Geerpres UVAIRO 500 User manual
UV-C Air Sanitizers
SERVICE MANUAL
UVAIRO
500
2
T
ABLE OF
C
ONTENTS
INTRODUCTION 3
Preface 3
Parts Ordering 3
SAFETY WARNINGS 4
Personnel Safety 4
Operations Safety 4
Maintenance Safety 5
OPERATIONS 6
System Overview 6
UV-C Lamps 7
Air Infeed 7
Power Supply 7
CLEANING 8
Cleaning Notes 8
Lamp Cleaning 8
MAINTENANCE 9
Changing the Lamps 9
Changing the Power Supply Fuse 11
Service Parts List 12
Preventative Maintenance 12
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NOTE:
Notes are specific and important points which are informative and are included for further information
about the particular subject.
CAUTION!
Cautions are procedures, practices, or specific points of information which, if not carefully followed, may
result in damage to the machines or equipment or, may lead to minor personal injury.
WARNING! Warnings are procedures, practices, or specific points of information which, if not carefully
followed, may result in serious personal injury—even death—or, may result in severe damage to the
machinery or equipment. They are preceded by this exclamation diagram.
INTRODUCTION
Preface
This manual will only benefit all of us if you, and others responsible for the operation and maintenance of
this equipment, review this manual and keep it with the machine where it can be referenced for immediate
use.
For safety and reliable operation, custom equipment like this machine requires a working understanding
of the adjustments and principles of operation by the personnel involved.
To order parts, the correct part number, serial number, and model number of the equipment will be
required.
Throughout this manual, features and appearances may vary from your model. Due to CI (continuous
improvement), the pictures shown may not depict exactly your machine; however, the concepts are the
same.
In this manual, reference is made to the following terms:
Parts Ordering
Please refer to the machine model number and part number when ordering parts.
Our normal business hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. USA Eastern Standard Time (EST), Monday
through Friday.
Geerpres
Telephone:
800
-
253
-
0373
1780 Harvey St.
Facsimile:
231
-
773
-
8263
Muskegon MI 49442
Email:
The information contained or disclosed by this document is considered proprietary by Geerpres. This document, items, and
information contained or disclosed herein shall not be used, copied, or reproduced in whole or in part, nor shall the contents be
revealed in any manner to any person unless written permission is obtained from Geerpres.
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SAFETY WARNINGS
Read all Safety & Precaution statements throughout this manual.
Personnel Safety
Operations Safety
All powered equipment can and will be dangerous to you if not operated properly. Be certain you are
familiar with this machine and its functions before you operate it or perform any maintenance on it.
Failure to follow safety precautions could result in serious personal injuries, including the possibility of the
loss of life, equipment damage, or failure, and may void the warranty on your machine.
Personnel Responsibilities
The personnel responsible for the machine must be familiar with all safety devices installed on the
machine as well as their use. Do not allow unauthorized personnel to operate or perform maintenance on
this machine. All personnel involved with the machine must be instructed in the following:
Safety procedures and accident prevention.
Specific safety procedures concerning the machine.
Locations and positions of the operating controls.
Personnel Safety
Do not stick your hand, arm, or any other part of your body into the machine while in operation.
Hazard Labels
Refer to all machine labels that have been placed on the machine to familiarize yourself with the potential
hazards on the machine.
Safety Guarding
Do not operate the UVairo Air Sanitizer without all guards and covers in place.
WARNING! DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT ALL guards and components in place and securely fastened.
Irreparable damage to your eyes and skin could result!
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Personnel Safety
(continued)
Maintenance Safety
Safety Glasses
Make certain UV-C light safety glasses are always worn when servicing this equipment. Anytime you are
working on or around the UVairo Air Sanitizer, UV-C safety glasses MUST BE WORN! Always wear
safety glasses when performing maintenance on this machine.
Machine Cleanliness
After performing maintenance procedures, make certain all tools and equipment are removed from the
machine area before resuming operations. Do not leave maintenance tools (wrenches, screwdrivers,
etc.) inside the machine components or lying around the machine.
Power Supply
Prior to performing maintenance or cleaning the machine, unplug the machine to remove the electrical
power source.
UV-C Light Warnings
WARNING! When performing any servicing that requires the housings to be opened, such as changing
the lamps, MAKE CERTAIN power is shut-off, unplugged from wall, and allowed to cool.
WARNING! Exposure to UV-C light can cause “sunburn-like” skin irritation, and irreparable damage to
the eyes.
Warning Labels
Obey them!
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UVC Bulbs
Power Supply
and
On/Off Switch
Fans
OPERATIONS
System Overview
UVairo 500 Overview
7
System Overview
(continued)
UV-C Lamps
The UV-C lamps are extremely powerful and should be treated with appropriate caution. Refer to the
safety section for precautions.
UV-C light can kill micro-organisms when they are exposed to it for enough time. The rate at which
micro-organisms are killed depends on the wavelength of the light, the intensity of the light, and the
exposure time. Depending on the application, the UVairo Air Sanitizer has been designed to kill in a
range of 90% to 99.99% of all potentially harmful organisms.
