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Carrier® Systems forUnmatched Performancein Every Season

The Total Indoor Comfort System

Infinity® Air PurifierPerformance™ Air Purifier

®

www.carrier.com 1-800-CARRIERA member of the United Technologies Corporation family. Stock Symbol UTX.Manufacturer reserves the right to discontinue, or change at any time, specifications or designs without notice or without incur ring obligations.

Models GAPA, PGAPA© Carrier Corporation 6/2012 01-IAQ-052-25

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How does the technology work?A: In step one, particles entering the air purifier are

electrically charged by the precision point ionizationarray using 22,000 volts DC to create dense ion“clouds” that attach to the particles. In step two, aspecially designed media cartridge is sandwichedbetween 12,000 volts DC and electrical ground. Astrong electrical field is created across the filter,which causes the negative and positive chargeswithin each filter fiber to separate and migrate toopposite sides of the fiber (polarization). Particlesentering the filter are electrically attracted to theoppositely charged part of a fiber resulting inextremely high collection efficiency. In step three,cell walls of captured pathogens are weakened orruptured due to the electrical and environmentalconditions inside the purifier, resulting in cellinactivation or death.

Q: Why is germicidal capability important?A: Just capturing particles on an ordinary filter (like

typical systems) doesn't eliminate all the risksassociated with poor air quality. Dust, dead skincells, and other matter collected on the filter providenutrients on which trapped organisms can grow. Theresulting waste products are carried downstreaminto the living space. Certain bacteria can releaseendotoxins to which many people are highly allergic.They can irritate the skin, induce respiratoryproblems, fever, and even cause shock. In humidenvironments, mold can multiply and actually growthrough a filter and live spores can be distributedthroughout the home.

Q: Are Carrier® air purifiers effective for the 2009 H1N1Swine Flu virus?

A: Product health benefit claims with respect to H1N1Swine Flu are subject to the jurisdiction of the Foodand Drug Administration. The FDA requires a ClassII Medical Device certification for any air cleaningproduct publishing H1N1 Swine Flu claims. Carrierair purifiers are not certified as a Class IIMedical Device.

Q: Do Carrier air purifiers make any sounds whileoperating?

A: No. Unlike traditional electronic air cleaners, the airpurifiers are silent and create no zapping noise.

Q: How efficient are these units’ filtration?A: The Infinity® air purifier is MERV 15. The

Performance™ air purifier is MERV 13. The AmericanSociety of Heating, Refrigerating and AirConditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) has establishedthe Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value (MERV) sothat various filters can be evaluated properly. MERVratings are designated with numbers from 1 to 16.The higher the MERV rating, the better the filter'sperformance (percent efficiency) for smallerparticles. A MERV rating of 15 requires 85-95%efficiency for the smallest particles tested.

Q: How do I know when to change my filter?A: If your purifier is used in conjunction with the Carrier

Infinity control, the control will notify you when it istime to change the filter. Other thermostats may havea timer or reminder built in. Check with your Carrierdealer to find out if your particular thermostat has afilter change reminder. If not, ask the dealer about asemi-annual or annual maintenance service.

Q: Are there any odor control benefits to the Carrier airpurifiers?

A: Carrier air purifiers are capable of capturing verysmall particles, down to 0.1 micron. Only odorsassociated with the presence of particulates willbe reduced. If odor control is a concern, Carrierrecommends installing a ventilator to bring infresh air.

Q: What is the power consumption of Carrier airpurifiers?

A: Approximately 18 watts.

Willis Carrier’s meticulous attention toquality and detail led to a major cultureshift in the way we live indoors. Morethan a century later, Carrier Corporationoperates with a unique willingness todevelop new technology, the confidenceto revise proven designs and the abilityto deliver results with every newinstallation.

Part of that equation is our nationwidenetwork of experts you can turn to for allof your indoor comfort needs. Your localCarrier dealer is well equipped toevaluate your home – everything fromsize, window placement, ductwork,venting and other structural specifics –and create a customized systemdesigned around your lifestyle. So whenit’s time to make a choice for yourfamily’s comfort, make the best decisionyou’ll ever make – Carrier – and let theexperts do the rest.

