air sniper Induct 300W BAS Compatible Instruction Manual

: June 8, 2024
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Table of Contents

air sniper Induct 300W BAS Compatible
System Overview Features
Warranty
Items included with this system
Tools required
How to set up your Unit (Installation)
Suggested mounting parameters
Unit replacement
Tools needed
Features
Technical Specifications
References
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air sniper Induct 300W BAS Compatible

Thank you for purchasing an Air Sniper BACnet Induct 300W. This manual provides step-by-step instructions on how to set up and take care of your new unit.
Please contact Air Sniper or your local distributor if/when a unit needs to be replaced.

Warnings
Do not attempt to operate the UV-C lamps outside the unit. UV-C radiation is extremely harmful to unprotected (uncovered) eyes and skin *Disconnect unit from power source before conducting Maintenance***
Bulb contains small amounts of Mercury. Please dispose of responsibly according to your local regulations.***
Bulb may also be returned to AIR SNIPER head office.

System Overview Features

Indicator lights

The Power ON light will be lit green when power is switched to on
The Lamp Operating light on the unit shows light status of green, yellow or red. Green indicates bulb is good, Yellow, bulb life is coming to an end, Red, the bulb is at the end of its life cycle and the bulb/unit needs to be changed out
I/O (Input/Output) to connect multiple units
Reset Button – The Air Sniper 300-Watt has a reset button that allows you to turn off an audible alert which indicates end of lamp life
Recommended to check-bulb status indicator light every month

How to tell if the lamp is on and working/UV lamp check procedure
WARNING: Do not attempt to operate the UV-C lamps outside the unit. UV-C radiation is extremely harmful to unprotected (uncovered) eyes and skin

Check that supplied power source is on
Make sure unit is plugged in to supplied power source
Once airflow is established, Lamp Operating indicator light will be lit

Performance

The Air Sniper 300-Watt unit is intended to last 5 years based on 24/7 run time (43,800 hrs)
The Air Sniper 300-Watt contains a pressure differential switch (air sensor). When airflow is detected, the unit is active. The Lamp Operating light is lit green when it detects airflow and not lit when it does not

Replacement

Air Sniper provides a “Hot Swap” replacement program. When replacing your old unit, Air Sniper will offer a credit towards a new unit

Other Air Sniper 300-Watt Units

Air Sniper also has 300W Standard Unit available

Thank you for purchasing an Air Sniper BACnet Induct 300W. This manual provides step-by-step instructions on how to set up and take care of your new unit. Please contact Air Sniper or your local distributor if/when a unit needs to be replaced.

Warranty

We take pride in the quality of our products. In the case of a defective piece of equipment, AIR Alpine Innovate Research Inc. offers a limited three-year warranty on all our products (excluding bulbs). In the case of a discovered defect, we will replace or repair the unit.

Extended warranty available
Limited Warranty Three Year Warranty AIR Alpine Innovative Research Inc. warrants the Air Sniper™ to be free from defects in the workmanship or materials under normal use and service (the “Warranty”) for a period of three (3) years (the “Warranty Period”) from the date of purchase through an AIR- authorized dealer/distributor. During the Warranty Period, should an Air Sniper™ be determined to be defective, AIR shall repair or replace the defective Air Sniper™ unit(s) (at AIR or dealer’s option) within a reasonable period. Remedy Procedures If the Air Sniper™ proves defective within the Warranty Period, the purchaser may choose one of the following remedies, after contacting AIR for a Return Authorization Number: 1. Return the defective Air Sniper™ unit to the dealer/distributor from whom it was purchased together with a copy of the bill of sale, or dated proof of purchase thereof and the Return Authorization Number; or 2. Ship the defective Air Sniper™ unit directly to Air Alpine Innovative Research Customer Warranty Department along with the Return Authorization Number.
Limitations This Warranty is the only representation regarding the Air Sniper™, by Alpine Innovative Research Inc. of merchantability and fitness for use and shall extend to three (3) years from the date of purchase. The warranty excludes replaceable UVC bulbs. If it is determined by either Alpine Innovative Research Inc or an authorized dealer/distributor that the defect is the result of damage caused by the purchaser, the Warranty is null and void. Customer Warranty Department Bay 11, 6565 40th Street SE Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2C 2J9 Toll-Free 1 888-338-9549 Fax 1 403-279-7738

A Word to Air Sniper Owners
At Air Sniper, we design and build air sanitization systems with complete customer satisfaction in mind. To assure trouble free operation of your air sanitization system, read this manual and follow our recommendations. An authorized Air Sniper dealer will know your system best, so when you need service or maintenance, the Air Sniper team is there to help. Our Air Sniper professionals are dedicated to providing you with the best possible service and we assure you that all of us at Air Sniper have an invested interest in your Air Sniper system and your full satisfaction with our product. For any questions or service requirements please contact an Air Sniper representative at the toll-free number listed 1-866-466-2592

Items included with this system

The Operation/Installation Manual is uploaded when scanning the supplied QR CODE
Air Sniper 300W unit
8’ power extender cord (plugs into unit coming from power source 208V)
Reflective panels x 4 (22 ¾” x 8” )
Supplied magnetic strips to be installed on the back of reflective panels

Tools required

Drill for Tek screws
Drill bit to initiate cut-out puncture
Sheet metal tin snips or appropriate cutting equipment
12 #8 Tek screws

How to set up your Unit (Installation)

