Description
High Volume Smoke Removal and Odor Control at a Low Price
The LAFC-RC2-S is a new product offering from LakeAir. The RC2 models use dual reverse curved blowers from the famous German fan manufacturer Zeil-Abegg These blowers offer quiet operation with a lot of air movement. The electrostatic filter is made of high-quality materials. You can expect 20+ years of service from these filters. We use small tolerances and lower voltage to provide superior air filtration with LOW ozone emissions. At a starting price of $2495.00, the LAFC-RC2-S is a mid-priced commercial smoke eater with high-end performance.
How It Works
The powerful dual E Cube blowers pull dirty air up through the MERV 2 Prefilter. This filter removes large debris and allows longer periods between cleaning of the main filter. The dirty air enters the ionizing section of the electrostatic cell where the dirt and smoke particles receive an electrical charge. The charged particles are then pulled through the narrowly placed collecting plates. The electrically charged particles crash into the collecting plates and are trapped there. Particle free air then passes through the activated carbon filter. The billions of pores in the carbon bed attract odorous gases and VOCs and hold them there. The now clean air is gently tumbled in the room below.
Longevity and Ease of Repair
The blowers in the LAFC-RC2 are rated for 60,000 hours of continual use at high speed. That’s 5.5 years of full time service. Most customers will see 10 to 15 years of blower life with normal use. When it is time to replace that blower, you will find it a easy job. with universal wiring blocks as seen to the left.
We don’t use circuit boards or sensors. These Parts are more likely to fail within 5-10 years. Instead we use simple switches that are panel mounted and are easy to replace. We keep all parts in stock. When you need replacement parts we will send full instructions. This way anyone can repair the unit on their own without returning it to the factory.
Low Draft Design
One of the biggest complaints about ceiling mounted air purifiers is the drafts that are caused. We have designed the LAFC-RC2 units to tumble the air out of the unit. Two sets of louvers on the exhaust end of the LAFC allows you to exercise even greater control of the airflow from it. Most commercial units blow the cleaned air straight down on the occupants below. A cold draft from above makes for a less than ideal experience in most cases.
Green Manufacturing to help keep the air clean everywhere
We are dedicated to providing clean air and water for our customers and the world. For this reason and others we use 6 principles of green manufacturing. Our product are durable, so they last a long time. They are made of mostly recycled material. Our products are over 95% recyclable. LakeAir Green Manufactured products cut back on landfill contributions. Another green aspect to our products is energy efficient. All of these practices can help you feel good about buying American and buying to keep our planet healthy.
External or Onboard Speed Control
The variable speed control allows you to adjust the LAFC-RC2 to the exact amount of air purification and sound level desired. Customers tell us that on low and medium they don’t even hear the smoke eater running. Turbo mode creates a sound level of 56 dB(A), which is much lower than most commercial units. Customers love the higher level of smoke removal.
The variable speed control can be mounted in the unit or be located in a wall switch. The wiring is easy but requires a 5 conductor cable. This cable is available from LakeAir. The unit uses a simple 115-volt line and neutral along with 3 low voltage wires for speed control. We include complete wiring instructions and are available for any question you might have at 800-558-9436.
Mounting Options
Drop In Ceiling Grid
The most popular way to mount any LAFC unit is to install it into a 2 x 4 ceiling grid. The LAFC is nearly invisible when mounted this way. The grid mount also reduces the noise level of the unit.
Ceiling Hung
Another popular option is to hang the LAFC from chains or cables. This works well in rooms with tin or high ceilings. The sides of LAFC can be boxed in easily to create a beautiful addition to your space.
Flush to Ceiling Mount
We recently introduced the flush mount kits # 300333 & 300019. These mounts allow you to mount your LAFC directly to any ceiling.
Unit Instalation Size
Many times as customers are getting ready to install a LAFC unit the cut out dimension come into question. The two images show the units dimensions along with the suspension hardware.
Wiring Instructions
The LAFC-RC2-M15 should be installed by individuals who are competent in general construction practices. Hooking the unit up to the building power has been greatly simplified with addition of the remote speed control wiring kit.
For a quick look at how this unit can be easily wired please visit the Potentiometer Wiring Instructions Page.
Specifications
While we might say all smoke is basically the same, Its not uncommon for website visitors to look for detailed information on particular types of smoke. In this next section we will briefly visit different type of smoke and provides to pages on our website devoted to those smoke types.
Ronald Morris – Cedar and Smoke Cigar –
We own and operate a cigar bar in Georgia and on our grand opening with around 100 people, we had a lady with lung disease eating dinner inside the longue and she said she can never go into smoking bars much less eat inside and she was so impressed how well our air quality is. Take note, you will need the proper number of units in order to properly filter the volume of air.
Tim Hardy –
We have three of these units in our business and I couldn’t be happier. They work better than our old units and are easy to maintain. I am happy with the customer service of their employees, I always leave with the information I was in need of.
Perry Toups –
This is one great unit, it really cleans the air in my smoking bar room !!!
Pete –
The company is easy to work with. The product has made a huge difference in my bar. There are a lot of heavy smokers there and it has made a difference.