Dyson AIRBLADE V Owner's manual

The fastest,
most hygienic
hand dryer.

Too slow
Others take up to 43 seconds
to dry hands.
Unhygienic
They suck in dirty restroom air
and blow it back onto hands.
Energy hungry
Most of them heat the air so
they’re expensive to run.
Did you know
Damp hands can spread
up to 1,000 times more
bacteria than dry hands.*
* Residual moisture determines the level of touch-contact associated bacterial transfer following
hand washing; D.R. Patrick, G. Findon and T.E. Miller; Epidemiol. Infect. (1997), 119, 319±325.
The problem with
other hand dryers

Expensive to run
They need constant stocking
and disposal.
Carbon footprint
Paper towels rely on carbon
emitting road transport – giving
them a carbon footprint of 12.5g.*
Can’t be recycled
Most paper towels cannot be
recycled, so they end up in
the ground or the incinerator.*
Creates hazardous waste
Busy restrooms can be left with
trash cans overflowing with soiled
towels, a potential hygiene hazard.**
The problem with
paper towels
* Paper Towels data from Madsen 2007 report – Life Cycle Assessment of Tissue Products,
Prepared for Kimberly Clark, Environmental Resources Management: 39,000 dries per year,
1.5 towels per dry. Dyson Airblade™ hand dryer data based on same number of dries used in
the Madsen report, 12 second dry time, 5 years use. Also includes standby power consumption
and emissions generated by manufacture, transport and disposal. 12 second dry time based
on NSF protocol P335.
** Journal of Applied Microbiology – Comparative evaluation of the hygienic
efficacy of an ultra-rapid hand dryer vs conventional warm air hand dryers;
A.M. Snelling, T. Saville, D. Stevens and C.B. Beggs.

Did you know
Dyson Airblade™ hand dryers are installed in
well known locations all over the world, including
Universal Studios, The Museum of Modern Art,
New York and LA Dodgers Stadium.
Fastest
Hands are dry in 12 seconds.
Filtered air
HEPA filter removes over 99.9% of
bacteria from the air drying hands.
Less energy
Up to 80% less energy than
warm air hand dryers.
Lower running costs
Up to 97% less than
paper towels per year.
No towels
No paper waste.
Recyclable
Most component parts
are recyclable.
Only one hand dryer
works properly

Spins 81,000
times a minute
No carbon
brushes means
no carbon
particles
Iron core
rotor with
no windings
Anti-vibration
system
0.3mm
apertures
+=
Dyson digital motor
Using digital pulse
technology, it spins
81,000 times a minute.
It’s the only hand dryer
motor powerful enough
to draw in 68 cubic feet
of air a second through a
HEPA filter, and then dry
hands in 12 seconds.
No other hand dryer
has this technology
Filtered air
Antimicrobial
ABS external
housing
Restroom air
Filter with
antimicrobial
coatings
+HEPA filter
Dirty washroom air
is forced through this,
removing over 99.9%
of the bacteria. So hands
are dried using cleaner
air, not dirty air.
Airblade™ technology
The air is then forced
through two continuous
apertures the width of a
human eyelash. The result,
two sheets of 400mph air
that scrape water from
hands in just 12 seconds.
The fastest
The most hygienic
hand dryer
Costs less to run
So no other hand
dryer works like it

