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GENERAL Dirt & Dust: Prevent leakage of dirty air and dust
The PureAir™ air purification system helps to signif- from unconditioned spaces (i.e. attics) into the
icantly reduce levels of airborne volatile organic HVAC system by sealing the ducts with mastic or
compounds, cooking odors, common household aluminum tape along all joints. Use a vacuum
odors, airborne dust particles and mold spores, cleaner equipped with a HEPA filter to permanently
and pollen in residential spaces. The PureAir™ air remove small dirt particles rather than simply redis-
purification system includes a MERV 9 Pleated tributing them, as is the case with a conventional
Filter, UVA lamps, and a Metal Insert that is coated vacuum cleaner.
with a titanium dioxide catalyst. As air enters the Odors/Chemicals: Remove sources of odors and
system, a percentage of airborne particles and chemical contamination from the home and use
bioaerosols, such as mold and bacteria, larger than products that minimize contaminate levels in the air.
.3 microns are captured by the pleated filter. The The new PureAir™ air purification system removes
smaller airborne particles, odors, and chemicals and destroys odors/chemicals.
continue through the system. The UVA lamp acti-
vates the catalyst on the Metal Insert. The catalyst Mold: Minimize mold by controlling moisture.
combines with water vapor in the air to form Prevent roof and water pipe leaks and it is recom-
hydroxyl radicals that destroy a percentage of the mended that relative humidity be kept between
remaining odors and chemicals. 30%-50%. Contact a contractor if you have a water
leak. Ask your Lennox dealer about products that
The PureAir™ air purification system is NOT reduce humidity levels in the home [variable speed
intended to be used for remediation of active air handlers/furnaces/compressors, humidity con-
mold growth or high (industrial) levels of chemi- trols and dehumidifiers (85X74)].
cals in the air. For existing mold growth, the
mold must be remediated by a qualified service Once the mold is removed by a qualified mold
provider PRIOR to installation of your PureAir™ remediation company, the Healthy Climate™
air purification system. PureAir™ air purification system [models PCO-12C
(75X69) and PCO-20C(75X61)] will help to remove
NOTE: If there is a sudden source of contamination low level mold spores in the air.
in your home [caused by burned food, cleaning an
oven, painting or hobby work that releases chemi- Optional Healthy Climate™ Germicidal Lights
cals (model airplanes, soldering, furniture finishing, [models UV-500 (46X85), UV-1000 (46X87) and UV-
etc.)], the PureAir™ air purification system WILL 2000 (46X89)] greatly reduce new mold growth on
NOT reduce the odor immediately. In cases of sud- illuminated surfaces.
den source contamination, open windows and An accumulation of dirt and dust in the air ducts
doors to rapidly reduce the concentration of the creates an ideal site for mold growth. To ensure
contaminant. optimal indoor air quality, non-porous insulation or
INDOOR AIR QUALITY(IAQ) METHODS externally insulated ducts should be used, particu-
larly on the supply side (i.e. externally insulated
Optimal indoor air quality can be obtained in a
metal plenums and ducts or, smooth-lined flex duct
home by using source reduction, ventilation,
are preferred).
humidification, and purification methods.
If your home has existing active mold growth, you
SOURCE REDUCTION
may need to work with a company that specializes
Identify and remove or reduce the sources of poor
in mold remediation. Lennox is a sponsor of the
indoor air quality in the home. Specific pollutants
Indoor Air Quality Association (IAQA). Contact the
which may affect indoor air quality include:
212512-00 Rev. 1B 5/02
HOMEOWNERS IAQ GUIDE FOR PUREAIR™ MODELS PCO-12C, PCO-20C
IAQA (PH: 301 962-3804; Website: www.iaqa.org ) air purification system. These products should be
or your state's health department for a list of com- installed near the A/C coil to help prevent mold
panies which specialize in mold remediation and growth on the damp coil.
training.
MONITORING and MAINTAINING IAQ
VENTILATION The air quality in homes can be continuously moni-
Contaminants in the home can be reduced by ade- tored for Temperature and Relative Humidity
quate ventilation. Natural ventilation can be used (%RH). Ask your Lennox dealer about long-term
by opening windows. Open windows are not a monitoring of T & %RH and CO (carbon monoxide)
good option for people who are sensitive to pollu- (72N00), as well as additional monitoring options
tants in the outdoor air (pollens, chemicals, etc.). for additional IAQ parameters as cost-effective
Healthy Climate™ Energy Recovery Ventilators options become available. Also available is a Total
[models ERV1-150 (64X66) and ERV1-200 (64X68)] Volatile Organic Compound (TVOC) test kit,
and Heat Recovery Ventilators [models HRV1-150 processed by an independent analytical lab, that
(64X65) and HRV1-200 (64X67)] can provide fil- identifies the level of chemical contaminants in the
tered ventilation. If you, or someone in your family home (Part. No. X0264).
is sensitive to outdoor pollutants, ask your Lennox
A healthy climate can ONLY be sustained with reg-
dealer about these products. Exhaust fans which
ular maintenance of the home system. In order to
vent stale or contaminated air to the outside should
maintain optimal performance, the homeowner
be installed in the kitchen, bathroom(s) and laundry
must change filters and lamps on the PureAir™
areas to effectively remove contaminants. If there is
system, change humidifier pads on the humidifier,
a sudden source of contamination in your home
change germicidal lamps on each UV germicidal
[caused by burned food, oven cleaner, paint or
unit, keep the air ducts and air conditioning coils
hobby work that releases chemicals (model air-
clean and properly charged, etc. The best way to
planes, soldering, furniture refinishing, etc.)], the
ensure that the system is properly maintained is to
PureAir™ air purification system WILL NOT reduce
utilize a semi-annual service contract offered by
the odor immediately. In cases of sudden source
your Lennox dealer. The system should be
contamination, open windows and doors to rapidly
checked for optimal performance with routine
reduce the concentration of the contaminant.
maintenance performed at the beginning of every
HUMIDIFICATION heating and cooling season. Maintenance is partic-
Dry, cold air in your home can make your nose and ularly critical if there are people in the home with
throat feel dry, and cause or aggravate other respi- allergies, asthma or other environmental sensitivi-
ratory ailments. By adding moisture to your ties.
home's air, and maintaining proper moisture levels, For a better understanding of the triggers that are
the Healthy Climate™ Humidifiers [models WB2-12 related to allergies and asthma, please contact the
(35X51) and WB2-17 (35X52) and WP2-18 (35X50)] Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America
keep you comfortable in your home by reducing (www.aafa.org). Lennox is a sponsor of the Asthma
the occurrences of dry skin, chapped lips, and and Allergy Foundation of America for improved
those annoying static shocks. The Healthy consumer education of IAQ.
Climate™ Humidifiers come in by-pass and power
models, and work well as a companion to your ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
PureAir™ air purification system. Refer to the PureAir™ Air Purification System
Installation and Maintenance Instructions for the
PURIFICATION details of the recommended maintenance.
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™
HOMEOWNERS IAQ GUIDE FOR PUREAIR™ MODELS PCO-12C, PCO-20C
NOTE TO CUSTOMER
Please complete information below and retain for your future reference.
To register your new PureAir™ Air Purification System, PLEASE CUT ON DOTTED LINE AND RETURN THE
REGISTRATION FORM TO THE ADDRESS NOTED BELOW.