If your space is restricted at home, or you are looking for clean air in either a nursery, a school, a surgery, a hotel, gymnasium or any workplace then the Lightair IonFlow 50 Sky is perfect!
This ceiling mounted unit can clean rooms up to 50m², but take up no room whatsoever! The Lightair IonFlow 50 Sky will remove a wide range of allergen safely, including viruses, bacteria, moulds, pollen and dust, so is the safe way to protect children from repeated infections at school, and can also help the work environment by protecting people from chemicals, pollution and cross infection.

(CADR)- Cubic feet of clean air achieved per min:	not applicable
Max Room size	50m²
Size:	68.6cm x52.1cm x 20.3cm
Weight:	10kg
Power consumption in watts:	7w
Filter changes	never, just clean particle collector each month
Noise Level	less than 7dB
Fan speeds:	none
Case Material:	Acrylic and aluminium
Guarantee:	1 year

Michael Malmborg

The LightAir IonFlow 50 is shaped by award winning designer Michael Malmborg. His internationally acclaimed work has been published in more than 70 design media, including a 4 minute profile on CNN. Michael was also the recipient of the 2004 Rising Star Award sponsored by Bombay Sapphire at the Elle Deco International Design Awards. The LightAir purifier was shown during the ceremony.

2 technologies have been combined in the LightAir IonFlow, to achieve the high air cleaning capabilities.

The LightAir IonFlow Technology - An optimized version of traditional ionization.

The LightAir CellFlow Technology - A significantly improved version of conventional electrostatic filter techniques.

The Lightair air purifier has not only been developed for people who love pure and vitalized air but has also been created for design lovers. Many people are in need of an air purifier but don't want some ugly appliance interfering with an otherwise attractively furnished home or office. This has been taken into consideration to design an air purifier that reflects its absolutely unique technology.The simple compact form feels at home in any environment. It has one several prestigious design awards, among them the Rising Star Award at the 2004 Elle Deco International Design Awards Event- Rockerfeller, NY.

The Ionflow 50 was an Oxygen Award Nominee in 2006 for the most innovative product or technology in terms of air quality. This international award recognises companies, academic institutions and cities that have made a dedicated effort to improve and protect air quality.

 

LightAir has won the silver medal in the category consumer products in IDEA International Design Excellence Awards 07 and the price ceremony will take place in San Francisco October 3 rd .

The win was based among many factors based on strategy, communication, visions, ambition, design, environmental concerns and reasoning behind communication and targeted segments

http://www.idsa.org/idea2007/index.htm

 

	Home: We spend at least 50% of our time at home,a healthy indoor environment is vital for your health. Our home environment contains many sources of pollution, from our clothes, furniture, carpet, pets, cooking, smoke, car fumes, hair, bacteria and viruses etc.
	Hospitality: All kinds of hospitality environments, hotels, restaurants, gyms, spas, etc, are exposed to a wide range of pollution that can effect the health of guests and staff. Lightair enhances the experience and adds value to every visitor, guest or employee.
	Office: We spend 40% of our time at work, often with many people in a limited space. The environment is full of pollution of various sorts, allergens and copying machines, computers, paper, that contributes to a very unhealthy environment to work in. Many people report sick leave costing companies money. The Ionflow is perfect for staying healthy and efficient at work.
	School and Nurseries: The number of children suffering from asthma and allergies are steadily rising. Their undeveloped immune system is not strong enough to fight the large amount of harmful pollutants that they daily are exposed to. Children spend a lot of time with no healthy air in the classroom, resulting in poor concentration and feeling tired. Also schools and nurseries are the perfect places for spreading viruses and bacteria. The IonFlow can protect children from these negative effects and reduce the incidence of allergy and asthma attacks.
	Retirement Homes: The same benefits can be seen for the elderly in retirement homes, where their immune system may also not be so strong and the risk of infection may be higher due to a large number of people sharing the same living environment.
	Medical Environments: In medical environments like clinics, dentists, laboratories, hospitals, etc the exposure of bacteria and virus are at a higher level. Therefore patients and staff are at higher risk of contamination than normal. Also the staff are constantly in contact with chemicals and allergens, and as a consequence, it is crucial that the air is as clean as possible.
	Industrial Environments: There are many types of industrial environments that either suffer from polluted indoor air or are in need of a sterilized environment. Often the sources of pollution are many and severe and it may be necessary to install several units of air purifiers to control the indoor air climate. Examples of industrial environments that can be in need of air purifiers are food storage, warehouses and production facilities.

