PLASTIC DIFFUSERS AND GRILLES

PURTECH RETURN AIR GRILLE

FEATURES
• Low cost.
• Scratch resistant.
• Removable core for easy cleaning.
• Complete with leak proof return air box. OPTIONAL EXTRAS
• Two return air duct connections to ensure even air
distribution across grille and filter.
• Optional fresh air filter/connection.
• Electrostatic filters provides 14% more efficiency
• Optional dirty filter alarm to alert owner when filter
than standard filters.
clean is overdue.
• Accepts standard Advantage Air neck adaptors for
• Optional internal insulation for high humidity
quick connection.
climates.
• Close tolerances ensure the grille does not whistle.
• Optional double layer or 3 layer filter.
• Attractive elongated eggcrate core reduces
pressure drop across core.
• Hidden mechanical latches ensures the core will
not drop.
• Plastic box construction reduces risk of
condensation and corrosion.
• Three sizes 1200x600, 900x400 and 750x550. DIMENSIONS
• 1200x600 model will drop into metric ceiling T-bar
R/A CONNECTION E
system.
• Light weight ridged construction. Optional F/A CONNECTION
R/A CONNECTION E
• Standard ceiling white. B

• Paintable.

CONSTRUCTION C

• Grille, box and adaptors are all blended engineering

plastics. A

• Electrostatic filters are a special combination of

materials layered to provide the maximum static
charge to capture dust particles.
• Can be internally insulated using 6 mm ‘closed cell’
polyethylene adhesive material MODEL A B C D E F Max O/all Effective
NO. O/all O/all R/A F/A Height with face area
Length Width Connection Connection Adaptors
mm mm mm mm mm mm mm M2

PUR1260 1195 595 155 60 200 to 400 200 to 300 275 0.529
APPLICATIONS
PUR9040 973 466 155 60 200 to 400 150 to 200 348 0.309

• Ideal for residential and small commercial ducted PUR7555 800 595 160 18 200 to 550 150 to 200 281 0.337

• Can also be used for ducted gas heating return air.

• Can be used without filters for air transfer and
ventilation systems.

REVISION 04/01/08 C-PT 1 PURTECH RETURN AIR

PLASTIC DIFFUSERS AND GRILLES
PURTECH RETURN AIR GRILLE
AVAILABLE OPTIONS

F R E S H A IR
IN T E R N A L D IR T Y F ILT E R
MODEL NO. SIZE (MM) IN S ULA T IO N
F ILT E R
A LA R M
O P E N IN G

OPTION 1 PUR9040A 900X400 YES

OPTION 2 PUR9040AI 900X400 YES YES

OPTION 3 PUR9040B 900X400

OPTION 4 PUR9040BI 900X400 YES

OPTION 5 PUR9040F 900X400 YES

OPTION 6 PUR9040FA 900X400 YES YES

OPTION 7 PUR9040FAI 900X400 YES YES YES

OPTION 8 PUR9040FI 900X400 YES YES

OPTION 9 PUR1260A 1200X600 YES

OPTION 10 PUR1260AI 1200X600 YES YES

OPTION 11 PUR1260B 1200X600

OPTION 12 PUR1260BI 1200X600 YES

OPTION 13 PUR1260F 1200X600 YES

OPTION 14 PUR1260FA 1200X600 YES YES

OPTION 15 PUR1260FAI 1200X600 YES YES YES

OPTION 16 PUR1260FI 1200X600 YES YES

OPTION 17 PUR7555A 750X550 YES

OPTION 18 PUR7555AI 750X550 YES YES

OPTION 19 PUR7555B 750X550

OPTION 20 PUR7555BI 750X550 YES

OPTION 21 PUR7555F 750X550 YES

OPTION 22 PUR7555FA 750X550 YES YES

OPTION 23 PUR7555FAI 750X550 YES YES YES

OPTION 24 PUR7555FI 750X550 YES YES

Purtech grilles prices include neck adaptors but exclude filters. Select required filters from the price
list relevant to your location.

Insulated Purtech and Slimline grilles are available on request. Refer to your local branch for price &
lead time required.