Infinity® Air Conditionerprovides reliable, high-efficiency cooling forlong-lasting comfortand energy savings.

Infinity Gas Furnaceprovides reliable, high-efficiency heating forlong-lasting comfortand energy savings.

Evaporator Coil is matchedwith the proper outdoor unitto provide top coolingefficiency and years ofreliable service.

Air Purifier improves airquality by capturing andkilling airborne bacteriaand viruses and otherirritating airborne pollutantsin your home.

Ventilator combines freshoutdoor air with conditionedindoor air for improved airquality and maximumefficiency – great for today’stightly constructed home.

Humidifier replenishesmoisture to dry air.

Zoning sets differenttemperatures for up toeight different areas of yourhome for truly customizedcomfort and enhancedutility savings.

UV Lamp inhibits the growthof contaminants on theindoor coil, leaving yourhome with cleaner, fresherindoor air.

Infinity Control is more thanjust a thermostat. It’s yourinterface to the InfinitySystem that allows you tocontrol temperature,humidity, air quality, fanspeed and ventilation.

TM

Always look for these symbols. Theseare seals of certified performance,efficiency and capacity.

A. Air ConditionerB. Gas FurnaceC. Evaporator CoilD. Air PurifierE. VentilatorF. HumidifierG. ZoningH. UV LampI. Infinity Control

A

B

C

D

E

F

GH

I

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• The EPA has ranked indoor air pollution asa high priority public risk.

• According to the EPA, levels of indoorpollutants can be two to five times higherthan outside.

• Most of us spend about 90% of our adultlives indoors.

• 99% of airborne particles are smaller thanone micron (one millionth of a meter). Dueto their size, they remain airborne.

• Household dust is present even in cleanhomes, and can be composed of moldspores, bacteria, viruses, animal dander,human skin particles, fabric fibers, dustmites, parts of cockroaches, food particlesand other debris.

• Inexpensive filters found at local hardwarestores are only about 10% efficient for thelargest particles.

• Seasonal allergic rhinitis (hay fever) affectsmore than 35 million people in the U.S.

• 50 million people in the U.S. sufferfrom allergies.

• Allergic disease is the fifth leading causeof chronic disease among all ages and thethird common chronic disease amongchildren under 18.

• 54% of U.S. citizens test positive for one ormore allergies.

• There are approximately 20 million asthmasufferers in the U.S., and six million of themare children. It’s the leading chronic illnessin children.

• A sneeze can add 100,000 droplets ofpathogen-containing moisture to the air.

• The average person inhales about 2,300gallons of air per day.

Innovation and theEnvironment

Over 100 years ago, a humble butdetermined engineer solved one ofmankind’s most elusive challenges bycontrolling the indoor environment. A

leading engineer of hisday, Dr. Willis Carrier wouldfile more than 80 patentsover the course of hiscareer. His genius wouldenable incredible

advancements in health care,manufacturing processes, foodpreservation, art and historicalconservation, indoor comfort andmuch more.

Carrier’s foresight changed the worldforever and paved the way for over acentury of once-impossible innovations.Yet in addition to being an accomplishedinventor, he was also an avid outdoors-man. Carrier recognized the power andbeauty of the natural environment. Thisappreciation of our world and itsresources continues to guide CarrierCorporation today. We will never rest onour accomplishments, but insteadconsistently look for ways to improve ourproducts, our environment and our world.

Today, as most people spend 90 percentof their time indoors, breathing anestimated 2,300 gallons of air daily,Carrier offers premium solutions forenhanced indoor air quality – the Infinity®

air purifier and the Performance™ airpurifier. Both provide effective defenseagainst indoor air pollution that canaggravate allergies, asthma and otherrespiratory ailments.

