Phoenix 4031350 User manual
Owner’s Manual — Phoenix Guardian R
Installation, Operation & Service Instructions
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The Phoenix Guardian R HEPA System is the most compact,
portable unit in our popular line of high performance
airscrubbers. The Phoenix Guardian R features a 22” x 24”
footprint and stands only 14” tall. Weighing less than 35 lbs
and featuring a molded handle and stackable design, the
Guardian R is easy to carry, transport, and store.
Formaximumexibility,thePhoenixGuardianRfeatures
variableairowandcanbeoperatedverticallyor
horizontally. The Guardian R is designed to accept 16” inlet
exductand10”layatoutletductforavarietyofoperating
set-up options.
TheGuardianRdeliversamaximum500CFMofHEPA
lteredair,whiledrawinglessthan2.5ampsofpower.This
makes the Guardian R HEPA System perfect for a variety
ofremediationprojectswherespaceandpowerareata
premium. A single Guardian R is capable of providing 4 air
changesperhour(therecommendedminimum)ona7500
cubicfootroom(morethana30’x30’x8’).
TheGuardianRHEPASystem’s2-stagelterdesign-with
documentedtrueHEPAltrationperformance-willremove
hazardousparticlesfromtheairand,withtheadditionofan
optionalcarbon/potassiumpermanganatelter,willadsorba
widerangeofodorsandgases.
The Phoenix Guardian R HEPA System
• Compactdesign
• Variablespeedow
• Multipleductingoptions
• Tough, plastic cabinet
• Optionalcarbonlter
Specifications subject to change without notice.
TS-705
01/17 Rev. A
Phoenix Guardian R
PN 4031350 (Red)
4031460 (Blue)
4201LienRd•Madison,WI53704
Phoenix now offers
this unit in both
Red and Blue
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Table of Contents
Introduction.............................................................................1
1. Specications ..................................................................2
2. Important Safety Instructions ........................................2
3. Operation .........................................................................2
3.1 Transporting the Phoenix Guardian R...................... 2
3.2 Electrical Requirements............................................ 2
3.3 Air Ducting .................................................................3
3.3AInletDucting ......................................................3
3.3B Outlet Ducting ...................................................3
3.3CNegativeAirDucting .........................................3
3.4Power/SpeedControl................................................ 3
3.5ResettableCircuitBreaker........................................ 4
3.6GFCIProtectionandOn-BoardDuplexVACOutlet...4
3.7 Servicing ....................................................................4
4. Maintenance ....................................................................4
4.1 Air Filters ....................................................................4
4.2 Filter Replacement....................................................4
4.2A Filter change light..............................................4
4.2BOptionalActivatedCarbon/Potassium
Permanganatelters ................................................. 5
5. Service.............................................................................. 5
5.1 Warranty..................................................................... 5
6. Wiring Diagram ............................................................... 6
7. Service Parts....................................................................7
Warranty........................................................................... 9
SerialNo.__________________________________
PurchaseDate_____________________________
Dealer’sName_____________________________
Read the operation and maintenance instructions carefully
before using this unit. Proper adherence to these instructions
isessentialtoobtainmaximumbenetfromyourPhoenix
Guardian R HEPA System.
1 Specifications
Part No. 4031350(Red)
4031460(Blue)
Power
110-120Vac,
2.4 amps
Blower 500CFM
Filters: 1ststage 1”PleatedMedia,18”x18”
(optional) 1”CarbonandPotassium
Permanganate
2ndstage 2.5”PleatedHEPA18”x18”
Warranty OneYear,100%PartsandLabor
Dimensions Width 22”
Height 14”
Depth 24”
Weight 33 lbs.
2 Important Safety Instructions
CAUTION: Risk of electric shock. Can cause injury or death.
To reduce the risk of electric shock:
• Do not expose to standing water or rain
• Connect to GFCI outlet
• Do not use an extension cord
• Unplug fan before servicing or changing filters.
• Do not block air intake or outlet. One foot minimum
distance to obstructions.
Indoor use only
• Do not use as stool or bench
• Do not operate with damaged cord or plug.
• Do not run cord under carpeting. Do not cover cord with
throw rugs, runners, or similar coverings. Do not route
cord under furniture or appliances. Arrange cord away
from traffic area and where it will not be tripped over.”
3 Operation
3.1 Transporting the Phoenix Guardian R
The Guardian R should be transported vertically or
horizontally on the appropriate feet located on the
bottom of the unit or opposite the handle
3.2 Electrical Requirements
The Phoenix Guardian R HEPA System can be plugged into a
grounded15Ampcircuit.Itdrawsabout2.4Ampswithclean
ltersandnoducting.Theampdrawwilldecreaseslightly
withaddedductingandastheltersloadwithparticulate.
