Product Data MECH Mechanical Filter Air Cleaner Carrier s long and successful history of HVAC innovation continues with the introduction of a new air cleaner product line. Now available to distribution is a product for the residential new construction (RNC) and retrofit markets. As the indoor air quality market continues to grow, dealers and consumers can choose from 2 mechanical filter air cleaners: the MECH014A- FIL model or the MECH020A-FIL model. MECHANICAL FILTER AIR CLEANER The mechanical filter product offering boasts of increased cleaning efficiency and a low, system-friendly pressure drop. The framed, slide-in media cartridge can trap airborne particles down to.3 microns in size, resulting in improved customer comfort and health, and improved system operation. The filter portion of the media cartridge is an electret material, meaning a static charge is manufactured into the filter to help attract and retain particles. The media cartridge is easy to replace simply slide the dirty filter out and slide the new, clean filter in. The cabinet, which houses the media cartridge, has adjustable height capabilities to align with Carrier furnaces and fan coils. The cabinet at the 16-1/2-in. height matches up to the side of Carrier condensing furnaces without a transition. The silver sage unit supports up to 400 lb. in all orientations. CABINET ONLY OPTION Another air cleaning option available to customers is the cabinet only option. This option is aimed at the price competitive RNC market and at those customers who are hesitant to make an Mechanical Filter Air Cleaner Cabinet Only Copyright 1996 Carrier Corporation Form MECH-1PD
immediate investment in air quality equipment. A cabinet only installation can accommodate a 1-in. standard furnace filter until the customer decides to upgrade to a mechanical filter or an electronic air cleaner. Labeling the cabinet with the contractor s name and phone number becomes a frequent reminder to the equipment owners that the cabinet is upgradeable. Contractors can use follow-up annual maintenance visits or service calls to remind customers that they can upgrade to a more effective air cleaning product. Features/Benefits Increased Cleaning Efficiency Low-Pressure Drop Expandable Cabinet Durable, High-Impact LEXAN Cabinet Supports up to 400 lbs Easy Installation of Cabinet and Media Cartridge Improved Furnace Fit Over Current Air Cleaner Line State-of-the-Art, Reliable Power Supply Silver Sage Color Designed Ergonomically for Ease of Customer Maintenance 1-Year Standard Parts Warranty on Unit Residential Installations are Eligible for Financing through the HRSI Consumer Financing Program Model number nomenclature MECH 014 A FIL Mechanical Filter Air Cleaner Filter Not Used Size Series 2
Dimensions TOP/BOTTOM FURNACE FURNACE 4 1 2 8 1 4 13 1 2 13 1 2 6 3 4 7 8 DIA 7 8 1 4 1 5 8 1 1 4 A FRONT 27 DOWNSTREAM 13 1 2 BACK 23 3 8 B UPSTREAM A96106 3
MECHANICAL FILTER MECH014A-FIL MECH020A-FIL 014 Size Mechanical Filter (Cabinet and Media Cartridge included) 020 Size Mechanical Filter (Cabinet and Media Cartridge included) DIMENSIONS (In.) A B (Lb) 16-1/2 17-1/2 11-1/4 12-1/4 12 21 15-3/4 15 CABINET ONLY KEACA0102014 KEACA0102020 014 Size Cabinet (Qty. per pack 2) 020 Size Cabinet (Qty. 2 per pack) DIMENSIONS (In.) A B (Lb) 16-1/2 11-1/4 17-1/2 12-1/4 10/Cabinet 21 15-3/4 12/Cabinet NOTES: 1. Electronic air cleaner upgrade accessories available January 1997. 2. Cabinet accommodates 1-in. standard filters. Use 15 in. X 16 in. for 16-1/2 in. cabinet; 16 in. X 25 in. for 17-1/2 in. cabinet; 20 in. X 25 in. for 21-in. cabinet. MEDIA FILTER KEAFL0102014 KEAFL0102020 014 Size Media Filter Cartridge (Qty. per pack 2 ) 020 Size Media Filter Cartridge (Qty. per pack 2) (Lb) 2/filter 2.5/filter 4
Physical data MODEL MECH014A-FIL MECH020A-FIL PERFORMANCE DATA Efficiency (Clean Filter) 35 39% 35 41% Airflow Range CFM up to 1200 up to 2000 Media Cartridge Dimensions (In.) H X W X D 15-5/8 X 23-1/2 X 5-5/8 20 X 5-5/8 X 23-1/2 Filter Area (Sq Ft) 10.0 14.0 Pressure Drop (In. wc) 0.185 clean @ 1200 CFM 0.145 clean @ 1600 CFM Typical installations DOWNFLOW UPFLOW HORIZONTAL A95538 Electronic air cleaner upgrade accessories* (Lb) KEACL0102014 2 small cells for 014 size EAC upgrade 20 KEACL0102020 2 large cells for 020 size EAC upgrade 23 KEAPS0101ALL 115-v power tray and backplate 4 KEATR0101ALL 230-v transformer kit 3 * These accessories are used to upgrade an existing cabinet only or an existing mechanical air cleaner to an electronic air cleaner and will be available 1-1-97. 5
SERVICE TRAINING Packaged Service Training programs are an excellent way to increase your knowledge of the equipment discussed in this manual, including: Unit Familiarization Maintenance Installation Overview Operating Sequence A large selection of product, theory, and skills programs is available, using popular video-based formats and materials. All include video and/or slides, plus companion book. Classroom Service Training plus "hands-on" the products in our labs can mean increased confidence that really pays dividends in faster troubleshooting, fewer callbacks. Course descriptions and schedules are in our catalog. CALL FOR FREE CATALOG 1-800-962-9212 [ ] Packaged Service Training [ ] Classroom Service Training A94328 Carrier Corporation Syracuse, New York 13221 4-96 Manufacturer reserves the right to discontinue, or change at any time, specifications or designs without notice and without incurring obligations. Book 1 3 4 Page 6 Catalog No. 92-32ME-CH1C Printed in U.S.A. PC 101 Form MECH-1PD Tab 7a 8a 9a Replaces: New