Storage Recommendations
New carbon filters must be stored flat in their original packaging, at a temperature between +10°C and +50°C, and humidity <85% RH.
HEPA H14 and ULPA U16 particulate filters must be stored upright in their original packaging in a dry environment.
Under these conditions, the maximum storage time of a filter depends on its type:
| Device type | Filter type | Storage time before use in original packaging |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical - Biological - Controlled containment hoods | AS, BE, BE+ | 12 Month* |
| K, F | Not recommended | |
| HEPA/ULPA | 12 Month* | |
| Particulate pre-filter | 12 Month* | |
| Cabinets | AS, BE, BE+ | 12 Month* |
| K, F | Not recommended | |
| HEPA/ULPA | 12 Month* | |
| Particulate pre-filter | 12 Month* | |
| GFH | Neutrodine® | 12 Month* |
| Neutrodine® Unisorb | 12 Month* | |
| Acid pre-filter | 12 Month* | |
| Ammonia pre-filter | Not recommended | |
| HEPA | 12 Month* | |
| Halo 35 | VOC, Chemplus | 12 Month* |
| Formaldehyde | Not recommended | |
| Post-filter | 12 Month* | |
| Particulate pre-filter | 12 Month* | |
| HEPA/ULPA | 12 Month* | |
| Halo 25 | VOC, Chemplus | 12 Month* |
| Formaldehyde | Not recommended | |
| Post-filter | 12 Month* | |
| Particulate pre-filter | 12 Month* | |
| HEPA/ULPA | 12 Month* | |
| Chemtrap | AS, BE, BE+ | 12 Month* |
| K, F | Not recommended | |
| HEPA | 12 Month* |
*A more precise date is indicated on the label affixed to the box of the relevant filter.
New filters that exceed the recommended storage time must not be installed.
Consumables for all device types (except Halo 25)
| Other consumables | Service life |
| Molécode® A | 2 years* |
| Molécode® F | 2 years* |
| Molécode® S | 5 years* |
| UV lamp | Replace after 8000 h (at 5000 h it will have lost 15%) |
* For the Halo C 35 device from software version V2.2.1-E onwards: Molécode A and F: 3 years, and Molécode S: 6 years.
Consumables for the Halo 25
| Other consumables | Service life |
| Molécode® A | 3 years |
| Molécode® F | 6 years |
| Molécode® S | 6 years |
| Particle sensor | 6 years |
| T/RH sensor | 6 years |
| UV lamp | Replace after 9000 h |
* For the Halo C 35 device from software version V2.2.1-E onwards: Molécode A and F: 3 years, and Molécode S: 6 years.