OZONE GENERATOR SYSTEMS PRO 3400, CA 45
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1. OZONE GENERATOR SYSTEMS PRO 3400 CA 45 amp CA 55 Owners Manual Specifications PRO 3200 CAS 2 SOAS a a a o 3600 mg hr gt 3600 mg hr a mem him im im Aller e ENEE a PVC with SANT steel Stainless steel Stainless steel inner chassis Generation Corona discharge Corona discharge Corona discharge AAA Weight size 7 Ib 14 X 5 X 5 O perating require ments PRO 3400 CA 45 2 CA 55 1 require at least 1 out of the 5 generator plates to operate PRO 3400 CA 45 CA 55 1 O zone generator Owners Manual CAUTIO N READ INSTRUCTIO NS THO RO UG HLY BEFO RE OPERATION OF UNIT This ozone generatoroperates at 4200 5000 volts HOW OZONE WORKS Crystal Air air purifiers use ozone to decontaminate the airthe same way nature uses lightning to create ozone to clean the air naturally O zone is very unstable and attaches to contaminants mold odors etc and oxidizes them This reaction of ozone leaves an area with fresh clean alr WARRANTY The PRO 3400 CA 45 CA 55 1 is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of four years from date of purchase Liability is limited to parts and labor only Shipping is the sole responsibility of the customer CRYSTALAIR is not liable for damage caused by shipping misuse neglect or lack of regular maintenance CAUTION DO NOT PLUG UNIT IN WITH LID OFF 1 Read complete instructions before using ozone generator 2 Open cabinet by fol2. www ozone ca E mail info ozone ca
3. Mercaptan Pet Urine eAged Books eHospital odors eAlcohol Beverages Bars Lounges etc eMildew eAll organic waste Mold ePet Odors Cigarette Smoke eAuto Exhaust Rotting and Decaying Substances Bacteria Most Organic Chemicals Paint Fumes Diesel Fumes eRipe or Rotten Foods eKitchen Smells eOils and Greases Bathroom Odors Body Odors eSewer Odors eBurned Hair eFish Odors Burned Food Smoke eStale or Stuffy Rooms or Buildings MARKETS FOR CRYSTAL AIR O ZO NE EQUIPMENT OFFICE AND ENVIRO NMENT Unoccupied Areas Garbage rooms Damp basements eCigarette Smoke eStorage rooms eMold odors eSmoking lounges ePet odors eRestrooms eMildew odors eMeeting rooms eMaintenance rooms HOTELS amp MOTELS eG arbage compactors e lounges Unoccupied areas eHealth clubs Weight rooms locker rooms dirty linen Garbage areas rooms eLinen rooms eRestaurant or commercial industrial exhaust stack and eChange rooms Pool gas stream eKitchens SHO PPING MALLS PRO PERTY MANAG EMENT Food court garbage areas Garbage compactors 2 Rental houses Unoccupied 3 Apartments Unoccupied Deodorizing between rentals for AUTO MOBILES amp Rvs tobacco ethnic food cooking odors pet eCigarette Smoke odors Pet odors Garbage rooms eMildew odors Common recreation rooms CRYSTAL AIR May 2001 Crystal Air Canada Inc Quality Control Tollfree 1888 424 7103 PH 1 604 589 9204 Fax 1 604 589 8340 web site http
4. This is a case where more is not considered better Sales successes result when the dealer ensures that the results are what the customer expects The most successful dealers usually installequipment ona trial basis and return to the trial location 24 hours laterto ensure that residual ozone levels are not to high and that the customer knows how and when to regulate the machine to avoid a strong ozone smell QUESTION IS OZONE HARMFUL AND WHAT IF ANY ARE THE LONG TERM EFFECTS ANSWER Ozone has been known for almost a century now so quite a lot is known about it Several regulatory agencies including OSHA Occupational safety and health agency in USA and WCB Occupational safety and health agency in Canada have stipulated that the maximum safe allowable level of residual ozone is 0 08 ppm based upon the historical safety of ozone Note that this permissible level is for continuous exposure throughout an entire 8 hourday for5 days a week If anyone is exposed to that concentration of ozone it is usually as the by product of anindustrial process like arc welding The temporary affects of such a low exposure would range from headaches to sore throats irritationinthe eyes nose and the like similaragain to what we would experience in a traffic jam QUESTION HOW CAN YOU TELL THE LEVEL OF O ZO NE ANSWER There are a numberof mechanical methods available the most commonand effective being the Draeger tube but the simplest least expensive and very
5. fumes the premises should be thoroughly cleaned including the forced air furnace system before deodorization begins Place a Crystalair ozone generator on each level of the building accompanied with a good blower fan to force the ozone through the small pores of the walls carpet and furniture This process may take up to 24 hours for adequate results to be achieved Furniture and mattresses may need additional treatment by draping a sheet of plasticoverthem and placing an ozone generator underneath for approx 1 2 hours MOLD AND MILDEW Suggested Size PRO 10000 PRO 5000 PRO 360 CA 15 or CA 55 1 Crystalair ozone generators reduce or eliminate the ability forthe exposed mold mildew and fungus to grow Mold and mildew grow in dark and humid places where there is a lack of oxygen In all cases the moisture and humidity inthe walls flooretc must be removed to effectively eliminate the problem Once moisture is removed all visible mold and mildew must be removed then a shock treatment procedure can be preformed lasting for 2 6 hrs A small ozone generator can be used to help control continuous mildew problem odors AUTO MOBILES TRUCKS BOATS amp RVs Suggested Size PRO 360 PRO 36R PRO 3400 1 PRO 3600 1 PRO 3600 5 Cigarette smoke and most other organic vapors can be removed from a car truck boat motor home etc in 30 45 minutes Place Crystalair ozone generator in automobile roll windows down inch and adjust vent fan on full Opera
