OVERVIEW
The AtmosAir FC-100 series, models FC-100 and FC-102
ionization system(s) are intended to be mounted in the supply
discharge in smaller air handling systems such as fan coil,
heat pump and other unitary type systems. The system(s)
can be integrated on an OEM basis or a retrot package is
also available. Power to the ionization unit can be interlocked
with fan operation or controlled via an air pressure switch
if required. The unit will be calibrated at the factory per
AtmosAir recommendations to attain ion level readings of
between 500 and 1,500 –ions/cm3.
AtmosAir equipment is effective in reducing odors and
harmful pollutants through the introduction of positive and
negative ions into the air stream to be treated. The number
and size of the ionization tubes used is dependent upon the
airow, size of the space, and severity of the pollution and
odors. The AtmosAir FC-100 series equipment is designed
for minimal maintenance efforts. The FC-100 series has two
components that require inspection and maintenance:
1. AtmosAir FC-100 series base unit component
2. Ionization tubes
Because there are no moving parts, little maintenance is
required, and the system(s) have very low failure rates.
Product Diagram
AtmosAir FC-100:
A. Power Transformer
B. Fuse: FC-100/120 VAC= 1.25 A 5 mm x 20 mm glass;
FC-100 240 VAC= 1.0 A; Slow-Blow
C. Power Wiring Access
D. 5-Step Ion Level Adjustment Knob
E. Ionization Tube
F. System Power Light
G. Multi-Position Mounting Bracket
*Optional/Available by Special Order 4 Point Horizontal
Mount, ‘S’ Clip Tube Bus Bar.
AtmosAir FC-102:
101.6mm
4.0”
155.7mm
6.13”
C Tube 289.06mm (11.38”)
D Tube 355.60mm (14.0”)
E Tube 466.85mm (18.38”)
F Tube 670.05mm (26.38”)

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02 INSTALLATION
AtmosAir FC-100 series equipment can be mounted in a duct
or air handler wall, using the faceplate mounting ange, or
inside a plenum using a semi-custom mounting bracket. A
four point mounting bracket of 304 SS is available. The units
operate best when located after all lters, coils, and fans.
Various mounting arrangements are possible; however, the
available options may be limited due to size and conguration
restrictions.
When mounted on the side of a duct or air handler wall,
the enclosure should not be exposed to direct sunlight or
moisture. If installing outside, a weatherproof enclosure with
an access panel for servicing should be installed over the
AtmosAir equipment.
The AtmosAir FC-100 series operates on 120 or 240 VAC, 50/60
Hz. The tube and electrode contacts should not come into
contact with any conductive surface. A minimum 101.60 mm
(4”) clearance around the tube is recommended. All exposed
metal parts are grounded.
Optional/Available: Four Point Mounting Bracket
Mechanical Installation
1. Carefully remove the equipment from its shipping
container. Inspect the main components, gasket, and
tube(s) for damage. Verify that the unit’s voltage rating is
the same as the available voltage, 120 or 240 VAC.
2. Install the ionization tube: Gently pull the conductor
strap back to allow the tube to turn freely; screw the end
screw of the tube into the tube holder hand-tight utilizing
the blue cap, DO NOT TWIST THE TUBE OR MOVE THE
EMITTER SCREEN. DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN THE TUBE!
Once the tube is secure, return the conductor strap to its
normal position and ENSURE SOLID, FLAT CONTACT IS
MADE WITH THE TUBE’S OUTER MESH.
3. Location and Orientation: Install the unit downstream
of lters, coils, and fans with the ionization tubes vertical
whenever possible If multiple units are installed in the
same duct, stagger the units in the airow so they are not
in the same airow path.
4. For in-plenum/AHU installation: Mounting varies with
bracket-usage. Typically provide 50.8mm (2”) inches of
clearance from walls or other conductive material. Units
should be installed to allow easy access for maintenance.
Install units so that the 5-step power adjustment knob and
status light are easily accessible. Position so that fuse can
be accessed without removing unit. There is no orientation
for the tube and in a typical at installation the mounting
bracket allows the tube to be tipped-up slightly. Allow
50.8mm (2”) minimum clearance from all combustible or
conductive materials.
5. Attach the FC-100 series system using at least two #10 Tek
Headed Self- Tap Screws. Optional 4 Point Mount.

