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Outstanding Performance

90% of all particles in the air are smaller than 0.3 microns, the level at which HEPA filter efficiencies are measured. These particles stay suspended in the air, include allergens, viruses and bacteria and can be the most troublesome, especially for persons suffering from allergies and asthma. It is very important to have a high performance air cleaner that can provide clean air in your home. Portable air cleaners use different technologies, filter components, fan systems and construction details. These variations in design have an impact on air cleaner performance and your health and safety. Many companies use a HEPA filter and claim to have HEPA performance. These claims are based on the theoretical efficiency of the HEPA filter material and not the clean air produced by the air cleaner. Other Air cleaners use the word HEPA in their product descriptions or "HEPA-type" filters, but the filter does not meet the industry standard definition of HEPA efficiency. Unfortunately, inferior design prevents most air cleaner systems from reaching true HEPA performance. IQAir air cleaners are individually certified to meet HEPA standards and beyond. This means that the complete air cleaner system will remove at least 99.97% of all particles as small as 0.3 microns (1/300th the size of a human hair or 0.000012 of an inch) that enter the air cleaner. In fact, IQAir systems are so efficient at removing small particles, they are guaranteed to remove 99% of all particles, even those smaller than 0.3 microns. Considering that many air contaminants such as viruses, bacteria and tobacco smoke are smaller than 0.3 microns, this is very important to providing clean air for your home. Only IQAir certifies and guarantees their air cleaner performance.

Lasting Performance

Many air cleaners start out with poor performance and rapidly decline with use. The reason is a combination of the technology used and system design. Other HEPA type air cleaners start out with efficiency levels of 70-80%. These devices are not sealed and gasketed systems that keep the integrity of the HEPA filter performance. Many air systems that do have gaskets use foam based seals that shrink or become brittle over time. As the filter material gets loaded with particles, static pressure builds up behind the filter and it becomes harder for the air to move through the filter. Air will move in the path of least resistance and will flow around the HEPA filter to release incoming particles back into the room air. Many filter systems may utilize electrostastic filters, electrically charged plates or a combination of ionization (charged particles) and charged filter media. As the trapped particles cover the charged filter media or plates, the electrostatic attractive force of the filter media or charged plates decreases because of the build-up of particles over them. As a result, charged particles escape these devices and cling to the walls of the room where they can build up or they may be inhaled by people and make it difficult to expel these charged particles from the lungs. These units need constant cleaning and maintenance and can release dangerous ozone into the air. For a complete review of various air cleaning technologies, please review our Air Cleaner Technology information. IQAir units, with their sealed construction and high efficient filter design, maintain their efficiency over time. In fact, testing has shown that IQAir units improve efficiency with time because as the HEPA filter traps particles, the openings within the filter media get smaller and therefore will trap smaller particles. The sealed system design of the IQAir product prevents filter bypass particle escape thereby gaining filter efficiency improvement.

How It Works

1. First a High Efficiency Pre-Filter eliminates over 90% of all particle mass. This has the benefit of prolonging the life of the motor and filters that follow. Additionally, this filter reduces maintenance costs by having the ability to be changed separately from the other filters.

2. In the HealthPro Plus unit, a Gas Phase Filter adsorbs over 200 gaseous pollutants and odors, especially volatile organic compounds (V.O.C.'s).

3. The final stage is the certified HEPA filter that traps ultrasmall particles including bacteria, viruses, allergens and sub-micron size dust.

Product Comparison

Graph above depicts independent laboratory tests conducted by Interbasic Resources, Inc., Michigan. Efficiency was determined for virus size particles (0.01 - 0.02 microns), bacteria size particles (0.1 - 0.3 microns), cat allergen size particles (0.3 - 3.0 microns) and tobacco size particles (0.05 - 0.5 microns). Air cleaners tested in new condition at high speed.

The accredited test laboratory, Interbasic Resources, Inc., purchased a number of room air cleaners on the open market and tested them for their efficiency. Only the IQAir HealthPro Plus was able to trap over 99% of virtually all pollution particles. The same filters are provided in the HealthPro and HealthPro Compact models and equal results are expected for these units.

Product Details

Certified Performance

IQAir air cleaners go through a stringent performance certification process when assembly is complete. Each unit is individually tested with a sensitive particle counter for particle capture and flow meters for air delivery rate. Each unit receives a Certificate of Performance, which shows the actual efficiency and air delivery rate of that IQAir unit. This provides the user with a guarantee that their individual IQAir unit performs as advertised.

