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Instruction Manual
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The World’s Safest and most Tested Air Purifi er
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Platinum
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Copyright 2005 Policon Ltd. All Rights Reserved
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, photocopied,
transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means without the express prior written consent of
Policon Ltd.
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Index
Introduction
Applications
Airfree and Mould
Technical Characteristics
Airfree Description
Installing and Connecting
Safety Instructions
How does Airfree work? Maintenance
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Airfree’s Independent and Effi ciency Tests
FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
Warranty
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Congratulations for having purchased your Airfree.
Airfree air purifi ers are manufactured under license of US Patent 5,874,050, and
many other patents pending worldwide. Airfree was designed with most advanced
American and German technologies, to drastically destroy indoor airborne microorganisms and reduce ozone.
Different from other air purifi er manufacturers, Airfree does not spend much time
in describing fancy technologies with diffi cult words and theories. Airfree offers
independent effi ciency tests instead.
For every Airfree claim there is one independent test to prove it!
Please carefully read this manual to achieve the best air purifying results.
Enjoy your Airfree.
Thank you,
AIRFREE PRODUCTS
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The Invisible
Enemies
Most people spend around 90% of their time indoors, at home or in the offi ce.
The EPA – Environmental Protection Agency claims the quality of air indoors can
be 100 times worse than outdoors.
Some factors contribute to indoor contamination:
- High concentration of people in rooms increase fungus, bacteria and virus development, and cross contamination
- New building insulation techniques reduce outside air interchanges and
consequently air conditioning running cost, but in turn drastically increase mould,
and bacteria colonies
- Defi cient air conditioning duct cleaning
- Concentration of organic material such as books, carpeting, curtains,
and sofas.
Good air quality indoors is a must for those affected by respiratory diseases and
allergies.
Contaminated indoor air (fungus, airborne allergens, pollens, ozone) can trigger
- Asthma, bronchitis, rhinitis, and sinusitis
- Fungal infections in immune depressed patients
- Eye, throat and nose irritation
- Headaches, lethargy, irritability
- Cough and diffi culty in concentration
Relation between microorganisms and related diseases.
Inocolums(*) X Virulency (**)
human Resistance
(*) Quantity of microorganisms (**) Microorganism aggressiveness
The higher “Inocolums” and “Virulency” and or the lower “Human resistance”
results in greater contamination risk to people. The main contamination causes
are several types of fungus, (some of them already resistant to the most powerful chemicals and poisons), bacteria, viruses, the fi ne dust mite excrements and
skeletons containing powerful allergens and hazardous fungus, and the seasonal
pollens.
Airfree can safely and silently destroy those allergens
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Applications
Healthy rooms with pure clean air
The effi cient and noiseless Airfree technology safely destroys mould
spores, bacteria, viruses and other airborne organic microorganisms.
Respiratory allergies and Asthma
Airfree drastically reduces airborne organic allergens and ozone, providing cleaner and safer environment for allergic people. Airfree destroys
mould spores, bacteria, viruses, dust mite allergens, pet dander and reduces ozone, all kept to minimum levels.
Children and Newborns
Studies demonstrate that reducing dust mite allergen exposure to young
children will lessen the development of asthma.
Mould and Mildew
Airborne Mould spores that fl oat throughout the house potentially cause
allergic reactions. Those spores also start new mould colonies and expand existing ones. Airfree destroys airborne mould and mildew spores,
helping to prevent new contaminations.
Odors
Airfree can reduce some odors like “mildew smell” and other organic
odors.
Kitchens and Pantries
The reduction of airborne fungi and spores in areas protected by Airfree
helps prevent mildew on food.
Video, fi lms, slides, sound and optical equipment
The reduction of airborne spores in rooms protected by Airfree provides
the best environment to store cameras, videos, pictures, slides, negatives and any device potentially affected by fungi. Quietly and safely
Airfree protects your belongings and memories.
Yatches, Cruisers
Airfree safely eliminates fungi spores, mould, mildew, dust mites, bacteria, and strange odors. Many of which contribute to many common problems to boat owners.
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Applications
Offi ces, Public Buildings
Populated rooms, corridors, and elevators offer a constant contamination
risk to employees and guests. This situation is aggravated by the fl ow of
hazardous fungi and other microbes entering through the A/C system, and
the ozone generated by computers and photocopiers. The spread of airborne transmittable diseases can accelerate in this environment. Airfree is
a powerful weapon in the reduction of airborne contamination by viruses,
bacteria, fungi, and a myriad of allergens.
