Q. What
does the Peak O3
Air
Purifier do?
A.
It purifies the
air
in your home or office by breaking down and elimination pollutants.
Q. How
does the Peak O3
Air
Purifier purify
air?
A.
The Peak O3 reproduces the same
effective cleansing agents that nature uses to purify the
air.
Q. How does the Peak O3
Air
Purifier work?
A.
The Peak O3 uses electricity to
split oxygen O2 molecules into single Oxygen atoms which attach loosely to
other O2 molecules to become O3 (activated oxygen). This loosely attached
oxygen atom is unstable and seeks out chemical compounds and other
pollutants and oxidizes them on contact. (How
It Works)
Q. How does nature produce ozone?
A.
Ozone is created electrically
during active thunderstorms. The electrical discharge creates a sweet
smell that we all know as fresh
air.
Ozone is also created by nitrogen oxides and ultraviolet rays from the
sun.
(Understanding
the Peak O3 ozone sanitizer)
Q. Does
the Peak O3 Air
Purifier produce ions?
A.
Yes. The Peak O3 uses a
Needlepoint Negative Ion Generator.
Q. What do these negative ions do?
A.
Most of the particles found in our
indoor air
carry a positive charge. By producing large quantities of negative ions,
the Peak O3 causes those particles to clump together and fall out of the
air.
Q. Are negative ions harmful?
A.
There are no known harmful effects
from ionization. Negative ions are found in large quantities around
waterfalls, ocean waves, and in thunderstorms, all of which are soothing.
(Effects
of Negative Ions)
Q. How do I know the machine is
working?
A.
Ozone has a very distinctive
smell. So the best indication is your nose. You should notice a very fresh
clean smell in your home or office. If the smell is strong or bleach like
turn down the ozone knob.
Q. Is ozone safe?
A.
Yes, but as with anything,
moderation is the key. Ozone in very high concentrations can be irritating
to mucous membranes and the respiratory system. The Peak O3 produces safe
and moderate amounts of ozone, but we recommend you set the square feet
dial properly. Before using the Peak O3 you should read the enclosed
instructions enclosed with each unit carefully. Ozone can aggravate
asthma.
Q. How does it compare to
air
filters?
A.
The Peak O3 does not rely on the
air
to actually pass through the machine to be cleaned like conventional
air
filters. It's not a filter at all. The Peak O3 produces activated oxygen
which fills the room and intercepts the contaminants.
(Understanding
the Peak O3 ozone sanitizer)
Q. Will it work for several rooms?
A.
Any portable room
air
purifier should be sized using open area not several rooms. Due to
limitations of the fen they will not be as affective for several separate
rooms and will do very little for other floors. The Peak O3
Air
Purifiers have separate fan speed and ozone output knobs to fine tune the
purifier to fit your area.
Q. Where should I place the Peak
O3 Air
Purifier in my home or office?
A.
The Peak O3 should be placed in
the room where you have the most pollutants. The Peak O3 is easy to move
so you might want to try it in a couple of locations to help decide what
works best for your environment. Some customers prefer to have more than
one unit to better control levels of activated oxygen in the home. For
best results, place the unit up high in a central location.
Q. Is it difficult to install?
A.
No. Just place the plate in the
slot in the back of the unit, plug it in, and set the dial for the area
you will be treating. Install the Peak O3 in any room, but try to find a
place where it can be up off the ground four feet or more.
Q. What type of maintenance is
required?
A.
Maintenance of your Peak O3 is
simple and requires little effort. For cleaning the ozone plate, simply
turn the unit off and unplug it. From the back of the unit, firmly grasp
and pull the plate out. Support plate in hand or on a firm surface. Using
a scrub brush and either a grease cutting detergent or ammonia, scrub
metal wires on plate until clean. Rinse in warm water and dry completely.
Reinstall plate in direction of arrows. It is that easy.
Q. How
often do the plates need cleaning?
A.
Only when you no longer can smell
the ozone or every 4 to 8 weeks.
Q. How long will the Peak O3
Air
Purifier last?
A.
The Peak O3 is made of stainless
steel and solid wood construction. Because of the quality material and
superior craftsmanship that goes into each and every Peak O3, you will be
able to enjoy your unit for many years.
(Peak
O3 compared to high priced Living Air Alpine)
Q. Is it difficult to install?
A.
No. Just plug it in and set the dial for the area you will be treating.
Install the Peak O3 in any room, but try to find a place where it can be
up off the ground four feet or more.
