Heraeus Soluva Air M10 User manual

Instructions
Soluva® Air M10
UV-C Air Disinfection System
IPS_Man 20003302000 en 12.20
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Soluva® Air M10
UV-C Air Disinfection System
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Table of contents
1 Introduction.............................................................................................. 4
1.1 Risk assessment................................................................................ 6
2 Product description................................................................................. 7
2.1 Intended use ...................................................................................... 9
3 Safety instructions .................................................................................. 10
3.1 List of the symbols used .................................................................... 10
3.2 Target group, personnel qualifications............................................... 11
3.3 Basic safety instructions .................................................................... 12
4 Transport.................................................................................................. 15
5 Installation................................................................................................ 16
6 Control...................................................................................................... 21
7 Maintenance............................................................................................. 24
7.1 Replacement parts............................................................................. 30
8 Disposal.................................................................................................... 31
8.1 UV lamps ........................................................................................... 31
8.2 Device................................................................................................ 31
9 EC Declaration of Conformity ................................................................ 32
10 Liability and quality agreement.............................................................. 32
11 Annex........................................................................................................ 32
11.1 Technical description ......................................................................... 33
11.2 Installation instruction fischer concrete screw ULTRACUT FBS II .... 36

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1 Introduction
Heraeus Noblelight GmbH
Heraeusstraße 12-14
63450 Hanau, Germany
Phone: [phone]
Mail: [email protected]
www.heraeus-noblelight.com
Available language versions of the operation manual
www.heraeus-noblelight.com/soluva-manuals
Heraeus Noblelight GmbH retains all rights to this operation manual.

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The text, information and illustrations in this manual must not be reproduced,
distributed or disclosed to third parties or used without authorisation for pur-
poses of competition.
This operation manual was prepared with great care. However, should you de-
tect an error in it, we would appreciate if you let us know.
Service
If you have any questions regarding repairs, spare parts, installation or initial
operation, please contact our service team:
Europa/EMEA/
Rest of world
( [phone]
* [email protected]
Americas ( [phone]
* [email protected]
Japan ( +81 (0) 3/6902-6633
* [email protected]
China/Taiwan ( [phone]
* [email protected]
Korea ( [phone]
* [email protected]
èGlue the type plate sticker here.

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Vorwort
This operation manual provides instructions for the use and care of the product.
This operation manual is for use by personnel operating and servicing the
product.
èRead this operation manual prior to initial operation.
èObserve the instructions given in the operation manual.
èEnsure that this operation manual is available to all persons
handling the product.
èMake sure the operation manual can be consulted without a
problem at any time during the service life of the product.
NOTICE!Heraeus Noblelight cannot be held liable for any damage or dis-
turbance of operations caused by non-compliance with the instructions
given in this operation manual.
The proper function of the product is guaranteed only if
uthe product is operated in accordance with the instructions; and
uthe operation manual and maintenance recommendations are observed.
Text markup
The markups used in the text indicate the following:
uBold = important information
uItalics = reference to a chapter, or a menu item
uè = instruction; something needs to be done
1.1 Risk assessment
Heraeus Noblelight offers powerful light sources that are optimised for the spe-
cific application and hence have a high ultraviolet (UV), visible (VIS) and in-
frared (IR) radiation capacity, depending on lamp type, which may be a risk to
the user (artificial optical radiation (AOR)).
Various sources of information, in the form of harmonised standards and tech-
nical rules, together with European Directives and national laws, are available
to facilitate the safe use of these lamps and systems, or the devices and ma-
chines in which they are incorporated. These documents contain requirements
and guidelines for risk group classification, AOR risk assessment, technical
design, technical control, marking and possible safety precautions for users.

