CERTIFIED
HEPA FILTRATION THAT MEETS STRICT MILITARY STANDARDS
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1.)
Certified HEPA filter 2.)
Two-stage motor filter 3.)
"Miracle" washable cloth bag 4.)
Disposable "Stormy Bag"
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The
Patriot's standard pre-motor filtration (not including the optional
post-motor HEPA filter) has been tested according to ASTM 1215-89 protocol
to achieve 89.9% filtration efficiency @ 1.0 micron @ 100 CFM. This
amazing pre-motor filtration allows the motor and electronics of the
Patriot to stay immaculate by filtering out all the damaging particles
that could enter the motor and electronics.
The Patriot's incredible
standard pre-motor filtration also allows the optional HEPA filter
to have a 3-year life expectancy since the HEPA filter (99.97% Efficiency
@ 0.3 micron @ 100 CFM) only has to catch
the microscopic particles and will not be clogged and have its air-flow
reduced by large debris like conventional vacuum cleaners.
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The MEDIK-AIRE™ hypo-allergenic filter attachment consists of over
1000 square inches of Certified High Alpha HEPA. This state of the art HEPA filter is rated at 100 CFM and uses the latest technology
to provide the best possible filtration without reducing air-flow and the over all
cleaning ability. |
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HEPA (high efficiency particulate air)
filters are the highest efficiency filter available for filtration of small particles.
Defined by the Institute of Environmental Science, a Certified High Alpha filter must
capture a minimum of 99.97% of contaminants at 0.3 micron in
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The first HEPA filters were developed in
the 1940's by the Atomic Energy
Commission to full-fill atop-secret need for an efficient,
effective way to filter radioactive contaminants. They were needed as part of the
Manhattan Project, which was the development of the atomic bomb. HEPA filter technology was
declassified after World War 2 and allowed for commercial use. |
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HEPA filters have been traditionally used
in hospital operating and isolation rooms, pharmaceutical and computer chip manufacturing,
and other application requiring "absolute" filtration. Today HEPA filters are
used in a wide variety of critical filtration application in the nuclear, electronic,
aerospace, pharmaceutical and medical fields, and in equipment for asbestos
abatement. HEPA filters are highly recommended
for allergy sufferers. |