6. reliable method is using the Eco ozone monitoring Badge Residual ozone becomes apparent to sensitive humans inthe range of 01 03 ppm orwell below the permissible levels for continuous exposure As noted previously this residual ozone is extra ozone that is not required to reduce contamination etc Adjustment of the rheostat is all that is required QUESTION WHAT ARE THE APPLICABLE REG ULATIO NS REG ARDING O ZO NE ANSWER In Canada the Worker s Compensation Board of B C guidelines stipulate that continuous exposure 8 hours a day for5 days perweek inan environment containing maximum level of0 08 ppm of ozone is safe The normal concentrations that we will be using will be in the range of 01 03 ppm well within the guidelines QUESTION CAN O ZONE BE HELPFUL for CRYO VAC D BEEF ANSWER Yes If the premises where meat is hung cut and eventually cryovac d are treated with ozone then this meat will be virtually contamination free as it is being packaged in the cryovac And will consequently retain its good looks and stay fresh much longer before being sold or used than meat packed in an ozone free room where both odors and contamination count willbe high Treatment of coolers and cutting packaging rooms with ozone ensures not only a germ reduced environment but also a clean smelling room that customers and employees alike associate with a caring and progressive management IMPO RTANT NOTE ON OZONE It is not necessary that you even sme
7. N HOW IS O ZO NE PRO DUCED ANSWER There are basically two methods of producing ozone ultra violet and corona discharge Most equipment uses the corona discharge method simulating in essence lightning Corona discharge ozone generators are fully adjustable Equipment utilizing UV is not very popular because It is inefficient unreliable unadjustable and very costly to service compared to the modern corona discharge equipment now available QUESTION HOW LONG DOES THE OZONE LAST ANSWER As soon as ozone is formed in the generator and dispersed in a room some of it decays backinto oxygen This step occurs by several processes including the following Natural decay orreversion to oxygen due to ozone chemical instability Soeeding up of the above process by the presence ofsuch as walls carpets etc stimulating the decay process Oxidation reaction with odor causing organic material which removes ozone Reactions with contamination etc which again consumes ozone by oxidation reactions Additionally ozone itself has a half life which means that residual ozone created extra unneeded ozone will return to oxygen within at most 30 minutes in amounts equal to half its level What this means is that after each subsequent 30 minute period there would be half as much residual ozone left at the end of the period as was present at the beginning of the period This is similar to a numerical progression of 16 8 4 2 1 In practice the halflife is usually
8. ains centered at all times 8 Once plates have been reinstalled replace hose adapter with the two Phillips Screws replace intake filters if dirty then plug unit in and test for proper operation Note Cleaning warranty work and repairs are available from Crystal Air or your local retail outlet TRO UBLESHO O TING If unit makes a Snapping or popping sound moisture may be present in generator plate remove and bake for one hour at 100 200 F Ensure upon reinstallation that both innerand outer stainless steel are centered as close as possible and that all components ofgenerator are clean dry and damage free MORE TROUBLE SHOOTING 1 Fan works but no ozone A Is the filter plugged B Are the plates clean and dry referto maintenance section if unit does not work after cleaning it will probably need to be sent in for service work 2 Unit snaps or sparks A Are the plates clean and dry refer to maintenance B Is the center screen in the plate centered If screen is off center place back in center of plate Refer to maintenance instructions for plate removal and replacement CAUTION Be very careful not to scratch mica plates If snapping orsparking still occurs then make sure there are no little holes burned through the mica which will create a dead short Questions and Answers About O zone QUESTION WHAT IS O ZO NE ANSWER Ozone is sometimes called activated oxygen It contains three atoms of oxygen ra
