Carrier Launches Higher-Capacity OptiClean Air Scrubber for Healthy Indoor Air Quality in K-12 Schools

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Carrier announced the launch of the OptiClean™ 1500-cfm Dual-Mode Air Scrubber & Negative Air Machine, designed for improving indoor air quality in K-12 schools. This new model follows the previously launched 500-cfm unit and is aimed at larger spaces such as libraries and gyms. Both units utilize a HEPA filter to remove contaminants with over 99.97% efficiency, aligning with ASHRAE school reopening recommendations. These portable units help reduce the spread of diseases like COVID-19, making them suitable for classrooms and public spaces.

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• Launch of OptiClean 1500-cfm Air Scrubber aimed at improving indoor air quality in schools.
• The unit has a HEPA filter with >99.97% efficiency, aiding in disease prevention.
• Portable design requires minimal space and is suitable for various indoor environments.

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CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- As schools make plans and take precautions for reopening in the fall, Carrier today announced the launch of its 84%A2+1500-cfm+Dual-Mode+Air+Scrubber+%26+Negative+Air+Machine" rel="nofollow">OptiClean™ 1500-cfm Dual-Mode Air Scrubber & Negative Air Machine, ideal for helping to maintain clean and healthy indoor air quality in classrooms, cafeterias, libraries, gymnasiums, restrooms and more. The new unit joins the existing OptiClean 500-cfm unit, which was launched in April to help create infectious isolation rooms in hospitals treating COVID-19 patients and is now used in hospitals and dental offices and is ideally suited for individual classroom use. The new model draws air from inside larger spaces, removes many contaminants and discharges cleaner, filtered air. Carrier is a part of Carrier Global Corporation (NYSE: CARR), a leading global provider of innovative heating, ventilating and air-conditioning (HVAC), refrigeration, fire, security and building automation technologies.

"Schools and school districts around the country are making very difficult decisions about how to adequately prepare to reopen in the fall while keeping their students and teachers safe," said Chris Nelson, Carrier's HVAC President. "Our new OptiClean technology will provide one piece of the puzzle to help protect the health of students and teachers when they return to school. The new units can be plugged into a standard wall outlet in any room where students and teachers congregate during the school day to help reduce contaminants like the coronavirus, improve indoor air quality, and slow the spread of disease."

Like the 500-cfm unit, the new OptiClean 1500-cfm unit plugs into a standard wall outlet and uses a greater than 99.97% efficient, long-life HEPA filter to significantly reduce the presence of coronavirus and other contaminants in the air. OptiClean units exceed the ASHRAE^® school reopening recommendation* that portable electric HEPA machines be introduced into each classroom and provide a minimum of two air changes per hour.

The Carrier OptiClean units are portable, taking only about three-square feet of floor space when oriented vertically, and can also be operated horizontally, allowing for convenient, unobstructed placement in classrooms, cafeterias, libraries or gymnasiums. One 500-cfm unit can adequately clean the air in an average-sized classroom; the new 1500-cfm unit is designed for larger spaces. In both cases, multiple units can be used for more expansive spaces.

OptiClean is one of a number of solutions offered through Carrier's Healthy Buildings Program that can aid school districts in enhancing indoor air quality. Other product features and upgrades include filters with high MERV ratings; UV lights; Agion^® anti-microbial coating, which can be applied to protect against bacterial growth; economizers; and a Humidi-MiZer^® dehumidification system.

For more information, contact your local Carrier expert or visit carrier.com/commercial.

About Carrier
Founded by the inventor of modern air conditioning, Carrier is a world leader in high-technology heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration solutions. Carrier experts provide sustainable solutions, integrating energy-efficient products, building controls and energy services for residential, commercial, retail, transport and food service customers. Carrier is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, a leading global provider of innovative HVAC, refrigeration, fire, security and building automation technologies. For more information, visit carrier.com or follow @Carrier on Twitter.

*When properly specified.

ASHRAE^® is a registered service mark of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc.

Contact:	Jeremy Riffle
	317.240.5133
	Jeremy.S.Riffle@Carrier.com

 

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FAQ

What is the OptiClean 1500-cfm Air Scrubber launched by Carrier?

The OptiClean 1500-cfm Air Scrubber is a portable air purification device designed to improve indoor air quality in K-12 schools, effectively reducing contaminants like the coronavirus.

How does the OptiClean Air Scrubber work?

It draws in air from the surrounding area, filters it through a HEPA filter that removes over 99.97% of contaminants, and then discharges cleaner air back into the environment.

What are the applications of the OptiClean units?

The OptiClean units can be used in classrooms, cafeterias, libraries, and gymnasiums to help maintain a healthy indoor environment.

How does the OptiClean 1500-cfm unit compare to the 500-cfm unit?

The 1500-cfm unit is designed for larger spaces compared to the 500-cfm unit, which is more suitable for average-sized classrooms.

What is the significance of using HEPA filters in the OptiClean units?

HEPA filters are crucial as they trap a high percentage of airborne particles, including viruses and bacteria, thus improving indoor air quality and safety.