Technical content reviewed November 12, 2026 · Tillman & Associates
When a configurable system is useful
RLM[X] separates lamp placement from the electrical housing, allowing a layout to be developed around an air handler’s dimensions. It is an application starting point when a custom coil section or plenum calls for multiple lamp positions rather than one self-contained fixture.
The manufacturer describes electrical housings with multiple power supplies, remote lamp connections and framing options. The selected combination of housing, lamp, cable and supports forms the system; the RLM name alone is not a complete order.
Map the installation before choosing components
Begin with a drawing of the coil face, clearances and access openings. Show structural members and other obstructions that can shade surfaces or interfere with service. Then identify the electrical-housing position and a practical cable route.
A long cable or a large housing should not be selected in isolation. Ask Tillman to review the complete component schedule against the proposed layout. List the required monitoring signals and every access door serving the UV area.
Steril-Aire and UVR versions need the right reference
The manufacturer publishes separate Steril-Aire and UVR RLM installation manuals. Their lamp and component details must be checked against the actual equipment. For replacements, photograph the X-Box label, lamp markings and connectors; do not treat similarly named lamps as interchangeable.
Housing variants and enclosure options also need confirmation. Describe indoor/outdoor exposure and the exact model suffix rather than assuming every RLM electrical box has the same rating.
Coil treatment, access protection and maintenance
Coil irradiation addresses stationary surfaces, while airstream treatment requires review of intensity and exposure time as air passes the lamps. State which objective the layout must satisfy. The number of lamps or power supplies does not by itself establish treatment performance.
RLM manuals require UV exposure protection and interlocking of access to the lamp system. The installer must evaluate wiring, gaskets, filters and other materials in the irradiated space. Plan access for lamp replacement and record the installed component numbers for future service.
What to send Tillman
- Coil-face, plenum and service-access dimensions with drawings
- Coil/drain-pan or airstream treatment objective and airflow conditions
- Electrical housing model/version, voltage and exposure
- Lamp layout, supports and cable routing
- Access-door count, interlocks and monitoring/BMS requirements
- Existing X-Box, lamp and connector identification for replacement work
Common questions
Is RLMX a single fixture number?
It describes a configurable system. Confirm the electrical housing, lamps, connection cables and mounting components in the quotation.
Which RLM manual should I use?
Use the version matching the equipment labels and supplied components. Send Tillman photographs if the Steril-Aire/UVR identification is unclear.
Do more lamp rows guarantee the requested result?
No. Layout, UV intensity, exposure and operating conditions must be evaluated for the treatment objective.
Technical references
- RLM[X] datasheet · PDF ↗
Datasheet · 3 pages
- RLM[X] specification · PDF ↗
Specification · 2 pages
- RLM[X] installation instructions — Steril-Aire version · PDF ↗
Manual · 8 pages
- RLM[X] installation instructions — UVR version · PDF ↗
Manual · 8 pages
Confirm the revision and exact assembly before ordering. This guide supports selection and parts inquiries; use the supplied installation instructions for the work.