Air Purifiers General Information by IQAir

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EN 1822 Tested & Certified
The current 0.3 micron DOP test for HEPA filters was developed in the I 950s. This testing standard is outdated, as it only tests filters at 0.3 microns. Over 90% of all particles in indoor air are smaller than 0.3 microns. Many air cleaners are much less efficient for these smaller particles, which are particularly damaging to human health.

Released in the year 2000, the EN (European Norm) 1822 is the world's most advanced and stringent air filter standard for HEPA filters. Many US hospitals and high-tech manufacturers, such as Intel, require their filter suppliers to supply them with EN 1822 certification.

The EN 1822 test procedure has two parts. The first part of the test determines which size particles penetrate most easily through the HEPA media. Part 2 of the EN 1822 test uses a test rig to determine the HEPA filter's efficiency at exactly that most penetrating particle size. This creates a worst case scenario.

The IQAir ® HealthPro ® is the world's first air cleaner with an EN 1822 type-tested HEPA filter. Tested by an independent filter testing laboratory, IQAir ® 's HyperHEPA T filter has received the official H 12/13 certification. This certification level is only achieved by the very best filters in the world.

IQAir ® 's Efficiency Guarantee
They guarantee that every HealthPro ® captures and retains at least 99.97% of all particles equal to or larger than 0.3 micron and at least 99.5% of all particles smaller than 0.3 microns (down to 0.003 microns). Our efficiency guarantee even applies to particles the size of viruses, usually some 100 times smaller than 0.3 microns. With this guarantee, you can rest assured that even the smallest of allergens are filtered and retained with at least 99.5% efficiency. IQAir Air Purifiers Guaranteed.

Unlike conventional HEPA air purifiers, the HealthPro ® guarantees entire system efficiency for all particles - not just the theoretical efficiency of HEPA filters for 0.3 microns particles.

Air Delivery & Gas Phase Filtration
Air Delivery Rates
To improve the air quality in a room, an air cleaner must constantly clean a significant amount of room air. The amount of air that an air cleaner is capable of cleaning is called its air delivery rate. Many manufacturers make misleading statements about air delivery rates. Some state the fan's free-flow capacity without filters installed. When filters are installed, it is not uncommon for the actual air delivery to be less than 30% of the fan's free-flow capacity. Even when manufacturers state the air delivery rate with all filters installed, their air cleaner's actual air delivery is often significantly lower. This is due to optimistic guesswork and "best-case-calculations" rather than factual, scientific measurements.

IQAir ® tests and certifies the the actual air delivery rate of each and every IQAir ® HealthPro.

Gas and Odor Control
Many room air cleaners advertise to contain an activated carbon filter for the removal gases and odors. Unfortunately, most of these activated carbon filters are ineffective, because they use too little carbon - often only a few ounces of carbon dust glued onto a pad. And even those air cleaners that contain the more effective granular carbon are only capable of absorbing a limited selection of gases and odors.

The HealthPro ® Plus uses revolutionary V5-Cell T technology to provide superior removal of gaseous pollutants and odors. Rather than just using common activated carbon, the V5-Cell T uses a special 5 pound blend of broad-spectrum gas and odor control media. As a result, the HealthPro ® Plus is able to trap a much broader range of gaseous contaminants and odors than conventional room air purifiers.

Which HealthPro ® Model is Right for Me?
IQAir ® makes the IQAir ® HealthPro ® Series available in two models. The standard HealthPro ® model features high-performance particle removal. The HealthPro ® Plus model features high-performance particle removal and outstanding gas and odor control with the additional V5-Cell T filter. You can add this filter at any point in the future to a HealthPro ® and thus convert it into a HealthPro ® Plus. Just order the V5-Cell T upgrade kit.

The standard HealthPro ® model excels at particulate filtration. Looking for added gaseous chemical and odor controll Then select the HealthPro ® Plus model. HealthPro: For Allergy Sufferers

The standard HealthPro ® is recommended for allergy sufferers who don't have any particular need for gas or odor control. Instead of an activated carbon filter the HealthPro ® features a pressure equalization chamber between the fan and HyperHEPA T filter to maximize air delivery (see Hourly Air Change Chart). HealthPro ® Plus: For Asthma Sufferers addition to the filtration provided by the standard HealthPro ® model, the HealthPro ® Plus contains a V5-Cell T gas phase filter for the control of gaseous contaminants and odors. The HealthPro ® Plus is especially recommended to asthma sufferers, since their respiratory systems are often sensitized to gaseous irritants, as well as allergens.

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