The Austin Air Healthmate HM450 Plus Blend Air Purifier is very similar to the Healthmate except for one key factor, in which, the Healthmate Plus HM450 has potassium iodide to remove formaldehyde, benzene, wood smoke, and other volatile organic compounds (VOC's) from the air. Which is very important, especially for those who are chemically sensitive. The Healthmate Plus is an excellent choice for areas with new carpeting, new furniture or offices with printing operations or other situations or circumstances that are chemical generating activities. Pre-filters are washable or can be vacuumed. HEPA filters has a 5 yr pro-rated manufacturer's warranty. Features 3 fan speeds Unit comes with wheels for portability Very low maintenance - HEPA filter requires replacement every 2-5 years Excellent 5 year warranty Energy saving PSC motor All-steel design with powder-coated paint that does not off gas Length: 14.5in Width: 14.5in Height: 23 in Weight 45lbs Filter Life: 2-5 years Color: White/Black/Sandstone Warranty: 5 years Unit includes complete set of filters Filter Assembly (Lower or Filter Deck) HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air Drum Filter) 14 inches (35.6 cm) in diameter 14.5 inches (36.8 cm) in height 80 sq. ft. (7.4 sq. meters) HEPA filter media (Junior: 30 sq. ft.) 13-15 pound (5.9-6.8 kg) mixture of solid activated carbon and Zeolite (Junior: 7 pound mixture) 3.5 sq. ft. (.325 sq. meters) of mesh retaining filter 5 sq. feet (.465 sq. meters) of cotton retaining filter Meets HEPA standards of trapping 99.97% of all particles larger than 0.3 microns Foam sealing gaskets both top and bottom Total weight 22-24 pounds (10-10.9 kg> PERMAFILT Prefilter Traps large dust particles Designed to be vacuumed from outside and to eliminate time consuming, costly 3-month filter changes Effectiveness: Filters a room 150-1500 sq. ft. (14-140 sq. meters) in area (Junior: Filters a room 700 sq. ft. in area) Fan/Motor Assembly(Upper or Fan Deck) Centrifugal fan Produces air flow of 75-400 cubic feet (2-11 cubic meters) per minute 3-speed control switch 1/12 horsepower motor power rating: 1.1 amps, 120 volts, 60Hz (Junior: .9 amp, 70 watts, 120 volts) 100 watt power consumption at highest setting Motor type: high efficiency split capacitor Rated for continuous high RPM, long life duty Motor mounted on shock absorbers Hospital grade plug assembly available All electrical components are UL approved Housing Construction 22 gauge steel Hardened hybrid finish Perforated steel intake housing (filter deck) 360 degree intake, over 5 sq. feet (.464 sq. meters) of intake area Four casters mounted on bottom plate for easy mobility Bottom plate easily removed for access to filters Air flow output is from the upper deck, directed from one side Dimensions Height: 23.5 inches (59.7 cm)(Junior: 16.25 inches) Width: 14.5 inches x 14.5 inches (36.8 cm x 38.5 cm)(Junior: 11 inches) Corners rounded to a 2 inch (5 cm) radius Weight: 45 pounds (20.4 kg)(Junior: 25 pounds) Warranty Five years on all parts and labor Filter guarantee: Five-year prorated guarantee under normal residential use
