PurATron
HOW IT WORKS
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The PurATron generates negative ions and activated oxygen (ozone). This procedure helps clean the air indoors like nature cleans the air outdoors. This “natural” concept proves much more effective as many air units on the market utilize filters which have proven to be inefficient. After all, there is no filter in the sky so we looked to nature for a solution. Negative ions have shown to force dust and other particles to fall out of the air. Nature is constantly creating negative ions to clear the air. Some examples are waterfalls, waves crashing on the beach and changes in the weather. Most indoor particles that are airborne tend to be positively charged. Negative ions will give some of the particles a negative charge. The positive and negative particles then combine with each other, become heavy and fall to the ground. They will not rise into the air again and become much easier to remove from your environment. Activated Oxygen breaks down odors and other pollutants at their source. Nature has many ways to produce activated oxygen. Many times we associate the smell after a thunderstorm as being clean and fresh. That’s the smell of ozone, or activated oxygen at work. Normal oxygen is converted to ozone which helps to break down odors and contaminates. The PurAtron employs a separate ozone generator to help promote this natural process. The user controls the desired ozone levels by adjusting the knob located at the front of the system. Complete instructions and guidelines are included in each owner’s manual. Completely adaptable to the user’s environment There is no correct or incorrect adjustment! The PurATron is an air purifier capable of being adjusted to each individual environment, allowing the user to have complete control over their indoor environment. The PurATron is user-friendly and most important, effective in helping the removal of dust and odors. When unwelcome odors are present, simply adjust the “purify” button on the unit. As the odors subside, adjust the “purify” button down according to your individual preference. When you have an abundance of particulate, such as cigarette smoke, you can utilize the “Anion” booster to help remove the haze. The user is in complete control over their preferences and the unit is designed to provide the user with their own environment strategy. The PurATron Indoor Atmosphere System Field Test and Evaluation PurATron helps to purify the air in your home, office, or commercial facility by reducing pollutants and establishing a clean, crisp, and invigorating indoor environment. Depending on the size of the environment you wish to treat, it may be necessary to have multiple units. Compare To Air Filters PurATron does not rely on the potentially contaminated air that passes through typical filters in order to be treated. This makes for an extremely efficient process and allows for a quiet and treated environment. It’s difficult for air filters to treat the same amount of square footage that the PurATron seems capable of. Filters leave a considerable amount of the indoor environment possibly contaminated and untouched. Without the need to replace or clean a contaminated filter, we find the PurATron to be consistent with the principals found in nature and you can save money by eliminating costly air filters. Cigarette smoke PurATron has a great impact in areas where heavy cigarette smoke may exist. The PurATron G- 7 has the ability to virtually decrease the chemical gasses from the actual cigarette and the haze or “fog” of the smoke. In our findings the PurATron seemed to eliminate the stale cigarette odors typically left in clothes after exposure to heavy smoke in commercial environments. This would be greatly appreciated by non-smokers. Pet Odors Stale and offensive odors within a veterinary clinic were greatly reduced. Also found was a decrease in the heavy amount of particulate in the air that was visible through rays of light prior to using the PurATron overnight. We believe that with the use of low levels of ozone, the PurATron should also cut down on the spread of bacteria and viruses. Technical Information This system utilizes 3 different methods: Ozone…This first process utilizes electricity to split Oxygen (02 molecules) into single Oxygen atoms that attach loosely to other Oxygen (02 molecules) to become Ozone (03…activated oxygen). This loosely attached oxygen atom is unstable and seeks out chemical compounds and other pollutants and oxidizes them on contact. Ions…Ionization helps to remove the particulate such as dust, pet dander, and other “items” that transfer through the air space by joining the particles together due to the polarized charge applied to each dust particle. The particles become heavy and settle from the air space to a surface. Wind…The third process is a subtle breeze generated by the dual roller bearing fan used to circulate the ozone and ions throughout the environment. By plugging into a 110 or 220 outlet, you are electronically hoping to reproduce the same effective cleansing agents that nature uses to purify the air…Wind, Ions, and Ozone. PurATron runs very quietly with an energy consumption of only 30 