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AERI Filter Replacement Procedure

Tools and Equipment Required

  • Large phillips screwdriver
  • Replacement filters

Procedure

Outside Air Filter (typically changed monthly)

  1. Remove the front panel from the AERI front-end
  2. Unplug the outside air fan power connector:  OUT FAN (white square 4-pin)
  3. Unlatch the outside air fan enclosure
  4. Remove the filter housing.  Remove and discard the old filter material inside
  5. Insert the new filter material into the housing
    • Blue 2″ thick filter goes on top; White 1″ thick filter goes on the bottom (as viewed once installed)
    • Install the filters with the firmer face up (as viewed once installed)
  6. Replace the filter housing, on top of the mesh grid
  7. Relatch the fan enclosure
  8. Reconnect the outside air fan power connector:  OUT FAN (white square 4-pin)
  9. Replace the front panel onto the AERI front-end

Inside Air Filter (typically changed yearly)

  1. Remove the front panel from the AERI front-end
  2. Unlatch the inside air fan enclosure
  3. Remove the old filter and discard
  4. Install a new filter
    • Make sure the arrow on the filter points up, in the direction of the airflow
  5. Relatch the fan enclosure
  6. Replace the front panel onto the AERI front-end

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Figure 1. Location of the inside air filter (left) and outside air filter (right) within the front-end

Figure 2. Outside air filter installed

Figure 3. Outside air filter removed

Figure 4. Replacement outside air filter

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Figure 5. Replacement inside air filter

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