installation instruCtions

Drip GuarD Kit for B6(B,E)W air HanDlErs important safEtY information

Please read all instructions before using this equipment. Pay attention to all safety warnings and any other special notes highlighted in the manual. Safety markings are used frequently throughout this manual to designate a degree or level of seriousness and should not be ignored.

WarninG indicates a potentially hazardous situation that if not avoided, could result in personal injury or death.

Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation that if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury or property damage.

These instructions are primarily intended to assist qualified individuals experienced in the proper installation of this kit. Some local codes require licensed installation/service personnel to install this type of equipment. Please read all instructions carefully before starting the installation. Return these instructions to the customer’s package for future reference.

WarninG:

risK of ElECtriCal sHoCK failure to follow these warnings can cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock, or death.

• Shut off all electrical power to the unit before performing any maintenance or service on the system. Failure to comply may result in personal injury or death.

• Unless noted otherwise in these instructions, only factory authorized parts or accessory kits may be used with this product. Improper installation, service, adjustment, or maintenance may cause explosion, fire, electrical shock or other hazardous conditions which may result in personal injury or property damage.

aBout tHE Drip GuarD

This kit consists of a metal drip guard and filter relocation fixture that is designed for use in B6BW & B6EW air handlers. The kit is intended to prevent condensate from dripping out of the unit.

Drip GuarD installation

Read these installation instructions completely before proceeding.

Refer to the manufacturer’s instructions for more installation information.

1. Disconnect all power to the unit.

2. Remove the front panel from the air handler.

3. Remove filter from rack inside of the case.

4. Install drip guard inside of the case so that the surface is slanted towards the drain pan. Position the two cutouts (on the edge of the guard) into the flanges of the drainpan.

5. Install the rolled edge of the bottom rail over the front edge of the cabinet. Make sure the bottom edge of the cabinet is straight and the bottom rail is seated firmly on the cabinets edge. See Figure 1.

6. Install the side rails by placing the ends into channel of bottom piece, so that the open area of the channel is facing towards the middle of the air handler. notE: Make sure the seam where the side rails and filter rack meet are flush with each other. See Figure 2.

7. Secure side rails to the air handler, using self tapping screws.

8. Slide filter between both side rails until it stops in the bottom rail.

9. Reconnect electrical power to the unit. Refer to the installation manual for proper startup sequence.

OF DRIP GUARD INT

THE DRAIN PAN

DRAIN

PAN

SELF TAPPIN

G

SCREWS

(x2 PER RAIL)

DRIP GUARD

FILTER RACK

(LEFT SIDE RAIL)

FILTER RACK

(BOTTOM RAIL) figure 2. Drip Guard Installed

FILTER RA

CK

(RIGHT SIDE RAIL)

FILTER RACK

(BOTTOM RAIL)

DRIP

GUARD

(BACK SIDE OF BO

ON FRONT EDGE OF CABINET figure 1. Drip Guard Folded

Specifications & illustrations subject to change without notice or incurring obligations (05/15).

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