Technical & Product

  1. What is meant by the term “Flash Streamer”?

    • Flash Streamer forms part of the cleaning process. It produces high-speed electrons which collide and unite with water, oxygen and nitrogen in the air turning into activated particles such as excited nitrogen molecules, oxygen radicals and hydrogen radicals; they breakdown odour molecules (ammonia etc.) into nitrogen and water. Acetaldehyde is broken down into water and carbon dioxide.

  2. How should I care for the unit?

    • The front pannel of the Siesta may be wiped down with a gentle detergent. It can be detatched from the unit when pulled from the bottom. If dust adheres to the dust sensor that detects the level of air contamination, its sensetivity decreases, so suck up the dust with a vacuum cleaner from time to time. When the “clean ionizing unit” sign is lit, remove the ionizing unit for cleaning. Ordinarily wiping it down with a soft cloth is sufficient, or wash using light detergent.

      Detailled cleaning instructions are supplied with the unit. Typically 10 minutes is all it takes.

  3. How much noise will the Siesta make?

    • The Siesta operates between 16dB in LL mode, 38dB in H mode, and 47dB in turbo mode.

  4. For what size room is the Siesta Air Purifier effective, and how does it return the purified air to the room?

    • The Siesta7 FS Flash Streamer is effective in room sizes up to 48 square metres (516 squ. ft.). From the time the unit is switched on, the air in this size room will be cleaned in 30 minutes. Having drawn in the polluted air via the 4 air in-takes, it is passed through the 8-stage filtration system and is then blown back into the room from a vent in the top of the unit. It is advised to allow a minimum of 18 inches clearance above the unit if wall mounting. However if the room is smaller, it will be cleaned more quickly and vice versa.

  5. How does the dust sensor function?

    • The dust sensor measures the particle concentration in the air and allows the Siesta to react and adjust accordingly.

  6. What is catechin? (in the pre-filter)

    • Catechin is a bitter tasting component found in plants; it is a type of polyphenol. Found in abundance in tea, it possesses antibacterial and antiviral properties. It is used in clothing such as underwear and in products such as masks and bedding.

  7. What is a bio-antibody filter?

    • Airborne viruses are captured by the power of the bio-antibody and then quickly removed. It works in the same way as an influenza vaccination. Bio-antibody filters are made using egg antibodies and excel in the removal of viruses.

  8. Who manufactures the Siesta Air Purifier range?

    • The Siesta is designed in Japan by Daikin Industries, one of the world's leading air conditioning manufacturers, who have been operating since 1924.

  9. Does the Siesta Air Purifier generate waste or emit potentially harmful ozone?

    • No, the Siesta’s photocatalytic system uses a “clean technology” which does not emit harmful ozone, or generate waste. All captured molecules are rendered harmless by this technology. Our filters are safe to dispose of in a normal wastebin.

  10. Is Siesta safe around children?

    • The fan in the Siesta is safely housed behind the 8-stage filtration system. The holes in the vents are small enough to ensure they cannot put their fingers in but big enough to ensure air passing in and out of the unit does so freely.

      Quality/standards accreditiations:

      • CE marked: EN60335/2/65
      • Low voltage: 73/23/EEC
      • Machinery safety: 98/37/EEC
      • Electro-magnetic compatibility: 89/336/EEC