REVISION 04/01/08 C-PT 2 PURTECH RETURN AIR

PLASTIC DIFFUSERS AND GRILLES
PURTECH RETURN AIR GRILLE
PERFORMANCE DATA

PURTECH RETURN AIR GRILLE WITH 3 LAYER ELECTROSTATIC FILTER

1000

750x550
NR 35 900x400
Pressure Drop (Pa) (CLEAN FILTER)

NR 30 1200x600
NR 25
100
NR 20
50
NR 35
NR 30
NR 25
NR 20
10 ELECTROSTATIC FILTER TEST SPECIFICATIONS
TEST METHOD AS1324
DUST NO. 4
FILTER TYPE 1
5 FILTER CLASS B
INITIAL RESISTANCE @ 2.02m /s 50 Pa
FINAL RESISTANCE @ 2.02 m/s 125 Pa
DUST HOLDING CAPACITY 172g/m^2
AVERAGE ARRESTANCE 78.30%
FILTER PERFORMANCE RATING G2

1
200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 2000 4000 6000 8000
100 1000 10000

AAir
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ua nt it y (l/s)
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REVISION 04/01/08 C-PT 3 PURTECH RETURN AIR

PLASTIC DIFFUSERS AND GRILLES
PURTECH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Select the required position for the return air grille. Ensure there 10. Insert the remaining spring clips this way and tighten screws
are no obstructions above the ceiling in the selected location.Mark lightly.
hole cut size for the grille as follows:
• 900 x 400 grille: holes size L 925mm x W 405mm 11. Check frame is correctly positioned and is square.
• 1200 x 600 grille: hole sizes L 1145mm x W 540mm 12. Tighten screws sufficiently to hold grille in position.
• 750 x 550 grille: hole sizes L 745mm x W 535mm
13. Install core without
2. If it is necessary to cut off existing ceiling battens, the installer filter and hinge up.
must fit additional supports to ensure that the structural integrity of
the ceiling is
maintained.

3. Carefully cut opening

in ceiling.

4. Carefully remove core and filter from 14. Ensure core does not
return air box. bind on the frame. If core is
binding on the frame
5. Pre-fix all screws provided to secure the loosen off the spring clip
metal spring ceiling clips. Ensure the screws screws and square up the
are perpendicular to the entry surface of the frame.
clip box. A small locating recess is provided.
15. Tighten all spring clip
screws.

FIX SCREW INTO CLIP BOX

ONLY PARTIALLY. DO NOT
SCREW ALL THE WAY. 15. Install return air filters and/or
fresh air filters. Ensure the filters
are installed with the recess part of
6. Pull the duct/neck the filter facing down.
adaptors through the ceiling
opening and clip the neck
adaptors onto the box.

7. Pre-load a few spring DIRECTION OF AIRFLOW

clips prior to THROUGH FILTER.
positioning
the box up
through the
opening. Fix 16. If optional dirty alarm filter is used
these in place install a standard 9 volt battery (EN22
to allow fur- type) in the dirty filter alarm holder.
ther clips to
be installed.

8. Insert the metal spring clips into the

clip box guide holes and push through.
17. Hinge filter
up and fasten
9. The spring with the two
clip must not latches.
protrude past
the back of
the clip box. ENSURE CLIP
BEND PASSES
THROUGH THE
CLIP BOX
OPENINGS.
18. Please recycle all packaging.

No liability
Make sure you read and understand all the installation instructions before you install this Purtech Return air grille. Advantage Air (Aust) Pty Ltd does not accept any responsibility for any loss
or damage that may be caused either directly or indirectly by the installation of this Purtech Return air grille.

REVISION 04/01/08 C-PT 4 PURTECH RETURN AIR GRILLES — INSTALLATION

PLASTIC DIFFUSERS AND GRILLES
PURTECH MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
1. The filter should be cleaned at the beginning of 10. If the grille core
summer each year or when the red light on frame requires cleaning.
starts flashing.
11. Lift and unclip
core.

12. Wash in warm

soapy water, rinse
and dry.

2. Switch the air conditioning unit OFF. (The light will

stop flashing)
3. Unfasten the two end core clips and hinge the core 13. To install grille
down. core after
cleaning, lift up
into return air box
pull foreword and
allow to drop
gently.

15. To ensure air flow

through the filter is in the
correct direction. Install
4. Slide the filter out the filter/s with the recess
from the core. part of the filter facing
down.
5. Wash in warm soapy
water and rinse.

6. Dry under shade.

DIRECTION OF AIRFLOW
THROUGH FILTER.

16. Slide the filter into core.

17. Push up at a slight angle until it clips into place.

7. If a fresh air filter
is fitted turn clips
through 90o and 18. Hinge filter
remove filter. up and fasten
with the two
latches.

19. It is very important to

replace the battery every twelve
months with a standard 9 volt
8. Wash filter in warm soapy water and rinse well. battery (EN22 type).
9. Dry under shade.

No liability
Make sure you read and understand all the installation instructions before you install this Purtech Return air grille. Advantage Air (Aust) Pty Ltd does not accept any responsibility for any loss
or damage that may be caused either directly or indirectly by the installation of this Purtech Return air grille.

REVISION 04/01/08 C-PT 5 PURTECH RETURN AIR GRILLES — MAINTENANCE