Filter Systems

PreMax Pre-Filter	V-5 Gas & Odor Filter	HyperHEPA Final Filter
V-5 Filter Construction	V-5 Filter Composition	V-5 Filter Activated Carbon Close-up

The IQAir filter system begins with the PreMax pre-filter, which is a high efficiency, high capacity pleated element that retains 90% of all dust mass entering the air cleaner. This prolongs the life of the motor that follows this filter as well as extending the useful life and performance of the gasphase and HEPA filters. The V-5 Cell gas phase and odor control filter is a compact v-shaped filter element included in the HealthPro Plus model. It is filled with a 50/50 mixture of pelletized activated carbon and activated alumina impregnated with potassium permanganate. The result is a wide spectrum gas and odor control media that removes gaseous contaminants by both physical Adsorption and also by chemical breakdown through Chemisorption. See Gas and Odor Chart for gas & chemical pollutant removal. Adsorption - The physical process of binding gas molecules to a large surface area. I gram of activated carbon has 10,000 square feet of internal surface area to trap molecules. Chemisorption - First, gas molecules are physically attracted onto the activated carbon and Alumina media. The trapped gas molecules are chemically broken down through a process of oxidation. Through this chemical process, no reemission of gaseous pollutants occurs. The final filter of the IQAir HealthPro series of air cleaners is the High Efficiency Particulate Arresting (also referred to as High Efficiency Particulate Air) filter. HEPA is a standard created by the US Atomic Energy Commission for removal of radioactive particles and refers to the ability of the filter to capture 99.97% of particles 0.3 microns (0.000012 of an inch) and larger. IQAir systems have certified HEPA filters that meet the most stringent filter standard, European Norm EN 1822. True HEPA filters increase in efficiency over time and do not re-release particles back into the air. See Pathogen Chart for partial list of airborne pathogen removal. IQAir systems use air cleaning technology that is proven in critical applications. Mechanical filters such as HEPA as well as activated carbon and chemisorption are used in hospitals, cleanrooms, laboratories and chemical plants where high performance and reliability are important. These facilities want an air cleaning system that provide no undesirable by-products such as ozone, charged particles or harmful chemicals that can be produced by other air cleaning technologies. See our Air Cleaner Technology information for an analysis of various air cleaning systems.

Construction Details

Isolated High Efficiency Motor/Fan	EvenFlow Air Diffuser	Detachable Power Cord
Powerful Backward Curved Fan	Casters for Easy Mobility	Unique 3-D Seal

Main Control Panel	Remote Control

Electronic Filter Life Monitoring	Integrated Daily & Weekly Timer	Fan Speed & Air Flow Display

Snap Open Locking Arms	Remove Top Air Diffuser
Access Top Filters	Access Bottom Pre-Filter

Specifications

• Electric Voltage: 115V, 60 Hz.

• Energy Consumption:

  1. speed 1 - 85W.

  2. speed 2 - 120W.

  3. speed 3 - 150W.

  4. speed 4 - 170W.

  5. speed 5 - 215W.

• Air Delivery Rates:

  1. speed 1 HealthPro - 45 cfm, HealthPro Plus - 40 cfm.

  2. speed 2 HealthPro - 75 cfm, HealthPro Plus - 70 cfm.

  3. speed 3 HealthPro - 115 cfm, HealthPro Plus - 110 cfm.

  4. speed 4 HealthPro - 145 cfm, HealthPro Plus - 140 cfm.

  5. speed 5 HealthPro - 180 cfm, HealthPro Plus - 170 cfm.

  6. speed 6 HealthPro - 260 cfm, HealthPro Plus - 240 cfm.

• Noise Levels (measured using standard testing protocol ISO 3744):

  1. speed 1 - 43.6 db.

  2. speed 2 - 51.0 db.

  3. speed 3 - 58.0 db.

  4. speed 4 - 61.9 db.

  5. speed 5 - 64.6 db.

  6. speed 6 - 71.9 db.

• Maximum Coverage Area: 1,000 sf. based on highest speed setting, 8 ft ceiling and 2 room air changes per hour.

• PreMax Pre-Filter: High capacity mini pleat design with solvent free separators. 25 sf. filter area, 55% efficient at 0.3 microns, encased in CFC-free expanded high density polystyrene.

• V-5 Gas and Odor Filter: (HealthPro Plus only): V-shaped design with 5 lbs. of 50/50 mixture of activated carbon pellets and alumina impregnated with potassium permanganate.  

