13 · Floor Care

Ozone Generator

Also called Ozone machine · Odor remover

Produces ozone gas to neutralise stubborn odours, bacteria and mold in empty rooms, vehicles and buildings.

Electric (corded)
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Overview

An ozone generator makes ozone gas, which breaks down the compounds causing a smell instead of masking them. That is why it clears odours cleaning and air freshener never touch.

Smoke and fire odour, vehicles, hotel rooms and rentals between occupants, post-flood and mold odours, pet and cooking smells.

It only works in an empty space. Ozone is harmful to breathe, so the room, vehicle or building is sealed, the timer is set, and everyone — people and pets — stays out until it has run and the space has aired.

Remove the source first. Ozone will not fix a smell that is still being produced; it comes straight back.

Catalogue specifications

  • Eliminates smoke, pet odor, mold, mildew, and more from rooms and vehicles
  • Effective for areas up to 60,000 cubic ft.
  • Produces 1.5 grams/hour at 7 particles per minute
  • 12-hour timer with power supply overload protection
  • Maintenance-free - no plates or UV tubes to maintain
  • Tested and proven to maintain proper activated oxygen levels
  • Stackable and portable (13.0" x 13.0" x 13.0")

Best uses

  • Smoke and fire odour
  • Vehicles, hotel rooms and rentals between occupants
  • Post-flood and mold odours
  • Pet and cooking smells

Troubleshooting

Odour is still there after treatment

Checks to try, in order

  1. Find and remove the source (soaked carpet pad, smoke residue on walls).
  2. Run a longer treatment cycle and re-check.

Reference draft — always follow the manufacturer’s manual.

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Unit runs but seems to produce nothing

Checks to try, in order

  1. Check the timer is set and running.
  2. Dirty ozone plates reduce output — the workshop can clean them.

Reference draft — always follow the manufacturer’s manual.

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Tool won't switch onShared · Electric (corded)

Likely causes

  • Tripped GFCI or breaker
  • Lock-off button
  • Damaged cord
  • Dead outlet

Checks to try, in order

  1. Check the outlet works and reset any GFCI / RCD that has tripped.
  2. Release the lock-off button or safety switch before squeezing the trigger.
  3. Inspect the cord and extension lead for cuts, crushed sections or damaged plugs.
  4. If running from a generator, make sure it's running and its breaker hasn't tripped.

A damaged cord or plug means the tool is out of service. Tag it and return it — never tape a cord.

Reference draft — always follow the manufacturer’s manual.

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Keeps tripping the breakerShared · Electric (corded)

Likely causes

  • Circuit overloaded
  • Undersized extension cord
  • Blunt accessory

Checks to try, in order

  1. Plug into a circuit with nothing else heavy running on it.
  2. Use a shorter, heavier extension cord. Long, thin cords starve the motor and trip breakers.
  3. Don't force the tool — a dull bit, blade or disc makes the motor draw more current.

Reference draft — always follow the manufacturer’s manual.

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Overheating, burning smell or heavy sparkingShared · Electric (corded)

Checks to try, in order

  1. Stop and unplug the tool.
  2. Check the motor vents aren't blocked with dust.
  3. Let it cool, fit a sharp accessory and let the tool's weight do the work.

Heavy sparking from the vents or a burning smell that returns points to worn brushes or a failing motor — workshop only.

Reference draft — always follow the manufacturer’s manual.

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Safety

  • People, pets and plants must be out of the space the whole time the machine runs.
  • After treatment, air the space out thoroughly before anyone goes back in — follow the time on the unit's label.
  • Put a warning sign on the door during treatment.

For electric (corded)

  • Inspect the cord and plug before every use. Use a GFCI/RCD outdoors or near water.
  • Unplug before changing blades, bits, discs or pads.
  • Wear eye protection, and a dust mask when cutting, grinding or sanding masonry.

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