Airpura T600 Tobacco Smoke Air Purifier User Guide

Airpura T600 Tobacco Smoke Air Purifier

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Parents Guide to Wildfire Protection

The Parents Guide to Wildfire Protection is a comprehensive guide that provides information and guidance on how to stay healthy and reduce exposure during a wildfire. It is based on therecommendations and guidance provided by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National Institute of Organization Safety and Health (NIOSH). The guide covers various topics including the health concerns associated with wildfire smoke, steps to prepare for wildfire season, and strategies to reduce exposure.

Wildfire Smoke Health Concerns

• Increased levels of particle matter (PM2.5, PM1, PM10) in the air can cause serious respiratory and cardiovascular effects on lungs.
• Increased levels of carbon monoxide and dioxide in the air can cause serious respiratory and cardiovascular effects on lungs.
• Small particles and gases can infiltrate homes through windows and doors during wildfires.
• High-risk individuals include those with cardiovascular or respiratory diseases, older adults, children under 18 years of age, pregnant women, outdoor workers, and those of lower socio-economic status.

Short Term Exposure to Wildfire Smoke

Short-term exposure to wildfire smoke can have severe respiratory effects. It is important to educate families about the risks associated with wildfire smoke, especially in wildfire-prone areas.

Exposure Measurements

• Dose of exposure to particulate matter and gases can be measured using a HEPA and Carbon Air Purifier to recirculate clean indoor air.
• Monitoring the Air Quality Index (AQI) forecasts is crucial to understanding the current indoor and outdoor air quality.
• Using common sense and following recommended guidelines can help reduce exposure to wildfire smoke.

Steps to Prepare for Wildfire Season

• Develop a disease management action plan based on exposure.
• Stock up on medications and food to ensure preparedness during wildfire season.
• Consider upgrading HVAC filtration to improve indoor air quality.
• Find ways to stay cool at home with doors and windows closed.
• Consider purchasing an Airpura T600/700DLX Air Purifier designed for smoke removal.
• Consider purchasing respirators for additional protection.
• Create an evacuation/relocation plan in case of emergencies.
• Take measures to protect pets from the effects of wildfire smoke.

Strategies to Reduce Exposure

• Stay informed about wildfire updates and follow the instructions provided by authorities.
• Reduce outdoor activities and stay indoors as much as possible during wildfires.
• Close windows and doors to prevent smoke from entering your home.
• Consider using an HVAC system effectively to improve indoor air quality.
• Avoid adding to indoor air pollution by using candles andaerosols.
• Clean rooms in your home regularly to remove any accumulated particulate matter.
• Identify clean air spaces such as museums, libraries, shopping malls, theaters, sports arenas, and senior living homes.
• If the situation is life-threatening, consider using the Airpura T600/700DLX Air Purifier designed exclusively for smoke removal ventilation.

Note: The Airpura T600/700DLX Air Purifier is a specialized air purifier weighing 26lbs and equipped with a combination of carbon and HEPA cloth filters.

Guidance and Sources By EPA and NIOSH

Environmental Protection Agency
National Institute of Organization Safety and Health
Indoor Air Quality Guide to Building Policy and Responsible Owners and Managers

4 Wildfire Smoke Health Concerns

Increase in Particle Matter in the air (PM2.5. PM1 PM10) can cause serious respiratory and cardiovascular effects on lungs

Increase of Carbon Monoxide & Dioxide in the Air can cause serious respiratory and cardiovascular effects on lungs

Small matters and gases infiltrate homes through windows, doors during wildfires

High Risk Individuals have cardiovascular or respiratory disease. Plus, older adults, children under 18 years of age, pregnant women, outdoor workers, and those of lower socio-economic status.

Health Effects of Wildfire Smoke

Short Term Exposure to Wildfire Smoke

• Coughing, Phlegm, Wheezing, Difficulty breathing

Respiratory Effects

• Bronchitis, Reduced lung function, Increased risk of asthma exacerbation and aggravation of other lung diseases
• Increased risk of emergency room visits and hospital admissions, Cardiovascular effects

Severe Effects

• Heart failure, Heart attack, Stroke, Increased risk of emergency room visits and hospital admissions, Increased risk of premature death

Why Occupant Education is Important

It important to educate families about wildfire smoke in wildfire-prone areas because:

• Wildfires are increasing in size and intensity
• More people are living in the wildlandurban interface
• As the population ages, more people are at-risk from wildfire smoke
• There are steps families can take to reduce smoke exposure both indoors and outdoors

5 Exposure Measurements

Dose
Ambient Concentration Minute Ventilation (Air Changes) Duration of Exposure

Limit
Dose of exposure to particulate mater and gases with HEPA and Carbon Air Purifier to recirculate clean indoor air

Check Check AQI Forecasts

Pay
Pay Attention to Current AQI (indoor and Outdoor)

Use Use Common Sense

9 Steps to Prepare for Wildfire Season

• Know Know where to find alerts – https://www.airnow.gov
• Develop Develop a disease management action plan based on exposure
• Stock up Stock up on medications and food
• Upgrade Upgrade HVAC filtration
• Stay Consider how to stay cool at home with doors and windows closed
• Consider Consider buying an Airpura T600/700DLX Air Purifier
• Purchase Consider purchasing respirators
• Make Make an evacuation/relocation plan
• Protect Protect pets

10 Strategies to Reduce Exposure

Stay

• Indoors When Appropriate

Reduce

• Activity levels outside

Close

• Vehicle windows recirculate mode on AC

Consider

• Wearing a respirator – “N95” or “P100”

Follow

• Guidance for children and schools
• Do Not Add Indoor air pollution with candles and aerosols
• Use HVAC System effectively
• Add Airpura T600/700DLX Air Purifier (26lbs. Carbon + HEPA Clothe)
• Create Clean room in your home
• Identify Clean air spaces (museums, libraries, shopping malls, theatre, sports arenas, senior living homes)
• Evacuate If it is life threatening

TOBACCO SMOKE

AIRPURA T600 & T600 DLX
An air purifier specially designed to remove the odors and gases of thousands of noxious chemicals, carcinogens and tars contained in tobacco smoke.

Ideal for:

• Homes with smoker(s)
• Restaurants and bars
• Hospitality industry
• Institutions that have smoking areas
• Waiting rooms

Removes:

• Tobacco smoke
• Tar
• Hydrocarbons
• Benzene
• Toluene

Filter System Tar Barrier, Particle Removal: HEPA Barrier (95% efficient @ 1 Micran), Odors, Airbome Chemical Control T600: 11.8 kg Carbon Filter T600 DLX: 11.8 kg Enhanced Carbon filter

Airpura T600/700 DLX Models, Filtration Designed Exclusively for Smoke Removal Ventilation

References

• AirNow.gov

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