RESPA Filtration Program: Standards & Ratings
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Filtration Program for Respa Air Quality Systems
| System Type | RESPA Model | Powered | MERV 16* | HEPA | Odor/HEPA | Gas/HEPA |
| Fresh Air Precleaning & Filtration | RESPA-CF2 | • | • | • | • | •** |
| Recirculated Air Filtration | RESPA-CFX2 & CFX | • | • | • | ||
| RESPA-FFX2 | • | • | ||||
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* MERV 16 filter media ** Gas/HEPA filter for use with Extended Length RESPA-CF2 only. |
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| FILTERS FOR FRESH AIR PRECLEANING SYSTEMS | |||||||
| Fits RESPA Model | Sy-Klone Part No. | Filter Rating at Specified Airflow | Minimum Average Efficiency | Operating Airflow | For Use On | Effective Against | Applications |
RESPA-CF Standard Length |
FEFF108 (replaces FEFF008) |
MERV 16 |
≥95% on particle size 0.3 to 1.0 µm |
≤ 150 CFM (255 m3/h) |
Fresh Air Filtration | 0.3 - 1.0 µm particulate, such as: all bacteria; most tobacco smoke; droplet nucleli (sneeze); respirable crystalline silica (RCS); diesel particulate matter (DPM); and other respirable particulate within the size range. | Mining, Agriculture, Demolition, Construction, Waste, Indoor Recycling, all applications where respirable dust is present. |
| F9 @ 150 CFM (255 m3/h) |
≥95% on particle size 0.4 µm (Em) |
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| FEFF118 (replaces FEFF018) |
HEPA H-13 @ 100 CFM (170 m3/h) |
Initial Efficiency ≥99.95% | ≤ 100 CFM (170 m3/h) |
Fresh Air Filtration | 0.3 µm particulate, such as: all combustion smoke; diesel particulate matter (DPM); respirable crystalline silica (RCS); radon progeny; carbon dust; sea salt; and other respirable particulate within the size range. | Nuclear Clean-up, working with friable Asbestos, Carcinogenic Materials. | |
| FEFF131 (RESPA-CF requires REVA-019 Odor Filter Retrofit Kit) |
HEPA H-13 and Odor Retention @ 50 CFM (85 m3/h) |
Initial Efficiency ≥99.95% | ≤ 50 CFM (85 m3/h) |
Fresh Air Filtration where Odor Reduction is needed | General odors caused by particulate and non toxic gas contaminates. 0.3 µm particulate, such as: all combustion smoke; diesel particulate matter (DPM);respirable crystalline silica (RCS); radon progeny; carbon dust; sea salt; and other respirable particulate within the size range. | Ag Spraying equipment, waste, recycling facilities, farming. Any application that involves non toxic odors. | |
| RESPA-CF Extended Length* & RESPA-CF2 Extended Length (Filters with Ejection Ports) |
FEFF109 (replaces FEFF009) |
MERV16 @ 150 CFM (255 m3/h) |
≥95% on particle size 0.3 to 1.0 µm |
≤ 150 CFM (255 m3/h) |
Fresh Air Filtration | 0.3 - 1.0 µm particulate, such as: all bacteria; most tobacco smoke; droplet nucleli (sneeze); respirable crystalline silica (RCS); diesel particulate matter (DPM); and other respirable particulate within the size range. | Mining, Agriculture, Demolition, Construction, Waste, Indoor Recycling, all applications where respirable dust is present. |
| F9 @ 150 CFM (255 m3/h) |
≥95% on particle size 0.4 µm (Em) |
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| FEFF119 (replaces FEFF019) |
HEPA H-13 @ 100 CFM (170 m3/h) |
Initial Efficiency ≥99.95% | ≤ 100 CFM (170 m3/h) |
Fresh Air Filtration | 0.3 µm particulate, such as: all combustion smoke; diesel particulate matter (DPM); respirable crystalline silica (RCS); radon progeny; carbon dust; sea salt; and other respirable particulate within the size range. | Nuclear Clean-up, working with friable Asbestos, Carcinogenic Materials. | |
| FEFF130 RESPA-CF2 Extended Length Only |
HEPA H-13 and ABEK1 P3 @ 50 CFM (85 m3/h) |
Initial Efficiency ≥99.95% | ≤ 50 CFM (85 m3/h) |