Effective:
Tests conducted by the Swedish National Testing and Research Institute and other third party testing institutes show that LightAir IonFlow 50 eliminates more than 99% of all airborne pollution particles (size 0.02-5.0 µm) - from dust, smoke, pollen allergens, bacteria, viruses, fungus, mould, pet dander and other allergens and particulate matter in less than five hours. This air purifier does not loose effect over time like filter based air purifiers do. Many buildings have indoor air which can be 4-5 times worse than the air outdoors. More and more people are suffering from asthma, allergies and other health problems such as fatigue, headache and concentration difficulties – problems which often stem from an unhealthy indoor air quality.

Environmental Manufacturing Process:
LightAir uses recycle materials and comply with the ROHS directive. The RoHS Directive stands for “the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment”. This Directive bans the placing on the EU market of new electrical and electronic equipment containing higher than agreed levels, cadmium, mercury, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyl (PB) and polybrominated diphenyl ether (PBDE) flame retardants.

Silent:
Less than 5 dB. Most air cleaning devices on the market have a dB between 30-60, some have even higher. A noise level of 63 dB can be compared to the noise of a washing machine or a lawn mower.

Ozone Free:
Emits 0 ppb. For reference; The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requires ozone output of indoor medical devices to be no more than 0.05 ppb. EPA's National Ambient Air Quality Standard for ozone is a maximum 8 hour average outdoor concentration of 0.08 ppm. Many air purifiers on the market emit up to 300 ppb of ozone.

Energy Efficient:
LightAir IonFlow 50 runs on only 12V and uses less than 7W/hour. This is equal to only 10% of a normal light bulb. The decorative LED-lights are energy saving and have a long life cycle of 75 000 hours.

Economical:
No filters to change. Most air cleaning devices on the market have expensive filters that should be changed at least two times a year.

Compact:
Small & portable. Fits into any environment.

Easy to Use, Install, & Maintain:
Just plug in and let the LightAir IonFlow work for you 24/7. Easy and quick to clean, simply rinse the collector in hot water and dish liquid once every two weeks or when needed.

Company Mission

LightAir is setting a new standard with unique and revolutionary technologies. LightAir aims to manufacture and distribute the worlds best choice of air management products and thereby improve manufacturing, handling and storage conditions in many fields of industry as well as improving peoples health and comfort by offering the best indoor air quality possible in every environment.

Company History

LightAir was founded in 2004 in Stockholm in Sweden , through a joint venture between Swedish Vitalair AB and Swiss Purocell SA. This constellation forms a solid foundation based on more than 25 years of experience within air cleaning. The company controls 2 revolutionary and unique technologies, IonFlow and CellFlow. This technological tool box creates invincible possibilities to quality applicatrions that will improve indoor air quality in environments like households, offices and schools as well as laboratories, high- tech industry, food production and entire buildings.

LightAir stands for innovation quality and design. Through extensive and ongoing research we constantly work to develop efficient, functional and well designed applications that will improve peoples health and comfort.

LightAir has acknowledged the importance of not only providing the best indoor air quality, but also good looking products that fits into every environment. We believe air purifiers shold be something you wish to have visible in your living room, bedroom or kitchen and it should be turned on 24/7 without disturbing you or charge you financially.

Air Purifiers: Air purifiers are a valuable addition to any allergy sufferers home, particularly those who are sensitive to airborne particles such as pollen, animal dander, pollution and dust mite allergen. All these products have been selected for their quality and high performance at removing particulates.

We have tested our range of purifiers on a wide range of criteria, and summarised our findings in easy to read information charts. This will enable you to find out which air purifier will be right for you. For example, you may not be an allergy sufferer, but would like a unit to refresh and clean the air; for this, a lower priced unit with a particle filter may be sufficient. Or you may be close to a busy road, and are looking for something to deal with pollution. Or you may be significantly troubled with chemicals, and need something more specialised, such as a unit to cope with VOC's. Whatever your requirements, you can refer to our charts and have a feel for which unit would suit you best.

The information you will find is:

• What area can it purify
• How much clean air can it deliver (CADR)
• Is it quiet enough for a bedroom (Decibel readings)
• Does it have an ionizer

Then we have identified the major allergens and pollutants that people are trying to deal with, and given each one a rating from one to five, to give you an indication of how effective a purifier is at dealing with particular air quality issues (1 being the lowest, 5 the highest performance). The allergens rated are:
Dust, pollen, animal dander, tobacco, odours, pollution, mould, chemicals, bacteria and volatile organic compounds.