9. and numberof possible smokers Place the ozone generator close to the ceiling and away from roof exhaust vents Complement the ozone generator with an oscillating fan to circulate and mixthe ozone and contaminated air together to speed up the deodorization process Adjust Crystal Air ozone generator so that there is just a fresh smell in the air Begin with the ozone generator on low setting and work your way up slowly One person at the establishment should be in charge of adjusting the ozone generator output as the number of smokers increase or decrease If ozone is set for 40 smokers and 30 vacate then the ozone generator should be adjusted to lower setting otherwise the air will become excessively ozonated and possibly cause sore throat orheadache An ozone monitorcontroller may be installed to eliminate the need to constantly adjust the ozone output OFFICES AND STORE FRONTS Suggested Size PRO 360 CA 15 CA 55 1 3400 1 Dependent on the size ofroomand contamination level The same procedures are used here as inthe smoking lounges with one exception That usually there is no smoking in offices and store fronts therefore a smaller ozone generator may be required SMOKE DAMAGE CAUSED BY FIRE Suggested Size PRO 10000 PRO 5000 Dependent on the size of room and contamination level In cases of small fire and smoke damage e g Grease Fire on stove Severe toaster fire fire place back through mattress fire electrical fire etc With smoke
10. dent on the size of room and contamination level Protein contamination is the result of food products such as milk fish meat eggs etc Other sources are from human or animal bodily discharge like blood urine feces etc decomposed meat decomposed animal within a crawl space death scene decomposed body In all cases of decomposed protein the source of the odor must be removed as the first step to deodorization It is suggested that gloves and a respirator be worn to reduce the exposure to fleas and deadly contamination Next treat the contaminated surfaces of the floororany other items the protein was contacting with a liquid sanitizing solutionto kill the contamination Then a good liquid deodorizer like C20 or equivalent should be applied to all contaminated surfaces Once the liquid sanitizing and deodorizing has been applied and dried the Crystal Airozone generator may be placed in the treated area at a setting of medium to high to eliminate the gaseous odorabsorbed by the walls and furniture etc Use a strong fan to help force ozone in to the pores of walls and furniture fabric Note 0 zone may be set ona low setting before the technician does anything to deodorize the airin orderto make the environment more comfortable to work in SMOKING LOUNGES Suggested Size PRO 360 CA 15 CA 55 2 CA 45 2 PRO 3600 1 Dependent on the size of room and contamination level Crystal Airozone generatorshould be properly sized forthe specific area
11. eliminate the problem odorin a short period of time Once we have chosen the ideal size of ozone generator for the particular treatment area the ozone generator should be placed pointing in the direction of the problem area Strong fans must be placed throughout the area being treated to provide good ozone distribution Operate the ozone generator at it s highest capacity for as long as it takes to eliminate the odor problem In most cases it takes only a few minutes to do a shock treatment If itis a type of odor that is absorbed in furniture walls and bedding for example cigarette smoke takes only 30 minutes with the propersized ozone generator Afterthe shock treatment procedure is complete air out room and place a Crystal Air ozone generator permanently along with an ozone monitor controller if odor problem is expected to be perpetual and constant Severe cases may require a 24 hour treatment Milder cases may need a smaller unit or use lower output setting NOTE while performing a shock treatment make sure that all people pets plants and other animals are vacant from the area to be treated Also while using HIGH concentrations in a room be sure that ozone does not leak into connected or occupied rooms by way of furnace vents or wall cracks etc GARBAGE ROOMS Suggested Size PRO Series 3600 1 3600 5 Depending on the size of garbage room Place the Crystal Airozone generatorona shelf above the doorentrance positioned so the airstream bl
12. g when hot and contracting when cold A warm environment will always produce betterresults than a cold one when deodorizing a gaseous odor b Humidity always produces orenhances an odor Existing odors are amplified to the human nose and odor causing contaminants like bacteria and fungus flourish in a warm and humid environment c O verkill and persistence is the key to deodorizing d An additional fan of high output is necessary in all ozone treatments for optimum results The fan will force the ozone into the small pores of the material to remove the absorbed odors e In all decomposed protein use a powerful satirizer or bactericide and a powerful liquid deodorizer like Crystal Air C 20 G 100 or equivalent f Always use respirator and gloves when handling contaminated materials like rotten meats or dead animals g Caution in areas of treatment using high levels of ozone Treat all exposed natural rubber with a silicone spray or Vaseline in order to prevent cracking This is not the case with fabric covered rubber cushions h Humid air supplied to the ozone generator will result in less ozone production Dry air supplied to a generator will result in optimum ozone production The water in moist or wet surfaces of fabrics combined with high ozone may create Hydrogen Peroxide and result in bleached material Avoid high humidity situations combined with high ozone concentrations COMMON ODORS ELIMINATED WITH O ZONE Carbon Monoxide eMethyl
