2424-C and 2124-Z Second Wind Air Purifier Installation Guide
- June 8, 2024
- Second Wind
Table of Contents
2424-C and 2124-Z Second Wind Air Purifier
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WARNING:
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY
- Read these instructions carefully; failure to follow them could damage the product and cause a hazardous situation.
- The installer must be a trained, experienced service technician.
- UV Light Hazard. Harmful to bare skin and eyes. UV radiation can cause temporary or permanent loss of vision. Never look at lamps while illuminated. To reduce the risk of exposure to UV radiation, take UV-radiation protective measures for personnel during servicing.
- This fixture is designed for use with UV-C lamps and must be installed in compliance with competent technical directions so that the user’s eyes and bare skin will not be subjected to injurious rays.
- UV Light Hazard. To prevent exposure to ultraviolet light, be sure the ultraviolet air treatment system is disconnected before servicing any part of the HVAC system or removing any access panel or the equivalent.
- There shall not be any openings in the duct that would emit light.
- There shall not be any duct supply or return air openings or any other openings that are in direct line-of-sight of the UV bulb.
- Check damaged parts: Before further use of the unit, any damaged part should be carefully checked to ensure that the unit will operate properly. Any part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced.
- Always service the unit with Second Wind replacement parts & recommended accessories (i.e. lamps, ballast).
CAUTION:
Disconnect power before starting installation or maintenance.
- Personal Injury Hazard. The power supply can cause electrical shock. Disconnect the power supply before servicing or beginning installation.
- Risk of exposure to excessive ultraviolet (UV) radiation—Do not operate without all device components in place or if the sight lens is damaged.
- Equipment Damage Hazard. Ultraviolet light can cause color shift or surface reduction and sometimes structural reduction of non-metallic components. They select a mounting location that prevents exposure to plastic flexible duct components, polyurethane foam insulation material, rubber hoses, wire insulations, etc. If mounting options are limited, items above should be protected with ultraviolet-resistant materials such as aluminum foil, aluminum duct tape, or metallic shields.
- Electrical shock hazard from 24 volts or 120/277 VAC may cause serious injury or death.
- Follow Proper Disposal Techniques for UV lamps (pg.3)
- Wear protective gloves and safety glasses when handling lamps. To prevent injury, unplug the lamp connector and allow it to cool for 10 minutes before servicing.
INSTALLATION
The prime location for installation of this device is on the supply side duct just above the condensing coil (aka A-coil, slab coil, etc), but it can be installed on the return side if necessary.
- Disconnect the air handler from the supply power.
- The product shall be mounted only on metal components OR fiberglass duct boards of air ducts or air handlers (AHU). If installed on a fiberglass duct board, reinforcement around the mounting location may be required.
- Drill or Cut a hole 2-1/2 to 3” diameter in the ducting/duct board for mounting over or around the coil exterior. The lamp should be installed a minimum of 2-3 inches, away from the coil or pan surface.
- Remove masking from adhesive foam on the back of the mounting plate. Insert 2124-Z in ductwork cutout. With the ballast lead cord at the bottom of the unit, press 2414-Z against the ductwork wall, exercising caution if fiber-glass duct board application. If mounting to sheet metal ductwork, use the mounting plate as a template and secure it with supplied self-tapping screws.
- Affix ballast near 24V power supply with included mounting hardware.
- Open the cover to reveal the lamp connector (see lamp replacement procedure on page 3). Affix the lamp connector to the lamp base.
- Connect ballast to 24V transformer.
- Replace protective covers previously removed and re-connect to supply power.
LAMP REPLACEMENT
The Second Wind Ultraviolet 24 Volt Lamp is designed for 16,000 hours of continuous operation. After 16000 hours (approx 22 months) intensity of the lamp inside the duct diminishes and should be replaced. Ballast# 010303 will display a need for a lamp change. Replacement of the lamp is recommended by a qualified HVAC Service Technician.
- Disconnect the electrical service and turn the unit off.
- Loosen (2) screws holding the faceplate and rotate the faceplate to expose the lamp connected to the ballast. Secure the top screw to stabilize the plate during service.
- Disconnect the lamp connector from the lamp base and remove the plastic wing nut from the lamp base.
- Remove the old lamp CAUTION: old lamp may still be hot!
- Replace the old lamp with the new lamp, making sure the new lamp is clean and properly seats in the rubber grommet at end of the PCO module. Clean the new lamp with an alcohol wipe if dirty or has fingerprints on it.
- Secure the lamp to the chassis with a plastic wing nut.
- Attach the lamp connector to the lamp base. Return the faceplate to the original install location and secure the screws.
- Reconnect the unit to electrical service.