Metric conversions

20 metres square = 220 square feet. ie) room size 11 feet x 20 feet
24 metres square = 260 square feet. ie) room size 12 feet x 22 feet
30 metres square = 320 square feet. ie) room size 13 feet x 25 feet
36 metres square = 365 square feet. ie) room size 13 feet x 28 feet
46 metres square = 550 square feet. ie) room size 18 feet x 30 feet
54 metres square = 580 square feet. ie) room size 19 feet x 30 feet
63 metres square = 680 square feet. ie) room size 23 feet x 30 feet
140 metres square = 1500 square feet. ie) room size 30 feet x 50 feet

What's this? CADR
CADR stands for Clean Air Delivery rate, which is a measure of a cleaners efficiency, together with the air flow rate. It is defined as the cubic feet of air cleaned of a particular particle in one minute.
For example, if an air cleaner has a CADR of 250 for smoke particles, this is equivalent to adding 250 cubic feet of clean air to the room each minute.
The CADR is useful for comparing different units efficiency at dealing with certain particulates such as dust, pollen and smoke, although it does not measure chemical removal.

What's This? A Decibel
A decibel is a measure of sound. As a rough guide to what each level of sound is equivalent to:
· A whisper: 20 to 30 decibels
· Normal conversation: 60 decibels
· Power lawn mower: 65 to 95 decibels
· Electric drill: 95 decibels
· Rock concert: 110 to 120 decibels
· Chain saw: 120 decibels
· Jackhammer: 130 decibels
· Stock car race: 130 decibels
· Shotgun: 170 decibels

What's this? Ionizer
Air Ionization in Nature: The atmospheric air that we breathe always carry positive or negative electrical charges, or ions, and a charged molecule is called a light air ion, or air-ion. If a charged molecule of air settles on a water drop or a dust particle, it also obtains electric charge, and is then called a heavy "ion". In rural location or in the mountains on a sunny day the air usually contains about 800-1000 light air ions of both polarities in a cubic centimetre, and no heavy ions. This is what makes the air feel fresh and healthy.
Whereas, in a big city, the concentration of light air ions drops to 50-100 ions per cubic centimeter, while the concentration of heavy "ions", on the opposite, rises to tens of thousands in a cubic centimeter. This is why many air purifiers have an ionizer as part of their features, to emit light ions to refresh the air.

Dust Mite Allergen
Over 75% of the "dust" one sees in a sunbeam shining through any window is dander- basically human and pet skin. This dander, as well as mould, is the main food source for the dustmite. As it is lightweight, dander will float around to any part of the home. Dust mites can be found in any home around the world, and are closely related to spiders. However, dust mites are so small that they cannot be seen with the naked eye. The dust mite sheds it's skin as it grows. These skin sheds as well as their droppings are known as allergens and can pose a serious problem to those who have an allergy. Dust mite allergen is the second most common allergy after pollen.
Dust mites live their lives on objects like sofas, chairs, bedding, mattresses, stuffed toys and clothing. It is not uncommon for a pillow to add over 10% of it's weight in just 2 years due to live dust mites and their droppings and carcasses. Furthermore, populations can exceed 10 million dust mites on any one mattress in less then 3 years! They need high humidity to survive - generally in excess of 60% - and a lot of food.
Allergies and allergic reactions to dust mites vary from person to person. Clearly, some people are not affected by their presence; for others dust mites pose a very real problem. Though it is believed an acute exposure to dust mites at a young age can have a life long impact, many adults can be suddenly affected. Reactions include but are not limited to sneezing, itching, watery eyes, wheezing, headaches, fatigue and depression. Though not
common, some people may develop a red rash. Most important is the fact that dust mites are impacting over 50% of asthmatics. These are people who need pure and allergen free air to breath. The fact that dust mites and the stuff on which they feed can easily get air borne makes them so much more of a threat to anyone that suffers from respiratory disorders.
It is important to reduce the levels of dust in a home if you are allergic to dust mite. This can be certainly helped with the use of a suitable air cleaner that has hepa filtration, to clear the air of dander and airborne allergen.

Pollen
Each spring, summer, and autumn, tiny particles are released from trees, weeds, and grasses. These particles, known as pollen, are carried by the wind, their mission to fertilize other plants. Many, however, never reach their targets. Instead, they enter human noses and throats, triggering a type of seasonal allergic rhinitis called pollen allergy, which many people know as hay fever.
The worst types of pollen for allergy sufferers are produced by the plain-looking plants (trees, grasses, and weeds) that do not have showy flowers. These plants manufacture small, light, dry pollen granules that are custom-made for wind transport. A single ragweed plant can generate a million grains of pollen a day. It is very hard to avoid pollen on high pollen count days, so air purification can really help to keep your home pollen free.