*To the original owner, the Carrier Infinity air purifier and Performance air purifier are covered by a 10-yearparts limited warranty upon timely registration. The limited warranty period is five years if not registeredwithin 90 days of installation. Jurisdictions where warranty benefits cannot be conditioned on registrationwill receive the registered limited warranty. See warranty certificate at carrier.com for complete details andrestrictions. Be sure to ask your Carrier dealer about labor warranties.

UncompromisingQuality

Infinity® Air Purifier

• Patented Captures & Kills™technology

• MERV 15 efficiency

• 10-year limited warranty*

• Protects the air you breathe

• Enhances equipment operation

• Easy to maintain

• Gas furnace and fan coil modelsavailable

Performance™ Air Purifier







• Gas furnace and fan coil models

• Fits in narrow spaces

Limited Warranty

How Clean is YourIndoor Air?

IAQ Factoids – Interesting Facts YouShould (or Maybe Shouldn’t) Know…

Pollen and mold spores enter through open doors and windows. Bacteria andviruses spread between family and friends. Fine dust particles get kicked upfrom floors and furniture. And, dander and hair fall from pets. Thesecontaminants can make the air inside your home up to five times morepolluted than outdoor air, spreading disease or triggering allergic andasthmatic reactions.

The patented Infinity air purifier and Performance air purifier are ideal forhomeowners with allergy concerns, those susceptible to airborne germs, suchas infants and the elderly, and those sensitive to the effects of molds, pollen,pets and more.

Healthier Air for the Entire Home

• Carrier® air purifiers offer extremelyhigh air filtration efficiency andpatented germicidal technology soeffective they even capture and killairborne pathogens such asbacteria, viruses and mold.

• These air purifiers use the sametechnology trusted to protect securegovernment facilities and hospitalroom patients.

• Unlike many portable air cleaners,Carrier air purifiers are silent andcan treat the air throughout yourentire home. In fact, they clean over100 times more air than some of thepopular portable units.

• Carrier air purifiers are as convenientas they are powerful because nocleaning is required. Simply removeand replace the media cartridgeperiodically to maintain peakperformance.

Carrier air purifiers treat 100% of the air flowing through your home comfortsystem using a unique three-step process:

How Do They Work?

Step 1: Precision point ionization charges particles as they enter the purifier.

Step 2: A specially designed, continuously charged media captures airborneparticles.

Step 3: Patented, state-of-the-art technology kills captured viruses, bacteria, andmold and can prevent further growth of bacteria and fungi on the filter.

The Infinity air purifier is our premier air cleaning and purification solutionwith patented Captures & Kills™ technology. It provides the highest testedgermicidal effectiveness with a 99% inactivation rate againstselected viruses, bacteria and fungi. At MERV 15, it achievesthe highest air cleaning efficiency of any Carrier model. Thereplaceable filter can provide several months of filtration.And, it’s available in models compatible with your Carrierfurnace or fan coil.

Independent lab testing on the Infinity air purifiertechnology has shown a 99% germicidal effectiveness(inactivation) within 24 hours for the following:

Viruses – Human influenza, common cold, avianinfluenza, wild type A influenza, measles, smallpoxsurrogate, and coronavirus (SARS)

Bacteria – Bacillus subtilis, Mycobacterium parafortuitum(tuberculosis surrogate), Staphylococcus aureus, Serratiamarcescens, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Streptococcus(causes sore throat)

Fungi – Aspergillus versicolor

The Performance air purifier offers a competitively priced alternativewith similar Captures & Kills purification capabilities. It provides a highrate of effectiveness against cold and flu viruses while filtering at anexcellent MERV 13 efficiency. The replaceable filter provides severalmonths of effectiveness. The Performance air purifier is also availablefor use with a Carrier furnace or fan coil.

Independent lab testing on the Performance air purifier technology hasshown a 96% germicidal effectiveness (inactivation) within 24 hours forthe following:

Viruses – Human influenza and common cold

Bacteria – Streptococcus (causes sore throat)


kkiillllss


10YEARLIMITEDWARRANTY

Furnace Model

Used with eitherfurnaces or fan coils

99%Germicidal

MERV 15

99%Germicidal

MERV 15

Fan Coil Model

96%Germicidal

MERV 13

96%Germicidal

MERV 13

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• The EPA has ranked indoor air pollution asa high priority public risk.