Libraries and Museums
The fungi spores that become mould or mildew are always present. When
the temperature and moisture in the environment are suitable for germination, the spore bursts and growth begins. This growth contaminates books,
clothing, documents, and works of art. Airfree destroys mould and mildew,
providing a healthier environment for users and employees.
Schools, Kindergartens
Airborne transmittable diseases are a great concern for students, parents,
teachers, and principals. Infl uenza, meningitis, rubeolla, and other nasty
microbes fl ow freely in the air. The use of Airfree in classrooms demonstrates the principal’s concern for their students and staff well being. It also
reduce school exposure to lawsuits, like with mould-affected diseases so
may common throughout the USA.
Hospitals, Clinics and Laboratories
Airborne contamination is quite a concern for most hospitals. With Airfree,
the hospital environment becomes safer. Airfree is indispensable in waiting
rooms, infi rmaries, and recovery rooms due to its effi ciency in destroying
airborne viruses bacteria, and fungi. Airfree also reduces ozone that can
affect patients with respiratory ailments. Laboratories no longer need to
stop all activities for chemical air desinfection, gaining working hours.
Restaurants
Airfree offers continuous air sterilisation. Silently, Airfree provides the
additional protection that patrons expect. All viruses and bacteria that pass
through Airfree’s patented sterilising ceramic core are destroyed.
Restaurants are recommended to submit their fl oor plans to insure proper
coverage inside their facilities.
Hotels and Retire Homes
The use of Airfree in guest rooms shows concern on behalf of the hotel
to its guests well being. The use of Airfree can contribute to a higher occupancy rate and may provide a good line of defense in case of lawsuits.
Airfree has independent tests proving its effi ciency.
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Applications
Pollens
Pollens are no exception and like other microorganims are totally
destroyed when passing through Airfree patented sterilising core. After
being incinerated the resulting harmless particles are released back to the
environment.
Ozone (O3)
Ozone is a very toxic gas that according to EPA can damage lung tissue,
cause chest pain, throat irritation and trigger asthma. The FDA, the US
Food and Drug Administration, recommends not to use any equipment
directly or indirectly generating ozone in Hospitals or where the patients
are present.
Airfree is proven to reduce ozone levels in 26%, every time air passes
through its ceramic core.
Viruses, Bacteria, Fungus and Germs
Airfree destroys all airborne microscopic threatening microorganisms cited
above including the smallest microbes like those of meningitis, pneumonia
and scarlet fever, that can not be trapped in air fi lters or in other equipment
using different technologies. Scientists confi rm that virus, fungus, and
bacteria molecular structure (composed by proteins), can not survive high
temperatures as those seen inside Airfree patented ceramic core.
Dust Mites
Many allergic reactions are caused by dust mites.
The fi ne dust generated from their skeletons and excrements contain
hazardous fungus and allergens that when inhaled cause allergic reactions.
Those allergens and fungus are totally destroyed inside Airfree ceramic
core.
Fungus reduction by Airfree in the indoor environment also reduces dust
mite population as they need certain types of fungus to survive
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Airfree and Mould
Guide for Airfree installation in mould contaminated rooms
1 - Install your Airfree unit in accordance with the user manual
2 - Allow your unit to run for at least one week to achieve signifi cant
airborne mould spore reduction.
3 - Clean mould infected items and surfaces, since they are a continuous source of new spores.
It is important to stress that Airfree will not destroy or remove mould
from an infected item or surface. Those surfaces must be cleaned
manually.
Airfree will prevent spores released by existing mould colonies from
contaminating other areas, and will inhibit the growth of existing and
new colonies.
Airborne mould spores in a regular bedroom
Without Airfree With Airfree
llustration images based on Airfree Independent Test results.
Results may vary depending on the room and environment conditions.
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Technical
Characteristics
Model
Capacity
Inside Temperature
Electric
Consumption
Voltage
Noise
Weight
Dimensions
Platinum125
4415 cu.ft (125m³)
392°F (200°C)
50W
110V or 220V
Totally Silent
2.8 lbs (1,27 Kg)
height: 10.4in
(26.5 cm)
diameter: 8.4in
(21.5 cm)
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1- Top Lid with Air outlets
and Anti-Stress Light
2- Side Shells
3- On/Off Led
4- Base
5- Air Inlets
6- Power Cord
Airfree Description
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7- Anti-Stress Light
Dimmer
The Airfree’s anti-stress light has a esthetic effect and may be relaxing. It is possible to adjust the light intensity using the dimmer at Airfree’s base.