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èSee, e.g., the standards EN 62471, IEC/TR 62471-2, EN 12198-1 and EN
14255-1/-2.
EU Directive 2006/25/EC on the minimum health and safety requirements re-
garding the exposure of workers to risks arising from artificial optical radiation
provides that employers must assess whether and to what extent harmful op-
tical radiation, including UV and IR radiation, is emitted by the product and what
the exposure risks are for workers in the vicinity, e.g. foreseeable duration of
exposure and foreseeable accessible distances. This is a legal obligation of the
employer with respect to health and safety at the workplace and not a product-
related legal obligation of the manufacturer.
The employer can use the end-product manufacturer's operation manuals to
help it assess the exposure risk at the workplace but they do not release the
employer from its legal obligation to perform a risk assessment itself because,
in particular, the hazards from artificial optical radiation caused by the use of
the product at the workplace can be assessed only under the final user condi-
tions. Based on the results of the workplace risk assessment, the employer
must take appropriate measures to protect the user against hazards, including
risks from artificial optical radiation. The risk assessment shall include, without
limitation, the following areas:
uThe effect of the artificial optical radiation generated by the product on the
materials and users in the vicinity if the product is used as intended.
uThe fire hazard that may arise due to the product being a source of heat if
used as intended
uThe requirements regarding adequate ventilation and/or extraction if used
as intended.
uAmbient conditions under which the product is to be operated or stored,
such as temperature and relative air humidity.
uSafe working practices for working with the product.
uIn addition to the operation manual, all applicable legal and other regula-
tions regarding accident prevention and protection of the environment must
be observed.
2 Product description
Soluva® Air M10 is a product of Heraeus Noblelight for the disinfection of air in
closed rooms.
This product allows dry disinfection without chemicals.
The UV lamps contained in the device destroy the structure of the microorgan-
isms' DNA by using highly disinfectant UV light of the wavelength 254 nm
(ozone-free).

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Optimising the disinfection effect
The disinfection effect of the Soluva® Air M10 depends on good air circulation
in the room.
èExamples of arrangement in the room see chapter Mounting.
Reduction of the risk of infection in dependence on air circulation and
room size
The higher the air circulation rate with disinfected air in the room, the lower the
risk of infection.
Air circulation rate (1/h) 1 2 3 4
Risk of infection -25 % -42 % -52 % -59 %
[J.L. Jimenez, COVID-19 Aerosol Transmission Estimator, https://tinyurl.com/
covid-estimator, 23/11/2020]
This mean, an air circulation rate of 3 per hour can more than halve the risk of
infection:
uExample (general): A room with 4m x 7m = 28m² floor area and a height
of 2.4 m has a room volume of 28m² x 2.4m = 67m³.
To obtain an air circulation rate of 3 per hour, a device should have an air-
flow rate of 3 x 67m³/h = 200m³/h.
uOne Soluva® Air M10 with 1,100m³/h airflow rate is suitable for a room of
367m³. For a ceiling height of 3.5m, the corresponding floor area would be
105m².
uWith two devices, you can either double the air circulation rate in a room
(and hence further reduce the risk of infection) or disinfect a room of double
the size at the same air circulation rate.
Scope of supply
The Soluva® Air M10 consists of:
uHousing with side covers for air inlet and outlet.
u2 UV lamps (NNI 370/77 XL HR) for air disinfection.
uIntegrated control unit.
uLED strip light for visualising the operating states.
uConnecting cable 15 m with plug with earthing contact (detachable).

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Fig.1: Main dimensions
èAdditional technical data see Annex.
2.1 Intended use
Soluva® Air M10 is intended exclusively for the disinfection of ambient air in lar-
ger rooms or halls with a minimum ceiling height of 3.00 m.
Reasonably foreseeable misuse
The following exclusions apply, among others:
uDo not use to expose humans or animals to radiation.
uDo not use outside of the permitted ambient conditions.
uManipulation or bypassing of a safety device
uDo not use for general lighting purposes.
uDo not use outdoors.
uDo not use in explosive or combustible atmospheres.
DANGER
Explosion hazard
èUse in explosion hazard areas is prohibited.

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3 Safety instructions
èObserve the safety instructions.
ðNon-observance of the safety instructions causes hazards to per-
sons, the environment and the product.
More information about the handling of UV radiation is provided at www.her-
aeus-noblight.com/UVSafety
3.1 List of the symbols used
Various symbols are used in this operation manual to identify the remaining
risks of the different hazard levels. The symbols help the user detect and mem-
orise risks.
Signal words
The signal word "DANGER" indicates a high-risk hazard which, if not avoided,
will cause death or severe injury.
The signal word "WARNING" indicates a medium-risk hazard which, if not
avoided, may cause death or severe injury.
The signal word "CAUTION" indicates a low-risk hazard which, if not avoided,
may cause minor or moderately severe injury.
Warning signs
Risk of electrical shock Explosion hazard
Generic warning Warning of optical radiation
hazard
UV radiation
Fire hazard Warning of hot surface
Warning of injury to hands
(crushing)
Warning of injury to hands
(cutting)