• According to the EPA, levels of indoorpollutants can be two to five times higherthan outside.

• Most of us spend about 90% of our adultlives indoors.

• 99% of airborne particles are smaller thanone micron (one millionth of a meter). Dueto their size, they remain airborne.

• Household dust is present even in cleanhomes, and can be composed of moldspores, bacteria, viruses, animal dander,human skin particles, fabric fibers, dustmites, parts of cockroaches, food particlesand other debris.

• Inexpensive filters found at local hardwarestores are only about 10% efficient for thelargest particles.

• Seasonal allergic rhinitis (hay fever) affectsmore than 35 million people in the U.S.

• 50 million people in the U.S. sufferfrom allergies.

• Allergic disease is the fifth leading causeof chronic disease among all ages and thethird common chronic disease amongchildren under 18.

• 54% of U.S. citizens test positive for one ormore allergies.

• There are approximately 20 million asthmasufferers in the U.S., and six million of themare children. It’s the leading chronic illnessin children.

• A sneeze can add 100,000 droplets ofpathogen-containing moisture to the air.

• The average person inhales about 2,300gallons of air per day.

Innovation and theEnvironment

Over 100 years ago, a humble butdetermined engineer solved one ofmankind’s most elusive challenges bycontrolling the indoor environment. A

leading engineer of hisday, Dr. Willis Carrier wouldfile more than 80 patentsover the course of hiscareer. His genius wouldenable incredible

advancements in health care,manufacturing processes, foodpreservation, art and historicalconservation, indoor comfort andmuch more.

Carrier’s foresight changed the worldforever and paved the way for over acentury of once-impossible innovations.Yet in addition to being an accomplishedinventor, he was also an avid outdoors-man. Carrier recognized the power andbeauty of the natural environment. Thisappreciation of our world and itsresources continues to guide CarrierCorporation today. We will never rest onour accomplishments, but insteadconsistently look for ways to improve ourproducts, our environment and our world.

Today, as most people spend 90 percentof their time indoors, breathing anestimated 2,300 gallons of air daily,Carrier offers premium solutions forenhanced indoor air quality – the Infinity®

air purifier and the Performance™ airpurifier. Both provide effective defenseagainst indoor air pollution that canaggravate allergies, asthma and otherrespiratory ailments.

*To the original owner, the Carrier Infinity air purifier and Performance air purifier are covered by a 10-yearparts limited warranty upon timely registration. The limited warranty period is five years if not registeredwithin 90 days of installation. Jurisdictions where warranty benefits cannot be conditioned on registrationwill receive the registered limited warranty. See warranty certificate at carrier.com for complete details andrestrictions. Be sure to ask your Carrier dealer about labor warranties.

UncompromisingQuality








• Gas furnace and fan coil modelsavailable








• Gas furnace and fan coil models

• Fits in narrow spaces

Limited Warranty

How Clean is YourIndoor Air?

IAQ Factoids – Interesting Facts YouShould (or Maybe Shouldn’t) Know…

Pollen and mold spores enter through open doors and windows. Bacteria andviruses spread between family and friends. Fine dust particles get kicked upfrom floors and furniture. And, dander and hair fall from pets. Thesecontaminants can make the air inside your home up to five times morepolluted than outdoor air, spreading disease or triggering allergic andasthmatic reactions.

The patented Infinity air purifier and Performance air purifier are ideal forhomeowners with allergy concerns, those susceptible to airborne germs, suchas infants and the elderly, and those sensitive to the effects of molds, pollen,pets and more.

Healthier Air for the Entire Home

• Carrier® air purifiers offer extremelyhigh air filtration efficiency andpatented germicidal technology soeffective they even capture and killairborne pathogens such asbacteria, viruses and mold.

• These air purifiers use the sametechnology trusted to protect securegovernment facilities and hospitalroom patients.