Only the Dyson Airblade™
hand dryer meets every part
of NSF Protocol P335
Air filtration
Air used to dry hands must
be HEPA filtered.
Drying time
Hands must be dried in under
15 seconds. NSF have defined
dry as 0.1g of moisture. Damp
hands can spread up to 1,000
times more bacteria.
Touch-free operation
The hand dryer must start and
stop without user contact.
If a hand dryer doesn’t have this
logo, it’s not certified hygienic.
A recent hand hygiene study by
the Bradford University Infection
Group has been peer-reviewed and
published in the Journal of Applied
Microbiology.* The report found that
washing hands alone is not enough.
Microbial counts on skin actually
decrease when hands are dried
properly. Drying is now recognised as
a vital part of hand hygiene routines.
Out of all machines tested, the
Dyson Airblade™ hand dryer was
found to be the most hygienic –
significantly reducing bacteria
transfer compared to warm air dryers.
And unlike paper towels, Airblade™
technology doesn’t leave trash cans
overflowing with soiled paper towels,
a potential hygiene hazard.
For more information and to
read the full report please visit
www.dysonairblade.com
Scientifically evaluated
and approved
“ We asked independent public health
specialist NSF to define the criteria for
a hygienic hand dryer. It’s something
no one else had ever done before.
The result is NSF Protocol P335 –
and the Dyson Airblade™ hand
dryer is the only hand dryer that
meets every part of it. So it’s the
only one certified hygienic.”
Karen Hall
Microbiologist, Dyson
The only hygienic
hand dryer
* Journal of Applied Microbiology – Comparative evaluation of the hygienic
efficacy of an ultra-rapid hand dryer vs conventional warm air hand dryers;
A.M. Snelling, T. Saville, D. Stevens and C.B. Beggs.

Approved for the
food industry
HACCP International has
certified the Dyson Airblade™
hand dryer (AB02) suitable
for use in the food industry.
It’s the only hand dryer to
achieve this accreditation.
Traditionally hand dryers
have not been used in food
preparation environments.
They leave staff with damp
hands because they’re
too slow, they blow dirty
washroom air onto clean
hands and their surfaces
can harbor bacteria.
The Dyson Airblade™ hand
dryer has a 12 second
dry-time, HEPA filter and
anti-microbial coating.
The Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point
is an internationally recommended system
of food safety management.
“ The technology addresses a number
of unacceptable risks posed by hand
dryers in the past. It’s easy to clean
and is a touch-free system. It also has
a fast dry cycle. With the inclusion of
a HEPA filter, these features combine
to reduce considerably the risk of
microbiological contamination and
thereby meet HACCP International’s
food safety criteria.“
Clive Withinshaw
Director, HACCP International
The only hand dryer approved
for food environments by HACCP
Every single component
Materials and manufacture
represent 7% of total emissions.
The Dyson Airblade™ hand
dryer has 275 components
and even the smallest one
was assessed.
Waterways vs. highways
Transportation represents less
than 1% of total Dyson Airblade™
hand dryer emissions. Most of it
is by energy-efficient ships. It’s
far lower than paper towels,
which continually rely on road
transport for re-stocking.
Less energy = less carbon
Fast dry time and no energy
hungry heating element mean
the Dyson Airblade™ hand dryer
uses up to 80% less energy than
warm air dryers.
Hand me down
The Dyson Airblade™ hand
dryer is guaranteed for 5 years.
But when it does eventually
stop, many component parts
are recyclable and the impact
of doing so is a negligible part
of its carbon footprint.
No stone left unturned
Everything we make or use has
a carbon footprint. It represents
the total amount of carbon dioxide
and other greenhouse gases
generated during its life.
Working with the Carbon Trust,
Dyson has measured the carbon
footprint of the Dyson Airblade™
hand dryer. The calculation
covers: materials, manufacture,
transportation, use and end-of-
life disposal.
Only one hand dryer has the
Carbon Reduction Label

