Fresh-Aire UV, Jupiter, Florida (USA), a manufacturer of ultraviolet (UV) light disinfection for HVAC and ice machine equipment, has introduced a UV light system for eliminating biological contaminants in compact countertop ice flakers and water dispensers used in the healthcare industry. The dark and moist interiors of nursing station countertop ice flakers create an optimal environment for unsanitary slime, mold, bacteria and virus growth that may result in contaminated patient ice and failed health code inspections. Ice UV Mini’s ultraviolet germicidal irradiation (UVGI) technology works to eliminate slime and other biological contaminants from condensate drains and other countertop ice and water dispenser interiors. Six-monthlong
healthcare fi eld studies have demonstrated successful slime elimination. The 254-nanometer UV-C lamp has a low intensity discharge that does not damage sensitive ice flaker plastic or metal internal parts. It off ers a healthier, ozone-free alternative to toxic, odorous and corrosive cleaning chemicals. The Ice UV Mini is the newest addition to the Ice UV product line, which won an Innovation Award at the International Air- Conditioning, Heating and Refrigerating Exposition (AHR Expo 2009) in the Refrigeration category. For more information, visit www.freshaireuv.com