Field Controls 24v manual How The In-duct UV-Aire Works, Indoor Air Treatment With UV

	UV-AIRE®	Air Purification System
How The In-duct UV-Aire Works
UV-Aire uses the energy from a specially designed,
high-intensity UV-C lamp to reduce microorganisms in				Best Installation
the entire home as they cycle through the HVAC system.
				Location (down-
Mounted inside the ductwork, the UV-Aire sterilizes or
			Ultraviolet Treatment Zone	stream of the A-coil)
kills most contaminants as they pass the lamp.
				Coils and filters are breed-
The process requires very little maintenance and costs				ing grounds for mold and
				bacteria. Installing the sys-
just pennies a day to operate. The UV-Aire could be one				tem here significantly
of the best health and comfort investments a				reduces indoor air
				contaminants and
homeowner ever makes.
				new growth.

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 a 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 up to 75 times per day during normal operation, and as many as 150 times per day in continuous fan mode.

SUPPLY A-Coil

Installing UV-Aire

near the coil helps

RETURN maintain optimal efficiency of the

HVAC system.

Optional

Installation

Location

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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