The light does not intervene or has any relation with Airfree’s patented sterilisation
core functioning.
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Installing and
Connecting
Plug power cord to the nearest outlet.
Make sure the surface is dry (never place Airfree on wet fl oor or immerge
in water) Make sure side blue led is on.
Switch on dimmer and the anti-stress light should glow from the top lid
(1). After 10 minutes the top lid should be warm.
Place Airfree on the fl oor. Do not install it under furniture or shelves,
behind curtains as it will reduce air fl ow and Airfree effi ciency in reducing
microorganisms.
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Place each Airfree in rooms up to 550 sq. ft. (51 m²). For larger rooms
use proportionally additional Airfree units. The use of just one Airfree in
rooms larger than recommended will reduce Airfree effi ciency.
Airfree must be continuously on in the same room, 24 hours a day.
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Installing and
Connecting
Airfree can only be used in rooms with minimum air volume of 330 cu. ft.
(10 m3), free of obstacles.
Airfree can be installed in rooms equipped with air conditioning and
heating systems. However it is recommended not to place Airfree nearby
them to avoid potential interference in Airfree air fl ow.
Do not place Airfree in the corridor to try to reach the whole house. In this
case Airfree will only reduce air pollution in the corridor area.
Airfree is designed for indoors in rooms with their windows and doors
reasonable closed. However opening up windows in the morning for ventilation will not affect Airfree’s effi ciency. Airfree is to be placed away from
windows and doors to avoid sterilised air to exit the room.
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Safety
Instructions
Before plugging in Airfree slightly shake it to check for any loose parts in its
interior caused by unusual transportation event. If loose parts are noticed,
please return the unit to the retailer.
Do not place your Airfree in direct contact with water and liquids which may
pose electric shock hazard and damage to the unit itself.
Do not obstruct Airfree air outlets with items such as towels, clothing, curtains,
as they can cause overheating and irreparable damage to the unit.
Airfree as any other electric equipment shall not be manipulated by children.
Always keep Airfree in the vertical position as picture indicates. Do not attempt to use Airfree sideways, resting on its side surface as it will cause
overheating and irreparable damage.
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Airfree shall not be placed near fl ammable and toxic products.
Do not attempt to open Airfree or touch its internal components and/ or do not
insert any objects as it may pose electric shock.
Any attempt to open or tamper Airfree will void this warranty.
To clean Airfree, unplug it from the electric outlet and use a dry cloth to wipe off
its surface. Do not attempt to open Airfree to clean it inside.
Only Airfree authorised dealers have the expertise and authorisation to repair
your Airfree.
In the event of a return for repair, make sure Airfree is well protected preferably
inside its original box to avoid further damage.
Airfree nearest dealer may be seen at www.airfree.com
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How does Airfree Work?
Purifi ed Air
Contaminated
Air
Maintenance
Cooling Chamber
Cold and clean air is delivered
to the environment without
signifi cant change in room
temperature and humidity.
Sterilising Ceramic Core
Inside the ceramic core 99.99%
of all microorganims are
incinerated and eliminated from
the environment
Air Inlets
Contaminated air enters
Airfree by air convection
How Airfree works?
Contaminated air silently enters Airfree by air convection and is sterilised inside
Airfree patented ceramic core where all microorganisms are destroyed/ incinerated
at high temperatures. Regardless of how hazardous a virus, fungus or bacteria
might be they can not resist the powerful heat inside the ceramic core and are
incinerated. The heat inside the ceramic core forces sterilised air out to the heat
exchanger causing air convection, which generates negative pressure underneath
the ceramic core, so contaminated air is “sucked” in at Airfree bottom air inlets in a
continuous and silent thus effi cient air fl ow.
The association of the ceramic core, special ceramic and air fl ow reduces at the
same time toxic ozone.
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Airfree Independent and
Effi ciency Tests
AIRFREE EFFICIENCY TESTS BY INDEPENDENT LABORATORIES,
INSTITUTES AND UNIVERSITIES IN FOLLOWING COUNTRIES.
