Five Seasons FSMF3225 User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
MODEL FSMF3225
OVER-SIZED HIGH EFFICIENCY MEDIA AIR CLEANER
IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING UNIT
Features
•Over-sized Air Cleaner is ideal for 5 ton air handling systems
•Handles up to 2800 cfm
•High Efficiency MERV 11 Media Filters (2) remove airborne pollutants as
small as 0.3 micron
•No maintenance except for filter replacement
•No electrical hook-up required
•Heavy gauge galvanized steel cabinet and powder-coat paint finish resist
corrosion and provide trouble-free installation

SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
Read and follow instructions carefully. Improper
installation may damage Air Cleaner.
Understand the signal words WARNING and CAUTION
which are present in the Owner’s Manual. WARNING
and CAUTION signify a hazard which could result in
personal injury, property damage or death.
WARNING
Before beginning any installation or modification, be
certain that the main line electrical disconnect switch
is in the OFF position. Electric shock could result. Tag
disconnect switch with suitable warning labels.
Only a heating/air conditioning installer or qualified
service person should install your Air Cleaner,
unless you are completely familiar with the
necessary tools, equipment and potential hazards
involved. If you plan to install this Air Cleaner
yourself, please be aware that the improper use of
any tool can be dangerous. The manufacturer will
not assume any responsibility for failures due to
incorrect installation procedures.
Homeowners can perform the basic maintenance
functions of replacing filters.
When working on the Air Cleaner, observe
precautions in the Owner’s Manual, labels attached
to the unit, and other safety precautions that may
apply. Follow all safety codes. Wear safety glasses
and work gloves.
WHAT THE AIR CLEANER DOES
Your Air Cleaner has been designed to remove
atmospheric and household dust, coal dust, insecticide
dust, mites, pollen, mold spores, fungi, bacteria, pet
dander, cooking smoke and grease, tobacco smoke and
more down to 0.3 micron (1/84,000 of an inch).
BENEFITS
•Provides relief from allergy and asthma suffering.
•Prevents damaging black dust from staining walls,
upholstery and window coverings, reducing the
amount of time and money spent cleaning and
redecorating.
•Eliminates unpleasant odors with optional carbon
filters.
•Protects costly heating/cooling equipment,
prolonging operating efficiency.
HOW IT WORKS
Millions of airborne pollutants are carried through the
return air ducts of the heating/cooling system to the
Media Air Cleaner. Here the particles are captured by
the media filter.
The media filter is constructed of continuous
hydrophobic polyolefin fibres that will not shred or
absorb moisture. The media's unique design features a
structured density gradiant with an electret charge for
higher initial and sustained efficiency. The media is
supported by an open steel mesh and enclosed by a
high wet-strength beverage board. The filter has an
Underwriter's Laboratories Class 2 rating.
The efficiency of the filter is MERV 11, based on the
ASHRAE Standard 52.2. Test velocity is 492
feet/minute. An arrow indicates direction of air flow.
Composite Average
Efficiency Value Composite Minimum Range
(Microns)
Average Composite
Minimum Values
E1
0.3 - 1.0
26.0%
E2 1.0 - 3.0 65.5%
E3 3.0 - 10.0 85.4%
The clean air then passes through the carbon filters (3),
where odors are adsorbed (optional). The carbon filter is
a polyester pad impregnated with activated carbon. An
aluminum frame is used to support the filter. Activated
carbon with its naturally unique porous structure, allows
excellent odor removal.
INSTALLATION
IMPORTANT: This media filter will cause more of a
restriction on your air handling system than a regular
equipment filter, because of its increased efficiency. The
pressure drop of a clean filter at 50% of rated air flow is
0.040 inches W.C. The same filter at 100% of rated air
flow is 0.135
inches W.C. As the filter collects
contaminants, the pressure drop increases. This media
filter is not recommended where the pressure drop is
critical.
LOCATION
Your Air Cleaner is adaptable to all residential forced air
furnaces or cooling systems. The Air Cleaner must be
installed in the return air duct close to the blower
compartment. This location provides the most even air
flow across the filter and allows the Air Cleaner to keep
the system motor and fan clean.
HUMIDIFIERS
A humidifier should be installed in the furnace warm air
duct. However, it may be installed in the return duct
without causing problems to your Air Cleaner. Care must
be taken that the humidifier does not leak, as this may

