ALL ABOUT OZONE
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS WITH PRACTICAL ANSWERS
Question
Answer
Why does ozone eliminate odors?
The third oxygen atom is loosely attached and easily separates from the ozone molecule to
combine with other substances, thereby oxidizing the odor causing substances.
Just what do you mean by
oxidation? Give an example.
Inside the body, food molecules combine with O
2
to form CO
2
, and H
2
O and energy or heat.
Oxidation means a substance undergoes a chemical change resulting in a different substance. Rust
and fire are examples of oxidation.
Is ozone like radiation?
No, ozone emits no penetrating rays.
What happens to ozone after it
serves its purpose?
Ozone’s additional oxygen atom, when combined with other substances, undergoes a chemical
change and reverts back to ordinary oxygen.
How is ozone formed by nature?
Trees emit hydrocarbons, which are byproducts of photosynthesis. Together with sunlight they
produce ozone. Also, the electric discharge of lightening will produce ozone. This is why the air
always smells so fresh after a thunderstorm.
What is the optimum operating
temperature for an area to be
treated?
70˚ F/21˚C to 80˚F/26.6˚C.
Should I leave on a fan or air
conditioning?
Yes. Utilizing the air conditioner, ceiling fans, floor fans, blowers, etc., to ensure that the ozone
is dispersed throughout the room, greatly improves the activBlaster’s effectiveness. This air
movement helps to ensure the ozone will come into contact with the odor. This same additional
air movement in the room after the activBlaster turns off will help the ozone to decompose more
rapidly making the room occupiable sooner. In many cases, ventilating a room is not an option.
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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Industrial,
Scientific and Medical Equipment (ISM), pursuant to Part 18 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to
cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the
interference at his own expense.
FCC STATEMENT AND USER INFORMATION
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Symptom
Probable Cause
Solution
Machine Not Operating
Plug not in receptacle
Re-insert plug
"House" power fuse or circuit breaker
tripped
Replace "house" power fuse or reset "house"
circuit breaker
Blown fuse
Replace fuse. If new fuse fails, contact activTek
Commercial Support
Low Or No Ozone Output
Loose cord connection
Ensure plug is fully inserted
No air movement
Contact activTek Commercial Support
Air blowing but no ozone
Contact activTek Commercial Support
Broken UV bulb
Contact activTek Commercial Support
Blocked air passage
Remove any obstruction
Broken On/Off switch
Contact activTek Commercial Support
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