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Mandatory action symbols
Read the instruction manual. Notes regarding optimal use.
Wear hand protection. Wear safety glasses.
3.2 Target group, personnel qualifications
Any work on or with the product must be carried out only by persons demon-
strably qualified for the respective task.
Task Qualification
Transport Technical qualification
Installation Technical qualification
Electrical connection If a ready-made cable provided by
the customer is used, electrical con-
nection must be made by a qualified
electrician.
Operation Only by persons aged 16 or older.
The persons must have appropriate
physical, sensory and mental abilit-
ies and have read and understood
the operation manual.
Maintenance work (cleaning or repla-
cing UV lamps)
Electrical work (control cabinet main-
tenance)
Qualified electrician
Other repair and maintenance work Technical qualification

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3.3 Basic safety instructions
Personal protective equipment
èThe following personal protective equipment must be worn when
handling the UV lamps (cleaning/maintenance):
ðCut-resistant gloves
ðSafety goggles
Explosion hazard
DANGER
Explosion hazard
In operation, the UV lamp's surface temperature is about 100°C. The
lamp electrode temperature is about 1,200°C.
Danger of ignition at the UV lamp.
èUse in explosion hazard areas is prohibited.
Risk of electrical shock
DANGER
Dangerous voltage
Risk of electric shock when working on live components. Danger to
life.
èDe-energise the product.
èSecure against restarting.
èCheck the product is de-energised.

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Danger to eyes and skin
WARNING
Ultraviolet radiation by this product
This product is classified in risk group 3 (high risk) in accordance with
EN 62471 (Photobiological Safety of Lamps and Lamp Systems).
UV radiation damages eyes and skin.
èWithin the danger zone in risk group 3, prevent exposure of eyes
and skin. Consider reflection of the radiation.
èWear appropriate personal protective equipment (depending on
length of stay in the risk group, shown in the diagram).
èCover exposed skin on arms, legs and neck.
èDo not look into the radiation during operation. This may cause
damage to your eyes.
Danger zone of the artificial optical radiation
Danger zone of the artificial optical radiation DIN EN 62471
Risk groupe 3
Risk groupe 2 (max. 30 min/8 h day)
Risk groupe 1 (max. 5,5 h/8 h day)
Distance from the device (m)
Hight (m)
Maintenance side
(Air outlet)
The diagram describes the situation at the lowest recommended installation
height (lower edge of the device 2.70 m above floor).
The maximal lengths of stay apply to persons without protective clothing and
were calculated using the exposure limits in the "ICNIRP GUIDELINES", pub-
lished in HEALTH PHYSICS 87(2):171-186; 2004.
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èPersonnel within the danger zone must be informed accordingly and be pro-
tected against the hazards.
Persons must not stay within the radiation area of risk group 3.
èPrior to maintenance work at the device itself or other installa-
tions on the ceiling, switch off the Soluva® Air M10 or equip per-
sons with appropriate protective clothing.
Danger to surrounding materials
Ultraviolet radiation alters materials which are not UV-resisting.
èAppropriately shield off UV radiation to protect materials not to be
exposed.
Health hazard
CAUTION
Mercury
The UV lamps contain mercury due to the process. The mercury may
be released if the UV lamps are mechanically destroyed. Mercury is
regarded as hazardous to health acc. to Regulation EC/1271/2008
and the California Proposition 65 (www.P65Warnings.ca.gov).
èDo not inhale released vapours. Clear the danger zone. Appropri-
ately ventilate the working rooms.
èAvoid any contact with mercury.
èDo not allow mercury to reach the sewage system or ground wa-
ter.
èDispose of according to regulations. Either pick up mercury
beads with special mercury tongs or bind them with a special
mercury absorbent. After that, put them into a lockable plastic
container and dispose of in accordance with the applicable legal
regulations regarding the disposal of hazardous substances.

