How do I Determine how many mg/hr of Ozone is needed for a big Room?
So you’ve purchased your Alpine Air Purifier and now you want to determine how much ozone is efficient and safe enough to sanitize your large area or environment. Well, you have come to the right place. Determining the specific amount of ozone is very important to effectively sanitizing your area. With the correct amount, you are able to use only the amount you need – conserving energy and money, and you allow yourself to be in a safe environment with the correct amount of ozone – not too little, not too much. Over the years, experts have formulated a general sequence of calculations to efficient determine how much mg/hr of ozone you need for a large room.
First, you want to calculate the number of square feet within the environment. You multiply the length and width of the room to get your desired quantity. You then want to calculate the cubic feet within the room space. For this, you multiply the square feet (which you just calculated) by the height of the ceiling. This derives the cubic feet. Next, you want to calculate the mg/hr of ozone demand within the room. To do this, you multiply the cubic feet (step 2) by the value 0.025. This will give you the mg/hr demand in a heavily polluted environment. For a lightly polluted environment, you multiply the cubic feet (step 2) by the value 0.01. Lastly, you want to reference to product specification documents and information for mg/hr output of different individual purifiers and combine various products to meet the specific demand. This will determine your ozone demand. Visit Alpineaitechnologies.com to get your air purifier!
Error Codes For Model# ZL3 Fresh Alpine Air purifier
So you purchased your air purifier from Alpine Air Technologies some time ago and you’ve been nothing but pleased with the functionality and effectiveness of the Model ZL3 Fresh Air Purifier. The air feels pure, clean, clear, fresh, and most importantly, you’re finally able to breathe normally again. However, after some time, it’s expected that your air purifier, not just of Alpine, but any air purifier, will run into some trouble in functioning at a high level over a long period of time. Repair and maintenance is required for your air purifier to be running up to speed always. Here, we will discuss 3 error codes you may have received on you ZL3 Fresh Air Purifier.
The First error code is E001. This means that the ozone plate needs to either be cleaned or replaced. You can visit out FAQ page to check whether or not you need to simply clean/replace the plate by following some quick guidelines recommend by our mechanical and repair team.
The second error code is E002. This means that the UV bulb needs to be replaced. After some time, the UV bulb will usually diet out due to battery lifespan. The bulb is routinely replaced by all users.
The third error code is E003, which means that the back carbon filter needs to be cleaned. Again, after some time, the carbon filter gets filled with bacteria and dust, and accumulation may prevent your unit from operating at full potential. It’s important you do not ignore this aspect of your unit as doing so will result in less efficient sensitization, or your unit may malfunction even.
To replace the ozone plate, UV bulb, or back carbon filter, please visit our parts page.
How to disassemble my air purifier in order to clean it thoroughly
Upon purchasing your new air purifier from Alpine Air Purifier, you’ve been pleased with your product purchase as it has been working efficiently to sanitize an area. Alpine Air Purifiers are one of the best purifiers in the market today, however there’s a key to these units performing so well. That key: cleaning and maintenance.
If you’re wondering how to clean your air purifier and maintain its valid warranty status through Alpine Air Technologies, as long as you do not break any part (inside or outside) upon assembly and dis-assembly, your warranty will still be valid. In the event that you break something knowingly or not, it is your responsibility on maintaining your unit and its warranty. In order to not break anything we recommend a brief set of guidelines to follow when cleaning your unit.
First, you want to disassemble the front panel grill by loosening the four screws which hold it to the unit, then removing it. Loosen each screw once at a time evenly so that you don’t unscrew one screw more than the other at any given moment before removing the grill. Next, dismantle the two knobs controlling ionizer/fan/sanitizer on the front of the unit by using the same method. Loosen the screws which hold the knobs with a screwdriver evenly, followed by removing the knobs completely. Then, dismantle the housing. For this, you want to carefully flip the unit upside down and loosen and remove the two bottom screws. Remove the housing and set the unit in an upright position on a hard surface.