• Unlike many portable air cleaners,Carrier air purifiers are silent andcan treat the air throughout yourentire home. In fact, they clean over100 times more air than some of thepopular portable units.

• Carrier air purifiers are as convenientas they are powerful because nocleaning is required. Simply removeand replace the media cartridgeperiodically to maintain peakperformance.

Carrier air purifiers treat 100% of the air flowing through your home comfortsystem using a unique three-step process:

How Do They Work?

Step 1: Precision point ionization charges particles as they enter the purifier.

Step 2: A specially designed, continuously charged media captures airborneparticles.

Step 3: Patented, state-of-the-art technology kills captured viruses, bacteria, andmold and can prevent further growth of bacteria and fungi on the filter.

The Infinity air purifier is our premier air cleaning and purification solutionwith patented Captures & Kills™ technology. It provides the highest testedgermicidal effectiveness with a 99% inactivation rate againstselected viruses, bacteria and fungi. At MERV 15, it achievesthe highest air cleaning efficiency of any Carrier model. Thereplaceable filter can provide several months of filtration.And, it’s available in models compatible with your Carrierfurnace or fan coil.

Independent lab testing on the Infinity air purifiertechnology has shown a 99% germicidal effectiveness(inactivation) within 24 hours for the following:

Viruses – Human influenza, common cold, avianinfluenza, wild type A influenza, measles, smallpoxsurrogate, and coronavirus (SARS)

Bacteria – Bacillus subtilis, Mycobacterium parafortuitum(tuberculosis surrogate), Staphylococcus aureus, Serratiamarcescens, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Streptococcus(causes sore throat)

Fungi – Aspergillus versicolor

The Performance air purifier offers a competitively priced alternativewith similar Captures & Kills purification capabilities. It provides a highrate of effectiveness against cold and flu viruses while filtering at anexcellent MERV 13 efficiency. The replaceable filter provides severalmonths of effectiveness. The Performance air purifier is also availablefor use with a Carrier furnace or fan coil.

Independent lab testing on the Performance air purifier technology hasshown a 96% germicidal effectiveness (inactivation) within 24 hours forthe following:

Viruses – Human influenza and common cold

Bacteria – Streptococcus (causes sore throat)


kkiillllss


10YEARLIMITEDWARRANTY

Furnace Model

Used with eitherfurnaces or fan coils

99%Germicidal

MERV 15

99%Germicidal

MERV 15

Fan Coil Model

96%Germicidal

MERV 13

96%Germicidal

MERV 13

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Carrier® Systems forUnmatched Performancein Every Season

The Total Indoor Comfort System

Infinity® Air PurifierPerformance™ Air Purifier

®

www.carrier.com 1-800-CARRIERA member of the United Technologies Corporation family. Stock Symbol UTX.Manufacturer reserves the right to discontinue, or change at any time, specifications or designs without notice or without incur ring obligations.

Models GAPA, PGAPA© Carrier Corporation 6/2012 01-IAQ-052-25

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How does the technology work?A: In step one, particles entering the air purifier are

electrically charged by the precision point ionizationarray using 22,000 volts DC to create dense ion“clouds” that attach to the particles. In step two, aspecially designed media cartridge is sandwichedbetween 12,000 volts DC and electrical ground. Astrong electrical field is created across the filter,which causes the negative and positive chargeswithin each filter fiber to separate and migrate toopposite sides of the fiber (polarization). Particlesentering the filter are electrically attracted to theoppositely charged part of a fiber resulting inextremely high collection efficiency. In step three,cell walls of captured pathogens are weakened orruptured due to the electrical and environmentalconditions inside the purifier, resulting in cellinactivation or death.

Q: Why is germicidal capability important?A: Just capturing particles on an ordinary filter (like

typical systems) doesn't eliminate all the risksassociated with poor air quality. Dust, dead skincells, and other matter collected on the filter providenutrients on which trapped organisms can grow. Theresulting waste products are carried downstreaminto the living space. Certain bacteria can releaseendotoxins to which many people are highly allergic.They can irritate the skin, induce respiratoryproblems, fever, and even cause shock. In humidenvironments, mold can multiply and actually growthrough a filter and live spores can be distributedthroughout the home.

