• Red Light: Power On.
  
• Green Light:
  • Blinking: Stand by/system check condition. No air flow is detected. Unit is ready to operate.
  • Solid: Sensor detects fan's air flow and that fan has run 15 to 30 seconds.
• Amber Lights: Two lights lit indicate active status of unit and bulb status (active or burned out).

• Product depth: 13" (Inserted in HVAC ducts)
• Size: 6" wide, 4" high
• Weight: 3 lbs.
• Power: 110 VAC
• Power consumption: Approx. 40 watts
• 5 year limited manufacturer's warranty on SolAire Unit, excluding bulbs.

• 1 UV & 1 Ozone Bulb (ES-SolAireTwo) OR
• 2 UV Bulbs (ES-SolAireTwo-2UV)

What does UV-C light do?

When ultraviolet light of a specific wavelength (253.7 nm), is called UV-C light and has germicidal properties that kill tiny airborne microorganisms. When UV-C light contacts a microbe, the light penetrates through the organism's cell wall and deconstructs the DNA (the cell's genetic material.)  Then the microorganism can no long reproduce and ultimately dies.

Why is ozone used?

Ozone is an essential element for removing odors in homes and other buildings.  Ozone is chemically named O₃ which is super oxygenated oxygen with three oxygen molecules.  When ozone interacts with other gases like the gases found in cigarette smoke, the ozone releases one oxygen molecule. So, ozone (O₃) separates into O₂, breatheable oxygen, and a third single molecule. The lone molecule attaches to other possibly harmful, gaseous compounds. The result is that elements are produced in their natural, safe, breatheable state, such as N₂ (nitrogen) and H₂ (hydrogen.)     

Is ozone harmful to your health?

In large quantities ozone is a health hazard.  The EPA has established an exposure standard at 0.1 ppm (parts per million) in a 24-hour period as a safety precaution.  Sol Aire emits approximately 0.025 ppm of ozone, significantly below the safety standard.  Ozone is known to remove odors and in larger concentrations is known to kill microbes.  To safeguard customer's health and safety, the Sol Aire releases ozone in substantially lower levels, which does decrease its ability to actively kill airborne organisms.  The ultraviolet light component is capable of destroying microbes that the light contacts. If you have concerns or questions, please contact us for additional information.

How is Sol Aire installed?

As illustrated in the picture below, Sol Aire is installed into the cold air return next to the central furnace or air conditioning unit. Only the the outside of the control unit is visible. Through the grid, the red, green, and amber lights are viewed.  

Why is Sol Aire installed in the ductwork?

Sol Aire is installed in the ductwork because household air is pulled through cold air returns to forced air heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems (HVAC. Household dust and dirt mixes with humidity to grow mold spores, mildew, etc.  By killing microorganisms in the ductwork, Sol-Aire helps return fresher, cleaner air for you to breathe. So Sol Aire helps prevent your exposure to unhealthy substances rather than filtering them out AFTER your exposure.

When the UV-C light is activated inside the ducts (when the fan is on), the light is reflected, bouncing off the metal surfaces reaching all areas of the ductwork and killing 99.999% of all the microbes hiding in the cold air return.  It is important to keep the fan running at all times in order to achieve maximum efficiency of the Sol Aire system.  Sol Aire has an air sensor that automatically turns on when air flow is detected, thus requiring air movement to activate.

Why Choose a Sol Aire?

1. Sol Aire's "double whammy" uses UV-C light and low levels of ozone to purify air. UV-C light is its primary organism-killer. Ozone deodorizes your home.
2. Sol Aire kills many airborne microorganisms so reproduction is stopped immediately. Sol Aire does not trap microbes in a flimsy filter, where organisms can continue to reproduce.
3. Sol Aire is silent. Components are inside the cold air return, completely out of sight.
4. Sol Aire requires no professional installation. Cut a hole in the metal. Insert the unit and connect to AC power. Turn on the HVAC fan. The unit begins to purify the air.
5. Sol Aire reduces the number of airborne viruses unlike many other HVAC filter units where viruses pass through the filter media.
6. Sol Aire is economical as one unit can clean up to 3000 square feet.

Compare Sol Aire with Other Air Purifiers:

• Ionizers: Attract particles to a grid or add weight so particles fall to the floor.
• Electrostatic air filters: Attract and hold particles using an electrical charge. Efficiency decreases when filter is clogged or thin charging wires break.
• HEPA filters in stand-alone units require regular cleaning and replacement of expensive filters. The higher the air flow, the louder the unit becomes. The noise level can make sleeping and conversation difficult. HEPA units trap particles that are 0.3 microns or larger in size. Viruses and smaller organisms are not removed or killed unless units have UV lights, too.
• Sol Aire is a one-of-a-kind device that kills microorganisms in your entire home and/or business quietly, inexpensively, easily, safely, automatically, and efficiently, while eliminating odors and maintaining a clean, safe, healthy atmosphere.

Is any maintenance required for Sol Aire?

Maintenance: Every 3 months or when you change your furnace filter: Unplug unit. Wait 15 minutes while bulbs cool. Remove unit from duct. Simply wipe off both bulbs with microfiber cloth dampened with alcohol or glass cleaner. Do not touch bulbs with fingers as dirt and fingerprints make UV lights less effective. Let dry completely. Reinsert unit. Enjoy cleaner air. Every 12 months: replace both bulbs.

* Tests are measured in Colony Forming Units per Cubic Meter of Air Sampled

Notes: For above tests Sol Aire was installed in an actual residence for one week. Ozone levels were recorded at 0.02 - 0.03 PPM (parts per million), well within Federal safety standards of 0.10 PPM. Sampling was conducted using techniques currently accepted within the industrial hygiene profession.