Indoor Air Quality Control - UVC Lamps UVC Lights

NEW UVC KIT DESTROYS MICROORGANISMS INCLUDING FLU VIRUSES, BACTERIA AND MOLD

Delivers germicidal UVC to fan coils, unit ventilators and indoor air handlers

Burbank, Calif., May 2009 – A new UVC Kit for Air Handlers from Steril-Aire, Inc. may be used in a wide range of HVAC applications to destroy microorganisms including flu viruses, bacteria and mold. The easy-to-install kit delivers Steril-Aire’s proven UVC technology to fan coil units, unit ventilator systems and indoor air handlers with coils up to 84” (213.4 cm) with dual access.
It delivers energy savings on retrofit installations, maintains factory design efficiency on new units, and improves indoor air quality and infection control in all systems. Applications include air handlers serving patient rooms, classrooms, hotel/motel rooms, apartments and condominiums, and offices in commercial buildings and industrial plants.

A slim power supply and convenient mounting options allow installation flexibility close to the face of the coil for continuous coil cleaning and optimum air quality. The multi-patented high output UVC Emitter™ has been independently tested to deliver up to six times the output of other ultraviolet devices under HVAC conditions, for the longest service life and most reliable germicidal control. It kills or inactivates airborne microbial contaminants to greatly reduce the spread of infectious diseases and eliminate the major source of allergy and asthma discomfort. It also eliminates surface biofilm to keep coils and drain pans in a constantly clean state, saving money by reducing HVAC energy use and eliminating costly chemical cleanings.

The UVC Kit for Air Handlers includes a universal 120-230V power supply and three mounting options for easy installation in systems with different types of configurations. It comes with a choice of seven UVC Emitter lengths from 12” (30.5 cm) up to 42” (106.7 cm).

The global leader in UVC for HVAC™, Steril-Aire has a full line of UVC Emitters for HVAC systems as well as room air purifiers and specialty devices for use in all types of buildings and homes. For further information, contact: Steril-Aire, Inc., 2840 N. Lima St., Burbank, CA 91504; telephone 800-2STERIL (800-278-3745) or 818-565-1128; fax 818-565-1129; e-mail sales@steril-aire.com; Web site www.steril-aire.com.

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NEW KIT DELIVERS GERMICIDAL UVC TO MINI-SPLIT AND DUCTLESS SYSTEMS, OTHER UNITARY AIR CONDITIONERS

Burbank, Calif., January 2009 – A new “UVC Kit for Unitary Air Conditioners” from Steril-Aire, Inc. provides the most economical and long-lasting ultraviolet C performance available. Designed for easy installation in unitary systems of less than 5 tons, the kit may be used with mini-split and ductless systems, split systems, packaged terminal air conditioning (PTAC) units, heat pumps and window units with coil sizes up to 15” (38.1 cm) high by 26” (66 cm) wide.

A compact power supply and convenient mounting options allow installation flexibility close to the face of the coil, where the patented “UVC Emitter™” delivers high output germicidal energy that eliminates biofilm and mold as well as airborne microbial contaminants. The device keeps coils in a constantly clean state, saving money by reducing HVAC energy use and eliminating chemical coil cleanings. It also reduces the spread of infectious diseases and curbs the major source of allergy and asthma discomfort in apartments, condos and homes; hotels and motels; dormitories; and smaller commercial, retail and industrial environments.

The UVC Kit for Unitary Air Conditioners comes with a choice of five UVC Emitter lengths from 7.5” (19.1 cm) up to 24” (61 cm) and two voltage options, 120V and 208/230V (+ 10 percent). The UVC kit includes two mounting options to fit most major brands. Optional mounting accessories and custom options are also available.

For further information, contact: Steril-Aire, Inc., 2840 N. Lima St., Burbank, CA 91504; telephone 800-2STERIL (800-278-3745) or 818-565-1128; fax 818-565-1129; e-mail sales@steril-aire.com.

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STERIL-AIRE NAMES O'FARRELL TO SOUTHEASTERN REGIONAL SALES POST

Burbank, Calif., October 2008 – Steril-Aire, Inc., which manufactures a line of patented “UVC Emitters™” for IAQ control and energy savings, has appointed Robert O’Farrell as Southeastern regional manager.

O’Farrell comes to Steril-Aire with nearly 20 years of related sales experience in the HVAC, energy management and commercial lighting fields. He served most recently as a regional sales executive for Regency Lighting, where he focused on the sale of lighting products to the industrial, commercial, hospitality and municipal markets. He also held regional management and sales engineering positions for Environmentally Engineered Equipment, Inc., a manufacturer of high efficiency HVAC equipment; Siemens USA – Building Controls Division; and Entergy Integrated Solutions.  O’Farrell is a member of the Central Florida chapter of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE).
In his new post at Steril-Aire, O’Farrell will cover the Southeast from Virginia to Florida – including those states as well as North and South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama and Mississippi.
                            
