ITW Simco-Ion Aerostat PC User manual

IONIZATION SOLUTIONS
Ionizing Air Blower
Aerostat®PC with Heater
User’s Manual

Aerostat PC Heater 5100625-M Rev 9
About Simco-Ion
Simco-Ion develops, manufactures and markets system solutions
to manage electrostatic charge. As the world's largest provider of
electrostatics management products and services, Simco-Ion
improves its customers' business results by providing a total
solution to their electrostatic discharge challenges. Simco-Ion
Technology Group is a division of Illinois Tool Works (ITW), located
in Alameda, California. For more information about Simco-Ion, visit
www.simco-ion.com or call [phone]. Simco-Ion is
ISO 9001-2015 Certified.
Ion Systems’ logo is a registered trademark of
Simco-Ion, An ITW Company.
© 2020 Ion Systems. Printed in the USA.
© 2020 Simco-Ion

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Important Safety Information
The use of improper input voltage may result in poor perfor-
mance or damage to the ionizer. This will also void the warranty.
This product is supplied with a 3-prong grounding plug, which
must be inserted in an appropriate, properly wired and
grounded receptacle. Do not defeat the electrical ground. For
safety, the use of extension cords is not recommended.
Do not use this Blower in an explosive environment. Poorly
maintained Ionizers could produce minuscule electric arcs
along the emitter. This may cause detonation in an explosive
environment. Read Section 2.3 Electrical before applying power
to the unit.
To avoid personal injury or damage to the equipment, do not
perform any maintenance other than that contained in these
instructions. Do not insert anything within the intake or outlet
grills.
There are no user-replaceable parts inside this blower other
than the emitter cartridge. Any unauthorized service will void
the warranty and may result in additional repair charges.
Contact your local Simco-Ion representative if the blower
requires service or repair.
For in-door use only in a non-condensing environment.
Before performing any recommended maintenance, be sure the
unit is powered off and unplugged.
Do not point the blower face any lower than 80° from horizontal.
Carefully read the following safety information before
installing or operating the equipment. Failure to follow
these safety warnings could result in damage to your
ionization system and/or voiding the product warranty.

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Informations de Sécurité Importantes
L'utilisation d'une mauvaise tension d'entrée peut entraîner de
mauvais résultats ou de détérioration de l'ioniseur. Ce sera
également annuler la garantie.
Ce produit est fourni avec un 3-broches fiche de mise à la terre,
qui doit être insérée dans un accès approprié et correctement
câblé et mis à la terre prise. Ne pas défaire la mise à la terre
électrique. Pour des raisons de sécurité, l'utilisation de cordons
d'extension n'est pas recommandée.
Ne pas utiliser ce ventilateur dans un environnement explosif.
Mal entretenu ioniseurs pourrait produire infime arcs élec-
triques le long de l'émetteur. Cela peut provoquer de la détona-
tion dans un environnement explosif. Lisez la Section 2.3
Installation électrique avant d'appliquer la tension de l'unité..
Pour éviter tout risque de blessure ou de détérioration du ma-
tériel, n'effectuez aucune opération d'entretien autres que
celles contenues dans ces instructions. N'introduisez rien dans
le collecteur d'admission ou de sortie des barbecues.
Il n'y a aucune pièces remplaçables par l'utilisateur l'intérieur
cette soufflerie autres que l'émetteur cartouche. Tout service
non autorisé annulera la garantie et peut entraîner des charges
de réparation. Contactez votre représentant Simco-Ion si le
surpresseur requiert un entretien ou réparation.
Pour une utilisation sur porte uniquement dans une non-
condensation environnement.
Avant d'effectuer tout entretien recommandé, assurez-vous
que l'appareil est hors tension et débranchée.
Ne pointez pas le visage de soufflante inférieure à 80° de l'hori-
zontale.
Lisez attentivement les consignes de sécurité
suivantes avant d'installer ou d'utiliser l'équipement. Le
non-respect de ces avertissements peut entraîner des
dommages à votre système d'ionisation et/ou d'annuler
la garantie du produit.

