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Here are answers to some of the more common installation questions we get.
How do Puraclenz units keep my environment safe?
The driving factor behind Puraclenz technology is an abundance of Multi-Clustered Ions in the environment. These ions are air molecules with an electrical charge; they are not heavier or lighter than standard air. The goal is to have even ion coverage throughout the entire space you are seeking to protect.
Where in my business or home should I place my Puraclenz unit(s)?
Puraclenz units should be placed evenly throughout your indoor space, in areas of greatest concern (ie moldy basement), and in the most open areas of your space. Units can be placed on a table or mounted on the wall or ceiling.
How do Puraclenz ions fill indoor spaces?
Because ions share many characteristics with the movement of heat, the easiest way to visualize where you should put multiple units is to figure out where would be the best place to put the same number of space heaters. The ions will act very similar to how heat is dispersed, ensuring even coverage for your Puraclenz units.
Should I place my Photon series on the floor?
We do not recommend that you place units on the floor. Carpet static will attract some of the ions that should be in the air. This can decrease the efficiency and effectiveness of your purifier.
How do open windows and exterior doors impact Puraclenz technology?
Some ions will escape through windows and doors, but it is not a significant factor in most situations. If a door or window is open to the outside for extended periods, it will reduce the coverage area of Puraclenz technology.
Where can I mount the Photon series on a wall?
Puraclenz recommends placing wall-mounted units between 6’-9’ off the floor. In spaces with ceilings over 12 feet, place your unit no higher than 9 feet off the floor.
What impact do closed interior doors and other closed spaces have on the efficiency of Puraclenz technology?
Ions cannot travel through doors or walls but will seep through cracks at a slower rate than an open space.
What impact do common materials have on Puraclenz technology?
Puraclenz ions are broken down by anything with a slight electrical charge. This includes humans, plants, and animals (none of which will be harmed) as well as mold spores, bacteria, and viruses (which will be destroyed). Additionally, any other part of the environment that carries a static charge will absorb some amount of ionization until the static charge is depleted; this includes most plastics, loose-weave carpet, foam products, and many synthetic materials. If there is a very high amount of static-conducting material in the space, additional coverage may be recommended.
My space has __________ in it. How does that impact Puraclenz technology?
Puraclenz units are rated to cover a specified volume of indoor space with standard indoor characteristics ( office or home use). Some environments have factors that may impact the coverage of the Puraclenz unit:
- An extreme amount of static-conductive material (Gyms, gymnastic flooring, plastic tarp dividers, exposed foam insulation, plastic or acrylic walls [such as a greenhouse] will reduce the coverage area of Puraclenz technology.
- A very high amount of biological load (animal boarding facilities, mold growth, indoor grow houses, dirt floors, or certain laboratory settings) will reduce the coverage area of Puraclenz technology.
- An above-average amount of airflow in commercial kitchens with vent hoods, Extremely powerful exhaust fans, etc. will reduce the coverage area of Puraclenz technology.
- A very closed-concept building with many closed-off areas will reduce the coverage area of Puraclenz technology. If possible, leave doors open at night to give Puraclenz technology the opportunity to fill the space with ionization and clean the environment overnight.
- A swimming pool or other open source of water will not have a negative impact on Puraclenz technology, but the additional biological load associated with bodies of water may reduce the coverage area of your unit. Puraclenz technology will not inhibit growth or kill pathogens in the water. Do not place your Puraclenz unit in any place that can fall into a body of water.