For further information, contact: Steril-Aire, Inc., 2840 N. Lima St., Burbank, CA 91504; telephone 800-2STERIL (800-278-3745) or 818-565-1128; fax 818-565-1129; e-mail sales@steril-aire.com; Web site www.steril-aire.com.

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GERMICIDAL UVC LIGHTS IMPROVE CLINICAL PREGNANCY RATES IN IVF LAB, NEW STUDY SHOWS

Bethlehem, Pa., September 2008 – A seven and a half-year study conducted in the In Vitro Fertilization Cleanroom Laboratory of the Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network found that the use of ultraviolet C or “UVC” lights installed in the HVAC system had a clinically significant impact on clinical pregnancy rates (CPR). In presenting the findings at the annual meeting of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), Kathryn C. Worrilow, Ph.D. reported that the + beta and CPR increased by an average of  17.8% and 18.2%, respectively,  following 10 of the 13 change-outs of the Steril-Aire UVC Emitters™ over the test period.

Clinical success in an IVF lab is critically dependent upon the quality of the ambient air, which in turn, is directly dependent upon the HVAC system. The study led by Dr. Worrilow tracked three key components in the HVAC system – particulate filters, gas phase filters and UVC lights – and the timing of their replacement - to determine whether these individual components affected markers of preimplantation embryogenesis and clinical pregnancy rates.

According to the findings, “There were no statistically significant differences… associated with the replacement of the particulate or gas phase filters in Testing Quarters 1-48. In contrast, immediately following 10 of the 13 UVC Emitter change-outs, the + beta hCG and clinical pregnancy rates increased 17.8% and 18.2%, respectively.”

The study goes on to say: “UVC energy will destroy 90 – 99% of airborne microbial contaminants.  By targeting the DNA and RNA of microorganisms, UVC degrades and abates the proliferation of airborne and surface embryotoxic organics. Of equal significance to the developing embryo is the suggested impact of UVC irradiation on the degradation of VOCs.  Our work has demonstrated that VOC levels as low as 2.2 ppb can be embryotoxic to the embryo cultured in vitro.”

The authors conclude: “Although the use of UVC light represents a departure from the standard HVAC design used in many IVF laboratories, the current study suggests that the use of UVC germicidal technology in the HVAC system serving the IVF laboratory may play a critical role in providing optimal ambient air towards improved clinical outcomes. The current study demonstrated that a clinically significant relationship existed between the replacement of the UVC Emitters and the associated clinical pregnancy rates.”

Robert Scheir, Ph.D., president of Steril-Aire, Inc., states: “This new data provides scientific evidence of the germicidal benefits of UVC technology. The potential benefits are far-reaching: not only for the potential to improve CPR in IVF clinics, but also for enhancing infection control in hospitals and healthcare environments, and for maintaining better ambient air in medical and pharmaceutical manufacturing clean rooms.”

Scheir adds: “The study also confirms the importance of adequate UVC output and changeout frequency in achieving desired results. The study used high-output Steril-Aire UVC lamps with a changeout schedule of 6-9 months. In the 3 of 13 UVC replacement test quarters that did not result in improved clinical pregnancy rates, outside factors may have played a role in the outcomes. As long as the lamps were functioning properly and were changed on schedule, results were consistently positive. The message to anyone using UVC is that it is critical to select a device with adequate output and to replace the device consistently at required intervals to maintain that output. Otherwise, germicidal effectiveness will be diminished.”

For further information, contact Steril-Aire, Inc., 2840 N. Lima St., Burbank, CA 91504; telephone 800-2STERIL (800-278-3745) or 818-565-1128; fax 818-565-1129; e-mail sales@steril-aire.com; web site www.steril-aire.com; direct link
http://www.steril-aire.com/ivf-lab.htm .

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NEW “STERIL-ZONE™” ROOM AIR PURIFIER ENHANCES IAQ, BRINGS ALLERGY & ASTHMA RELIEF

Unit cleans 1,000 sq. ft.; is first to use Steril-Aire UVC technology

Burbank, Calif., July 2008 – A new “Steril-Zone™” room air purifier that uses an innovative three-stage process to clean the air in rooms up to 1,000 sq. ft. is now available from Steril-Aire, Inc. Safe and ozone-free, the portable air purifier is the first to incorporate the company’s multi-patented and award-winning “UVC Emitter™” to clean the air of bacteria, mold and viruses. The UVC lamp combines with a high efficiency air filter and long-life carbon filter to remove all three categories of indoor air pollutants and irritants – particulates, volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and microorganisms – for healthier and more productive indoor environments.