watts. Lifespan The PURATRON is made of stainless steel internal components that make it difficult for corrosion…even in damp environments. The exterior is solid hard wood housing. Because of the quality material and superior craftsmanship we believe the PurATron will last for many years. Installation and use Installation is simple. Each system weighs approximately 16 pounds and can be located in areas where your concerns are most severe. It’s best to place the system 5 to 6 feet in the air and pointed toward a return vent, if so equipped. The unit is free-standing and portable enough to be taken along on trips. There is a ceramic ozone plate that slides in easily from the back. After the ceramic plate is installed you’re ready to plug in the system and adjust your settings by the 2 dials located at the front of the unit. You will initially notice the scent of ozone as you turn up the knob, located to your left. You can adjust that scent specifically for you environment. It’s not necessary to have the ozone adjusted at high levels unless there is an emergency odor situation. When an emergency happens you can adjust the ozone higher…once odor subsides, adjust back to your preferred setting. Most people prefer a subtle amount of ozone that generates a “fresh” scent. Start your setting low and adjust up, as needed. The other control knob located to your right is for adjusting your ion and fan output. Ions are needed to help remove dust and particulate from your air space. Look through a beam of light after a few days to see how little dust or particulate is floating through the air. The dust particles seem to join together and become heavier; therefore, dropping from our breathing space and staying on the floor or tables…available to be removed by normal cleaning procedures. Maintenance Maintenance is simple and requires little effort. When you no longer can smell the “freshness” that you have become used to, it is necessary to clean the ceramic ozone plate located at the back of the system. This will depend on the severity of your air. For cleaning the ceramic ozone plate, simply turn the unit off and unplug it. From the back of the unit, firmly grasp and pull the plate out. Support the plate in hand or on a firm surface. Using a scrub brush and either a grease-cutting detergent or ammonia, scrub metal wires on plate until clean. Rinse in warm water and dry completely. Re-install the plate in the direction of the arrows located on the plate. We do recommend purchasing an extra ozone plate. About Ozone Ozone is created electrically during active thunderstorms and nitrogen oxides and ultraviolet rays from the sun. The electrical discharge creates a sweet smell that many consider “fresh air”. Ozone has proven to offer many benefits and has also been associated with controversy within the science community. We believe ozone to be an excellent tool to treat indoor environments as long as it is controlled and used in moderation, easily accomplished with PurATron. NOTE: We exposed an environment to the severe odor of cat urine and adjusted the Ozone on the PurATron to its maximum levels. We found it unnecessary to leave the unit at that high setting due to the dissipation of the urine smell at much lower levels. Our theory is that Ozone at these lower settings is quite safe, and there is no need to use extreme levels of Ozone to satisfy your indoor air needs. With the PurATron it’s very simple to control the amounts of Ozone by adjusting the knob to suit the amount of pollutants in an environment. Many pollutants in an indoor environment have been proven to be of far greater risk than Ozone. We compare these simple, common sense examples: Hammer…Can be used for building a beautiful home or destroying a beautiful glass case; Water…We must have it to survive but we can also drown in it; Automobile…Used daily for transportation; however, the number of deaths and mishaps are unequaled; Ozone…Nature uses ozone to help breakdown contaminants in our outdoor air space but can potentially cause irritation and headaches when the levels are extreme in an enclosed environment. We believe the treatment of indoor air needs the benefits of natural, outdoor air due to our tight and polluted indoor environment’s inability to transfer these components inside, where we spend 90% of our time. To our knowledge, there have been no deaths or diseases caused by exposure to ozone. Our research has revealed: Ozone is commonly used in hospitals throughout Europe. Penn State University and other U.S. universities confirm the basic principle of using ozone as an effective controller of pathogens in extensive Aero-biological Research. Ozone is used to treat water that is used for spraying vegetables and fruits in the United States. Ozone has proven to be a great tool for cleaning up the indoor environment. Ozone can easily be detected at high levels; Ozone seems to warn us by its extremely strong scent and possible irritations of the eyes and mucous membranes long before it would reach harmful levels. We know of no one who chooses to use that extreme amount of Ozone to treat homes, offices, or commercial establishments. Specs Weight:
16 lbs.
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