Remove from box
- a. Carefully remove your Air Sniper Standard Induct 300W unit from the shipping carton and remove all exterior packaging
- b. Look for damage
- c. Report any damage
- d. Register your unit
Prepare location for installation
- a. Decide on the best location for installation. You can refer to the 4 diagrams of the different configurations
- b. Both supply and return ducting locations acceptable for installation
- c. Return air installation can assist with coil cleaning
- d. Position unit so airflow is parallel to longest side (Bottom right of unit shows airflow direction)
- e. All exterior insulation of the HVAC duct must be cut 2” back from the point of installation
- f. Using one of the reflective panels as a template, identify cut-out location for mounting the Air Sniper 300W and trace the panel of where the unit will be installed. (ref. to figure 2f)
Cutting into duct
- a. Drill a hole large enough on one of the corners of the outline, staying within the trace line as a starting point to cut out of your duct
- b. Use the sheet metal snips or cutting device to carefully follow the trace, slowly cutting out where the unit will be installed (ref. to figure 3b) Please note once the cut-out is complete, interior insulation of the HVAC duct must be cut back 24” from the unit.
Placing the reflective panels
- a. Place magnetic stripping on back outer edge of the 4 reflective panels
- b. Remove blue protective plastic on the provided magnetic reflective panels (ref. to figure 4b)
- c. Carefully place each panel in the duct where they will be opposing and adjacent to the bulb for best reflective opportunities. Once installed, assure the magnetic grip is secure and will not be compromised by the air flow (ref. to figure 4c and 4c)
Mounting the Air Sniper 300-Watt Induct Unit
- a. Carefully place the unit through the cut-out of the duct work
- b. Using your drill and the 12 #8 Tek screws and the pre-drilled mounting holes around the unit, secure the unit into the duct work where you cut into (ref. to figure 5a)
Operating/Connecting Instructions
- a. Turn off supplied power and wire the 8’ power extender cord to the selected power source (208V/60Hz)
- b. Connect the 8’ power extender cord (clips) to the Induct 300W BACnet unit, then turn power back on (refer to figure 6b)
- c. Power On light will be lit green when unit is powered from the selected power source
- d. Once the air handler is providing airflow (heating, air conditioning, or air handler fan) the unit will sense air pressure and turn on the UVC lamp. When the UVC lamp is engaged the Lamp Operating light (green) will be lit (figure 6d)
- e. If there are multiple units to connect to the BACnet system, use the I/O (Input/Output) connections located on right side of the unit
- f. If there are any abnormal sounds, please turn the unit off immediately and contact the dealer or AIR, Alpine Innovative Research as damages may have occurred during transport

Suggested mounting parameters

Easy access for maintenance and unit replacement is considered
Depending on access to the duct work, the unit can be installed in several configurations (ref. to configuration diagrams)

Unit replacement

The bulb in your Air Sniper BACnet 300W Induct is part of a complete unit that will need to be changed every 5 years (based on 24/7 operation (43,800 hrs)
The bulb life status of the unit can be monitored on the Lamp Operating light on the face of the system, green, yellow or red. Green indicates bulb is good, Yellow, bulb life nearing the end, Red, bulb is at the end of its life cycle and bulb/unit needs to be changed out
To order replacement units, please contact your local distributor or Air Sniper.

The bulb itself contains small amounts of Amalgum, (mercury alloy). If unit is disposed of, dispose of responsibly according to your local regulations. Unit may also be returned to AIR head office for proper disposal.

Tools needed

New Air Sniper 300 watt BacNet unit
Flat head screwdriver or drill

Unit Replacement

a. Disconnect power source. The 8’ power extender cord can be disconnected from the clip supporting the power. The Power On light will not be lit when the unit is off (ref to figure 1a). (Allow 20-30 minutes for the unit to cool off before touching the bulb)
b. Locate and remove the 12 #8 Tek screws (located around the mounted unit) and carefully remove the unit from the duct
c. Insert the new bulb assembly into the duct
d. Place and tighten the 12 #8 Tek screws back in place
e. Plug unit back into power source and turn power back on. Power On indicator light will turn green (ref. to fig 1e)
f. Make sure airflow is provided to activate the unit, Lamp Operating light will also be lit green (refer to figure 1f)
g. Once installed, package and ship the used equipment to a local Air Sniper dealer or direct to Air Sniper for core credit

Features

Minimum 5 Year Bulb life operating 24/7 (43,800 hrs)
- Duty cycle and OFF times will extend bulb life
300 Watt Bulb
Status Indicator (Power, Bulb Life)
- Advantages of Induction Bulb
Extended bulb life
UVC intensity per watt
Operating temperature allowance
Short start time and restart time
Good efficiency

Technical Specifications

Static pressure? Wayne??
0.8 of a degree Fahrenheit at 1,250 CFM
Heat load generated by the UVC lighting is around 10-12 degrees Celsius (Based on the room temperature +25)
Power supply
- 208V hard wire pigtail with disconnect
  Energy Consumption
1.62 Amps @208V
Weight
- 15lbs
Housing Material
- Aluminum
Dimensions
- 25”(H) x 10″ (W) x 5.36″(D)
Electrical Safety Certification
- ETL certified for USA and Canada
Airflow
- Differential Pressure Switch/Sensor
Operating Temperature Range
- -25C/+ 100C
Bulb Status Indicator
- Yes
Engineered specs