Five Seasons FSNC1620-A User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
MODELS FSNC1620-A, FSNC1625-A
FSNC2020-A, FSNC2025-A
HIGH EFFICIENCY MEDIA AIR CLEANER
IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING UNIT
Features
•High efficiency MERV 11 Media Filter removes airborne pollutants as small
as 0.3 micron
•No maintenance except for filter replacement
•No electrical hook-up required
•Galvanized steel cabinet and painted snap-on door
•Easily replaces with a Five Seasons High Efficiency Electronic Air Cleaner for
later upgrade 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.
•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 fibers 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%
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 (Model FSNC1625-A) at
50% of rated air flow is 0.066 inches W.C. The same
filter at 100% of rated air flow is 0.217 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
this space will be later upgraded to a High Efficiency
Media or 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 filter and discard.
3. Install new filter. Arrow must point toward the system
fan.
4. Close Air Cleaner door.
UPGRADE TO ELECTRONIC AIR CLEANER
Your Media Air Cleaner has the same dimensions as a
High Efficiency Electronic Air Cleaner. When you are
ready to upgrade, the Builder’s Box cabinet can be
removed and the Electronic Air Cleaner can utilize the
same space and fittings. There is no need to make new
transitions.
Some of the features of the Electronic Air Cleaner are:
•Effectively removes particulate such as tobacco
smoke, bacteria and viruses down to 0.01 micron
(1/2,540,000 of an inch).
•Environmentally-friendly and economical. There is
no replacement filter to change. Lifetime filter
system simply washes clean.
For more information on upgrading your Media Air
Cleaner, contact your local Dealer.

REPLACEMENT MEDIA FILTERS
MODEL
PART NUMBER
SIZE
FSNC1620-A
M0-1056
15 3/8 x 21 7/8 x 5 1/4 inches
FSNC1625-A
M1-1056
15 3/8 x 25 1/2 x 5 1/4 inches
FSNC2020-A
M2-1056
20 1/4 x 20 3/4 x 5 1/4 inches
FSNC2025-A
M8-1056
20 1/4 x 25 3/8 x 5 1/4 inches
HIGH EFFICIENCY 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 filter 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
RETAIN THIS CERTIFICATE WITH YOUR DOCUMENTS
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]
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