Cleaner Air and Cost Savings with Steril-Aire UVC Emitters™

Steril-Aire UVC Emitters™ improve indoor air quality and eliminate mold, bacteria and other contaminants in schools, commercial buildings, health care facilities, food processing plants and homes.  Cleaner HVAC coils work better, reducing energy costs.

• Commercial UVC
• Residential UVC
• How UVC works
• Steril-Aire UVC FAQs and links

 

COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS:

	DE Series UVC Emitters For medium to large systems in commercial, industrial, health care and institutional buildings. Double-ended (DE) units are assembled end-to-end and mounted internally. Five sizes (18", 24", 30", 36" and 42") fit any coil width The most widely used product for commercial UVC for HVAC
	SE Series UVC Emitters For commercial systems that cannot be accessed internally -- fan coils, heat pumps, unit ventilators, packaged air handlers, terminal units and ductwork. Single-ended (SE) units are installed from the exterior and through the wall of HVAC equipment.  Servicing is exterior. Available with six tube lengths (16", 20", 24", 30", 36" and 42").
	SEN Series UVC Emitters For commercial rooftop and outdoor air handlers, ductwork and other difficult-to-access sites. Combines the external-mounted, single-ended design of the SE Series with a NEMA 4x fixture. Available in six tube lengths (16", 20", 24", 30", 36" and 42")
	Unit Ventilator UVC Kit For use with all major brands of classroom unit ventilators. Each kit contains one UVC Emitter and all necessary installation components. Two to six kits typically required to serve a unit ventilator. Space-saving design features quick and easy snap-in installation.
	Fan Coil UVC Kit For use with fan coils, split package systems and other room units. Brings enhanced IAQ to hotel rooms, dormitories, offices, patient rooms and classrooms. Contains one UVC Emitter and all the necessary components to retrofit a fan coil with UVC. Space saving design features quick and easy snap-in installation. Available in seven tube lengths (12", 16", 20", 24", 30", 36" and 42")
	PTAC UVC Kit Suitable for use with Packaged Terminal Air Conditioning Units Contains one UVC Emitter and one power supply plus all the necessary components to retrofit a PTAC Unit with UVC. Space-saving snap-in design fits all major brands. Available in 4 tube lengths (10", 16", 20", and 24")
	SterilWand™ For surface decontamination in labs, hospitals, processing areas, schools, libraries and homes. Hand-held device may be passed over tabletops, walls and other surfaces infested with mold, bacteria or viruses.  Safety shield prevents direct exposure to UVC energy. Ideal for use as a mold remediation tool.
	Sleeved Shatter Resistant UVC Emitters Ideal for food, pharmeceutical, laboratory and other critical processing applications where extra safety measures are necessary. Shatter-resistant resin coating encapsulates the Emitter tube without compromising UVC output. Prevents glass contamination in the unlikely event of tube breakage.
	Radiometer For monitoring UVC output in large or critical systems. Monitors output in both µW/cm2 and user-defined preset percentage. Allows Emitter tube changeout at optimum intervals. NIST-traceable calibration sensors. Available with portable (hand-held) and/or stationary display.

 

 

RESIDENTIAL PRODUCTS:

	SteriLight™ I For residential and light commercial applications. Single-tube device installs quickly and easily from the exterior of the coil box.  Designed for use with "N" and "W" style, low-profile flat and counter-flow "A" coils. Offered in four tube lengths (12", 16", 20" and 24")
	SteriLight™ II For residential and light commercial applications. Double-tube device installs quickly and easily from the exterior of the coil box.  Designed for use with conventional "A" style, flat and slant coils. Offered in four tube lengths (10", 16", 20" and 24") and configurations of 10" or 14" centerlines.

 

HOW UVC WORKS

Typical UVC installation

 

A Steril-Aire UVC Installation will:

• Kill or inactivates surface and airborne microorganisms that trigger allergy-asthma symptoms, including mold and mold spores, solvents and other volatile organic compounds. Also eliminates associated odors.
• Prevent the spread of infectious diseases caused by bacteria (including Legionella and E. coli) and viruses (including colds, flu, measles, chicken pox, and SARS)
• Continuously clean coils, drain pans, plenums and ducts, reducing or eliminating costly cleaning programs and the use of harmful chemicals and disinfectants
• Produce no ozone or secondary contaminants and will not harm building occupants, equipment or furnishings
• See 3-4 times longer bulb life than any competition

 

How UVC affects microorganism DNA:

 

 

STERIL-AIRE UVC - FAQS AND LINKS

What is UVC light?
UVC is a type of ultraviolet (UVC) energy in the 260-nanometer frequency.
The "C" wavelength is the most germicidal in the UVC spectrum.

How does UVC affect germs?
The "C" wavelength, considered "germicidal UV," targets the DNA of microorganisms, causing cell death or making replication impossible.

If UVC light harms bacteria, is it dangerous for me?
No, UVC Emitters™ are safe. UVC is only harmful under prolonged direct exposure - which is not generally an issue, since the devices are installed inside air conditioning equipment or are otherwise shielded to prevent exposure.
Use of safety goggles and gloves is recommended as a precaution during
installation to protect the eyes and skin.

Will it help allergies?
Yes, in most cases. Bioaerosol-related allergies have shown abatement and complete remission when UVC is used in HVAC equipment. Even simple stuffy noses are reported cleared.

How will I save money with UVC?
In commercial, industrial or institutional buildings, a Steril-Aire UVC installation offers the most rapid payback in the industry. A typical installation can pay for itself in a few months and save thousands of dollars thereafter in energy and maintenance costs. This is possible because the devices continually clean coils, drain pans, plenums and ducts, reducing or eliminating costly cleaning programs. HVAC energy costs are lowered by improving heat transfer and increasing net cooling capacity. IAQ is improved for better productivity and less absenteeism.

Do I need UVC if I use antimicrobial filters?
UVC is not a replacement for filters. UVC addresses the problem of coil "biofilm" which is usually downstream of the filters. Antimicrobial treated filters rely on direct contact to kill the microrobes. As the filter builds a layer of dirt on it, this direct contact is eliminated and the microorganisms will not be affected by the chemical treatment. Therefore treated filters will not accomplish the task of eliminating the growth on the coil and the subsequent contamination of the breathing zone by those biocontaminants.

Should I clean the coil first?
No. UVC will degrade all of the organic material on and within a coil, usually within 30 days or less. Prior cleaning of the coil is not necessary, and may delay the benefits of UVC.

How often should the Emitters™ be changed?
For large or critical applications, replacement should be performed when Emitter output decreases by 40% as measured by our radiometer, or after about 9,000 hours or 12 months.

What's the difference between UVC Emitters™ and conventional tubes?
Steril-Aire devices work better and last longer. Independent testing proves that UVC Emitter output is significantly higher than the competition at all temperatures, especially under real-life HVAC operating conditions. Only Steril-Aire delivers 3-4 times longer life; independently verified output; a patented state-of-the-art solid state electronic power supply; high performance construction; many sizes and configurations; complete technical and engineering support; and the lowest life-cycle cost of any UVC product.

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