User Manual

depending on the air quality. Replace the filters regularly as instructed.

INFORMATION ON INDOOR POLLUTANTS

VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) – VOC’s come from motor vehicle exhausts, gasoline vapour,

pollutants such as formaldehyde, ammonia and many other common and chemical solvents such as

paints and glues. They can also be a by-product of mould growth. VOC’s cause irritation to the eyes

and/or nose as well as causing headaches, nausea, and can even lead to damage to the central

nervous system. Pressed wood furniture, newly decorated rooms, paint and cleaning solvents are

common sources of VOC’s.

Mould / Fungus – These can affect our respiratory system and cause allergic reactions, like a runny

nose, eye and throat irritation, headaches, fatigue and aggravation of asthma. Other indoor

pollutants include - bacteria, viruses, dust mites and pollen.

Emissions from electronic office equipment – Many studies, including those from EPA and the

University of California Berkeley, have reported that emissions from office equipment such as

computers and printers include VOC’s, ultra-fine particles and ozone. These emissions have been

proven to have a negative effect on the health of many people.

Using HEPA and Carbon Activated filters, Plasma Ionisation, VOC Filter, TiO

photo catalyst and UV

light.

An effective HEPA filter is absolutely necessary to remove particles, even at a microscopic level; it

ensures that the particles are not spread. A Plasma ioniser will sterilise the air and reduce bacterial

growth.

UV light dramatically improves the indoor air quality by destroying airborne bio-contaminants such

as viruses and bacteria which are a leading cause infections and discomfort. Ultraviolet air treatment

systems have been used for more than 50 years in hospitals and various other healthcare industries

but with the advent of small highly efficient UV Lamps the technology now finds its place in the

domestic environment.

Photocatalytic oxidation (PCO) is achieved when UV light rays are combined with a TiO

(titanium

oxide) coated filter. Your electriQ air purifier features an advanced VOC filter coated with TiO

. This

process of photo catalytic oxidation creates hydroxyl radicals and super-oxide ions, which are highly

reactive electrons that react with other elements in the air such as bacteria and especially VOCs.

Once bound together, a chemical reaction takes place between the super-charged particle and the

pollutant, effectively burning ("oxidizing") the pollutant. This breaks the pollutant down into

harmless carbon dioxide and water molecules, making the air even cleaner.

The antibacterial activated carbon is a natural material biosynthesized from walnut shell, the

adsorption area of activated carbon is very large. The activated carbon filter will absorb unpleasant

odours and will help decomposing VOCs when combined with the TiO

filter and UV light.