Trion CAC1000 A commercial electrostatic air cleaner designed for rooms & areas where people work or relax. Designed to be ceiling mounted & concealed so that less than 4” extends into the room. The design & washable filters makes this a popular unit. [more]

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1. What are air cleaners? Aerial or floor-mounted “garbage cans” that remove and contain airborne pollutants. 2. What is there to consider when choosing an air cleaning system? Type of pollutant to be removed Square footage of space to be cleaned Is the environment industrial, commercial or residential? Building Type: Open ceiling? Ceiling Height? Challenges to air movement? Pollutant Concentration How is the pollutant generated? 3. What is difference between Electrostatic and Media Air Cleaners? Electronic air cleaners usally have a pre-filter and a washable main filter while most media units have disposable main filters. Normally electrostatic units are a little more expensive initially but have very lower maintenance costs. 4. How does an electronic air cleaner work? With an electronic air cleaner, air is drawn into the unit and passes through a pre-filter to capture large particles. The airborne particles then pass through an electronic field and receive an electrical charge. The charged particles move into a collector section where each alternate plate is charged with the same polarity as the particles, and repels them; the other set of plates is grounded, which attracts and collects the particles. The remaining air, cleaned of up to 99.9% of its impurities, is then returned to the plant or building.Electrostatic air cleaners are non-selective and all particles take to the charging process.Electrostatics cost more; however, components can be washed and used for many years. Electrostatics also offer very little resistance to airflow; however, they must be serviced periodically to maintain their high efficiency. 5. What types of applications are electronic air cleaners used in? Electronic units are well suited to commercial and industrial applications for the removal of small, respirable airborne particulates. Metalworking Fluids Oil Mist and Coolants Smoke and Fumes Airborne Process Dusts Environmental Tobacco Smoke Household pollutants – pollen, dust mites, pet dander Woodworking Soldering HVAC systems 6. How does a media air cleaner work? Either directly mounted to machines or free standing, media air cleaners with internal or external blowers, draw pollutants from the air through a pre-filter first stage to capture large particulate, which extends the life of the primary filter. The primary media filter uses a combination of technologies, straining, impaction, interception and diffusion to strip sub-micron particles. A quiet fan then recirculates clean air into the facility.Media systems are less costly initially; however, they too must be serviced in order to keep the air clean and flowing through the air cleaner. Service is usually vacuuming or washing a prefilter and replacing the main filter. Your servicing dealer can help determine a service schedule right for you. 7. What types of applications should media air cleaners be used in? Particularly well suited to machine shops and other factory spaces such as grinding, welding and body shops. Dust and Metal Fines from: Grinding, Drilling, Polishing, and Conductive or Corrosive Contaminants Smoke and Fumes Metalworking Fluids Environmental Tobacco Smoke Oil and water coolant mist & smoke HVAC systems 8. What is ultraviolet light (UV)? The sun naturally generates ultraviolet light. On the electromagnetic spectrum, this type of light comes before visible light. UV has always been nature’s way of controlling germs. Now technology has made it possible to bring the science of UV indoors. 9. How does ultraviolet disinfection work? Ultraviolet light is produced at the specific wavelength. As an airborne microorganism passes through your heating and/or air conditioning system, the UV light penetrates the organism’s membrane and alters its genetic material (DNA). With altered DNA, the microorganism will no longer be able to reproduce—making it effectively harmless. Further, without the ability to reproduce, and due to the short lifespan of most microorganisms, the population of them in the air diminishes rapidly and dramatically. 10. Can ultraviolet equipment be installed outdoors? Some ultraviolet disinfection equipment is recommended for commercial, industrial, and rooftop HVAC systems, packaged systems and other outdoor applications. 11. What is the benefit of installing UV in the HVAC return? A UV system installed on the return will optimize air stream disinfection and inhibit biological contamination in the HVAC system to include coils, condensate pan, fan, and duct work. Air purified by UV also passes through duct work and into the building – decontaminating the entire building. 12. How often should residential lamps be replaced? Residential lamps in UV units should be replaced every 9000 hrs or once a year. 13. Where should a HEPA air cleaner be placed in the room? HEPA air cleaners can be placed anywhere in a room, even corners. Just make sure there is at least 4” of space between the unit and the wall and air intake or discharge is not blocked by walls or furniture. 14. Since the filter doesn’t have to be replaced in 5 years, does the HEPA air cleaner require any other maintenance? Occasionally, there is a need to vacuum the sides of the unit.