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03 FIELD WIRING DIAGRAM
BLACK (HOT) WIRE TO N/O
NORMALLY OPEN AND
COM
WHITE (NEUTRAL)
AIRFLOW SAMPLING TUBE
INSERT 6" INTO AHU OR DUCT AFTER
FAN, AIRFLOW INTO TUBE END.
SILICONE IN PLACE
LEAVE OPEN TO
AMBIENT AIR
LID IS REMOVABLE
1/4" POLYETHYLENE
TUBING
MOUNT OUTSIDE DUCT OR AHU
HI
LO
EXISTING NEMA PLUG
SUPPLIED WITH FC-100
WIRE NUTS
NEMA 5-15
USA TYPE
PLUG
120VAC
COMMON
NORM
OPEN
AFS 262
WIRING
FC-100/102
INSIDE AHU
FC100/AFS262
DO NOT SCALE DRAWING
FIELD
WIRING DIAGRAM
FC-100 SERIES TO AFS-262
AIRSWITCH
SHEET 1 OF 1
UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED:
SCALE: 1:3
REV.
A
DWG. NO.
A
SIZE
TITLE:
NAME
DATE
COMMENTS: FIELD WIRING DIAGRAM
FOR CONNECTING FC-100 TO AFS-262
AIR SWITCH TO LINE VOLTAGE
Q.A.
ENG APPR. HG 3/12/21
DRAWN SB 3/12/21
FINISH
MATERIAL
INTERPRET GEOMETRIC
TOLERANCING PER:
DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES
TOLERANCES:
FRACTIONAL
.010
ANGULAR: MACH
BEND
TWO PLACE DECIMAL .010
THREE PLACE DECIMAL
APPLICATION
USED ON
NEXT ASSY
PROPRIETARY AND CONFIDENTIAL
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS
DRAWING IS THE SOLE PROPERTY OF
ATMOSAIR SOLUTIONS. ANY
REPRODUCTION IN PART OR AS A WHOLE
WITHOUT THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF
ATMOSAIR SOLUTIONS IS PROHIBITED.
5
4
3
2
1
ATMOSAIR SOLUTIONS
FC-100
SERIES TO
AFS-262
CONNECTIONS

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Electrical Installation
All AtmosAir FC-100 series systems require approximately 5-6 watts. An internal 1-amp and 240 VAC or 1.25-amp and 120 VAC,
slow-blow fuse protects the unit.
Follow proper electrical procedures, guidelines, and codes for providing power to the systems, including requirements for conduit,
sufcient ampacity, phase balancing, etc. Electrical installation should be performed by a qualied electrician.
Field-install or junction box within 1.5 m (5’) of the unit(s). Each FC-100 series unit is typically shipped with a 1.83 meter (6’) power cord
eld wire connection to junction box.
!!!WARNING!!!
The secondary voltage to the ionization tubes can be as high as 3000 volts AC. Do NOT connect to power before the installation is complete and all
personnel are aware of imminent operation. Always disconnect power to the unit before handling any of the components.
!!!CAUTION!!!
A non-functioning LED light may improperly indicate that the system is not functioning. Be sure to disconnect from the main power before performing
maintenance or troubleshooting the system.
04 OPERATION
Ensure the ionization power knob is turned all the way
counterclockwise in the ‘off’ position. Once the system is
properly installed and all personnel are clear of the high
voltage tubes, the system can be turned on:
1. Wire to junction box and 120 VAC or 240 VAC power.
2. Turn the system on and set the ionization power knob to
the appropriate setting (1-5, with 1 being low and 5 being
high). The green embedded LED light left of the power
knob should light up to indicate that the system is on,
ionization has been activated, and high voltage is being
sent to the tubes.
The system is intended to deliver ions into the treated area
such that the ion levels should be between 100 and 1500
negative ions/cm3. The desired ion increase is dependent on
many factors, including space, use, contaminant level, and
distribution effectiveness. An authorized AtmosAir design
consultant should recommend the desired ion increase and
appropriate system layout.
05 MAINTENANCE
REQUIREMENTS
The maintenance requirements on an AtmosAir system are
mainly site-dependent; a heavily contaminated environment
may require more frequent inspection and maintenance.
Annual system maintenance is recommended. In general,
quarterly, or semi-annual maintenance is recommended
along with a bi annual tube replacement is required. Your
local AtmosAir dealer can provide you with an annual
service contract.