Pet Allergy
Your pet's dead skin flakes, urine, droppings, saliva and hair can trigger an allergic reaction or an asthma attack. Dogs, cats, rodents (including hamsters and guinea pigs) and other mammals all can trigger asthma in individuals with an allergic reaction to animal dander. It is the proteins in the dander, urine, or saliva of warm-blooded animals that causes this reaction.
The most effective method to control animal allergens in the home is to not allow an animal in the home. If you remove an animal from the home, it is important to clean the home (including floors and walls, but especially carpets and upholstered furniture) thoroughly. Pet allergen levels are reported to stay in the home for several months after the pet is removed even with cleaning.
Isolation methods to reduce animal allergen in the home have also been suggested, but the animal allergen can be carried in the air and by residents of the home on their clothing to all parts of the home, even when the animal is isolated. In fact, animal allergen is often detected in locations where no animals were housed. In these situations, it is assumed that the allergen was carried in on people that have animals or on people that have been around animals or people with animals.
So the most effective method to control exposure to animal allergens is to keep your home pet free. However, some individuals may find isolation measures together with regular washing of the pet to be sufficiently effective. If you choose to keep your pet, it is best if you keep them out of sleeping areas, away from upholstered furniture, carpets, and stuffed toys, and keeping the pet outdoors as much as possible. As the pet allergen is airborne, having a good hepa filtered air purifier will be effective at controlling levels of the pet allergen.

Tobacco Smoke
Source: Cigarette, pipe, and cigar smoking. Secondhand smoke is also known as Environmental Tobacco Smoke. Secondhand smoke includes both exhaled mainstream smoke from smokers and sidestream smoke from the end of a cigarette, cigar, or pipe. Secondhand smoke contains more than 4,000 substances, including over 50 compounds that have been identified as carcinogens.
Health Effects: Eye, nose, and throat irritation; headaches; lung cancer; may contribute to heart disease. Specifically for children, increased risk of lower respiratory tract infections, such as bronchitis and pneumonia, and ear infections; build-up of fluid in the middle ear; increased severity and frequency of asthma episodes; decreased lung function.
Steps to Reduce Exposure:
· Do not smoke in your home or permit others to do so.
· Do not smoke if children are present, particularly infants and toddlers.
· If smoking indoors cannot be avoided, increase ventilation in the area where smoking takes place. Open windows or use exhaust fans.
· Use an air purifier that has been specifically designed to deal with both the particles and gaseous pollutants of tobacco smoke.

Odours
Odours can trigger an allergic response in some people, such as asthmatics, but also a non allergic reaction in people who suffer from Vasomotor Rhinitis. This is a chronic rhinitis that is characterised by intermittent episodes of sneezing, watery nasal drainage, and blood vessel congestion of the nasal mucus membranes. There appears to be a hypersensitive response to stimuli such as a dry atmosphere, air pollutants, spicy foods, alcohol, strong emotions, and some medications. Indeed any particulate matter in the air, including pollens, dust, mould, or animal dander can bother people with VMR, even though they are not actually allergic to these things. The most common irritants are strong odours, such as perfumes, paint fumes, and cigarette smoke.

Car Pollution
Car pollution is a major trigger for asthmatics, and is very hard to avoid, especially if you live near a busy road or in a city.
Carbon monoxide, or CO, is a colorless, odorless gas that is formed when carbon in fuel is not burned completely. 56% of all CO emissions comes from motor vehicle exhaust.
Nitrogen oxides, or NOx, is the generic term for a group of highly reactive gases, all of which contain nitrogen and oxygen in varying amounts. Many of the nitrogen oxides are colorless and odorless. However, one common pollutant, nitrogen dioxide (NO2) along with particles in the air can often be seen as a reddish-brown layer over many urban areas. The primary sources of Nox, 49%, are motor vehicles.
Ozone. Motor vehicle exhaust and industrial emissions, gasoline vapors, and chemical solvents are some of the major sources of NOx and VOC, that help to form ozone. Sunlight and hot weather cause ground-level ozone to form in harmful concentrations in the air.

