We are in the chemical phase of evolution, where chemicals are used in every industry, for nearly every product, and in a plethora of ways to produce products, clothing and shelter for people. The problem is that chemical fumes from the products, clothing and shelters continuously off-gas until the chemical fumes are expended, which could take six months or more.
Sometimes the off-gassing from furniture is so extreme that the room stinks from the chemicals. If nothing is done to eliminate the off-gassing, the people who live in that room will breathe in the chemical off-gassing.
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC's) are contaminants that may be found in homes and buildings, paint, carpets, furniture, equipment, printers and fax machines, nail polish and polish remover, cleaning supplies, anything that is glued together and anything with chemical ingredients. There are hundreds of VOC chemicals; here are some better known:
- Formaldehyde from furniture, carpets, etc.
- Ammonias from cleaning products.
- Pesticides tracked in from outdoors.
- Benzene and toulene from heating fuels, paints and glues.
One of the best technologies for removing chemical odors and VOC off-gassing is a Carbon Filter, such as those in the Airpura. Airpura excels in the use of activated carbon for the removable of chemicals and VOC's and those organic chemicals (pesticides, herbicides, and other Chemicals) that are readily vaporizable at a relatively low temperature. VOC's are often toxic and pose intimidating health risks.
NOTE: If VOC are your biggest challenge, select the C600-DLX model that comes with a super carbon upgrade for problems that are formaldehyde or ammonia based.
Carbon Filtration Is Great for Odor, Chemical
and VOC Control in Homes and Business
Color choices are black, white or cream.
Unique Features:
- All metal housing ensures no plastic vapors are emitted.
- Motor located out of the air flow. Most air cleaners blow the clean
air over the motor and pick up impurities.
- Electrical parts in a sealed chamber out of the airflow, which increases
safety and prevents off-gassing.
- Pressure sealed filter chamber prevents leakage of polluted air
around filters.
- Felt gaskets seal the filter chamber to maximize filtration with
no rubber off-gassing found with other filters.
- Clean modern appearance fits in any decor.
- Low noise level (at 6 feet) 28.1db on low, 62.3db on high (560 CFM)
- Simple and direct unimpeded internal airflow avoids the air turbulence,
inefficiency and noise associated with more convoluted air cleaners.
Airpura
T600 Smoke Air Cleaner Technical Specifications
- Room Size: Effective for up to 2000 sq ft.
- Air Flow: 560 CFM, more CFM than any other
portable unit available. Recycles the air every 30 minutes on high.
- Fan/Motor: Permanent split capacitor, backward
curved motorized impeller
- Watts: 120 on high, 40 on low
- Voltage Options: 115 volts or 220 volts
- Dimensions: 23" height, 15" diameter
- Weight: 49 lbs total weight
- Sound Level: 28.1db on low (at 6 feet), 62.3db
on high (560cfm), (Room level 25.1db)
- Housing / Finish: Powder coat steel body, 4 easy
roll casters
- ETL Certification: Conforms to ANSI/UL 507 CSA
C22.2 no 113
- Odor / Chemical Control: 26 lbs. regular carbon
(can be upgraded to super carbon), 570 sq in surface area, 13" x
2"- 3"
deep
- Refillable Carbon Option: Large, deep 26 lb. carbon
bed removes the harmful chemicals and gases found in tobacco smoke.
Carbon can be refilled or replaced, your choice. The filter life in
public areas with heavy smoke is 3 months.
- HEPA Barrier Filter: The HEPA Barrier post filter
traps carbon dust and particles, and should be replaced every 12 months
or less, depending on the quality of the air.
- TAR Barrier Pre-filter: 570 sq in x 1" deep
filter traps the tars in tobacco smoke, acting like a cigarette filter.
Replace every 3 months in public high smoking environments.
- Wall Mount Options: Suspension brackets are available
for vertical or horizontal mounting on a wall or column.
- Warranty: 5 year parts, 10 years labor.