Recommended Maintenance Procedures:
■Visually check the performance of the system by checking
green light on the individual units. If the light is on, then
the unit should be functioning properly. If not, proceed to
the troubleshooting section for repair. Maintain a physical
distance between all personnel and the tubes while system
is operating or turned on.
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■Optional: Check performance using a high voltage probe
(minimum of 5000 V; contact AtmosAir for additional minimum
probe specications) paired with a multimeter. Follow proper
safety procedures for dealing with high voltages. If you are
uncertain, do NOT perform any maintenance with the power on
and, instead, proceed to the next step.
■Disconnect the system from the mains power before
performing any maintenance steps.
■Inspect the unit, plastic tube caps, and tube-mounting plate.
Remove particles and debris from mounting plate, and
thoroughly wipe clean any tracks or grooves that may have
developed in the plate or caps.
■Inspect connections: tightness of all nuts and screws; remove
deposits on the connections using a wire brush - it may be
necessary to remove the tubes for this step.
■It may be benecial to clean the tubes to improve performance.
The tubes can be cleaned using an air compressor for a quick
clean, or more thoroughly with cleaning solutions. Do not
immerse the tubes in water. Ensure that the tubes and mesh
are completely dry before re-installing. Install emitter mesh
equidistant on the composite tube area. Do not dislodge or
move mesh emmiter.
Tube Replacements:
Bi-annual tube inspections are recommended, in addition to
tube replacements once every two years as the production
efciency slowly declines over time due to the stress caused
by plasma and (lack of) cleanliness of the electrodes. Old
or excessively dirty tubes can also put undue stress on the
transformer causing premature failure.
!!!CAUTION!!!
A non-functioning LED light may improperly indicate that the system
is not functioning. Be sure to disconnect from the main power before
performing maintenance or troubleshooting the system.
06 TROUBLESHOOTING
In the event that the system is not functioning, follow these
steps IN ORDER:
1. Check the fuse. If it is blown, replace it with the
appropriately sized slow-blow 1.25 A glass 5 mm × 20 mm
fuse rated at 120 V or 1.0 A fuse rated at 240 V and continue
to the next step.
2. Check that the main power supply is sending the correct
power to the unit.
3. If the system is controlled by an air pressure switch, and/or
a door switch, check that these are not preventing power
from being sent to the system.
4. If power is reaching the unit and it was necessary to
replace the fuse, the next step is to determine whether
there is a fault in the system or a tube. First, to check that
the system’s power is functioning, set the ionization power
knob and the power switch both to the ‘off’ position. Make
sure all personnel are clear of the high voltage tubes, then
re-connect the power supply. Rotate the Ion level dial to #1
and observe the green light. If the light does not turn on,
there is a power delivery problem. If all external sources
of failure are eliminated, the system should be serviced
by a qualied AtmosAir technician. Please see contact
information at the bottom of this page.
The next step is to determine the cause of the failure or
blown fuse. Typically, failures are caused by arcing between
the inner and outer electrodes, or between one electrode
and ground. This often occurs because of damaged tubes
or dirty and/or wet conditions that have allowed carbon
tracking to temporarily connect two electrodes and/or a
grounding point electrically.
5. Inspect the enclosure and tube cap for carbon tracking
evidence.
6. Inspect the tubes for cracks, pitting, or other degeneration
of the dielectric material that causes the dielectric to
fail and arcing to occur. Inspect the tube for black dots
indicating failed dielectric.
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7. If physical inspection has not revealed the cause of
failure, one may carefully observe the tubes as the
ionization system is turned on to determine whether
arcing is occurring at a particular tube. The fuse will
usually blow, again, but for a short time, one may observe
the cause of the power surge in the form of a visual or
audio cue. Usually, a failing tube can be determined in
a darkened room by looking for a ash or arc from the
failing tube. The FC-100/102 must be dismounted and
carefully turned upside-down. If the tube is functioning
properly, it will buzz audibly.
8. It may be necessary to remove the tube(s) to ensure that
the transformer is working properly in the absence of
tubes. If the fuse still blows, then the system should be
serviced by a qualied AtmosAir technician.
