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What is a Lumin Sanitizer?

Lumin

Product Features

The Lumin UV Light Sanitizing Device from 3B Medical is available as a proven safe unit versus coarse devices on the market today. The Lumin is designed to sanitize CPAP equipment. It employs powerful UV light in a self contained chamber which eliminates bacteria in just five minutes.

Features

  • Disinfects Equipment in a very safe way
  • UV Light System
  • Five-Minute Cycle
  • Sanitize non-CPAP items
  • Easy-to-Use, Press one button operation
  • 2 Year Warranty

Effective UV Light Disinfects Equipment Safely

When items are placed inside the Lumin, it utilizes a powerful UV light and destroys 99% of bacteria, pathogens, mold and fungi. UV light has proven to be a very effective disinfectant and is utilized throughout the health industry, including hospitals.

The Safety Of The Lumin

To ensure the Lumin is used safely, there is a shutoff mechanism that engages if the drawer is opened, causing the UV light to turn off to ensure UV light is not exposed to a users’ eyes.

Quick, Five-Minute Cycle

One of the best features of the Lumin is how it operates on a five-minute cycle, assuring the items inside are disinfected and safe for use. Here’s what to do

 1)Open the Lumin tray,

2) Item goes inside,

3) Close tray,

4) Push power “on” to see green light

5) Wait 5 minutes, it will beep and a red light will indicate the cycle is finished.

6) Remove item and place another item, if needed and repeat steps 1-5.

In five minutes the Lumin alerts you with a beep to indicate it is finished, The items inside can be removed and used.

Non-CPAP Item Sanitization

The Lumin is not restricted to CPAP masks and water chambers, the Lumin is capable of disinfecting any non-living item, which includes: common items that require disinfection such as dentures, toothbrushes, hearing aids, and many more.

Easy-to-Use Design with No Replacement Parts

The Lumin requires no ongoing maintenance or replacement parts. The body of the device and inner tray can be wiped with a soft, non-corrosive cloth. The UV bulb inside is replaceable but is purported survive a lifetime of use.

Please Note: The Lumin works with a regular cleaning schedule.

Specifications

This Product Includes…

Product Specifications

Weight: 5.5 lbs

Dimensions: 12.25″ L x 8.5″ W x 7.75″ H

Tray Dimensions: 9 1/2″ L X 6 1/2″ W x 4″H

Voltage: 110 VAC (60 Hz) – 220 VAC (50 Hz)

Environmental Conditions:

  • Storage Temperature: 0° – 120° F (-18° – 49° C)
  • Operating Temperature: 20° – 100° F (7° – 38° C)
  • Humiditiy: Up to 93%, non-condensing

Warranty: 2 Years

Sanitization Tips

While the Lumin will sanitize and disinfect from harmful bacteria, it will not remove any physical debris left on items put inside the device.

It is recommended to wipe or wash and dry an item before using the Lumin. It is recommended to clean these items regularly and replace as directed to ensure clean, effective therapy.

Cleaning Tips

The Lumin requires no extensive cleaning or upkeep. Should the aluminum-coated tray requires cleaning, please do so with a soft cloth and do not use abrasive materials that could reduce the overall effectiveness of the Lumin. The body of the Lumin can be wiped with a damp cloth if necessary.

UV Bulb Tips

The bulb included with the Lumin device is designed to last the lifetime of the device. If the bulb does need to be replaced, it can be purchased separately and installed. Grab the base of the bulb in the Lumin device and pull to remove, then insert and push the new bulb into the socket.

Although the Lumin bulb emits no mercury during use, like any other fluorescent bulb there is a trace amount of mercury present in the glass bulb. If the bulb should break, it should be cleaned and handled the same as a regular fluorescent bulb.

Internal Tray Dimensions

The internal tray of the Lumin roughly measures 9 1/2″ L X 6 1/2″ W x 4″H. The manufacturer advises that anything taller than 6″ runs the risk of touching the bulb and interfering with the ability of the device to disinfect. It’s recommended to not attempt to disinfect anything taller than 4″.

WARNINGS

The Lumin is not a toy and is not intended to be used by children.
The Lumin has a powerful UV light bulb included. Use with care in case of broken glass.
Do not use around sinks, tubs, pools, or any bodies of water.
The UV that is emitted in the closed chamber is not compatible with life. Never place living creatures in the Lumin.
Do not stack objects on top of your Lumin.
Use this device only for its intended use as described in the user manual. If the equipment is not used in the manner specified, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.
Do not attempt to operate this device with the drawer open. The device was designed to shut off automatically when the drawer is open. It is important not to defeat or tamper with this safety feature as UVC light can cause damage to eyesight.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

 Is the Lumin safe?

The Lumin’s design is completely safe because it contains all the UV light used inside the tray and chamber; this proves little or no UV light can escape. There is an automatic shut-off feature if the drawer is opened. This action prevents UV light from going outside of the unit. 

Will the Lumin damage my CPAP mask or accessories? No. While long exposure times to UVC can weaken plastics and silicone, the Lumin cycle time is only 5 minutes. One year of daily use amounts to 30 hours of actual exposure time. In accelerated aging tests, 3B has validated no damage to plastics or silicone in over 150 hours of testing, roughly equivalent to 5 years of daily use. How does the Lumin Work?

From the Lumin user manual:

“Lumin works by emitting high energy light within a narrow spectrum referred to as UV-C. The Lumin relies on a low-pressure, mercury-arc germicidal lamp designed to produce the highest amounts of UV energy – where 90% of energy is generated around 254nm. This light is very close to the peak of the germicidal effectiveness curve of 265nm, the most lethal wave to microorganisms. The dose of UV-C emitted in one 5 minute cycle is sufficient to kill most bacteria and mold on a surface. The use of UV-C is environmentally friendly, leaves no residue or toxic gases or chemicals. UV-C systems are currently in use to disinfect operating rooms, ambulances, emergency service vehicles and other high touch areas.” Why did 3B Medical choose to design a device that uses UV light to sanitize instead of other methods like ozone / activated oxygen?

From the manufacturer in the Lumin user manual:

“Because 3B Medical is a manufacturer of CPAP equipment, masks and accessories, we have a heightened level of commitment and concern for our patients. We did not feel that the safety concerns of ozone being used in the home were being adequately disclosed. Due to the lifestyles of many of our patients, we also had concerns that the two hour wait period in using CPAP equipment might be ignored and harmful OZONE inhaled. The U.S. EPA published a serious warning about use of ozone in a home environment:

“When inhaled, ozone can damage the lungs. Relatively low amounts can cause chest pain, coughing, shortness of breath and throat irritation. Ozone may also worsen chronic respiratory diseases such as asthma and compromise the ability of the body to fight respiratory infections.”

https://www.epa.gov/indoor-air-quality-iaq/ozone-generators-are-sold-air-cleaners

For that reason, in designing the sanitizer, care was taken to find the safest and fastest way to disinfect CPAP accessories. UV-C was by far the best solution.”

The above blog entry is a full description of the Lumin and supports the necessary purpose of explaining how it works, what it does, etc. Some text is directly from the Lumin User Manual and has been presented here for easier reading. Please see cpapclinic.ca for more.

Questions?

Call 1.877.430.2727 for help.

Edited by Bill Bistak B Sc.,SEO/SEM Spc, CRT

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