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Did you know...
The OxyPure does not rely on HEPA lters that
have to be changed as they ll up to clean the
air. Instead, its washable and reusable
Bio-Guard lters do it all
with electrical energy!
Here’s how it works:
The Bio-Guard lter
works on the principle
of electrostatic precip-
itation. In the diagram
(Source: Wikimedia
Commons), we see
particle laden airow (blue arrows) passing
between a row of negatively-charged elec-
trodes (blue vertical rods). The particles take
on a negative electrical charge and are then
attracted to the positively-charged collection
plates (red squares) where they are either
trapped (dust, pollen, smoke, etc.) or eliminat-
ed (bacteria, viruses, molds).
The OxyPureFlo has 3 Bio-Guard lters to
ensure that your air is as clear and clean as
possible without impeding airow in the least.
Air coming into the unit through the side
vents receive an initial cleaning from the two
Stainless-Steel Prelters, which catch large
particles, and then the side Bio-Guard lters
before it reaches the Cylindrical Bio-Guard
lter for a nal cleaning. Not only is your air
cleaner, but with no physical barriers to the air
ow, the motor doesn’t work as hard, meaning
it lasts longer and uses less power, saving you
money.
TEST RESULTS
CERTIFICATIONS
Ozone, CARB and
EnergySTAR Certications
Ozone (O3) is a gas made up of 3 oxygen atoms.
In the upper atmosphere it is life-sustaining,
protecting the surface of the Earth from harmful
solar radiation. On the ground, however, it can be
hazardous.
This ground-level ozone is the product of reac-
tions between air pollutants like the nitrogen oxide
and volatile organic chemicals found in automo-
tive exhaust and sunlight and stagnant air. It is
highly irritating, triggering numerous health issues
including chest pain, coughing and shortness of
breath, throat irritation, and congestion. It can
worsen bronchitis, emphysema, and asthma.
Ground level ozone concentrations (measured
in parts per billion or ppb) varies depending on
where you live. You can live in places where it is
fairly low, like Oahu in Hawaii, which averages
49ppb¹; or in places like Chicago, which averag-
es 72ppb². The national average hovers around
70ppb³, which is also the current EPA standard.
The State of California has lowered that to 50ppb.
CARB Certication
The California Air Resource Board (CARB) will
only certify units for sale in the state of California
that meet certain electrical safety standards and
do not produce ozone in excess of 50ppb.
The OxyPure produces only 0.423ppb of ozone,
Test Standard Measured
Ozone Concentration (ppb) <50ppb 1.944ppb
Electrical Safety
ANSI/
UL867
Compliant
which easily passes CARB certication. Howev-
er, the OxyPure also needed to earn the EPA’s
EnergySTAR Certication.
EnergySTAR
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) has published specications of energy ef-
ciency using a Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR)
to Watt ratio. The unit being tested must produce
a CADR of at least 50 for smoke while producing
no more than 70ppb of ozone. Minimum perfor-
mance is 2.0 CADR/Watt and the standby power
requirement is 2.0 Watts. The OxyPure passed
the test easily.
All tests were performed by Intertek Labs.
Criteria Standard Measured
Smoke CADR (ft³/min.) >50 114
Total Energy Conumed (Watts) -- 39.5
Smoke CADR/Watt (ft³/min./W) >2.4 2.9
Standby Power (Watts) <2.0 0.74
Ozone Production (24-hour Avg.) <70ppb 1.9
EnergySTAR Test Results
All tests were performed by Intertek Labs.
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