What Is StationProtect?
StationProtect is an advanced air decontamination system engineered for fire stations and other high-risk environments. Using cutting-edge multi-stage filtration, it removes 99.95% of particulates as small as 0.3 microns and 95% of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), such as formaldehyde and toluene. By eliminating harmful airborne contaminants, StationProtect ensures a safer and healthier workspace for firefighters.
Designed for durability and ease of use, this compact and mobile system can be quickly installed in spaces like apparatus bays, gear rooms, and living quarters. With StationProtect, fire stations can maintain clean air quality while reducing long-term health risks for their teams.
What Problems Does StationProtect Solve for Firefighters?
StationProtect is designed to address critical challenges faced by firefighters due to poor air quality. Here are the key problems it solves:
- Harmful Particulates: Filters out 99.95% of particles, including mold spores, aerosols, ash, and dust, reducing risks of respiratory illnesses.
- Dangerous VOCs: Removes 95% of volatile organic compounds such as formaldehyde, toluene, and PFAS, which are linked to long-term health issues.
- Diesel Exhaust Hazards: Captures harmful diesel particulates found in apparatus bays, minimizing risks associated with cancer and other diseases.
- Stagnant Air in Key Spaces: Improves air circulation in bunk rooms, gear storage areas, and day rooms, providing consistent purification where it’s needed most.
- Maintenance Challenges: Features a pre-filter and LED filter life indicator for simplified upkeep, reducing maintenance costs and ensuring peak performance.
- Difficult Installations: Offers a user-friendly design with wheels and a single power cable, making installation quick and easy in any fire station environment.
By addressing these issues, StationProtect helps firefighters focus on their mission without worrying about the air they breathe.
Key Features of StationProtect
Advanced Multi-Stage Filtration
StationProtect combines three powerful filtration stages to tackle a variety of airborne hazards:
- Pre-Filter: Captures larger debris like ash and dust, extending the life of primary filters.
- Molecular Filtration: Removes 95% of VOCs, including harmful chemicals like formaldehyde and toluene.
- H13 HEPA Filtration: Captures 99.95% of particulates as small as 0.3 microns, such as mold spores and aerosols.
High Airflow for Large Spaces
With a maximum airflow of 750 CFM, StationProtect effectively purifies spaces up to 2,500 square feet, making it ideal for apparatus bays, bunk rooms, and other large areas.
Rugged, Portable Design
Constructed from powder-coated steel, StationProtect is built to withstand tough firehouse conditions. Its compact design, wheels, and single power cable make it easy to position and move as needed.
LED Filter Life Indicator
Stay on top of maintenance with the built-in LED filter life indicator, ensuring filters are replaced on time for continuous optimal performance.
Frequently Asking Questions About StationProtect (FAQ)
Where is the best place to install StationProtect in my station?
You should place your StationProtect as close as possible to the hot zone/ warm zone area of your station. The hot zone is your designated area for everything contaminated that needs to be decontaminated, while the warm zone is commonly the apparatus bay. Placing the StationProtect here allows it to reduce the VOCs and particulates in the air from off-gassing gear and exhaust systems.
If you have a station with living quarters, you may also choose to place one in or near this area to offer further protection.
I want to put it next to our bunker gear rack in the bay. Will the opening and closing of the bay doors affect the efficiency of the StationProtect?
The disruption of the air when the bay doors open and close will aid the StationProtect in capturing the particulates, soot, VOCs, and mold. The air movement from your bay doors is beneficial!
How large of a space can the StationProtect clean?
Each unit cleans the air in spaces up to 2400 square feet. The airflow is adjustable up to 655 cubic feet per minute.
Do I need just one unit for my whole station?
The number of StationProtect systems you need depends on the size of your station. Each unit can effectively clean spaces up to 2400 square feet. So, if your station is 2400 square feet or smaller, only one unit is needed. If it is larger, you will need an added unit for the best results.
Some departments choose to install one unit near their bunker gear and another unit near the sleeping quarters or kitchen area to enhance the air quality of the station further.
Are there special electrical requirements needed for running the StationProtect?
No, there are no special electrical requirements needed for the StationProtect. The unit uses a single phase 110v or 220v wall outlet, depending on the model you buy. We recommend placing the unit on a surge protector to protect the unit from unexpected power fluctuations.
Can StationProtect be moved easily?
The StationProtect unit is extremely easy to move! Each unit comes on caster wheels and simply plugs into a wall outlet. This means you can move the unit for cleaning purposes, cartridge changes, or because you decided it would work better in another location.
What if my crew shuts it off?
Your StationProtect unit offers the most comprehensive protection when it is allowed to run continuously. The system can only clean the air while it is running. We recommend discussing the unit and its purpose with your crew so that they understand what the unit does and how it helps them.
How often do I need to change the cartridge?
Since the unit is made with you and your busy schedule in mind, upkeep is easy! The four-stage cartridge system as a whole needs to be changed once per year. One piece of this cartridge, the prefilter, gets changed every three months. When you buy your replacement cartridge kit, it comes with everything you need for the entire year, including the four prefilters that will need to be changed.
Does StationProtect capture mold?
Yes! The StationProtect cartridge is designed to capture mold. Once captured, the mold and other contaminants are encapsulated and neutralized, meaning they are no longer a threat to you or your crew!
Is the StationProtect unit durable?
The unit is made from powder-coated steel. This makes it durable and easy to clean!
How loud is StationProtect?
At the maximum setting, the unit is just 60 decibels making it comparable to a standard business office environment. For comparison, the average household refrigerator runs at about 55 decibels, and a vacuum cleaner around 75 decibels. You can also control the unit with a speed control knob that lowers the noise level/protection setting as needed.
