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5.1.2
HEPA Filter
5.1.2.1
Description
The Air Medic comes standard with a 6-inch HEPA (High
Efficiency Particulate Air) filter. This filter is designed to stop at
least 95% of all particles 0.3µm or larger. This is same level of
filtration as N95 masks.
5.1.2.2
Maintenance Interval
The unit is equipped with a filter change light that will
indicated when the HEPA filter should be changed. The
standard replacement frequency for the HEPA filter can be
found in Table 1.
5.1.2.3
Replacement Instructions
To access the HEPA filter, remove the upper and lower access
panels. The HEPA filter is held to the bulkhead by two brackets.
These brackets can be removed by loosening the wingnuts and
turning the brackets so that they come free of the threaded
rods. The HEPA can then be lifted and removed. When
inserting the new HEPA make sure the airflow arrow is pointing
up, and the HEPA is sitting flat on the bulkhead. Put the
brackets back in place on the threaded rods and then tighten
the wingnuts.
5.1.3
Activated Carbon Filter (Optional Accessory)
5.1.3.1
Description
An optional accessory for the Air Medic is two 1-inch Activated
Carbon Filters. These filters make use of Activated Carbon to
adsorb airborne particles to help with allergens and odours.
5.1.3.2
Installation Instructions
The Activated Carbon filters are installed on the intakes behind
the Prefilters. To install the new filter, first ensure that the
airflow arrow on the filter is pointing towards the middle of the
unit. Slide the filter in lower into the upper and lower guides,
ensure it is pushed all the way to the bottom. The Activated
Carbon filter should be installed in the inner most filter slot.
Note: the Prefilter should be installed before the Activated
Carbon filter.
5.1.3.3
Maintenance interval
The replacement frequency for the Activated Carbon filter can
be found in Table 1.
5.1.3.4
Replacement Instructions
To replace the Activated Carbon filters when they are dirty,
they need to be removed. To remove the Carbon filters,
remove the lower. Pull the Carbon filter toward you and out of
the unit.
The installation of new filters is the same as listed above.