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Congratulations on your purchase of your ætaire. The ætaire is based on existing air
disinfection methods that are already being used to purify the air in hospital operating
theatres. Three successful methods have now combined into a single device that is
suitable for smaller areas up to 100 m3. These three methods are: air ionization,
filtration and UV-C disinfection.

Purifying the air you breathe is no longer a superfluous luxury. An increasing number
of micro-organisms can be found in the air, including viruses, bacteria and moulds, and
these make our air less healthy to breath. We are increasingly made aware of how
dangerous these micro-organisms could become for human beings. As these micro-
organisms cannot be seen with the naked eye and are spreading through the air, this
hazard becomes even more pronounced.
Research indicates that the air quality in enclosed spaces can be very poor indeed.
Office areas, children’s day-care centres, classrooms, old people’s homes and family
doctors’ or dentists’ surgeries are examples of areas where many people come
together, and where the risk of infection through the air is correspondingly higher. Our
houses are also much better insulated than they used to be, with the result that natural
ventilation is steadily reduced. The quality of the air inside is therefore often poorer
than we think. Poor air quality at home is not only responsible for diseases, but can also
be the cause of headaches, respiratory irritation, insomnia and allergies.

With an ætaire device, you can disinfect the air up to 90% in areas up to 100 m

. In the

case of larger areas, you can install several devices. Viruses, bacteria, moulds and other
micro-organisms that are present in the air are rendered harmless by the device and
are removed from the air, together with pollen, dust and odours. You will quickly notice
how the quality of the air has improved, and will feel fitter and more comfortable. Your
ætaire is the ideal tool to keep the air around you safe and healthy.

Operation

The air is drawn into the underside of the device using a ventilator, thereby creating air
circulation in the room. The ventilator circulates 50 m

of air through the unit per hour.

Depending on the size of the room, the ventilator can be set to the “low” position (25
m

air per hour / noise level 25 decibels) or to the “high” position (50 m

air per hour /

noise level 28 decibels). By setting a starting and a finishing time with the digital timer,
you can set the positions and the timing as you wish. For the best results, it is
recommended to keep your unit running 24 hours a day. If you place the unit in your
bedroom, for example, you could use the “low” position, which is at the same time the
setting for a reduced noise level.

The air that is drawn into the unit first flows through the “3M High Air Flow (HAF) Filter
with Antimicrobial”. This high-quality filter is also used in hospitals, among other
areas. The 3M filter removes larger particles from the air. This special filter has an
antimicrobial film that prevents the development of micro-organisms on the filter. The
antimicrobial film also reduces clogging of the filter and increases the filter’s service
life.

After passing through the filter, the air is treated with UV-C radiation. The special
Philips UV-C lamp in the unit generates an ultraviolet radiation with a wavelength of
253.7 nanometres. The UV-C light destroys viruses, bacteria, moulds and other
primitive organisms. The radiation damages the DNA structure of micro-organisms and
prevents their reproduction.
The special aluminium interior of the housing provides additional reflection of the UV-C
radiation, thereby increasing the efficiency of the UV-C radiation up to 50%. The
reflection ensures optimum operation by completely exposing micro-organisms to the
eliminating UV-C radiation from all sides.

After the UV-C treatment, the ionizer launches 8.5 million negative ions per cubic
centimetre into the air. The large number of negative ions in the air improves the

resistance of the body, and may even promote healing processes. Outside air contains
between 1,500 and 4,000 negative ions on average. This figure is much lower in
enclosed areas, between 0 and 50 ions per cubic centimetre. Poor air contains a lot of
positive ions. Micro-organisms easily spread through the air using positive ions, and
this also applies to dust and pollen. The negative ions that are introduced into the air
form a compound with the positive ions. These compounds are too heavy to float in
the air; they sink to the ground or are stopped by the filter.

The integrated timer keeps an accurate record of the number of operating hours of the
lamp. This will tell you precisely when to replace the lamp and the filter. In areas where
more dust is present, the filter must be replaced more often. The air that is blown out
from the outlet at the top of the unit has been filtered to 90%, and has been ionized
and disinfected. Clean air in your living environment is better for your health. Pure air
not only increases the resistance of the body against diseases, but also reduces
respiratory problems, or could prevent such problems completely. Anxiety and
depression are reduced, or disappear completely. But the major effect is the prevention
of diseases.

Advantages of the ætaire:

•  Disinfects and purifies the air up to 90%
•  Eliminates micro-organisms that are present in the air
•  Provides protection against diseases
•  Improves the quality of the air and promotes a comfortable feeling
•  Purifies the air in enclosed areas
•  Has a positive effect on your health
•  Strengthens the resistance of the body against diseases
•  Inhalation allergies are reduced or disappear
•  Anxiety and depression can be reduced, or disappear.
•  Diseases can be prevented

Properties of the ætaire:

• Suitable for areas up to 100 m

• Adjustable to 25 m

or 50 m

air per hour

•  Reduced noise level
•  Replacement of the UV-C lamp and filter once a year
•  The unit indicates when the lamp and filter should be replaced
•  Up to 50% more UV-C yield as a result of reflection in the aluminium housing
•  Simple installation and maintenance
•  Stand-alone system and immediately ready-for-use through “plug and play”
•  2-year guarantee on manufacturing faults

The ætaire is effective against:

• Viruses

• Bacteria

• Moulds

• House-dust mites

• Dust and particulates

• Pollen

• Cigarette smoke

• Harmful gases

• Odours

The ætaire is recommended for the following areas:

• Schools