13. less than 30 minutes due to contaminants in the air Therefore ozone while very powerful doesn t last long just does it s job and disappears QUESTION WILL THE ODOR CO ME BACK ANSWER No Ozone destroys the source of odor However in the case of mildew the odor will return if you are unable to get rid of the moisture that is the source of the mildew QUESTION HOW DOES OZONE HANDLE TO BACCO SMO KE ANSWER lt reduces the irritation caused by phenol gasses by oxidizing them Phenol gasses are the invisible part of tobacco smoke that causes such discomfort to one s eyes and create the offensive odors Ozone rids any environment of the effects of smoke completely rather than merely filtering out some of the visible particles like an electronic air cleaner Q UESTIO N WHAT IS THE RIG HT LEVEL OF O ZO NE ANSWER The right level is when all the generated ozone is being used up accomplishing its job However this is difficult to obtain because it becomes a balancing act Initially the machine s output is set high to get rid of the problem odoras quickly as possible As this is being accomplished less ozone is required forthe diminishing odoretc thereby leaving some residual ozone inthe air If the machine output is not turned down after a while then more residual ozone willbe in he air If there is a heavy smell of ozone then there is more ozone present than is required to do the job Simply turn the rheostat output level control down
14. llthe sweet smell of ozone compared to fresh country alr following a thunderstorm forit to be effective Even roses are an objectionable odorto some people when In excess 1 T0 SET OZONE Set ozone to a setting where you can barely detect ozone after an hour of operation 2 If ozone is still detected reduce ozone setting if the disagreeable odor is still prevalent increase ozone setting Properly adjusted neitherozone orthe objectionable odorshould be detected 3 levels of ozone required to deodorize most environments are from 0 03 ppm to 0 1 ppm 4CIRCULATIO N Air circulation is an important factor in how effectively ozone works An oscillating fan should be placed next to generator for proper circulation 5 MOUNTING Generator should be mounted high in the room 6 to 8 feet off the floor Generator should be mounted above the door pointing away from sensitive areas 6 P S When entering an enclosed area such as coolers ozone should be reduced prior to entering A BASIC G UIDE TO DEO DO RIZATIO N USING O ZO NE O ZO NE SHOCK TREATMENT PROCEDURE Suggested size PRO 10 000 PRO 5000 PRO 3600 5 The idea of an ozone shock treatment procedure is to eliminate the initial contamination from the air and then provide continuous control over recurring contamination by way of ozone First we must assess the caliber of the odor problem in order to determine the size of the Crystal Airozone generator which would be required to sufficiently
15. lowing step 1 of the cleaning instructions Check to make sure the generator plate has not moved out of place Once this has been checked the cabinet lid may be reinstalled and the unit is ready for use PLACEMENT AND SETTING O F MACHINE 1 Placement The CRYSTAL AIR PRO series 3400 is designed for universal application This unit can be utilized as a portable service unit oras a stationary air purifier unit 2 a The PRO Series controls feature an on off switch powering the unit and fan Ozone production begins when the variable ozone control is turned on 2d Setting Ozone Level The right level is when all the generated ozone is being used up accomplishing its job However this is difficult to obtain because itbecomesa balancing act Initially the unit output is set high to get rid of the problem odoras quickly as possible As this is being accomplished lessozone is required forthe diminishing odors thereby leaving some residual ozone inthe air Ifthe unit output is not turned down after awhile then more residual ozone willbe in the air Ifthere is a heavy smell of ozone then there is more ozone present than is required to do the job Simply turn the rheostat output level control down This is a case where more is not considered better The levels of ozone required to clean most environments are from 03 ppmto l ppm MAINTENANCE Under heavy duty use or severely polluted areas The CRYSTAL AIR purifier should be inspected every 2 t
