HOMEOWNERS IAQ GUIDE FOR PUREAIR™ MODELS PCO-12C, PCO-20C
air purification system. These products should be
installed near the A/C coil to help prevent mold
growth on the damp coil.
MONITORING and MAINTAINING IAQ
The air quality in homes can be continuously moni-
tored for Temperature and Relative Humidity
(%RH). Ask your Lennox dealer about long-term
monitoring of T & %RH and CO (carbon monoxide)
(72N00), as well as additional monitoring options
for additional IAQ parameters as cost-effective
options become available. Also available is a Total
Volatile Organic Compound (TVOC) test kit,
processed by an independent analytical lab, that
identifies the level of chemical contaminants in the
home (Part. No. X0264).
A healthy climate can ONLY be sustained with reg-
ular maintenance of the home system. In order to
maintain optimal performance, the homeowner
must change filters and lamps on the PureAir™
system, change humidifier pads on the humidifier,
change germicidal lamps on each UV germicidal
unit, keep the air ducts and air conditioning coils
clean and properly charged, etc. The best way to
ensure that the system is properly maintained is to
utilize a semi-annual service contract offered by
your Lennox dealer. The system should be
checked for optimal performance with routine
maintenance performed at the beginning of every
heating and cooling season. Maintenance is partic-
ularly critical if there are people in the home with
allergies, asthma or other environmental sensitivi-
ties.
For a better understanding of the triggers that are
related to allergies and asthma, please contact the
Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America
(www.aafa.org). Lennox is a sponsor of the Asthma
and Allergy Foundation of America for improved
consumer education of IAQ.
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
Refer to the PureAir™ Air Purification System
Installation and Maintenance Instructions for the
details of the recommended maintenance.
IAQA (PH: 301 962-3804; Website: www.iaqa.org )
or your state's health department for a list of com-
panies which specialize in mold remediation and
training.
VENTILATION
Contaminants in the home can be reduced by ade-
quate ventilation. Natural ventilation can be used
by opening windows. Open windows are not a
good option for people who are sensitive to pollu-
tants in the outdoor air (pollens, chemicals, etc.).
Healthy Climate™ Energy Recovery Ventilators
[models ERV1-150 (64X66) and ERV1-200 (64X68)]
and Heat Recovery Ventilators [models HRV1-150
(64X65) and HRV1-200 (64X67)] can provide fil-
tered ventilation. If you, or someone in your family
is sensitive to outdoor pollutants, ask your Lennox
dealer about these products. Exhaust fans which
vent stale or contaminated air to the outside should
be installed in the kitchen, bathroom(s) and laundry
areas to effectively remove contaminants. If there is
a sudden source of contamination in your home
[caused by burned food, oven cleaner, paint or
hobby work that releases chemicals (model air-
planes, soldering, furniture refinishing, etc.)], the
PureAir™ air purification system WILL NOT reduce
the odor immediately. In cases of sudden source
contamination, open windows and doors to rapidly
reduce the concentration of the contaminant.
HUMIDIFICATION
Dry, cold air in your home can make your nose and
throat feel dry, and cause or aggravate other respi-
ratory ailments. By adding moisture to your
home's air, and maintaining proper moisture levels,
the Healthy Climate™ Humidifiers [models WB2-12
(35X51) and WB2-17 (35X52) and WP2-18 (35X50)]
keep you comfortable in your home by reducing
the occurrences of dry skin, chapped lips, and
those annoying static shocks. The Healthy
Climate™ Humidifiers come in by-pass and power
models, and work well as a companion to your
PureAir™ air purification system.
PURIFICATION
Chemicals are converted to carbon dioxide, water
and minerals (PureAir™ air purification system) and
molds are killed or inactivated (Healthy Climate™
germicidal lights). For optimal indoor air quality the
Healthy Climate™ Germicidal Lights are recom-
mended as a companion product to your PureAir™