The Austin Air HealthMate-200 Plus or HM-200+ air cleaner is designed to address the need of those with Multiple Chemical Sensitivities (MCS). The 6.5-pounds of activated carbon is impregnated with potassium iodide to absorb a very wide spectrum of chemicals. This chemical filtration is matched with a pre filter and a HEPA main filter that contains 700 square feet of medical grade HEPA.
Like the basic HealthMate-200 this is a little giant. It is the smallest of the high quality metal-frame air cleaners. the fan is mounted on isolation shocks so that at high speed, while the noise is apparent it is very tolerable because there are no rattles or creaks.
The HealthMate air cleaners are available in three attractive colors:
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People who suffer from chemical sensitivities often experience symptoms of their
condition many times a day. There are many chemicals in indoor air that cannot
be seen but can be irritating for people. Multiple Chemical Sensitivity
sufferers can experience side effects of exposure to chemicals such as an
irritated throat, dizziness, coughing, watery eyes or sneezing. These side
effects can be prevented with an Austin Air Healthmate 200 Plus air cleaner. With
this model of air cleaner, these irritating chemicals are specifically removed
from the air. The Healthmate 200 Plus includes the effective filtering system
that is in the Healthmate 200 but also is designed to include a system to remove
organic chemicals from indoor air.
The small stature of Austin Air Healthmate 200 Plus air cleaners make them the
perfect size for a small bedroom or bathroom. They can handle a room that is 700 square feet
and larger. The model is recommended for people who may have
sensitivity to chemicals in the air and need to keep a smaller space free of
these chemicals.
These air cleaners are equipped with steel housing so it is sturdy and can intake air from
all sides. After the air has gone through the intense filtering system, it is
released through the upper part of the air cleaner. When the air first enters
the Austin Air Healthmate 200 Plus, it is directed through the PERMAFILT pre
filter. This filter removes any large particles that may be present in the air
such as animal hair or dust. These air cleaners contain an effective 30-foot HEPA
filter in order to remove the particles from the air. The air also is passed
through a medium that contains a mixture of activated carbon and zeolite. The
6.5 pounds of mixture also contains potassium iodide. This mixture of compounds
is effective at removing the chemical fumes and gaseous materials that may be
present in the air that passes through the unit.
Austin Air Healthmate 200 Plus air cleaners are so effective that the air that is released
from the unit is primarily clean and free of chemicals and particles. These air cleaners
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perfect fit for a person with a small space and sensitivity to chemicals. It is
able to remove chemicals fumes and gases from the air that may trigger the
symptoms of this condition for many people. The Austin Air Healthmate 200 Plus
can make indoor air safer and healthier for many residents.
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