Light Box
The heart of the UVairo Air Sanitizer is the UV-C lamp chamber (the light box). This stainless-steel
structure is made up of the external shell and internal reflectors/lamp holders.
Lamp Life
The lamps have a rated life of 9000 hours of operation. 9000 hours is the point at which the actual output
of UV-C light may start to drop below 90% of the original, and the risk of inadequate dosage exceeds
allowable tolerances.
Air Infeed
The UVairo Air Sanitizer uses forced-air for both cooling the UV-C lamps and for feeding air into the UV-C
box.
Power Supply
On the backside of the machine is an on/off switch, power cable, and power supply fuse. CAUTION: Do
not tamper with the three prongs or remove the grounding prong.
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CLEANING
Cleaning Notes
The UVairo Air Purifier is a precision machine that must be cared for and cleaned on a regular basis. The
interior of the light chamber should be blown-out with clean, compressed shop air on a weekly basis to
remove any accumulated dust and debris that could cause shadowing of the UV-C lamps.
CAUTION: No Abrasive Pads! Do not use any abrasive pad or
similar Scotch-Brite
®
material on any parts of the machine.
Unsightly scratching and micro-scratching of the surfaces will
result.
Plastic Cleaning
Use soft, white cloths and a specific plastic cleaner when
cleaning the plastic. Do NOT use paper towels. Micro-scratching
and a damaged finish will result if cleaners and materials other
than those specified for plastic are used. Recommend using
Geerpres Advantex® Single-Use Microfiber wipes for cleaning.
CAUTION: Do not use any type of caustic cleaner or solvent-
type cleaner on the polycarbonate doors of the machine, nor any
type of Scotch-Brite
®
material, or equivalent.
Stainless Steel Cleaning
Use soft, white cloths and a specific, high quality stainless-steel cleaner to avoid scratching the mirror-like
surface and to keep the unit looking clean. Recommend using Geerpres Advantex® Single-Use
Microfiber wipes for cleaning.
Lamp Cleaning
Lamp Reflectors
The stainless-steel lamp reflectors must be kept clean to maintain their bright, polished surfaces to
ensure proper air sanitation.
UV-C Lamps
The lamps can be wiped down with a cloth soaked with tap water (use no chemicals), and then wiped dry.
Machine Enclosure
CAUTION: Do not spray the device with water or cleaner as these are not sealed units.
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MAINTENANCE
Changing the Lamps
1.
Disconnect the power. Allow time for blubs to cool before beginning the changing process –
THEY ARE HOT!
2.
Unscrew top four bolts. Bolts are Easily Removed with a Screwdriver.
3.
Remove the plastic top plate.
Top Plate Removed
Removing the Bolts
Top Plate Screws
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Slightly Rectangular Lamp Plug
Shape
Changing the Lamps
1.
Disconnect the Lamps.
a.
Firmly grasp a lamp,
b.
Lift lamp out of its pocket.
Note the alignment sticker on the top of the bulb. The picture depicts
the correct orientation for removing and replacing the bulbs.
Caution: Do not twist the lamp when pulling out! Sheering of the lamp
pins may occur!
2.
Gently slide the new lamps into the pockets, connecting the new lamps with the slightly
rectangular connections. Note: if it doesn't connect, slowly rotate until the pins align and the
lamp "drops in" to place. Press firmly to secure it.
3.
Put plastic plate back on and screw it into place.
4.
Plug the unit back in.
Alignment Sticker
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Changing the Power Supply Fuse
Tucked between the On/Off switch and the power cord plug-in is a fuse insert. Unplug the cord from the
wall and from the machine, pry open the fuse insert from inside the power cord plug-in, and replace the
fuse.
Fuse Location Pry out the Fuse Insert
Fuse in the Insert
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Service Parts List
Item
Geerpres
Part #
Kit
Qty
UV-C Lamp 560500UV
2
Caster 560500C2 2
Foot 560500FT 2
Preventative Maintenance
Monthly Maintenance
Mesh: Inspect
Inspect for dust. Clean dust from bottom mesh to maintain airflow, if needed.
3-Month Maintenance
Mesh: Clean
Clean bottom mesh to clear out dust at least every 3 months.
Yearly Maintenance
Lamps: Change
Change the lamps every year, at a minimum. Their effectiveness reduces after approximately 9000 hours
of use (one year), based on a 24/7 run schedule.
PROFESSIONAL CLEANING SOLUTIONS
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approach to solutions for the healthcare, educational, and cleaning
industries. The Geerpres
®
system includes quality, warrantied
products, hardware, air purification, and advanced supplies.
Geerpres
®
has a history of providing innovative cleaning products and supplies.
Our high-quality, stainless steel cleaning products offer superior antimicrobial
properties required in the healthcare environment. In business for over 85 years,
Geerpres
®
EVS carts, steel wringers, and seamless buckets have been the
industry standard in environmental services, including hospitals, cleanroom/
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®
has expanded to include patented self-dispensing microfiber applicators,
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