LightningAir Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What does the
LightningAir do?
A. It purifies the air in your home or office by breaking down pollutants.
Q. How does the LightningAir purify air?
A. The LightningAir reproduces the same effective cleansing agents that nature
uses to purify the air.
Q. Is the LightningAir an ionic purifier?
A. Yes. The LightningAir uses a special negative ion generator with dual needle
points to produce the ions. The ions cause dust and other particles to
precipitate out of the air.
Q. How does nature produce ions?
A. Negative ions are created naturally by waterfalls, ocean waves and changes in
the weather.
Q. How does the O3 Sanitizer work?
A. The LightningAir uses electricity to split oxygen O2
molecules into single O atoms which attach loosely to other O2
molecules to become O3 (activated oxygen). This loosely
attached oxygen atom is unstable and seeks out odor causing pollutants and
oxidizes them on contact.
Q. How does nature produce O3?
A. Ozone is created electrically during active thunderstorms. The electrical
discharge creates a fresh clean smell that is very distinctive. O3 is also
created by ultraviolet rays from the sun.
Q. How do I know O3 is being produced?
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.
Q. Is ozone safe?
A. Yes, but as with anything, moderation is the key. O3 in
high concentrations can be irritating to mucous membranes and the respiratory
system. If you smell Ozone and you walk into the room turn the purifier down or
off. If you smell household odors you may turn it up for a period of time.
Q. What is an ozone alert?
A. Ozone is an indicator of pollution. In cities there are alerts as a result of
high pollution levels from hydrocarbons produced by the burning of fossil fuels.
When ultraviolet rays from the sun strike the hydrocarbons, O3
is one of the byproducts. Ozone can be easily detected and normally means there
is also a high level of particulate in the air.
Q. How does it compare to air filters?
A. LightningAir 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
LightningAir produces negative ions that cause particles to drop out of the air
space. In addition, it has a built in O3 Sanitizer that attacks odors
micro-organisms and other pollutants at their source.
Q. What maintenance is required?
A. The plates in the back are easily removed for cleaning like removing a CD.
Simply wash the plates with soap and water, dry completely and replace.
Q. Where should I place the LightningAir in my home or office?
A. The LightningAir should be placed a few feet off the floor and a few feet
away from sleeping and sitting areas. The LightningAir has a portable handle so
you might want to try it in a couple of locations to help decide what works best
for your environment.
Q. How long will the LightningAir last?
A. The LightningAir is made of stainless steel and solid wood construction.
Because of the quality material and superior craftsmanship that goes into each
and every LightningAir, you will enjoy it for many years.
Q. Is it difficult to install?
A. No. Just plug it in and turn the Ionization dial on. For O3
Sanitizing, simply close off the area blah blah blah, set the dial, and let it
purify the space.
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