9. It is recommended to also check the voltage levels of
the system when a fuse has blown and been replaced,
to ensure that the transformer has not been irreparably
damaged (See step 4 for more information on this
process.) If the voltages are lower than expected, check
that all the connections are secure and rust-free; also
check that the input voltage is approximately 120 VAC.
The technician must use a high voltage probe!
10. If the fuse blows, then the system should be serviced by
a qualied AtmosAir Technician. You can contact repair
services at [e-mail] or by contacting us at
1-888-MY-AIR11.
11. If the fuse continuously blows, or if the voltages are lower
than expected, then the system should be serviced by a
qualied AtmosAir technician. Only AtmosAir qualifed
technician should perform this step.
12. Otherwise, replace the damaged tube(s), clean and
smooth any mounting plate or end cap carbon tracking,
and return the system to service.
AtmosAir Solutions’ ™ mission is to bring and restore every
indoor environment the same clean and pure quality air that
is typically found at higher mountain elevations.
AtmosAir’s unique and proven air purication process
signicantly reduces mold, controls the spread of bacteria and
airborne viruses, and reduces airborne particles that evade
normal ltration solutions.
AtmosAir equipment uses non-thermal plasma technologies
to generate bi-polar Ionization that attacks and breaks down
odors and contaminants.
07 EXPLANATION OF
TECHNOLOGY

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Clean Air Group, Inc. d/b/a AtmosAir Solutions (“Clean Air Group”) warrants to the original purchaser of this product (“Customer”),
that should it prove to be defective by reason of improper materials or workmanship, for twenty-four (24) months from the date
of installation, or twenty-seven (27) months from the date of Clean Air Group’s delivery of the product, whichever occurs first,
Clean Air Group shall repair or replace the product without charge to the Customer. Proof of malfunction and return of the non-
working product must be presented by the Customer if submitting a warranty claim. This warranty is invalid if the factory applied
serial number has been altered or removed from the product. This warranty does not cover damage due to acts of God, misuse,
abuse, negligence, or modification of or to any part of the product. This warranty does not cover damage due to improper
installation, operation or maintenance, connection to improper voltage or electrical supply, or repair by anyone other than an
authorized Clean Air Group service provider. To obtain warranty service the Customer must: (1) provide proof of purchase in
the form of a Bill of Sale or receipted invoice, with evidence that the product is within the warranty period; (2) request a Return
Merchandise Authorization (“RMA”) from Clean Air Group prior to shipping; and (3) ship the product with the RMA to Clean Air
Group, freight prepaid, in either its original packaging or packaging affording an equal degree of protection. The product should
be delivered to AtmosAir, 2115 East Cedar Street, Suite 6, Tempe, AZ 85281. All transportation charges and shipping expenses
are the Customer’s responsibility. Clean Air Group will return the product by the same method it receives the product. A product
returned for repair after the warranty period, or that shows damage outside of the warranty coverage described herein, shall be
repaired for a reasonable charge as determined by Clean Air Group. The Customer will be advised of the cost of repair or
replacement before Clean Air Group proceeds.
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Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the foregoing limitation or exclusion may not apply
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FOR ANY DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL AND
PUNITIVE DAMAGES AND/OR DAMAGES BY REASON OF INJURY TO ANY PERSON DUE TO ANY DEFECT OR
MALFUNCTION OF THE PRODUCT OR ANY PART OR PARTS THEREOF OR FOR ANY OTHER REASON. This warranty
gives you specific legal rights and you may have rights which vary from state to state. If your product is defective please contact
Clean Air Group or the dealer where you purchased the unit.
Disclaimer: The air purification technology provided by AtmosAir is intended to improve air quality. It is not intended to replace
reasonable precautions to prevent the transmission of airborne contaminants. Customer, its employees, invitees and all persons
having access to the serviced premises should comply with all applicable public health laws and guidelines issued by federal,
state and local governments and health authorities such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). These
precautions include but are not limited to wearing face masks, social distancing, hand hygiene and appropriate sanitizing and
disinfecting. Clean Air Group does not assert that its products can protect people from viruses, bacteria or other airborne
contaminants, expressly excludes liability for loss or damage arising from any such claims, and does not assume any liability for
the consequences arising out of the application, use or misuse of its products, including any injury or damage to any person or
damage to any property as a matter of product liability, negligence, contract or otherwise.
Manufacturer,
Anthony M. Abate
Chief Technology Officer
Clean Air Group, Inc.
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