16. nerator monitor controller in the center of the treated area to ensure the levels of ozone do not exceed the limits set by the Workers Compensation Board Of BC which are 1 ppm averaged overan eight hour work period The controller will cycle on and off as needed to maintain control of ozone at the proper levels HOTEL ROOMS Suggested Size PRO 3600 1 PRO 3400 1 CA 55 1 or CA 45 2 These rooms can be generally deodorized in 30 to 40 minutes from cigarette or alcohol etc by using a PRO 3600 1 or 2 and a 20 oscillating fan Housekeeper should also wet dry vacuum the contaminated areas ex vomit spilled milk spilled beer with a good detergent solution before deodorization procedure is performed ANIMAL URINE Suggested Size PRO 3600 1 PRO 3600 5 Depending on the size of room to be treated Customer must locate and identify the area of the urine contamination if possible Treat all contaminated surfaces with a liquid deodorizer All liquid contaminants must first be treated with a liquid deodorizer Customer may have to pull up carpet if present in order to treat both sides if possible Also treat the porous concrete or wood beneath the carpet Allow liquid deodorizerto dry then place Crystal Air ozone generatorin the room with an additional fan to eliminate the gaseous odorabsorbed by the carpet walls wood and fabric furniture mattresses etc Treat up to 48 hours depending on the severity of odors DECO MPO SED PROTEIN Depen
17. o 3 weeks forfine dust or oily residue collecting on generator surfaces or plates Light duty use requires cleaning every 2 weeks to 6 months denendina severitv of pollution and the humiditv level NOTE Do not use anv lubricant in the unit Failure to comply can cause serious damage to the internal componants OZONE GENERATOR PLATE CLEANING INSTRUCTIO NS WARNING HIGH VOLTAGE Ensure that power supply is disconnected before starting any maintenance procedure or electrical shock injury may result 1 PRO 3400 Locate and remove three Robertson screws from the top and bottomofthe unit Be very careful not to strip the screw holes when replacing SEE FIG 1 CA 45 CA 55 Locate and remove three Phillips screws from the top and bottomof the unit Be very careful not to strip the screw holes when replacing SEE FIG la amp 1b Figure 1b CA 55 2 PRO 3400 Gently slide out the generator chassis SEE FIG 2 3 Figure 2 CA 45 CA 55 Gently lift lid off chassis lc Locate and remove the 11 32 nut from the high voltage towers and remove holding clamp SEE FIG 4 Figure 4 2 Grip plate just retainer clip gently lift up approx 3 4 of the way then re grip generator plate just above retainer clip again to ensure that plates do not spread and fall apart upon removal SEE FIG 5 6 Figure 5 Figure 6 3 With thumb and index finger grip mica and gently remove from outer screen Carefully separate and
18. ows away from the sensitive entrance area An additional osculating fan will greatly enhance the deodorization results by mixing all the contaminated air efficiently with the generated ozone A shock treatment procedure may be required as the first step to treatment in a garbage room Refer to OZONE SHO CK TREATMENT PRO CEDURE above depending onthe severity of odors prior to placement of Crystal Air ozone generator Humid rooms may need dry air routed to the ozone generator with a four inch vent hose CO MPACTOR BINS Suggested Size PRO 3600 1 3600 5 5000 Depending on severity of odor Crystal Air PRO series ozone generator have a hose adapter for routing a four inch hose from ozone generator outlet to garbage compactor Attach hose to a convenient location on compactor chute wall Surface and boost the inlet hose of the Crystal Airozone generator with a 265 cfm fan to ensure the air inthe compactordoes not back through ozone generator The ozone generator must be mounted in a place convenient to rout fresh air to it and be safe from exposure to water and rough treatment GROCERY STORE STO RAGE AREAS Suggested Size PRO 3600 1 3600 5 or PRO 5000 Depending on the size of the storage area To reduce odors and reduce cross contamination of foods to other foods install a Crystal Air ozone generatorin an out of the way place with an additional fan to circulate the ozone efficiently throughout the entire area to be treated Next install an ozone ge
19. place the four pieces in a Shallow tray and fill with approx 1 2 in of waterand a few drops of dish soap SEE FIG 7 Place mica sheet totally flat on bottom of tray and with a tooth brush gently scrub both sides of mica to remove all oxidized material from surface SEE FIG 7 Repeat on stainless steel screens then rinse all parts in clean water Figure 7 4 Once mica and stainless steel screen have been cleaned place plate assembly on middle oven rack at approx 200 to 300 F for 1 2 to 1 hour to ensure plates are completely dry 5 Once dried mica plates must be inspected Hold plate up to a light to ensure no arc holes have developed SEE FIG 9 orthat any otherdamage is present SEE FIG 8 9 With a damp cloth not wet wipe out ozone generator chamber to remove any debris which may be present Figure 8 Figure 9 6 Once plates are inspected and dried they may be reassembled Place one mica sheet flat in the palm of yourhand SEE FIG 10 then set the inner screen in the exact center of mica sheet Then place the other sheet of mica on top forming a sandwich SEE FIG 11 With thumb and index finger grasp mica sandwich approx half way be careful inner screen remains centered at all times and gently slide assembly back into outer screen see figure 12 Figure 10 Figure 12 Figure 11 REPLACING SERVICED PLATE IN MACHINE 7 Install plates in reverse order of removal being careful inner stainless steel screen rem
