HOW THE UV-AIRE
WORKS
 The
UV-Aire can be installed in the duct work of any forced air heating
system.
Click here for more details on installation.
The UV-Aire operates continuously to attack airborne contaminants as
they pass through the hvac system. Microorganisms, including mold,
bacteria, viruses, and fungi are sterilized or eliminated by continuous
exposure to the UV rays.
INDOOR AIR TREATMENT
WITH UV
UV’s effectiveness in killing bacteria is
directly related to a microorganism’s exposure time. Indoor air in a
typical residential forced-air HVAC system will be recirculated 40-75
times a day. With a UV generating lamp mounted in the HVAC duct,
cumulative exposure can be very effective in controlling indoor
bacteria.
UV rays will also kill germs that breed in drain pans and A-coils.
Properly positioned, an ultraviolet system can significantly reduce
indoor air contamination and prevent the growth of new microorganisms.
The treatment of indoor air with ultraviolet radiation has been
successful in health care facilities, food processing plants, schools,
laboratories and other applications. It is safe, silent, and proven.
Since direct exposure to UV light can cause skin cancer and blindness,
the most practical application of UV light in the home or office is in
the main air distribution (heating and/or air conditioning) system. As
UV light will not pass through metal, glass or plastic, a UV light can
be installed in the main supply or return duct of your central heating
or air system without concern for direct exposure to eyes or skin. This
is an ideal location since the air in the home or office will pass
through the HVAC system 40-75 times a day during normal operation and as
many as 150 times a day in continuous fan mode.
FILTER SYSTEMS ALONE
DON'T SOLVE THE PROBLEM
The majority of indoor air is conditioned by forced-air heating and
cooling (HVAC) systems. Standard fiber air filters are entirely
ineffective in trapping germs, as most particles are simply too small,
passing through the porous filter. New, high efficiency style filters
will only capture airborne bacteria down to a certain size. These high
efficiency filters are nominally effective, trapping small airborne
contaminants on the filter, creating a breeding ground where germs can
continue to grow and multiply.
HVAC systems are a dark and damp breeding ground for mold and bacteria,
particularly at the system filter and air conditioning A-coil. The
buildup of matter on the A-coil and filter can significantly reduce the
efficiency of the appliance by constricting and reducing air flow. This
means increased cost to the homeowner in addition to the risk of
airborne pollutants.
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