Finally, you can clean your air purifier after safely removing the necessary parts mentioned above. As the chassis is exposed and easily accessible, we strongly recommend using a compressed air can to blow away any dust or other particles which may have accumulated within the area or inside the cabinet. You can purchase one of these cans from any local hardware store such as Office Depot, Home Depot, etc. You can also use a dry cloth to wipe out some of the components, however be extra careful while cleaning the machine. After you have cleaned your desired parts, assemble the unit back by following the instructions in reverse.
Will oiling my Air Purifier’s Fan Motor Help
So you’ve started noticing some issues with your air purifier’s operating system. Either the fan is making some noise, it’s not working up to speed, or it simply doesn’t feel right. Well Alpine Air Technologies is here to help you with this issue! Many of people claim to oil their air purifier’s fan motor to improve the spinning of the blades and keep them going. But this is a huge no! Let us explain.
Oiling the fan not recommended at all, and it is a waste of your time. If your unit has a noise problem, oiling the blades is not the solution. Noise from your unit does not come the blades spinning. Rather it comes from within the fan motor, usually from the worn out bearings. These bearings already have machine oil on it, so adding any more oil will not help the problem. Oiling it can cause other problems with your unit, and you may end up buying a new one.
When a fan blade is making noise, very rarely will lightly oiling the fan motor shaft help the noise issue. This is only if the fan blade makes the noise though, be aware of the difference. Almost every time, the noise from the unit will be coming from the worn out fan motor itself, with the only effective solution is to replace it. This falls true for almost all older air purifiers. If you persist on cleaning your air purifier, the best way we recommend cleaning the fan blade is to wipe it down with a damp cloth, or you can use a compressed air can to dust away any remnants on it. You can buy an air can at any local office supplies store for a cheap cost.
The only solution we recommend is purchasing a new fan motor to replace the old one. You can get a new fan motor from our parts page on our website. If your unit is under a three year warranty (which all brand new air purifiers come with), you can receive a brand new fan motor replacement, free of charge!
Placing your Air Purifier in the Right Environment
You’ve finally purchased your air purifier in order to sanitize and oxygenate the air in your home so that you can breathe the air you’ve always desired. Here are some general tips on where you should place your air purifier and the correct environment you should use it in. Should you have any questions regarding your air purifier, please visit this FAQ page where they had plenty of great answers to many of popular questions you may have.
Are you wondering where you should place your unit for the best, effective output? Generally, you should place the unit in an area and position that will permit the natural airflow within the environment to help in allocating what the air purifier is generating. Additionally, you should place your air purifier as close as you can to your ceiling as possible. Usually, five feet off the floor is a good distance for your air purifier to be fully effective. You can also turn to the owner’s manual for your particular air purifier for further instruction on where you can place it. One place you shouldn’t place your air purifier is any location in or in close proximity to the kitchen. Kitchens are usually busy often with food being cooked always which tends to have grease molecules, steam/moisture, and other remnants from cooking. Ultimately, this could lead to the inside of the air purifier becoming contaminated, clogged, and as a result, it won’t be able to perform to the best of its ability. You shouldn’t place the unit on top of any electrical appliances as well because it may result in interference with the production of negative ions. An example of a place you should place your air purifier safely is your living room or a similar setting like an office room. There is natural air flow and the air can easily pass through while the air purifier is on. Another tip you should know is that having you air purifier on while you windows are open is a great plus for having clean air indoors. Open windows and doors results in enhanced air circulation in your home making the airflow more dynamic. The better the airflow you can get, the better the air purifier will work. This is because ozone is picked up naturally by the airflow in your home and thus gets carried quickly throughout your entire living area, giving you the best quality air as achievable. Now, this doesn’t necessarily mean you can’t have your air purifier on in the winter when it rains and the windows are closed. You can still use it effectively! It just means that the airflow is somewhat limited. In the winter, run the ceiling fans or the heating system if you have either, or even portable fans. Anything that creates airflow and helps it constantly going will improve the performance of the air purifier and maximize its potential to provide you clean indoor air. There are many air purifiers available online and at local stores which work great in removing dust, pollen, pollutants, allergens, etc. from your home or indoor area. We recommend using Alpine Air Purifiers, one of the best quality brand air purifiers in the market today. Just check out their great products on their website or visit them on Facebook!