Reduction of
Laboratory Local
Fungus Bacteria
Microorganisms
Dust Mite alergens
DerP-1
Insect R&D Limited
june, 2005
SGS Natec Institute*
Hamburgo/Germany
september to november, 2000
Technical Micronics Control
Huntesville/USA
april 28 to may 14, 1998
Univ. Complutense de Madrid
Madrid/Spain
october 21, 1997
AINIA
Valença Spain
june 9 to august 22, 2003
INETI*
Lisbon/Portugal
january 13 to february 18, 1999
INETI*
Lisbon/Portugal
may 7 to june 18, 1999
INETI*
Lisbon/Portugal
april 3 to may 5, 1998
Univ. Nova of Lisbon
june 5, 1998
Campana Laboratory/
São Paulo/Brazil
april 14 to april 29, 1999
INETI*
Lisbon/Portugal
november 12 to december 10, 2004
INETI*
Lisbon/Portugal
march 19 to april 30, 2001
Laboratory
Laboratory Offi ce
Laboratory
Clinical Laboratory
Cold Chamber
Torre do Tombo
Portuguese National
Archive
RTP Video Archive
Bank Branch
Laboratory
Chemical Laboratory
Closed Environments
Hotel Rooms
99%99%
93%
69%
86%
93%
74%
77%
90%
99%
98%
92% 82%
78%
79%
94%
70%
62%
83%
87%
70,6% to 97,95%
Above and other tests can be seen at our web site www.airfree.com
* Certifi ed by ISO 17025
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FAQ - Frequently
Asked Questions
1. How does Airfree work?
Airfree incinerates microorganisms at its heated capillaries. Contaminated air is
dragged into Airfree’s ceramic core by air convection and microorganisms are
destroyed at high temperatures regardless of how resistant and dangerous they
might be.
2. Are there any side effects?
No. Airfree’s new technology uses heat to purify the air. No side effects, no emissions, NO IONS, nor new particles are generated. Airfree should be used in all
homes and offi ces, quietly, constantly, and effi ciently purifying the air.
3. What is Airfree’s air cleaning capacity?
Airfree Platinum was designed for rooms up to 550 sq. ft. (51m²) or 4415 cu. ft.
(125 m³)
4. Can I install Airfree in my walking closet ?
Yes, as long as it has at least 330cu.ft (10m³)*. Airfree should not be placed under
shelves or its effi ciency will be reduced.
* as reference 330cu.ft (10m³) is approximately 7’x7’
5. Can I use Airfree in air conditioned rooms?
Yes.
6. How do I know if Airfree is no longer working?
Check the top lid, if warm Airfree is working.
7. Can I place Airfree at the corridor to reach the whole house?
No. Airfree will just reduce air pollution in the corridor’s area.
8. Can I place Airfree in a closed room?
Yes. Please remember such a room must have at least 330cu.ft (10m3)*.
* as a reference 330cu.ft is approximately 7’x7’
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FAQ - Frequently
Asked Questions
9. Is it necessary to keep doors and windows closed?
It is preferable. But opening window for 1 or 2 hours a day will not affect Airfree
effi ciency.
10. Does Airfree eliminate bacteria and viruses?
Yes. Unlike the air fi lters in the market Airfree is more effi cient with the smallest
microorganisms as they are easily carried by Airfree’s airfl ow into its heated ceramic core.
11. Can I change Airfree from one room to another?
Airfree must always be plugged in the same room 24 hours a day. Airfree’s patented technology works gradually and cannot have its cycle interrupted. Moving it
from one room to another will interrupt the cycle and will recontaminate the room.
See question 13 bellow.
12. Should I turn off Airfree when I leave house?
No. Airfree must always be on.
13. What happens if Airfree is disconnected or there was a black out?
Airfree will take approximately the same time to recover the previous reduced
contamination level.
14. Does CADR measure the effectiveness of the Airfree?
Not at all. CADR is not designed to test the Airfree technology.
The AHAM seal (usually found on the back of an air cleaner’s box) lists three Clean
Air Delivery Rate (CADR) numbers: one for tobacco smoke, one for pollen and one
for dust. The CADR indicates volume of fi ltered air delivered by an air cleaner. The
higher the tobacco smoke, pollen and dust numbers, the faster the unit fi lters the
air.
The main reason why CADR is not designed for Airfree is because Aifree does not
fi lter but destroys microorganisms instead, CADR only applies to volume of fi ltered
air delivered by an air cleaner as stated above.
CADR does not measure microorganism reduction like mould and bacteria only
detectable by a microbiology lab.
Airfree destroys (not trap or attract to other surface) any microorganism regardless
of how small they might be. 99,99% of all organic particles are fully destroyed
when passing through the Airfree U.S. patented ceramic core.
