Tjernlund Santek Air Cleaners (Discontinued) 8504022 Rev 1 01/95 - Manual (Page 3)

The following steps should be followed to wash a collecting cell.
1. Unplug AC cord and turn fan speed switch to the "Off" position.
2. Open access door (Models XF, XC, XK) or hinged bottom panel (Model SL-1200), pull out collecting cell(s), .
3. For (Models XF, XC, XK) pull out collecting cell(s), noting how cell flanges ride in retaining grooves.
For Model SL-1200, grasp cell handle. Slide retaining latches away from cell (2 per cell). Tip handle side of
cell downward. Slide rear cell flanges out of flange channels. Remove cell.
4. Immerse cell in a solution of Santek Cell Brite and hot water for 30 minutes. Agitate cell up and down at a
slight angle for better cleaning effect. Repeat above procedure if necessary for extremely dirty cells.
CAUTION: Avoid splashing the cleaning solution in eyes or prolonged contact with skin. Keep washing solution
out of reach of children.
CAUTION: Do not poke any object between or through the cell plates. Damage to cell may result.
If a commercial dish washer is available, simply place dirty collecting cells in dishwasher for a complete wash cycle.
5. Stand Cell upright on dry surface with plates in vertical plane for good drainage. Allow to air dry thoroughly.
REPLACING A WET CELL IN AIR CLEANER CAN RESULT IN EXCESSIVE ARCING . ALLOW SUFFI-
CIENT DRYING TIME. DO NOT WIPE PLATES TO DRY THEM.
IONIZING WIRES
Inspect Ionizing wires after cell is washed for any dirt build-up. If necessary, wipe wires gently with a rag soaked in
Santek Cell Brite cleaning solution and rinse. USE CARE TO AVOID BREAKING WIRES.
ALUMINUM PRE FILTERS
(MODELS XF, XC, XK)
Slide Aluminum Pre-Filter from retaining channel. Wash accumulated particles from the surface in a solution of warm
water and Santek Cell Brite. Agitate filter in the solution. Rinse thoroughly and stand upright to dry.
POLYESTER PRE-FILTER
(MODEL SL-1200)
Remove Pre-Filter from inner side of hinged bottom panel by pulling filter off velcro tabs. Filter (available from Santek
Distributor) should be replaced if dirt accumulation has significantly discolored white polyester material.
CHARCOAL FILTERS
(0PTIONAL WITH MODEL SL-1200)
Charcoal filters control odors. Replace charcoal filters when room odor becomes noticeable or approximately every 4
months. Excess dirt may be vacuumed from surface between replacement cycles. DO NOT WASH CHARCOAL
FILTER.
UNIT CABINET
With the Fan Speed Switch in the "Off" position and collecting cells removed, wipe accumulated dirt from cabinet inte-
rior and exterior as necessary. Use a mild soap solution or spray type household cleaner. DO NOT SPRAY CABI-
NET WITH HOSE OR PRESSURE WASHER.
RE-INSTALL COMPONENTS
Re-install collecting cell(s) and other filters into cabinet using the reverse of disassembly instructions listed above.
1. Collecting cell Ionizing wires must always face direction that dirty air enters unit.
2. Collecting cell must rest securely against copper colored electrical contact attached to inner cabinet.
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