• HyperHEPA Filter: High capacity mini pleat design with solvent free separators. 40 sf. filter area. Uses wet laid micro-glass fibers. Certified to the most stringent filter standard, European Norm EN 1822. Meets class H13, 99.95% efficient at 0.16 microns at 112 cfm air flow and Class H12, 99.5% efficient at 0.22 microns at 112 to 280 cfm air flow. HyperHEPA filter is encased in CFC-free expanded high density polystyrene.

• Filter Life:

  1. PreMax Pre-Filter - 6 to 18 months.

  2. V-5 Gas and Odor Filter - 1 to 2 years.

  3. HyperHepa Filter - 2 to 4 years.

• Fan Motor: Super efficient, backward curved, centrifugal low noise design. 700 cfm no load free flow capacity, is highest in the industry. Maintenance free steel ball bearings.

• Remote Control: Buttons allow setting speeds 1 through 4, turn on/off and timer on/off. Works up to 30 ft. includes batteries.

• Control Panel: 4 key touch pad with 2 line, 32 character LCD display. Program time/day/date, 72 hour countdown timer, on/off day/weekly timer and air pollution load for calculating filter life. Control and display speed setting, air delivery rate, automatic timer and remaining filter life. Units can be displayed in US or metric format. Display language options include English, French, German, Italian and Spanish.

• Casing Material: Ultraviolet light stabilized, non-offgassing, high-impact resistant thermoplastic, 0.125 inch thick (1/8 inch).

• Dimensions: height 28", width 15" x depth 16".

• Weight: HealthPro 29 lbs., HealthPro Plus 35 lbs.

• Electric Cord: 6 ft.

• Color: light gray/white.

• Warranty: 5 Years on unit including the motor/fan assembly, excluding filter elements.

• Safety Certification: Underwriters Laboratories (UL).

• Place of Manufacture: Switzerland.

Features

• Two Models Available.

  1. HealthPro - suitable for when gaseous chemical or odor control is not needed.

  2. HealthPro Plus - suitable for when general gaseous chemical or odor control is desired.

• Complete system is individually certified to remove at least 99.97% of particles 0.3 microns and larger, and 99% of all particles, even those below 0.3 microns, for pure, clean, particle free air. See Pathogen Chart for partial list of airborne pathogen removal.

• Housing constructed of ABS (UV-stabilized), non-offgassing, high impact resistant plastic.

• Pre-filter significantly extends the life and efficiency of the gas and odor filter, HEPA filter and motor.

• HealthPro Plus model features V-5 gas and odor filter for control of a wide range of gaseous contaminants and odors. See Gas and Odor Chart for gas & chemical pollutant removal.

• Certified EN1822  H12/13 class HEPA filter has guaranteed particle capture efficiency of at least 99.97% at 0.3 microns.

• Modular design allows easy filter replacement. No tools required.

• Each unit is individually tested and certified and comes with a Certificate of Performance for filtration efficiency and air delivery rate.

• Intelligent filter life monitor indicates when it's time to replace the filters based on pollution load and usage. This removes filter replacement guesswork and saves you money on unnecessary filter replacements and maintains optimum system efficiency.

• Programmable timer allows you to set the time the air cleaner is on for energy savings and extended filter life.

• Remote control allows you to change settings from up to 30 ft. away. Includes batteries.

• LCD/LED control panel indicates timer status, filter life status and fan speed.

• Unit comes with 4 roller castors (not shown) for easy mobility.

• Non-system, no-load rated air flow of 700 cubic feet per minute (CFM). HealthPro tested system air flow rates of 45 to 260 CFM. HealthPro Plus tested system air flow rates of 40 to 240 CFM. See Room Sizing Chart.

• 6 Speed fan control.

• Air intake at the base of the unit and clean air is exhausted through the 320°, 77 sq. in. opening at the top for low velocity, draft free air dispersion.

• High efficiency, 115 volt motor with backward curved centrifugal fan consumes 85 to 215 watts.

• Quality components and design for low noise level.

• Maintenance free except for filter changes.

• Includes owner's manual, instructional video and quick start sheet.

• HealthPro model is upgradeable to HealthPro Plus should gas & odor control be desired later.

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Replacement Pre- Filter

Average filter life is 6 to 18 months.

Price: $59.00

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Average filter life is 1 to 2 years.

Price: $89.00

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Average filter life is 2 to 4 years.

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