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Ive just received my furnace duct mount UV air purifier. The instructions explain everything well, but Im still not sure where to put it?

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Ive just received my furnace duct mount UV air purifier. The instructions explain everything well, but Im still not sure where to put it?

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If you have A/C we recommend installation above the coils. If you do not know where they are look for a drain hose or copper lines entering your air duct. This is where the coil is. You want to install the unit above this coil. Because coils are always wet, even when the A/C is not running, it becomes a breeding ground for bacteria, viruses, dust mites, and mold. The UV light shining down on this coil burns all of these pathogens up. DO NOT drill right into the duct where the drain or copper lines are coming out. You must install it above the coil. If you run a drill bit into this coil all the freon will come out and you will need an HVAC contractor to open the duct and repair the coil, or even replace it. A good idea is to drill a small inspection hole above where the coil is, or even open the air duct to look at where it sits, so you know you’ve installed it in the right spot. If you do not have A/C you can install the unit easily in the cold air return line, which is the duct that b

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