Read this Operating Manual thoroughly before attempting to use this machine.
Pay particular attention to Section "SAFETYWARNING".
SAFETY WARNING
HEALTH HAZARDS
The M-MX4000 ozone generator is intended for COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL USE. The machine operates on single-phase AC
voltage of Un = 230 V at 50 Hz.
This machine generates ozone. Ozone is one of the most effective known disinfectants. Ozone displays bactericidal action at a
concentration of 13 μg/dm3. The bactericidal action of ozone is about 50 times better and 3000 faster than of chlorine. Ozone is an
irritant gas which damages biological membranes by free radical reactions with the membrane components. Once in living cells, ozone
may inhibit the action of cellular enzymes and arrest intracellular respiration. The first symptoms of ozone irritation (observable already
at 0.2 μg/dm3) include: coughing, sore throat, drowsiness and headache. Ozone's half-life is (practically) short: 30 minutes; hence its
primary concentration falls to approx. 6% in two hours. Ventilate all rooms after ozonation and wear respirators with charcoal filters if
you need to remain in areas of exposure during ozonation. The ozone concentration at 0.1 ppm is harmless to humans up to a
maximum of 8 hours of exposure. The ozone concentration at 10 ppm is hazardous already after a few minutes of exposure. Ozone
generators may output 0.5 ppm maximum (and the higher the concentration the faster the decay is). Operating several high-
performance ozone generators in a small and relatively gas-tight room may increase the output concentration. This will result in a toxic
and deadly atmosphere. Hence professional operation of ozone generators demands professional operators. Current laws and
regulations do not necessitate any training in operation of ozone generating equipment. However, due to safety considerations, every
person who wants to use ozone generators in a professional way should ask our company for training or read and understand relevant
reference literature. Note that our company training is not obligatory. Always keep your exposure in rooms being ozonated to several
minutes only. The ozone concentration in professional use ranges from 0.01 to 3 ppm. When this concentration is achieved in a room
being processed, its ozonation begins. The following ozone disinfection time is 30 minutes. This time spread results from the varied
reaction of pathogens to ozone. The differences in concentration and processing time may also vary between the ozonation objectives.
You can find more information in very extensive literature on this topic. The following statements are only a very broad introduction to
ozonation which is due to the wide averaging, high simplification, and conversion of the dynamic state to a static one. The
concentration threshold at which ozone disinfection and deacarisation (dust mite and allergen control) begin is 1 g of ozone
per 10 m3of the processed room. The M-MX4000 generator outputs 3-4 grams of ozone per hour, which means that the machine can
kill fungi in 30-35 m3within 30 minutes. Ozonation kills all allergens. Ozonation of refrigerators or home freezers is recommended. In the
seasons for mushroom, fruit and vegetables, these products should be ozonated, which significantly improves their shelf life –even
before freezing. This destroys bacteria and fungi on their skin. It is recommended to ozonate potatoes or onion before stowing them.
The processing requires mesh bags and a tight room. Air ozonation is recommended for cottages when they are still vacant. Ozonation
is often used to process clothing after prolonged storage. Ozonation is a standard sanitation process for shoes, athletic clothing, fitness
equipment, saunas or gyms. It is also highly recommended to ozonate all animals rooms and shelters (e.g. kennels, pens, transport
boxes for dogs and cats, bird cages or dovecotes).
1. Permissible Exposure Limits:
PELs in USA, Great Britain and other parts of
Europe:
• 8 hour TWA daily / 5 days a week: 0.1 ppm
• 15 minutes (short-term exposure): 0.3 ppm
The M-MX4000 generator can output up to 4000 milligrams of ozone per hour. The ozone concentration generated by the M-MX4000
can quickly exceed the 15-minute PEL (0.3 ppm).
2. Ozone toxicity:
Irrespective of PELvalues, there is a risk of respiratory inflammation. It has been proven that ozone contributes to asthmatic attacks. No
person with a history of asthmatic episodes should enter rooms which have been recently been saturated with ozone until all remaining
ozone is
completely dispersed and the room well ventilated with fresh air.
Ozone has a specific pungent smell, which makes it easily detectable even at concentration levels much below the 15-minute PEL. Most
people can smell ozone at a concentration approx. 1/10 of the 15-minute PEL.A very pungent smell of ozone in the air usually means
that the concentration exceeds the 15-minute PEL.
WARNING
• Do not allow any person with impaired smell to operate this generator.
• Leave clearance around the machine before turning it on.
• Do not check that the generator produces ozone by directly sniffing at the generator outlet.
• Short-term inhalation of ozone at high concentration or long-term inhalation of ozone at low concentration may result in
adverse physiological effects. DO NOT smell the ozone directly at the machine's output.
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GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS:
This machine is not water-proof and may only be used indoors. Protect the machine from water. Damage by flooding is not
covered by the warranty.
DO NOT open the machine's enclosure or attempt unauthorised repairs. The M-MX4000 ozone generator works at an
extremely high voltage which may result in physical injury. Do not touch the machine when it is working and open.
Do not use the machine at high relative humidity (> 80%).
The recommended minimum room size for water processing is 30 m³, which will prevent a very pungent smell of ozone.
Keep out of reach of children.
Unplug the machine from the power outlet when not in use.
DO NOT use this machine where explosive gases or materials are present.
DO NOT touch this machine with wet or moist hands.
Avoid frequent use of this machine in areas where metals or synthetic materials (e.g. plastics) are kept.
Use ozone-resistant hoses only. Use of incompatible materials may result in inadvertent ozone leakage into the surroundings.
DO NOT lubricate the tips of air hoses with mineral oils or organic fats.
