The Austin Air HealthMate HEGA contains the same military carbon cloth (HEGA - High Efflciency Gas Adsorption) as the Allergy Machine in addition to the true medical HEPA. It is available in all three colors as compared to the Allergy Machine which is only available in silver. The Austin Air HealthMate HEGA is available in two sizes: The HealthMate Jr. HEGA and the HealthMate HEGA. The HealthMate Jr. HEGA will clean up to 700 sq. ft. efficiently and the HealthMate HEGA will clean up to 1500 sq. ft. efficiently. Available in 3 colors: white, black and sandstone.
Filter Assembly (Lower or Filter Deck)
- HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air Drum Filter)
- 14 inches (35.6 cm) in diameter
- 14.5 inches (36.8 cm) in height
- 80 sq. ft. (7.4 sq. meters) HEPA filter media
(Junior: 30 sq. ft.) - 13-15 pound (5.9-6.8 kg) mixture of solid activated carbon and Zeolite
(Junior: 7 pound mixture) - 3.5 sq. ft. (.325 sq. meters) of mesh retaining filter
- 5 sq. feet (.465 sq. meters) of cotton retaining filter Meets HEPA standards of trapping 99.97% of all particles larger than 0.3 microns
- Foam sealing gaskets both top and bottom
- Total weight 22-24 pounds (10-10.9 kg)
PERMAFILT™ Prefilter - Traps large dust particles
- Designed to be vacuumed from outside and to eliminate time consuming, costly 3-month filter changes
- Effectiveness: Filters a room 150-1500 sq. ft. (14-140 sq. meters) in area
(Junior: Filters a room 700 sq. ft. in area)
Fan/Motor Assembly(Upper or Fan Deck) (North American model) - Centrifugal fan
- Produces air flow of 75-400 cubic feet (2-11 cubic meters) per minute
- 3-speed control switch
- 1/12 horsepower motor power rating: 1.1 amps, 120 volts, 60Hz
(Junior: .9 amp, 70 watts, 120 volts) - 100 watt power consumption at highest setting
- Motor type: high efficiency split capacitor
- Rated for continuous high RPM, long life duty
- Motor mounted on shock absorbers
- Hospital grade plug assembly available
- All electrical components are UL approved
Housing Construction - 22 gauge steel
- Hardened hybrid finish
- Perforated steel intake housing (filter deck) 360 degree intake, over 5 sq. feet (.464 sq. meters) of intake area
- Four casters mounted on bottom plate for easy mobility
- Bottom plate easily removed for access to filters
- Air flow output is from the upper deck, directed from one side
Dimensions - Height: 23.5 inches (59.7 cm)
(Junior: 16.25 inches) - Width: 14.5 inches x 14.5 inches (36.8 cm x 38.5 cm)
(Junior: 11 inches) - Corners rounded to a 2 inch (5 cm) radius
- Weight: 45 pounds (20.4 kg)
(Junior: 25 pounds)
Warranty - Five years on all parts and labor
- Filter guarantee: Five-year prorated guarantee under normal residential use
| User Profile: | Smokers, Pollen allergy sufferers |
| Allergy, Asthma Range: | 600 sq. ft. |
| Maximum Room Size: | 1000 sq. ft. |
| Air exchanges / hour (400 sq. ft.): | 7.5 |
| Filter Description: | Permafilt Prefilter, Carbon Impregnated HEPA cloth filter drum |
| Prefilter: | Foam Permafilt Prefilter, .5 inches thick |
| Filter Guarantee: | 5 year Pro-rated Guarantee |
| HEPA Filter: | Carbon impregnated HEPA Filter |
| HEPA Media Size: | 80+ sq. ft. carbon impregnated True Surgical Medical HEPA cloth |
| Carbon Filter: | Carbon impregnated into existing HEPA cloth |
| UV Light: | No |
| Average Filter Life: | 3 years |
| Air Intake: | 360 degrees |
| Air Outflow: | Directed Register, Top Right Side of Unit |
| Ozone Emission: | No |
| Filter Change Indicator Sensors: | No |
| M.C.S.: | No |
| Smoke Removal: | Yes, excellent |
| Mold Removal: | No |
| Odor Control: | Yes |
| Dust Removal: | Yes |
| Formaldehyde Removal: | No |
| Second Hand Smoke Removal: | Yes |
| Ease of Filter Replacement: | Easy, 4 screws on bottom plate |
| Installation / Expansion Options: | No |
| Power Cord Length / Type: | 5 feet, polarized, two prong plug |
| Interface Control Type: | 4 speed switch on front of unit |
| Color Options: | Silver only |
| Dimensions: | 23"H x 14.5" x 14.5" |
| Weight: | 35 lbs |
| Shipping Weight: | 39 lbs |
| Housing: | 22 gauge steel |
| Motor Type: | PSC electric, shielded,
1.3 amp, 120 volt |
| Noise Level: | High 66 dba
Medium 55 dba
Low 50 dba |
| Wheels / Casters: | Yes |
| Power Consumption: | High 115 watts
Medium 83 watts
Low 56 watts |
| CFM of Fan Speeds: | High 400 cfm
Medium 200 cfm
Low 75 cfm |
| Warranty: | 5 years part and labor |
| LCD Display: | No |
| Programmable Timer: | No |
| Remote Control Included: | No |
| CADR Ratings from AHAM: | No |
| Approvals: | UL, CSA, NRTL |