Fresh Air Filtration | For use in known toxic gas environments. As a particulate filter: 0.3 µm particulate, such as: all combustion smoke; diesel particulate matter (DPM); respirable crystalline silica (RCS); radon progeny; carbon dust; sea salt; and other respirable particulate within the size range. Please consult www.sy-klone.com for the list of gases that this filter is effective against |
Industrial processing, ore processing, waste, Toxic gas applications Nuclear Clean-up, working with friable Asbestos, Carcinogenic Materials. |
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| FEFF132(RESPA-CF requires REVA-020 Odor Filter Retrofit Kit) | HEPA H-13 and Odor Retention @ 50 CFM (85 m3/h) |
Initial Efficiency ≥99.95% | ≤ 50 CFM (85 m3/h) |
Fresh Air Filtration where odor reduction is needed | General odors caused by particulate and non toxic gas contaminates. 0.3 µm particulate, such as: all combustion smoke; diesel particulate matter (DPM);respirable crystalline silica (RCS); radon progeny; carbon dust; sea salt; and other respirable particulate within the size range. | Ag Spraying equipment, waste, recycling facilities, farming. Any application that involves non toxic odors. | |
| * Standard length can be converted to extended length: RESPA-CF Extend the REVOLUTION Kit (MERV 16 / F9), Part No. REV0006 | |||||||
| FILTERS FOR RECIRCULATED AIR SYSTEMS | |||||||
| Fits RESPA Model | Sy-Klone Part No. | Filter Rating at Specified Airflow | Minimum Average Efficiency | Operating Airflow | For Use On | Effective Against | Applications |
RESPA-CFX2 & CFX Standard Length (Filters also fit RESPA-FF, RESPA-FFX) |
FEFF111 (replaces FEFF011) |
MERV16 @ 150 CFM (255 m3/h) |
≥95% on particle size (0.3 to 1.0 µm) |
≤ 150 CFM (255 m3/h) |
Recirculated Air Filtration | 0.30-1.0 µm particulate, such as: all bacteria; most tobacco smoke; droplet nucleli (sneeze); respirable crystalline silica (RCS); diesel particulate matter (DPM); and other respirable particulate within the size range. | Mining, Agriculture, Demolition, Construction, Waste, Indoor Recycling, all applications where respirable dust is present. |
F9 |
≥95% on particle size 0.4 µm (Em) |
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| FEFF110 (replaces FEFF010) |
HEPA H-13 @ 100 CFM (170 m3/h) |
Initial Efficiency ≥99.95% | ≤ 100 CFM (170 m3/h) |
Recirculated Air Filtration | 0.3 µm particulate, such as: all combustion smoke; diesel particulate matter (DPM); respirable crystalline silica (RCS); radon progeny; carbon dust; sea salt; and other respirable particulate within the size range. | Nuclear Clean-up, working with friable Asbestos, Carcinogenic Materials. | |
RESPA-FFX2 (RESPA-FFX2 Only) |
FEFF120 |
MERV16 @ 150 CFM (255 m3/h) |
≥95% on particle size (0.3 to 1.0 µm) |
≤ 150 CFM (255 m3/h) |
Recirculated Air Filtration | 0.3 - 1.0 µm particulate, such as: all bacteria; most tobacco smoke; droplet nucleli (sneeze); respirable crystalline silica (RCS); diesel particulate matter (DPM); and other respirable particulate within the size range. | Mining, Agriculture, Demolition, Construction, Waste, Indoor Recycling, all applications where respirable dust is present. |
F9 |
≥95% on particle size 0.4 µm (Em) |
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| FEFF122 (replaces FEFF010) |
HEPA H-13 @ 100 CFM (170 m3/h) |
Initial Efficiency ≥99.95% | ≤ 100 CFM (170 m3/h) |
Recirculated Air Filtration | 0.3 µm particulate, such as: all combustion smoke; diesel particulate matter (DPM); respirable crystalline silica (RCS); radon progeny; carbon dust; sea salt; and other respirable particulate within the size range. | Nuclear Clean-up, working with friable Asbestos, Carcinogenic Materials. | |
RESPA-CFX2 & CFX (Filters also fit RESPA-FF, RESPA-FFX) |
FEFF112 (replaces FEFF012) |
MERV16 @ 150 CFM (255 m3/h) |
≥95% on particle size (0.3 to 1.0 µm) |
≤ 150 CFM (255 m3/h) |
