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Webasto Introduces Lightweight, Compact HFT 300 and HFT 600 Air Cleaners With Medical-Grade HEPA-14 Filtration to Battle Airborne Pathogens in Vehicles

Webasto's HFT 300 and HFT 600 air cleaners can be easily installed almost anywhere and effectively remove 99.995% of airborne pathogens from the interior environments of ambulances, buses, work trucks and more.


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The lightweight, compact, cylindrical units use medical-grade HEPA-14 filtration media and can be installed almost anywhere inside vehicles and in other confined spaces.
The lightweight, compact, cylindrical units use medical-grade HEPA-14 filtration media and can be installed almost anywhere inside vehicles and in other confined spaces.

FENTON, Mich., Oct. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Webasto North America, a top-100 global tier-one automotive, commercial vehicle and aftermarket equipment manufacturer, announced the introduction of its HFT 300 and HFT 600 high-efficiency air cleaners. The lightweight, compact, cylindrical units use medical-grade HEPA-14 filtration media and can be installed almost anywhere inside vehicles and in other confined spaces where people may be sharing interior air.

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought with it an increased awareness of human respiration and its role in the transmission of disease. The enclosed environments of vehicles used to transport people now pose a health risk to operators and passengers alike. Emergency personnel in ambulances, commuters using public transportation, children riding on school buses, work crews in transit to jobsites, and their respective drivers all face an elevated risk of infection simply by breathing in close physical proximity to one another.

Webasto’s HFT 300 and HFT 600 high-efficiency air cleaners provide fleet operators with a practical, immediate and reliable solution for vehicles in service and on the road today. – Matt Wheeler

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Emergency medical technicians (EMTs) face a far greater hazard due to their direct exposure to aerosolized viruses and bacteria emitted by patients during ambulance-based treatment. In fact, the World Health Organization (WHO), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) all recommend HEPA-14 filtration and 60 air-changes-per-hour for infection control in ambulances.

Until now, HEPA-14 filtration systems have been large and unwieldy, and there were no retrofit units on the market that would universally fit existing ambulances, transit vehicles, school buses and crewed work trucks. With their high-velocity, twin-axial fan motors, Webasto's new air cleaners have rapid air exchange rates that can meet or exceed WHO, CDC and ECDC guidelines for ambulances. The HFT 300 delivers up to 5 cubic meters of purified air per minute or 300 cubic meters per hour. The HFT 600 can process and clean up to 10 cubic meters of air per minute or 600 cubic meters per hour.

"Webasto's HFT 300 and HFT 600 high-efficiency air cleaners provide fleet operators with a practical, immediate and reliable solution for vehicles in service and on the road today," said Matt Wheeler, head of HVAC Light & Medium Duty for Webasto North America. "Our HFT units don't impact a vehicle's existing HVAC system and can complement other pathogen mitigation systems that come up short in meeting CDC, WHO and ECDC air-change recommendations. Their compact size, quiet operation, robust design and ease of installation enables them to be rapidly deployed, providing prophylactic air purification protection for large populations of vehicles – today."

With their high-efficiency HEPA-14 filters, the HFT 300 and HFT 600 remove 99.995% of airborne particles equal to or greater than 0.3 microns. A single intake port is located on one end of the unit and decontaminated air is released in all directions, around its circumference. Each unit's filter monitoring feature senses when its filter needs to be changed and an LED light alerts users when it's time for maintenance. Most filters should be expected to last between 6 to 12 months.

Filter changes are fast, simple and safe; and a filter-handling tool provided with each replacement filter helps isolate and contain contaminants during filter replacement and disposal. Both HFT 300 and HFT 600 systems use commercially available, cylindrical H14 filters. Their rugged design, leak-free operation and two-part seal make the HFT 300 and HFT 600 suitable for a wide variety of applications.

The lightweight HFT 300 and HFT 600 high-efficiency air cleaners have integrated mounting brackets and were designed for ease of retrofitting. Both models are compatible with 12- and 24-volt electrical systems and optional wire harness kits, including mating connectors, fuse, fuse holder and ring terminals, are also available.

"Our HEPA-14 air cleaners provide the medical-grade atmospheric filtration that is universally accepted as a key to eliminating pathogens from interior environments," Wheeler said. "And although they can't replace appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and social distancing in the fight against the coronavirus and other infectious agents, they can provide a vital means of risk reduction in the battle."

To access images of Webasto's new HFT 300 and HFT 600 high-efficiency air cleaners, please visit: visit: http://www.webastohepafilter.com

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About Webasto:
The Webasto Group is a global innovative systems partner to almost all automobile manufacturers and among the top 100 suppliers in this industry sector. The company's product portfolio comprises a broad range of roof and heating systems for every type of vehicle and all drive types as well as battery systems and charging solutions. Moreover, Webasto has a strong position in the aftermarket providing dealers and end customers with customized solutions and services relating to thermo management and electromobility. In 2019 the company generated sales of around 3.7 billion euros and had almost 14,000 employees at more than 50 locations (with over 30 of these being manufacturing plants). The headquarters of the company, founded in 1901, is located in Stockdorf near Munich (Germany). For more information please visit http://www.webasto-group.com / http://www.twitter.com/WebastoGroup

Corporate Contact:                    
Aubrey Stewart
Marketing Communications Specialist            
Phone: 810-593-6062
E-Mail: [email protected]

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Webasto North America is a top-100 global tier-one automotive, commercial vehicle and aftermarket equipment manufacturer.
Webasto North America is a top-100 global tier-one automotive, commercial vehicle and aftermarket equipment manufacturer.
With their high-efficiency HEPA-14 filters, the HFT 300 and HFT 600 remove 99.995% of airborne particles equal to or greater than 0.3 microns.
With their high-efficiency HEPA-14 filters, the HFT 300 and HFT 600 remove 99.995% of airborne particles equal to or greater than 0.3 microns.
Emergency medical technicians (EMTs) face a far greater hazard due to their direct exposure to aerosolized viruses and bacteria emitted by patients during ambulance-based treatment.
Emergency medical technicians (EMTs) face a far greater hazard due to their direct exposure to aerosolized viruses and bacteria emitted by patients during ambulance-based treatment.
The enclosed environments of vehicles used to transport people now pose a health risk to operators and passengers alike.
The enclosed environments of vehicles used to transport people now pose a health risk to operators and passengers alike.
The lightweight HFT 300 and HFT 600 high-efficiency air cleaners have integrated mounting brackets and were designed for ease of retrofitting.
The lightweight HFT 300 and HFT 600 high-efficiency air cleaners have integrated mounting brackets and were designed for ease of retrofitting.
Webasto North America is a top-100 global tier-one automotive, commercial vehicle and aftermarket equipment manufacturer. With their high-efficiency HEPA-14 filters, the HFT 300 and HFT 600 remove 99.995% of airborne particles equal to or greater than 0.3 microns. Emergency medical technicians (EMTs) face a far greater hazard due to their direct exposure to aerosolized viruses and bacteria emitted by patients during ambulance-based treatment. The enclosed environments of vehicles used to transport people now pose a health risk to operators and passengers alike. The lightweight HFT 300 and HFT 600 high-efficiency air cleaners have integrated mounting brackets and were designed for ease of retrofitting.

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