Aprilaire 5000 User Manual
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read the safety and installation instructions carefully. They will help ensure a correct and
SAFE installation of the Aprilaire
®
Electronic Air Cleaner.
WARNING:
•
120 Volts may cause serious injury from electrical shock. Disconnect power to the furnace/air
handler before starting installation. Leave power disconnected until installation is completed.
handler before starting installation. Leave power disconnected until installation is completed.
•
Arcing in electrical components may cause an explosion. Do not install unit where explosive
gasses will be present.
gasses will be present.
•
Sharp edges may cause injury from cuts. Use care when cutting and handling sheet metal.
•
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this equipment has a grounding-type (three prong) plug.
This plug will fit only into a grounding-type power outlet. If the plug does not fit into the outlet,
contact qualified personnel to install the proper outlet. Do not alter this plug in any way.
This plug will fit only into a grounding-type power outlet. If the plug does not fit into the outlet,
contact qualified personnel to install the proper outlet. Do not alter this plug in any way.
•
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, locate product so that the power cord can be plugged into
an electrical outlet without the use of an extension cord.
an electrical outlet without the use of an extension cord.
CAUTION:
•
To prevent component failure, do not install the air cleaner on the warm air supply or in an
area where the temperature may exceed 149° F. This may include areas above heat exchangers
in downflow furnaces or above exhaust flues in lowboy furnace cold air returns.
area where the temperature may exceed 149° F. This may include areas above heat exchangers
in downflow furnaces or above exhaust flues in lowboy furnace cold air returns.
•
The air cleaner must be installed where the ambient air temperature remains between 32° F
and 149° F [0° C and 65° C].
and 149° F [0° C and 65° C].
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Installation must conform to all applicable codes.
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Do not install an atomizing humidifier upstream of the air cleaner. Water or mist will cause
power supply to shut down.
power supply to shut down.
SPECIFICATIONS
Description
The Aprilaire Electronic Air Cleaner Model 5000 is an electronically
enhanced “ElectraMedia” air cleaner.
Unit Dimensions
Overall Unit – 17
3
/
4
" x 31
1
/
8
" x 11
1
/
2
"
Airflow Capacity
2000 cfm maximum
Input Voltage Requirements
120V AC ± 15%, 50/60 Hz Nom., Unit equipped with a 5 ft. grounded cord
with plug.
Power Usage
Less than 50 watts with high voltage active.
Shipping Weight
35 lbs.
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