DuetothepresenceofGFCIreceptacle,theunitmustbe
pluggeddirectlyintoawalloutlet.Noextensioncordsshould
be used.
3.3 Air Ducting
3.3A Inlet Ducting
Occasionallytheareatobelteredisdifculttoaccessand/
ortheunitcannotbelocatedinthearea.Insuchcases,the
aircanbeductedtotheunit’sinlet.
Around16”diameterexibleductcanbeattachedtothe
unitinlet.Itconnectsbyplacingthewireintheductoverthe
ductcollarlipatonelocationandworkingoveritoverthelip
gradually.Itmayberemovedafteruseforeasiertransport
and storage. Flexible 16” duct is available from Therma-Stor
LLC.(4028357)
3.3B Outlet Ducting
A detachable trapazoid shaped exhaust ring is supplied that
willallow10”roundlay-atplasticducttobeattachedto
thePhoenixGuardianRHEPASystemoutlet.Lay-atplastic
ductingisavailablefromTherma-StorLLC.(4024935)
To attach ducting to the collar, remove the ring from the unit
by pressing release tab at the top of the grill. Put the plastic
duct end through the inside of the ring. Roll the duct end
outwardsothatitover-lapstheoutsideofthering.Clipthe
ring back onto the exhaust grill.
3.3C Negative Air Ducting
ThePhoenixGuardianRHEPASystemcanbeusedtolter
and exhaust air from a space. When exhausting to outside
thespace,thespacewillbeunderaslightnegativepressure.
Thiswillhelppreventairborneparticlesfromleavingthe
space,becausethenegativepressurewilldrawairinthrough
openingsinthespace’sexteriorsurfaces.
CAUTION: Exhausting too much air from a space with open
combustion devices (e.g. furnace, fireplace or water heater)
can cause those devices to backdraft. This can contaminate
the space with potentially fatal gases.
Insuchcases,thePhoenixGuardianRHEPASystemmustbe
usedinoneofthefollowingthreeways:
A. Asalteringunitonly.Exhaustingnoairfromthe
space and thus causing no negative pressure or
backdrafting.
B. Exhaustingaverylimitedamountofairwhichdoesnot
causebackdrafting.IncaseB,theopencombustion
devices must be thoroughly checked to guarantee that
theydonotbackdraftwhilethePhoenixGuardianR
HEPA System is running.
C. DirecttheoutletductfromtheGuardianRHEPASystem
totheroomwiththeopencombustiondevice(s).This
willpositivelypressurizetheroomwithHEPAltered
air, thus preventing backdrafting. As in case B, those
combustion devices must be checked after the Guardian
R HEPA System is running to guarantee that they are not
backdrafting.
3.4 Power/Speed Control
Thepower/speedswitchislocatedonthecontrolpanel.
Whenturnedontoanyspeed,itpowerstheimpellerfan.
Occasionallytheimpellerfanmaynotstartonlowspeed.If
this occurs, rotate the speed control to high speed until the
impellerfanstarts,thenadjustittoalowerspeed.
CAUTION: Do not remove HEPA filter with the unit on.
Removing the top and filters while running will expose the
dangerous rotating impeller fan. Disconnect the appliance
before changing filters.
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3 4
To remove ducting
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3.5 Resettable Circuit Breaker
The12AMPthermalresponseresettablecircuitbreaker
protectstheunitanddevicesconnectedtoitsduplexGFCI
outlet.
The circuit breaker is designed to sense the total current
drawthroughthecircuit.Thecircuitbreaker“trips”when
morethan12ampsofelectricalcurrentaredrawnthrough
thedevice’spowercord.Shouldanover-currentcondition
occur, the Guardian R on-board circuit breaker prevents
nuisancevisitstoaremotepowerjunctionbox.
IMPORTANT: Total amperage of the Guardian R plus all
devices plugged into the receptacle must not exceed 12
amps. The circuit breaker will not allow for loads in excess
of 12 amps, although there is a time delay before the
overloaded circuit is broken.
IMPORTANT: When the Phoenix Guardian R is plugged into
a standard “powered” wall outlet the Phoenix Guardian R’s
duplex outlet is electrically “HOT” and AC voltage is present.
3.6 GFCI Protection and the On-Board Duplex
VAC Outlet
ThestandardACvoltageoutletGFCI(GroundFaultCircuit
Interrupter)protectionpromotesoperatorsafetyinwet
applications.GFCIdevicestripwhenafaulttoelectrical
“ground”issensed.
ItisrecommendedtochecktheGFCIprotectionpriorto
operation.Tocheck,pushthe“TEST”buttonlocatedonthe
GFCIduplexoutlet.Ifoperatingproperlythe“RESET”button
ontheGFCIoutletwillpopout.AtrippedGFCIisindicated
byasmallLED.Thedevicecanonlybe“RESET”whenthe
GuardianRisconnectedtoawalloutletprovidingstandard
voltage.ThisduplexACoutletallowstheinter-connection
ofotherACpowereddevices.Thesumtotalamperageof
alldevicespluggedintothereceptaclemustnotexceed10
amps.
