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 toluene from heating fuels, paints and glues.
Two of the best technologies for removing chemical odors and VOC off-gassing are Air Oasis Advanced Oxidation or Carbon Filters, such as those in the Airpura.
Airpura excels in the use of activated coconut shell 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.
The AP-V600 has 18 lb. of Super Carbon, which is premium quality activated carbon that has been specially treated to deal with specific chemicals, especially VOCs, including formaldehyde, toluene, benzene and ammonia based chemicals. Super carbon comes standard on the V600 and is an option of the C600 and the T600 specifically designed for cigarette, cigar and pipe smoke. The V600 is ideal for VOCs emitted from new carpeting, painting, furniture, remodeling, new electronic equipment, plastics, nail or hair salon products, or other businesses with VOC and chemical emission problems. The V600 also comes with a + 99.99% High Efficiency HEPA filter for particulate elimination.
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
- Replacement 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.