- If the lamp does not immediately illuminate, turn off the electrical service and unit. Reverse pin contacts in the connector by rotating the connector 180 degrees.
| LAMP (MODEL 2124-Z) | 1082 SIPT | EVERY 2 YEARS |
|---|---|---|
| LAMP (MODEL 2124-C) | SF-1082LR-TC | EVERY 2 YEARS |
| BALLAST | 010303 | AS REQ’D |
LAMP DISPOSAL
UV lamps contain mercury like other household lamps and must be disposed of properly. State requirements and recycling opportunities vary, go to www.lamprecycle.org for State Regulations & Contacts. Please contact your county waste collection department for proper disposal details.
USE GLOVES AND EYE PROTECTION
If a lamp is broken, do not use a vacuum cleaner to pick up the waste.
Instead, sweep up the waste into a plastic bag and seal it. Contact your
county waste collection department for proper disposal details.
TROUBLESHOOTING
If the unit does not work, check the following:
- Electrical Supply/Wiring —Verify that the electrical service is operating correctly.
- Ballast—If the ballast LED does not illuminate, there is no power to the ballast or the ballast has failed and requires replacement. Confirm power supply and proper transformer operation (if present). If power is proper and within the proper voltage (19-30V), contact the supplier for a replacement ballast
- Transformer —If a transformer is employed to provide power to the unit (not provided by Second Wind), it should be tested in accordance with instructions provided by the unit when installed.
- Lamp—Verify that the lamp is not broken and is properly seated in the lamp connector. To check this, follow the steps in the ’Lamp Replacement’ section with one exception: you should not remove and replace the lamp. If the lamp is broken read the ‘Lamp Disposal’ section of this manual. Other lamp failure notifications will be shown on the display LED on the ballast.
ATTENTION INSTALLERS AND HOMEOWNERS
YOUR SECOND WIND PRODUCT MUST BE REGISTERED TO QUALIFY FOR WARRANTY CLAIMS SEE
THE CONTAINER OR CALL 1-866-476-5101
(IN THE USA) OR 1-888-216-9184 (IN
CANADA) FOR ASSISTANCE.
SECOND WIND AIR PURIFIER WARRANTY
The Second Wind 2124-Z that is attached to your Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning System (HVAC) has the following warranty, applicable in the USA by General Filters Inc (GFI), and in Canada by Canadian General Filters Limited (CGF)
ONE (1) YEAR WARRANTY COVERAGE LAMPS
The lamps are warranted for a period of one (1) year from the date of the
original installation when installed and operated in accordance with GFI and
CGF recommendations. If during this period a lamp fails, GFI & CGF will
provide a free replacement.
LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY
GFI & CGF warrants this product, excluding lamps and ballast to be free from
defects in the workmanship or materials, under normal use and service, for the
lifetime of the product from the date of original installation, when installed
and operated in accordance with GFI & CGF recommendations. If during this
period a covered component fails, GFI & CGF will repair or replace the part.
LIFETIME BALLAST WARRANTY
The ballast is warranted by GFI and CGF for the lifetime of this product when
installed and operated in accordance with installation recommendations. If
during its lifecycle, the ballast fails, GFI or CGF will provide a free
replacement after the failure is returned for evaluation.
SHIPPING, REPAIRS, AND ALL OTHER COSTS OF WARRANTY SERVICE
End users must pay shipping charges and all other costs of warranty service.
GFI & CGF will not pay labor involved in diagnostic calls or in removing,
servicing, or replacing parts. All repairs of covered components must be made
with authorized service parts. Labor charges resulting from diagnostic calls
or services are not covered by this warranty.
CARE OF EQUIPMENT
Your new Second Wind Air Purifier must be properly installed, operated, and
maintained in accordance with the unit installation, operation, and
maintenance instructions provided with each unit. Failure to provide
maintenance per these instructions will void the warranty.
WARRANTY LIMITATIONS
This warranty will be voided if the covered equipment (only Second Wind replacement parts or units are warranted) is removed from the original installation site. This warranty does not cover damage or defect resulting from:
- Accident, neglect, or unreasonable use or operation of the equipment, including operation of electrical equipment at voltages other than the range specified on the unit nameplate.
- Modification, change, or alteration of the equipment, except as directed by GFI & CGF The furnishings of replacement parts under terms of this warranty will apply to the original warranty period and will not extend the warranty.
GFI & CGF makes no express warranties other than the warranty specified above. All implied warranties, including the implied warranty of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to the duration of the warranty specified above. Liability for incidental and consequential damages is excluded and is not covered by this warranty. Some states do not allow limitations on the duration of an implied warranty or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. General Filters Inc & Canadian General Filters Ltd shall not be liable for any default or delay in performance under this warranty caused by any contingency beyond their control.
WARRANTY PROCEDURE
All Second Wind Air Purification systems that are attached to your Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning System (HVAC) have a limited unit warranty. To receive warranty consideration, the following must be provided.
Be prepared to furnish the following information:
- The complete model number and serial number
- Proof of installation date if the warranty claim is made by other than a qualified service dealer who maintains records of your installation date and service history.
- An accurate description of the problem.
- Date of failure.
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