* Data from Gagnon and Panaretos, 2009 report [Comparative Environmental Life Cycle Assessment of Hand Drying Systems, Prepared for Excel Dryer, Inc. Quantis]:
260,000 dries, 20.14gCO2e per dry for virgin paper towels. Additional data: Emissions factors for Airblade™ and Xlerator used for US, Airblade 12 second dry time and
Xlerator 20 second dry time based on NSF protocol, calculations include standby/rundown, Airblade manufacture use AB04 primary manufacturer data, 4.31gCO2e per dry.
* Usage based on 2 paper towels per dry (data from Dyson internal research – Sept 2008). 1400W machine shown. Calculations include standby power. Cost based on
average paper towel cost of $0.01 and an electricity charge of $0.0989 per kWh. Source: US Department of Energy. Paper towel dispenser and Dyson Airblade™ hand
dryer purchase costs are excluded from comparison. 12 second dry time based on NSF protocol P335.
4.31g
CO2 per dry*
8.23g
CO2 per dry*
20.14g
CO2 per dry*
$35
per year*
$1,460
per year*
$60
per year*
Switch from paper towels
Paper towel production requires
natural resources. And paper towels
need constant restocking. Both
processes are carbon intensive.
By changing to the Dyson Airblade™
hand dryer, you can significantly
reduce your carbon footprint.
The Dyson Airblade™ hand dryer
has a 70% smaller carbon footprint
than paper towels.*
Reduces your carbon footprint
The Dyson Airblade™ hand
dryer costs you less to run
Faster dry time and no energy-
hungry heating element, means
running the Dyson Airblade™
hand dryer costs up to 97%
less than paper towels.
Saves you money

Touch-free operation
Intelligent infra-red sensor
control for touch-free
drying and minimal
energy use.
Anti-microbial additives
Anti-microbial additives
are integrated into all
external surfaces.
Easy to clean
Tough, sealed ergonomic
design for easy cleaning
and maintenance.
Robust and durable casing
Resists chips and scratches.
HEPA filtration
HEPA filtration removes over
99.9% of bacteria from the
air used to dry hands.
Rapid hygienic drying
Scrapes water from
hands with high-velocity
sheets of air – like a
windshield wiper.
Switched
reluctance motor
Digitally switched at
6,000 times per
second, making the
high-compression
fan spin 81,000
times a minute.
Long life, energy
efficient Dyson
digital motor
No carbon brushes
to wear down.
Inside the Dyson
Airblade™ hand dryer
Guaranteed to last
Long life
Dyson machines are engineered
to last. The Dyson Airblade™ hand
dryer underwent three years of
development and refinement before
it was launched. The performance
of every component was rigorously
tested, with high-quality materials
selected for endurance.
The long-life Dyson digital motor
uses electronics to switch the motor
phasing – using neodymium magnets
instead of carbon brushes that
wear down. Robust outer casings
are made from either aluminum
or polycarbonate-ABS.
Dyson engineers make things
better – improving performance by
inventing new efficient technologies.
This uncompromising approach
explains the 5 year parts guarantee
on all Dyson Airblade™ hand dryers.
Repair work labor costs are covered
for the first year too.

AB02 has an aluminum casing
for high-impact venues and is
available in 120v and 208v.
Aluminum
AB04 is made from a tough,
polycarbonate ABS – and is 50%
less carbon-intensive to manufacture
than the aluminum equivalent.
WhiteGray
Product range
12 second dry time
Sheets of air traveling at over 400mph scrape
water from hands like a windshield wiper.
Costs less to run
Dries 22 pairs of hands for the price
of a single paper towel.*
Uses up to 80% less energy than
warm air hand dryers
Patented Dyson digital motor spins 81,000
times a minute – delivering a much faster
dry time using less energy.
Carbon footprint
The only hand dryer awarded the
Carbon Reduction Label.
The most hygienic hand dryer
A HEPA filter removes over 99.9% of
bacteria from the air used to dry hands.
Touch-free operation
Starts and stops automatically.
No dirty buttons to press.
Easy to clean
Sealed casing infused with anti-microbial
additives eliminates 99.9% of surface bacteria.
Tough and durable
Robust, vandal-proof casing.
5 year warranty
Comes with a five year parts and
first year labor limited warranty.
Approved for the food industry
The only hand dryer approved for
food environments by HACCP.
* Calculations based on average paper towel cost of $0.01 and an electricity
charge of $0.0989 per kWh. Source: US Department of Energy.