Aerostat PC Heater 5100625-M Rev 9
Contents
1 Description .......................................................................... 1
1.1 Aerostat PC Ionizing Air Blower............................................................... 2
2 Installation ........................................................................... 4
2.1 Unpacking ................................................................................................ 5
2.2 Location ................................................................................................... 6
2.3 Electrical ................................................................................................. 7
3 Operation ............................................................................. 8
3.1 Controls & Indicators................................................................................ 9
4 Maintenance ...................................................................... 11
4.1 Cleaning & Adjustments......................................................................... 12
4.2 Emitter Cleaning .................................................................................... 13
4.3 Air Inlet & Outlet Cleaning...................................................................... 14
4.4 Air Filter Cleaning .................................................................................. 14
4.5 Ion Output Check...................................................................................15
4.6 Ion Balance Check.................................................................................16
4.7 Calibration.............................................................................................. 17
5 Specifications.................................................................... 18
6 Warranty & Service .......................................................... 22

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Description
1.1 Aerostat PC Ionizing Air Blower

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1.1 Aerostat PC Ionizing Air Blower
Small and quiet running, yet uncompromising in performance,
Simco-Ion's Aerostat PC provides superior electrostatic discharge
times rates over a targeted work surface area. It provides optimum
protection from the destructive effects of ESD by neutralizing
potentially destructive surface charges in the work environment.
The Aerostat PC ionized air blower produces an airflow that is rich
in positive and negative ions. Directing the airflow on an object that
has an electrostatic charge will neutralize the charge. If the object
has a negative charge, it will draw positive ions from the airflow.
Conversely, if the object has a positive charge, it will draw negative
ions from the airflow. The air ions are attracted to the oppositely
charged object and neutralize the charge on the object.
Figure 1. Aerostat PC Ionizing Air Blower
The Aerostat PC is a portable ionized air blower. It uses a small fan
to produce airflow. The volume of airflow is controlled by a variable
speed control which provides a wide range of airflow settings. The

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low wattage heating element (where applicable) can be turned on at
any time for user comfort. The ionizing elements are energized with
a low current, high voltage transformer. The transformer contains a
current limiting resistor which enhances ionization stability and
provides for safety. The high voltage AC is applied to a circular
arrangement of ion emitter points, which results in an intense
alternating electric field at the tip of the emitter points. It is this
electric field that creates alternating polarity ions in the airflow. To
assure that the unit is working properly, the high voltage AC is
monitored by an ionization indicator lamp.
The Aerostat PC features a balancing circuit and built-in emitter
point cleaner. Using the point cleaner takes only seconds. Cleaning
the emitter points prevents the build-up of airborne debris. This
keeps your Aerostat PC working in top form for the life of the unit.
The Aerostat PC was designed for use with sensitive electronic
components, where electrostatic charge is a problem. The Aerostat
PC can also be used where static electricity causes problems such
as: attraction of dirt to product, misalignment of small parts due to
electrostatic "jumping" and undesirable adhesion of plastic films
due to electrostatic charge.
Features
• Small and portable
• Rapidly neutralizes static charges
• Covers an extended distance with ionized air
• Variable speed fan with wide range of air flow
• Low wattage heater for operator comfort (where applicable)
• Inherently balanced ion output
• Built-in ion emitter cleaner
• Ionization indicator lamp
• Durable, electrically grounded metal enclosure

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Installation
2.1 Unpacking
2.2 Location
2.3 Electrical

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2.1 Unpacking
Carefully remove the equipment from the carton and inspect all
contents. Empty the carton to insure that small parts are not
discarded. If any damage has occurred during the shipment, notify
the local carrier immediately. A report should also be forwarded to
Simco-Ion Technology Group, [email protected]. See
Warranty for Return Shipment information.