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Fresh-Aire UV APCO™

Advanced Photocatalytic Oxidation
A Major Advance in Indoor Air Quality

The Fresh-Aire UV APCO™ is the next generation in IAQ improvement technology, incorporating an advanced absorptive photo-catalytic oxidation (APCO) monolithic cell. Current PCO technology is limited by only being capable of breaking down simple indoor air contaminates such as odors in the air as they pass by the PCO cell. Traditional PCO cells are ineffective on more complex VOCs such as formaldehyde or toluene. With APCO™ all that has changed.

How APCO Works

1. Airborne volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are captured by the APCO carbon matrix and held in place by the microscopic structure.

2. UV light shining on the titanium dioxide infused carbon matrix creates a photocatalytic effect which transforms the captured VOC molecules into harmless water vapor and carbon dioxide.

3. The transformed molecules no longer hold onto the carbon and are released back into the air. Because of this the APCO cell never wears out or fills up making the system virtually maintenance free.

In addition, the Fresh-Aire UV APCO™ uses our proven shielded UV-C lamp for airborne disinfection, not to mention irradiating the coil to eliminate system clogging biological growth unlike other PCO systems.

• APCO Technical information
  • APCO Gulf Oil Sheet (PDF)
  • APCO Spec Sheet (PDF)
  • APCO Spec Sheet French (PDF)
  • How APCO Works (PDF)
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Features

Advanced Monolithic Absorptive PCO cell with proprietary absorption media and proven TiO2 photo-catalytic coating for the reduction of complex VOCs and household odors.

Non-Ozone quartz 254 NM UV-C lamp for airborne germicidal disinfection

Simple duct-mounted installation

Lifetime power supply warranty

Easy to install 18-32 VAC or 110-277 VAC power supply fits any application

Reversible design when increased airstream bio-kill is desired

Remote second lamp available for return side coil treatment

Benefits

Reduces airborne pathogens such as mold, bacteria, viruses and odors

Reduces harmful household VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds)
through an advanced absorptive photo-catalytic oxidation process

More effective on complex VOCs such as formaldehyde than
conventional PCO products

Provides surface treatment of coils, heat-strips, & blowers unlike
conventional PCO technology

COMMON SOURCES OF
VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS

• Building materials
• Carpets & adhesives
• Upholstery fabrics
• Vinyl floors
• Composite wood products
• Paints & varnishes
• Sealing caulks & glues
• Carpet cleaning solvent
• Personal care products
• Air fresheners
• Ozone air cleaners
• Cleaning solutions
• Disinfecting chemicals
• Cosmetics
• Smoking & fireplaces
• Fuel oil & gasoline
• Moth balls
• Vehicle exhaust