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Controls airborne viruses and pollen even in large spaces. Keeps your air clean through the power of water. SANYO believes in a Think GAIA vision. We set our sights on the invisible the air for the health of the children and future generations. SANYO's electrolyzed water technology is already at work in swimming pool sterilization systems and in SANYO's zero-detergent cycle washing machines. Now this same virus washer technology has been used to create an air purification system that is capable of using the 'power of water' to clean the air in large spaces where people gather. This system removes airborne viruses, bacteria and mold, as well as pollen, dust mite feces and shells, and removes odors caused by tobacco and pets. Deodorizes Odors Disinfects Bacteria Mold Suppresses viruses Pollen Viruses SANYO Electrolyzed Water Technology The Virus Washer is based on electrolyzed water technology developed by SANYO. This system electrolyzes tap water containing chloride ions to generate hypochlorous acid and hydroxyl radicals, which are two different types of active oxygen species that suppress viruses. Maintaining a high concentration of these active oxygen species in the electrolyzed filtration water effectively fights microbes. Mechanism of virus suppression by electrolyzed water The hypochlorous acid and hydroxyl radicals in the electrolyzed water destroy the spikes (viral protein) on the surface of viruses, effectively preventing infection. Deformation and decomposition of viral spikes Electrolyzed water )$ 0) )$ 0) )$ 0) 0) )$ 0) )$ 0) )$ Viral protein (spike) Hypochlorous acid Hydroxyl radical Destroyed spike Effectively suppresses airborne viruses and allergens A double punch using two different agents that are very effective in purifying air, hypochlorous acid and hydroxyl radicals, rapidly suppresses and sterilizes infectious agents and removes odors. The disinfectant element inside the unit suppresses viruses and bacteria. Virus suppression test results Airborne bacteria disinfectant test results 100 90 80 70 Residual viability of viruses in the 60 disinfectant 50 element's electrolyzed 40 water (%) 30 20 More than 99% of airborne viruses were removed after one passage through the disinfectant element. 10 0 No disinfectant element After passing through the disinfectant element Test method: Air containing suspended viruses is passed through the disinfectant element containing electrolyzed water, after which the remaining airborne viruses were trapped and residual virus populations were evaluated in cell cultures by TCID50 assay. Testing organization: Gunma Prefectural Institute of Public Health Photo of cells after cultivation Viruses have infected the cell No disinfectant element Purified cells After passing through the disinfectant element 107 Natural decline 106 105 Number of 104 airborne bacteria (particles/ 103 100 liters) 102 More than 99.9% of the airborne bacteria removed after 5 minutes 101 1 0 Space purification system (Virus Washer with Disinfectant Element) 5 10 15 20 25 30 Operating time (minutes) Test method: Bacteria were suspended in a 2-cubic-meter test chamber and the air purification system (Virus Washer with Disinfectant Element) was operated. Microbes remaining in suspension were trapped periodically and the change over time was evaluated by the pour plate method. Testing organization: Gunma Prefectural Institute of Public Health together with SANYO Electric. Photograph after culturing Natural decline Using the air space purification system *5-minute operating time Verified through academic research by the Gunma Prefecture Institute of Health and other public health institutes. [Test result 1] Airborne viruses 99.9% reduction*1 [Test result 2] Airborne viruses 98% reduction*2 *1 Air containing viruses was passed through the electrolyzed-water disinfectant element, and the viruses were collected. Their infectious capacity was then measured with embryonated egg cultures. Test institute: Tottori University *2 An actual unit (Virus Washer with Disinfectant Element) was operated in a 9-square-meter laboratory, where a virus solution was sprayed into the air for 30 minutes. Fifty minutes after the spraying was stopped, the viruses were collected, and their infectious capacity was measured with cultured cells. Test institute: The Kitasato Institure Research Center for Medical Environment Electrolyzed water works in several ways to help purify air Disinfectant effect Airborne mold 