Recirculated Air Filtration | 0.3 - 1.0 µm particulate, such as: all bacteria; most tobacco smoke; droplet nucleli (sneeze); respirable crystalline silica (RCS); diesel particulate matter (DPM); and other respirable particulate within the size range. | Mining, Agriculture, Demolition, Construction, Waste, Indoor Recycling, all applications where respirable dust is present. |
| F9 @ 150 CFM (255 m3/h) |
≥95% on particle size 0.4 µm (Em) |
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| FEFF113 (replaces FEFF013) |
HEPA H-13 @ 100 CFM (170 m3/h) |
Initial Efficiency ≥99.95% | ≤ 100 CFM (170 m3/h) |
Recirculated Air Filtration | 0.3 µm particulate, such as: all combustion smoke; diesel particulate matter (DPM); respirable crystalline silica (RCS); radon progeny; carbon dust; sea salt; and other respirable particulate within the size range. | Nuclear Clean-up, working with friable Asbestos, Carcinogenic Materials. | |
| ** Standard length can be converted to extended length: RESPA-CFX/FF/FFX Extend the REVOLUTION Kit, (MERV 16 / F9) Part No. REV0007 | |||||||
| FILTERS FOR LEGACY PRODUCTS: RESPA-SD/SDX/SD2/SDX2 | ||||||||
| Fits RESPA Model | Sy-Klone Part No. | Filter Rating at Specified Airflow | Minimum Average Efficiency | Initial Restriction | Operating Airflow | For Use On | Effective Against | Applications |
| RESPA-SD, RESPA-SDX | FEFF005 | MERV 16 @ 100 CFM (170 m3/h) |
≥95% for particle size 0.3 to 1.0 µm) |
.5" W.G. (125 Pa) |
≤ 70 CFM (119 m3/h) | Fresh or Recirculated Air Filtration | 0.3 - 1.0 µm particulate, such as: all bacteria; most tobacco smoke; droplet nucleli (sneeze); respirable crystalline silica (RCS); diesel particulate matter (DPM); and other respirable particulate within the size range. | Mining, Agriculture, Demolition, Construction, Waste, Indoor Recycling, all applications where respirable dust is present. |
| FEFF004 | HEPA H13 @ 100 CFM (170 m3/h) |
Initial Efficiency ≥99.95% | 0.8" W.G. (200 Pa) |
≤ 50 CFM (85 m3/h) | Fresh or Recirculated Air Filtration | 0.3 µm particulate, such as: all combustion smoke; diesel particulate matter (DPM); respirable crystalline silica (RCS); radon progeny; carbon dust; sea salt; and other respirable particulate within the size range. | Nuclear Clean-up, working with friable Asbestos, Carcinogenic Materials. | |
IMPORTANT NOTES:
It is important that you select the RESPA Filter that best fits your application.
MERV is an acronym for "Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value". The MERV rating on an air filter describes its efficiency as a means of reducing the level of 3 to 10 micron-sized particles in air which passes through the filter. Higher "MERV" means higher filter efficiency. The purpose of the MERV standard is to permit an "apples to apples" comparison of the filtering efficiency of various air filters. <Read more about MERV and HEPA filter ratings>
HEPA air filters are not MERV rated as they exceed the ASHRAE test protocol 52.2 used in determining the MERV ratings. In fact, HEPA air filters are the ONLY mechanical air filters that are tested and certified to meet a specific efficiency at a specific particle size. All HEPA air filters must meet a minimum efficiency of 99.97% at 0.3 microns. <Read more about MERV and HEPA filter ratings>
Comparison of EU Standards to ASHRAE 52.1, 52.2 (MERV Ratings)
Considerable differences exist between filter ratings in North America and Europe. This article helps the reader to understand the differences between ASHREA and EU standards for Filtration. Additional light is shed on the significant differences in the HEPA filtration standards between the US Government and the European standards. This article will help the reader to appreciate the MERV 16 filtration offered by Sy-Klone International. <Read more about European filter standards and how they compare to MERV ratings>