3.7 Servicing
Before each use inspect for damage, blocked inlet or outlet.
InspecttheGFCItoensureitisnotina“tripped”condition.
Push“RESET”toresettheGFCI.
WhenthePhoenixGuardianRisrstturnedon,checkfor
excessivevibration.Iftheunitvibratesexcessivelyorif
impeller rubs on housing, turn off the unit immediately. Have
a service technician inspect the unit to locate the problem.
4 Maintenance
Use extreme caution when changing the HEPA filter as
hazardous material could be trapped in the media. Always
make sure to dispose of filters in the appropriate way. If you
are unsure of how to safely dispose of any filter-consult an
industrial hygienist to ensure that all hazardous materials
are contained and disposed of properly.
4.1 Air Filters
The standard Phoenix Guardian R HEPA System is equipped
withtwoltersthatprogressivelylteroutsmallerparticles.
Anoptionalactivatedcarbon/potassiumpermanganatelter
canbealsoadded.Theseltersmustbecheckedregularly.
Operatingtheunitwithdirtylterswillreducetheairow,but
willdonoharmtotheunit.Theunitcanberunindenitely
withdirtylters.
Thetwostandardltersusedarelistedbelow(asinstalledin
theunitfromtoptobottom):
A. 25to30%efcient(perASHRAE52.1-1992),MERV-7,
pleatedfabricpre-lter.
B. 99.97%DOPefcientHEPAlter.
4.2 Filter replacement
4.2A Whentheamber“lterchangelight”illuminates.Itmay
betimetoreplaceoneorbothlters.
Tocheckairowaccurately,anairowmeteroranemometer
mustbeused:
·Whenthelterchangelightilluminates;removeallducting
andrunonhighspeed.ifthelterlightremainslit;replace
thepre-lterandrunonhighagain.Ifthelightremains;
itistimetoreplacetheHEPAlterforfull500CFM
performance.
Airowonhighspeedwithalllterscleanandnoductingis
slightlyover500CFM.Theunitcanberunwithverydirty
ltersandvirtuallynoowwithoutharmingtheunit.The
operator’sdecisiontochangeltersshouldbebasedonlter
costvs.theunit’slteringeffectiveness.Ifairowis250CFM
vs.500CFM,theunitwilllterparticlesfromaspaceathalf
the rate. The operator must judge if that is acceptable.
Iftheoperatordeterminestheltersshouldbechangeddue
tolowairow,itismosteconomicaltochangetheminthe
followingorder:
Changethepre-lter(top)rst.Thisistheleastexpensive
lter.Rechecktheairow.Iftheairowisacceptable,no
otherltersneedtobechanged.
Iftheairowisstilltoolow,theHEPAltermustbechanged.
ToremovetheHEPAlter,followthesesteps:
1. Loosentheeightscrews
one revolution
2. Rotate all eight clips out of
theway.
3. Removeoldlter.
4. Installingthenewlter
is the reverse of these
instructions
4.2B Optional Activated Carbon/Potassium
Permanganate Filters
OptionalgasphaseltersareavailablefromTherma-
Stor. They use a blend of activated carbon and potassium
permanganate. This blend removes the vast majority
ofgaseouscontaminantsencounteredinmostltering
applications. The activated carbon removes the heavier
volatileorganicswhilethepotassiumpermanganateremoves
lowermolecularweightcontaminants.Thisiswellsuitedto
thesmokeodorspresentafterredamage.
The life of the media blend depends upon both the hours
used and the contamination level. Another advantage of
the blended media
versus activated
carbon only is that
part of the blend
changes color as
itloadsupwith
contaminants.It
starts out black,
then turns pink,
thenbrown,and
nallywhite.Itis
bestchangedwhen
itpassesthebrown
stage and begins
toturnwhite.It
has lost most of its
effectiveness at that point.
Thelteristhesamesizeasthepleatedfabriclter.Installit
inplaceofthepleatedfabriclter.
5 Service
CAUTION: Servicing the Phoenix Guardian R HEPA System
with its high voltage circuitry presents a health hazard that
could result in death, serious bodily injury, and/or property
damage. Disconnect the appliance from the power supply
before servicing. Only qualified service people should
service this unit.
5.1 Warranty
Awarrantycerticatehasbeenenclosedwiththisunit.
Readitbeforeanyrepairisinitiated.Ifawarrantyrepair
isrequired,callthefactoryrstat1-800-533-7533for
warrantyclaimauthorizationandtechnicalassistance.
The photo depicts clip in a locked
position. Turn screw counter-clockwise
to remove.
PN 4031350 is pictured
to demonstrate maximum
stackability.
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