Steril-Zone’s germicidal UVC energy eliminates infectious organisms more successfully than air purifiers without UV lamps – even those with HEPA filters, which have only limited effectiveness against viruses, the tiniest of parasites. The compact but powerful unit also reduces or eliminates symptoms of allergies, asthma and other maladies triggered by biological contaminants and VOCs. Itis ideal for apartments, condos and single-family residences, offices, waiting rooms, schools, day care and senior facilities, and hotel rooms. Special features include:

1. A patented germicidal UVC Emitter effectively cleans the air of mold, bacteria and viruses.
   
   
2. An activated carbon filter delivers reliable VOC and odor removal for longer periods than competitive filtration devices. The UVC lamp is specially positioned to improve the carbon activity, extending carbon filter service life.
   
   
3. A 95% efficiency (MERV 16) pleated filter removes particulate contaminants down to 0.3 micron in size, without using ionization or electrostatic charges.
   
   
4. A commercial-grade quiet fan moves the air at 250 cfm with an air exchange rate of up to five changes per hour in an average room, providing the air flow needed to achieve optimum purification. This superior air movement enables the unit to exceed the cleaning capacity of most room air purifiers. One Steril-Zone air cleaner can do the job of two or three competitive products, saving money and energy.
   
   
5. The three-stage air cleaning unit is concealed from view until it is time for replacement, typically after one year. Changeout is quickly accomplished by taking out the old filter unit and dropping in the new one, replacing all three components (particulate filter, carbon filter and UVC lamp) at once. There is no need for tools, no washing of filters, and no complicated disassembly or servicing of separate components.

Steril-Zone features a lightweight, attractive, neutral-colored design that blends with any décor and measures just 13.5" W x 15" D x 21" H (5.3 cm x 5.9 cm x 8.27 cm). The product carries a 5-year limited warranty and operates on 120-volt, single-phase power.

For further information on Steril-Zone, visit www.steril-zone.com or contact Steril-Aire, Inc., 2840 N. Lima St., Burbank, CA 91504; phone 818-565-1128, fax 818-565-1129; email sales@steril-zone.com.

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STERIL-AIRE APPOINTS HANSEN TO SOUTH CENTRAL SALES POST

Burbank, Calif., July 2008 – Steril-Aire, Inc., which manufactures a line of patented “UVC Emitters™” for IAQ control and energy savings, has appointed Randy Hansen as South Central regional manager.

Hansen comes to Steril-Aire with more than 20 years of sales and account management experience in HVAC and technology products. He served most recently as general manager of Rio Filter Supply (Harlingen, Texas), where he focused on the sales of UVC devices and air filtration products to Fortune 100 companies, hospitals, schools and commercial customers. He is also a National Air Filtration Association Certified Air Filtration Specialist (CAFS). As Steril-Aire South Central regional manager, Hansen will cover all of Texas (excluding Houston) and Louisiana.

Hansen holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in management from the University of Oklahoma (Norman, Oklahoma).
                           
For further information, contact: Steril-Aire, Inc., 2840 N. Lima St., Burbank, CA 91504; telephone 800-2STERIL (800-278-3745) or 818-565-1128; fax 818-565-1129; e-mail sales@steril-aire.com; Web site www.steril-aire.com.

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LEED® INNOVATION POINT AWARDED FOR UVC LIGHTS IN AIR HANDLERS

Sammamish Commons is First Project to Earn LEED Credit for UVC

Burbank, Calif., January 2008 - Sammamish Commons (Wash.) has become the first project to earn a LEED® point for the use of germicidal ultraviolet or "UVC" lights in the air handling units. Notkin Mechanical Engineers (Seattle), mechanical engineer for the project, applied for and received the Innovation in Design LEED credit from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). The project utilizes "UVC Emitters™" manufactured by Steril-Aire, Inc. (Burbank, Calif.) downstream of the cooling coils to improve indoor air quality and reduce energy and maintenance costs.

According to Notkin project engineer Darren Schwend, PE, "Several studies have shown UVC light systems to be an effective and cost-efficient way to address both IAQ and operational issues. Sammamish Commons incorporates a city hall, police station, and other office and public space, so it was very important to reduce the risk of human exposure to microorganisms that can potentially occur in public buildings."

Robert Scheir, Ph.D., president of Steril-Aire, Inc., which pioneered the use of UVC in air handling systems, states: "We are gratified that UVC technology has received this important recognition for its proven abilities to improve IAQ and infection control, save energy and reduce coil-cleaning costs. The inclusion of UVC in the LEED rating system is precedent-setting and will reward other building owners, designers, engineers and contractors who take advantage of this technology in the future."

According to the USGBC, "Innovation in Design points are awarded to LEED projects that develop new solutions, employ new technologies, educate, or realize exemplary performance in another area." In addition to the Innovation in Design point for UVC, the project earned overall LEED Silver certification. The architect for Sammamish Commons is ARC Architects (Seattle).

For further information on UVC technology, contact Steril-Aire, Inc., 2840 N. Lima St., Burbank, CA 91504; telephone 800-2STERIL (800-278-3745) or 818-565-1128; fax 818-565-1129; e-mail sales@steril-aire.com; Web site www.steril-aire.com.

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