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Risk of burns
WARNING
Hot surface
The lamp and surfaces exposed to radiation can get very hot during
operation. The radiation heats the housing and surrounding compon-
ents. Contact with the hot surface will cause burns.
èDo not touch hot surfaces.
èAllow the product to cool down (approx. 10 minutes).
èWear protective gloves.
4 Transport
CAUTION
Risk of crushing
The product may be dropped when it is handled. Crushing injury may
occur.
èProtect the product against being dropped.
èWear personal protective clothing.
NOTICE!Improper handling of the device and the packaging may cause in-
jury. Take appropriate precautions.
èProtect the product against damage.
èAvoid vibrations and impact.
èUse aids suitable for the weight, e.g. fork-lift trucks, slings.
Slings must not chafe.
èCheck that the packaging of the product is not damaged.
Any damage to the packaging may be the cause of a subsequent
malfunction.

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Packaging materials
èWe recommend storing the packaging material for later shipping or trans-
port.
Otherwise, dispose of in an environmentally compatible way (carton: paper/
cardboard, padding material: residual waste).
5 Installation
Selecting optimal place of installation
èConsider the zones of the risk groups when positioning the device. See Fig.
"Danger zone of the artificial optical radiation" in chapter Basic safety in-
structions [}12].
èDo not operate sources of heat or vapour in the vicinity of the device.
èDo not mount the device near a door.
èMake sure no objects that reflect UV radiation, such as windows or metallic
surfaces, are located in the direction of the two openings.
èMake sure no objects sensitive to UV radiation are located in front of the
two openings.
èConsider the length of the connecting cable.
Make sure there is an appropriate power socket within the defined distance.
èPosition the Soluva® Air M10 in such a way that the recommended min-
imum clearances to ceiling and floor will be observed.

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Ceiling
Floor
>= 1,500 mm
Air flow
>= 1,000 mm
NOTICE!The shown minimum clearance to the ceiling can be obtained
only by using a special suspension fixture to mount the device, which is
not included in the delivery.
Location within the room

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èIf more than one device shall be suspended in the room, the following ar-
rangement must be observed.
Suspending the device
èDo not use nails.
èDo not use screws without suitable plugs to fasten interior
devices to gypsum plasterboards, sheets of drywall, gypsum
boards, tiles, plywood or similar materials.
èA minimum of two persons is required to safely position and suspend the
device.
èFence off the danger zone until it is ensured that the device is securely
mounted to the ceiling.
èFor concrete ceilings, use the enclosed mounting kit.
èProvide appropriate suspension points (two) at the ceiling or a girder.
The minimum load-bearing capacity per suspension point must be 500 N.

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Suspension points
(ring bolts)
èDrill appropriate holes and fasten mounting bracket 1 to the ceiling using
screw 2 . Observe the mounting instructions for "fischer Betons-
chrauben" [fischer concrete screws] in the Annex [}32] (Plugs are not
used, screw is screwed in directly into the borehole.)
Borehole spacing (center-to-centre) 864 mm to 976 mm, depending on the
orientation of the mounting brackets.
2
1
èDefine the operating height.
Suspend the Soluva® Air M10 in such a way that the lower edge of the
device is located at a height of not less than 2.70 m.
èAdjust/cut an appropriate suspension rope to the final operating height.

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20 mm
Rope overlap approx. 100 mm
Tightening torque of the M5 nuts: 2 Nm
Retighten after approx. one hour and again after three
hours.
The screwed connection should be checked again after
one month and after six months.
After that: regular checking every six months
Place clamping brackets always
on the non-loaded rope section.
Maximal total length of the suspension rope (incl. snap hooks) approx. 3.8 m
Minimal total length of the suspension rope (incl. snap hooks) approx. 0.26 m
èSecurely connect the suspension rope to the ring bolts of the Soluva® Air
M10 through the snap hooks and suspend it at the mounting brackets using
additional snap hooks.
èNote: The air inlet and outlet openings must remain unobstructed.
The intake air must not be hotter or colder than specified in the
technical data.
èDo not cover the LED strip lights.
Establishing electrical contact
èPlug the connecting cable into the device and into a suitable power socket.
Observe the connection data shown on the type plate.
èIf an extension cable is needed, it must have the following specifications:
ð16 A
ðMin. cross-section 1.5 mm2
èContact Heraeus Noblelight Service if you have any questions.