damage the media filter or cause mineral deposits to
build up on the filter.
AIR CONDITIONING
Whenever possible, your Air Cleaner should be installed
upstream of the cooling coil. This will clean the air before
it reaches the evaporator coil.
GENERAL INSTALLATION STEPS
1. Remove existing equipment filter and clean
blower compartment: Thoroughly clean the blower
compartment, since your Air Cleaner cannot remove
dirt from the blower chamber and distribution ducts.
2. Leave sufficient room around your Air Cleaner:
There must be adequate room to remove the filter.
Additional room must be left above the Air Cleaner,
if it is to be upgraded to a High Efficiency Electronic
Air Cleaner.
NOTE: Once your Air Cleaner has been installed,
do not allow the placement of a new hot water
heater, water softener, gas pipe, or electrical cable
to be put in front of or within 12 in (30 cm) from the
top of the Air Cleaner. Otherwise, this will not allow
for the removal of the Air Cleaner filters, which are
necessary for maintenance or upgrading later.
3. Installing the cabinet: Make sure rivets or screws
do not protrude into the cabinet, causing filters to
catch.
4. Transitions: When the air duct does not fit the Air
Cleaner opening, a gradual transition is
recommended to reduce air turbulence through the
Air Cleaner and to increase its efficiency. There
should not be more than 20oof expansion used on
each side of the transition fitting, approximately 4
inches per running foot (10 cm per 30 cm).
Do not reduce ductwork to fit a smaller Air
Cleaner. This will increase the velocity of air
flow and may decrease cleaning efficiency.
5. Turning vanes: If the Air Cleaner is installed
adjacent to an elbow or angle fitting, turning vanes
are recommended to improve air distribution across
the filter.
6. Seal the joints in the return air system: All joints
between the Air Cleaner and the heating/cooling
equipment should be sealed to prevent dust from
entering the clean air stream.
To improve the performance of your Air Cleaner,
these simple steps should be followed:
•Run your heating/cooling system fan continuously,
on low speed if available, since your Air Cleaner
only removes particulate matter which passes
through to the filter.
•Remove furniture or carpets from the front of the
return air grilles so that air moves freely to the
heating/cooling equipment.
•Check the fan belt on the furnace blower and see
that there is no more than approximately 1/2 in (1.3
cm) of play on each side. A loose belt slips on the
pulley.
MAINTENANCE
CAUTION
Turn off your heating/air conditioning system fan
before performing maintenance to your Air Cleaner.
The media filter needs to be replaced once or twice a
year depending on the amount of contaminants in the
air. If the filter is allowed to become too clogged, it may
cause a restriction to the air flow through the system.
This may cause poor circulation of conditioned air or the
evaporator coil of the air conditioning system to freeze
up.
1. Remove Air Cleaner door.
2. Remove filters and discard.
3. Install new filter. Arrow must point toward the system
fan.
4. Close Air Cleaner door.
Replacement Media Filters
Part #M1-1056 Requires (2)
When replacement filters are required, contact your
original installer or dealer.

FIVE SEASONS COMFORT LIMITED
351 North Rivermede Road, Concord, Ontario, Canada L4K 3N2
Tel: [phone] Toll Free 1-800-267-8305 Fax: [phone]
Web: www.fiveseasonsaircleaners.com Email: [e-mail] fsmf3225 09/12
HIGH EFFICIENCY OVER-SIZED MEDIA AIR CLEANER
LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY
LIFETIME WARRANTY -- This FIVE SEASONS product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship, under normal use and
maintenance, for the lifetime of the product except, however, for the disposable media filters which will have to be replaced from time to time,
depending upon the use. The manufacturer's exclusive obligation under this warranty shall be to supply, without charge, a replacement for any part
of the Air Cleaner which is found to be defective and is returned by the home owner or a qualified servicing FIVE SEASONS dealer prepaid, together
with the serial number, date of installation, and proof of purchase.
THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT INCLUDE ANY ADDITIONAL LABOR ALLOWANCE OR OTHER COSTS incurred for diagnosis, repairing,
removing, installing, shipping, servicing, or handling of either defective parts or replacement parts. Such costs may be covered by a separate
warranty provided by the FIVE SEASONS dealer.
LIMITATIONS OF WARRANTY -- All implied warranties (including implied warranties of merchantability) are hereby limited in duration to the period
for which the limited warranty is given. The expressed warranties made in this warranty are exclusive and may not be altered, enlarged, or changed
by any dealer or other person whatsoever.
FIVE SEASONS COMFORT LIMITED WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:
1. Normal maintenance including replacement of filters, as outlined in the Owner's Manual.
2. Damage or repairs needed as a consequence of any misapplication, faulty installation, abuse, improper servicing, unauthorized alteration, or
improper operations.
3. Damage as a result of floods, winds, fires, lightning, accidents, corrosive atmosphere, or other conditions beyond the control of FIVE SEASONS
COMFORT LIMITED.
4. Parts, including filters not supplied or designated by FIVE SEASONS COMFORT LIMITED.
5. FIVE SEASONS COMFORT LIMITED products installed outside the continental Canada, U.S.A., Alaska, and Hawaii.
6. Any personal injury, special indirect or consequential property or commercial damage of any nature whatsoever.
Model No. Serial No.
Date of Installation Installed By
Owner’s Name & Address