Q: Are Carrier® air purifiers effective for the 2009 H1N1Swine Flu virus?

A: Product health benefit claims with respect to H1N1Swine Flu are subject to the jurisdiction of the Foodand Drug Administration. The FDA requires a ClassII Medical Device certification for any air cleaningproduct publishing H1N1 Swine Flu claims. Carrierair purifiers are not certified as a Class IIMedical Device.

Q: Do Carrier air purifiers make any sounds whileoperating?

A: No. Unlike traditional electronic air cleaners, the airpurifiers are silent and create no zapping noise.

Q: How efficient are these units’ filtration?A: The Infinity® air purifier is MERV 15. The

Performance™ air purifier is MERV 13. The AmericanSociety of Heating, Refrigerating and AirConditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) has establishedthe Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value (MERV) sothat various filters can be evaluated properly. MERVratings are designated with numbers from 1 to 16.The higher the MERV rating, the better the filter'sperformance (percent efficiency) for smallerparticles. A MERV rating of 15 requires 85-95%efficiency for the smallest particles tested.

Q: How do I know when to change my filter?A: If your purifier is used in conjunction with the Carrier

Infinity control, the control will notify you when it istime to change the filter. Other thermostats may havea timer or reminder built in. Check with your Carrierdealer to find out if your particular thermostat has afilter change reminder. If not, ask the dealer about asemi-annual or annual maintenance service.

Q: Are there any odor control benefits to the Carrier airpurifiers?

A: Carrier air purifiers are capable of capturing verysmall particles, down to 0.1 micron. Only odorsassociated with the presence of particulates willbe reduced. If odor control is a concern, Carrierrecommends installing a ventilator to bring infresh air.

Q: What is the power consumption of Carrier airpurifiers?

A: Approximately 18 watts.

Willis Carrier’s meticulous attention toquality and detail led to a major cultureshift in the way we live indoors. Morethan a century later, Carrier Corporationoperates with a unique willingness todevelop new technology, the confidenceto revise proven designs and the abilityto deliver results with every newinstallation.

Part of that equation is our nationwidenetwork of experts you can turn to for allof your indoor comfort needs. Your localCarrier dealer is well equipped toevaluate your home – everything fromsize, window placement, ductwork,venting and other structural specifics –and create a customized systemdesigned around your lifestyle. So whenit’s time to make a choice for yourfamily’s comfort, make the best decisionyou’ll ever make – Carrier – and let theexperts do the rest.

Infinity® Air Conditionerprovides reliable, high-efficiency cooling forlong-lasting comfortand energy savings.

Infinity Gas Furnaceprovides reliable, high-efficiency heating forlong-lasting comfortand energy savings.

Evaporator Coil is matchedwith the proper outdoor unitto provide top coolingefficiency and years ofreliable service.

Air Purifier improves airquality by capturing andkilling airborne bacteriaand viruses and otherirritating airborne pollutantsin your home.

Ventilator combines freshoutdoor air with conditionedindoor air for improved airquality and maximumefficiency – great for today’stightly constructed home.

Humidifier replenishesmoisture to dry air.

Zoning sets differenttemperatures for up toeight different areas of yourhome for truly customizedcomfort and enhancedutility savings.

UV Lamp inhibits the growthof contaminants on theindoor coil, leaving yourhome with cleaner, fresherindoor air.

Infinity Control is more thanjust a thermostat. It’s yourinterface to the InfinitySystem that allows you tocontrol temperature,humidity, air quality, fanspeed and ventilation.

TM

Always look for these symbols. Theseare seals of certified performance,efficiency and capacity.

A. Air ConditionerB. Gas FurnaceC. Evaporator CoilD. Air PurifierE. VentilatorF. HumidifierG. ZoningH. UV LampI. Infinity Control

A

B

C

D

E

F

GH

I

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