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FAQ - Frequently
Asked Questions
15. How does Airfree destroy dust mites?
Mould reduction in the environment causes reduction in the mould dependant dust
mite population.
Airfree also destroys the harmful toxins and fungus freed by dust mite feces that
trigger respiratory allergies.
16. How does Airfree eliminate fungi?
As mentioned before, Airfree eliminates airborne microorganisms included fungi
and spores. By eliminating spores new colonies are unlikely to develop, representing less future airborne spores.
17. How does Airfree destroy viruses?
Those microscopic microorganisms are easily eliminated inside Airfree’s ceramic
core capillaries. The temperature inside of Aifree’s capillaries is much higher than
required to incinerate them. Airfree is your greatest ally in respiratory disease prevention.
18. Does Airfree reduce tobacco smell?
Yes, Airfree reduces any kind of organic smell in the ambience including tobacco.
19. Does Airfree release any gas or chemical product?
No. Airfree’s sterilisation process is natural. Please check our website for conclusive
tests regarding particles and O3.
20. Does Airfree heat up a room?
No. Airfree does not noticeable increase room temperature. To have an idea 2 Airfrees plugged in the same room will contribute as much heat as the presence of one
adult in that same room.
21. Does Airfree provoke any change in room’s the relative humidity?
No.
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FAQ - Frequently
Asked Questions
22. Does Airfree need fi lter replacement?
No.
23. Does Airfree consume a lot of energy?
No. Airfree’s consumption is just 50 Watts.
24. Can Airfree heated top lid burn children?
No. The top lid’s temperature ir around 179.6°F (82ºC), which is not enough to burn
a child’s hand.
25 - Does Airfree anti-stress light interfere with Airfree sterilising function?
No. The anti-stress light has an esthetic effect may be relaxing or simply used as a
night light in children or newborn bedrooms. According to chromo therapy the blue
light has calming and relaxing effect.
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Warranty
This product is warranted by AIRFREE PRODUCTS, to the original purchaser to
be free from defects in material and workmanship under proper use for a period of
two years from date of purchase. During this period, and upon proof of purchase
and date of purchase, this product will be repaired or replaced with same or similar
model without charges for parts or labor (except for a €10 charge for insurance
and handling) at distributor address. To be eligible for the warranty, please register
at www.airfree.com or complete your warranty card at the time of purchase and
mail it to the distributor. To obtain warranty service, please send the product sales
receipt or proof of Purchase, and a check or money order for €10 payable to the
distributor . This warranty does not apply to a product that has been misused,
abused, or altered without limiting the afore-mentioned, bending or dropping the
unit, defects in the electrical installation or fl uctuating power levels are presumed
to be defects resulting from misuse or abuse.
AIRFREE PRODUCTS and its affi liates or wholesalers do not make any specifi c
claim as to medicinal uses of this product nor does the manufacturer warrant that
the equipment prevents some kind of diseases.
NEITHER THIS WARRANTY NOR ANY WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR MERCHANTABILITY, SHALL EXTEND
BEYOND THE WARRANTY PERIOD. NO RESPONSIBILITY IS ASSUMED FOR
ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT
LIMITATION DAMAGES, SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATION ON
HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS; SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW
THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY
TO YOU.
AIRFREE PRODUCTS HEREBY SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ALL EXPRESSED
WARRANTIES NOT OTHERWISE SET FORTH HEREIN AND ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OR MERCHANTABILITY OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES FOR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES WHICH
EXTEND BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION OF THE FACE HEREOF. This warranty
gives you specifi c legal rights; you may have other rights, which vary from state to
state, and country to country.
* AIRFREE PRODUCTS, Apartado 14306, LISBON 1064 - 828 PORTUGAL
- Tel.:351 - 213 156 222
- Fax: 351 - 213 516 228
- Web: www.airfree.com
- Mail: info@airfree.com
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Warranty
Warranty Certifi cate - 2 years
Model: Serial Number
Client Name:
Address:
City:
Zip Code:
Phone Number. ( )
Purchase Date / /
Store Name:
Invoice Number:
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In order to obtain full warranty terms and conditions as stated above
please fi ll in and return Warranty Certifi cate to
Authorised Airfree distributor.
You may also register your warranty at
www.airfree.com
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AIRFREE PRODUCTS
Tel.: 351 - 213 156 222
Web: www.airfree.com
Mail: info@airfree.com
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