20. royed and there is nothing left no odor no contamination no extra atom only oxygen In addition to the effectiveness of ozone we also know that it is safe to use We know this from our own Safe exposures daily to ozone weather as noted earlier resulting from being locked in traffic or passing through industrial areas These exposures have no effect on us beyond ouracknowledging the unpleasant odor associated with this filthy air It is the very unpleasantness of this air that provides ozone with it s built in safety mechanism Ozone is safe because we notice it s unpleasant odorat very residual levels By residual we mean the amount of ozone that is produced in excess of the required amount to kill whatever contamination orodorthat may be present inthe room This equipment when installed correctly willnot exceed government guidelines for continuous Safe exposure Evenifinstalled incorrectly ozone provides its own protection as ozone warns us ina mannersimilarto smoke ina room Ozone does this by becoming so offensive at 1 5 parts per million that we would not be able to stay in the environment for any more than a short period This is much like what would happen if we entered a smoke filled room However while smoke might harmus research has proventhat such a limited exposure to such a low level of ozone would have no serious long term affect on us just as it does not affect us when caught in a traffic jam during rush hour QUESTIO
21. te ozone at half to full for 30 45 minutes Air out auto and smell for lingering odors Repeat the procedure if necessary CAUTION Some auto odors are a result of chemical fragrance deodorizers that are non ozone depleting and therefore are very difficult to eliminate Animal danderand oils become embedded underthe carpet and sometimes must be lifted and cleaned with C20 or equivalent liquid deodorizer before treatment with ozone MUSTY BOOKS Suggested Size PRO 3600 1 PRO 3600 5 Books must be placed in a room and be opened as wide as possible Arrange Crystalair ozone generator and fan to blow over the books This process should take no more than one hour Repeat if necessary FURNITURE AND CLOTHING ARTICLES PRO 3600 1 PRO 3600 5 PRO 5000 Make or utilize a room of proper size to accommodate all the articles to be deodorized Place circulating fans in the roomto vigorously blow the ozone around the room to penetrate the porous materials Route a fourinch vent hose from the ozone output to a fourinch cut out in the wall of the deodorization room This procedure may go on for 1 12 hrs depending on the circumstances All procedures are basic For more intense and extensive procedures consult Crystal Air or referto fire and flood manual for comprehensive procedures RULES O F THUMB a Odors created in a hot environment are embedded deeper in the pores of the materials such as curtains furniture wallboard etc This is due to pores expandin
22. ther than the two atoms we normally breathe Ozone is the second most powerful oxidant inthe world and its function is to destroy contaminants and odors Interestingly ozone occurs quite readily in nature most often as a result of lightning strikes that occur during thunderstorms In fact that fresh clean spring rain smell that we notice aftera storm most often results from natures creation of ozone Ozone is also created by water falls However we are probably most familiar with ozone fromreading aboutthe ozone layer that circles the planet above the earth s atmosphere Here ozone is created by the sun s ultra violet rays This serves to protect us from ultra violet radiation Additionally eachofus is exposed to high levels of ozone daily forshort periods oftime This happens in heavy traffic conditions or during times when the weather forces the industrial gases to remain lowerto the ground than is otherwise normal The combination of these two factors can result in ozone readings as high as 4 or5 times the regulatory levels forcontinuous exposure with absolutely no adverse affects as our exposure is for such short periods and the ozone itself decays back to normal oxygen so rapidly QUESTION HOW DOES OZONE WORK ANSWER While ozone is very powerful it has a very short life cycle When it is faced with odors contamination etc the extra atom of oxygen destroys them completely by oxidation In so doing that extra atom of oxygen is dest
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