Introduction to Ozone
Why Ozone?
Science + Innovation Behind the ZONO™ Cabinet
The ZONO™ Ozone Cabinet is a “Disinfectant” and “Sanitizer”. What does that mean? To “disinfect” means to inactivate or destroy microorganisms on inert surfaces, and to kill in 99.9% of the virus tested. To “sanitize” means to reduce microorganisms to levels considered safe from a public health viewpoint, and to kill 99.9% of the bacteria tested. For example, on common liquid disinfectants, you will see a claim that states the product kills 99.9% of common viruses+, and on sanitizers you will see a claim that states the product kills 99.9% of common bacteria*. The + then refers the reader to the virus tested using the chemical and the * refers the reader to the bacteria tested using the chemical.
People often mistakenly use the terms disinfect, sanitize, and sterilize interchangeably. Those terms have distinct meanings under the law.
Read more about the efficacy behind the ZONO™ system here:
Safety Features
At ZONO Technologies™, your wellbeing and the wellbeing of the environment are our top priorities. The numerous safety features described below provide protection from ozone exposure while operating the ZONO™ Cabinet in play and work areas.
Before operating the ZONO™ Cabinet, always read the Owner’s Manual.
Display Panel
The Display Panel on the front of the ZONO™ Cabinet always tells the operator whether the ZONO™ Cabinet is locked or unlocked, safe to open, or if a cycle is ongoing or complete.
Access Code and Green Start Button
Before the operator can start a disinfecting and sanitizing cycle, heat cycle, drying cycle, lock, or unlock the door(s), the operator must enter an Access Code, (a sequence of numbers given to the operator) on the Display Panel. The operator must then open the door(s) of the ZONO™ Cabinet and press the Green Start Button inside the machine, and navigate the Display Panel to either start a cycle or lock the door(s). The Access Code must be entered to ensure no one except authorized users can open the door(s).
Magnetic Lock
The Magnetic Lock on the door(s) prevents the ZONO™ Cabinet from being opened during a cycle or if the ozone levels inside the machine are not safe for the door(s) to be opened.
Inside Ozone Sensor
The Inside Ozone Sensor monitors the ozone levels to ensure the ZONO™ is operating properly and when it is safe to open the door(s).
Outside Ozone Sensor
The Outside Ozone Sensor detects ozone outside of the machine at a level of 0.3 parts per million (ppm). The 0.3 ppm is the level that OSHA allows workers to be exposed for 15 minutes. If ozone is detected outside of the ZONO™ Cabinet at 0.3 ppm, the ZONO™ will stop producing ozone and the Display Panel will state that ozone is detected outside the ZONO™ machine.
For more information on the ZONO™ Cabinet’s safety features:
Safety Information
At ZONO Technologies, your safety and the safety of the environment are our top priorities. We work to provide you with accurate instructions and warnings and first-aid and safety information to ensure that when you use the ZONO Sanitizing Cabinet, as instructed, you will be safe.
Before operating the ZONO Sanitizing Cabinet, always read the Owner’s Manual and all labeling. The Owner’s Manual and labeling are guides for safe and effective use of the ZONO.
Clear Doors
The doors of the ZONO are clear, so items inside the ZONO can always be seen from the outside.
Display Panel
The Display Panel on the front of the ZONO always tells the operator of the status of ZONO, whether it is locked or unlocked, safe to open, or if sanitizing is ongoing or sanitizing is completed.
Access Code and Green Start Button
Before the operator may start a sanitizing cycle or lock the doors, the operator must enter an Access Code, a sequence of numbers given to the operator and open the doors to the ZONO and press a green start button inside the ZONO. To open the door, the operator must enter an Access Code. However, the magnetic lock prevents the operator from opening the door if it is unsafe to open the door.
Magnetic Lock
The magnetic lock on the door prevents the door to the ZONO from being opened if ozone level inside the ZONO is not safe for the door to be opened.
Inside Ozone Sensor
The ozone sensor inside the ZONO monitors the ozone level to ensure that the ZONO is properly operating and that it is safe to open the door. As stated above, the magnetic lock prevents the doors from being opened if it is not safe to open the door.
Outside Ozone Sensor
The ozone sensor located outside of the ZONO cabinet detects ozone outside of the cabinet at a level below 0.1 ppm. The 0.1 ppm level is the level that OSHA allows workers to be exposed to for eight hours a day. If ozone is detected outside of the ZONO cabinet at 0.1ppm, the ZONO will stop producing ozone, an alarm will sound, and the Display Panel will state that ozone is detected outside the ZONO.