Mould
Outdoors, many moulds live in the soil and play a key role in the breakdown of leaves, wood, and other plant debris. Without moulds we would all be struggling with large amounts of dead plant matter. Moulds break down plant materials by digesting them, using the plant material for food.
Moulds produce tiny spores to reproduce, just as plants produce seeds. Mould spores waft through the indoor and outdoor air continually. When mould spores land on a damp spot indoors, they may begin growing and digesting whatever they are growing on in order to survive. There are moulds that can grow on wood, paper, carpet, foods, just about anything. Sometimes, they can release harmful gasses when they digest certain foods, such as ink from wallpaper.
The best way to control indoor mould growth is to control moisture. It is important to dry out water damaged areas and items within 24-48 hours to prevent mould growth. Fix leaky plumbing or other sources of water. Wash mould off hard surfaces with detergent and water, and dry completely. Absorbent materials (such as ceiling tiles & carpet) that become mouldy may have to be replaced.
Moulds can cause severe allergic reactions and asthmatic attacks in sensitive individuals, so it is important to use a dehumidifier where humidity levels are high, and combine this with a mould inhibiting air purifier.
Symptoms include:
respiratory problems and difficulty breathing, nasal and sinus congestion, burning/watery or reddened eyes, dry hacking cough, nose and throat irritation, shortness of breath, skin irritation, headaches, memory problems, mood changes, aches and pains, and possible fever.

Chemicals
Chemical sensitivity usually occurs after frequent exposure to chemicals. An allergic reaction occurs as the body's contaminant toleration levels are reached, toxic overload results and a severe allergic reaction sets in. Chemical sensitivity also initiates other allergy reactions, so that the sufferer becomes allergic to nearly everything else. Common chemical/contaminant irritants vary, from a wide range of petrochemicals and estrogenic chemicals to combustion residues from household appliances and heating systems, to various kinds of sprays, paints and exhaust fumes. Other culprits include chlorine bleach, moth balls and insect repellents, dry cleaning chemicals, and clothes that have been chemically treated. There are many odours, which, while being pleasant to some, cause great discomfort to others. The most notable of these are the fragrances found in perfumes, after-shave lotions and other cosmetics. There are other chemicals, which are used for cleaning purposes, giving colour and strength to fabrics in clothing, rugs, draperies, etc, which are offensive to some.

Bacteria & Viruses
Airborne bacteria and viruses are a common source of respiratory infection and a particular threat to infants, the elderly and those with weakened immune or cardiovascular systems, including people with allergies, asthma, AIDS and heart disease. Some serious infectious diseases are spread through airborne bacteria or viruses, including whooping cough, meningitis, pneumonia, SARS and anthrax.

VOC's
Volatile Organic Compounds:
Volatile: the ability of a substance to evaporate or readily vaporize at room temperature.
Organic: in chemical terms refers to compounds containing hydrocarbons.
Compounds: consist of two or more elements, substances, ingredients or parts.
Put it altogether and what does it mean: VOC's are hydrocarbon based compounds which involve life or the products of organic life that will evaporate, or vapourize when placed at room temperature. For example, Petroleum products such as gasoline for example, is a bi-product of once living organisms that will vaporize at room temperature. Glues, which are often made up of boiled animal parts, (hydrocarbons) that are often used in the production of wood products and the installation vinyl flooring etc., will also vaporize or off-gas formaldehyde as they cure. This is where the term "off-gassing" comes from.
However, to vaporize, also refers to the diffusing or scattering of matter. This is why mould, for example, has been referred to as a VOC, even though it is considered a particle. Mould has the property of vaporizing (scattering) spores which often contain proteins that can be extremely dangerous to humans (mycotoxins). Likewise, the droppings of dust mite can vaporize which also contain harmful proteins that can affect the lining of the lung. Paints, cleaners, shoe polish, carpeting, cupboards, furniture, etc, play a significant role in polluting our indoor environment with sometimes benign but more often dangerous emissions that have both short and long term affects on our health.
Health Problems Caused By VOC's (Formaldehyde, Pesticides, Solvents, Cleaning Agents)
Key Signs/Symptoms
· conjunctival irritation
· nose, throat discomfort
· headache
· allergic skin reaction
· dyspnea
· nausea,
· nosebleeds (formaldehyde)
· fatigue
· dizziness

A wide array of volatile organics are emitted by products used in home, office, school, and arts/crafts and hobby activities. These products, which number in the thousands, include:
· personal items such as scents and hair sprays;
· household products such as finishes, rug and oven cleaners, paints and lacquers (and their thinners), paint strippers, pesticides (see below);
· dry-cleaning fluids;
· building materials and home furnishings;
· office equipment such as some copiers and printers;
· office products such as correction fluids and carbonless copy paper;
· graphics and craft materials including glues and adhesives, permanent markers, and photographic solutions.
· mattress ticking
To effectively deal with VOC's, you should choose an air purifier with at least a heavy duty carbon filter, preferably a unit specifically designed to deal with VOC's.