99% reduction*3 Pollen 95% reduction*4 Allergen control Dust mite feces and shells Dandruff from dogs or cats 99% reduction*5 97% reduction*6 Deodorizing effect Speedy deodorization of tobacco odor*7, pet odors*8, and others. *3: Testing method: Mold particles were suspended in an approximately 9-cubic-meter test chamber and disinfectant electrolytic mist was released into the chamber. An air sampler was used to evaluate the number of residual airborne mold particles. Testingorganization: Japan Food Research Laboratories *4: Testing method: Disinfectant electrolytic mist was released into a 0.275-cubic-meter test chamber containing pollen particles, and the reduction in the number of pollen particles was evaluated by the enzyme antibody method. Testing organization: Osaka Medical College *5: Test method: Disinfectant electrolytic mist was released into a 0.275-cubic-meter test chamber containing dust mite particles, and the reduction in the number of dust mite particles was evaluated by the enzyme antibody method. Testing organization: Kobe University School of Medicine *6: Test method: Disinfectant electrolytic mist was released into a 0.275-cubic-meter test chamber containing dog and cat dander allergens, and the reduction in the number of dander allergens was evaluated by the enzyme antibody method (ELISA). Testing organization: Oriental Yeast Co., Ltd. *7: Test method: Three gases with different odors (acetaldehyde, acetic acid, and ammonia) were released into a 0.275-cubic-meter test chamber and then passed through a disinfectant element. The percentage of residual gas was then measured. Testing organization: SANYO Electric * 8: Test method: Four gases with different odors (ammonia, acetic acid, trimethylamine and methyl mercaptan) were released into a 0.275-cubic-meter test chamber and then passed through a disinfectant element. The percentage of residual gas was then measured. Testing organization: SANYO Electric Quickly and powerfully purifies air in spaces as large as 300 cubic meters. Controls airborne viruses by forcibly circulating electricity through a disinfectant element containing electrolyzed water. Collaborative research between Gunma Prefectural Institute of Public Health and SANYO Electric* * Regarding the evaluation of Virus Washer functions More than 99% reduction in viruses after a single passage through the element. Clog-resistant honeycomb Disinfectant element Indicates the treated air volume. TREATED AIR VOLUME Indicator One LED lights for each 300 m3 of air that has been purified. (Displays in 5 steps, and returns to zero when the unit is turned off.) Purified air Adjusts the airflow direction and prevents dust intake. Auto louver The louver opens when the unit is turned on, and closes when it is turned off, to prevent dust from entering. When the airflow direction is adjusted, the position is automatically stored in memory. The louver swings in a range of 0 to 23 degrees. Simple and easy to use. Control panel Includes a child lock function to prevent children from tampering with the system. Allows about 10 hours of continuous operation. 6-liter water supply tank The tank allows about 10 hours of use at the standard airflow. A lamp lights and an alarm sounds to indicate when the water needs to be replenished. Sensors and variable airflow controls prevent over-humidification. Humidity control Trap pollen and house dust. Supplied pre-filter + high-efficiency filter The pre-filter works with the high-efficiency filter to increase effectiveness against pollen and to prevent clogging of the disinfectant element by dust and other particles. A highperformance micro-particle filter (purchased separately) capable of trapping finer pollen and dust particles is also available. high-efficiency filter Pre-filter Use of a kit (built to order*) that connects directly to the water supply can increase convenience and enable 24-hour operation. The kit eliminates the need for water supply and drainage. It is recommended for places requiring 24-hour air purification, such as hospital wards, nursing care facilities, and 24-hour sales offices. *Please contact a sales representative for details. Intake air Simplifies water drainage. Automatic drainage mechanism Simply dispose of the water in the drainage tank. A lamp lights and an alarm sounds to indicate when this needs to be done (about once or twice per month, depending on use). VW-VF10BG Suppresses viruses Humidification Disinfects Deodorizes Suggested From room size 20 to 100 square meters