Daikin Australia announces the release of its new MERV 8 Filter – BAF552A160. This high performance filter is designed to be easily retrofitted into VRV FXF(S)Q-AVM and SkyAir FCA-C(A)VMA Round Flow Cassettes to enhance their air filtration capabilities, improve indoor air quality and provide building occupants with a healthy, comfortable and productive indoor environments.

The Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value (MERV) rating system measures the performance of air filters. With a rating of 8, this filter is able to more effectively reduce common indoor air pollutants such as dust, pollen, dander and lint.

Tested by the Daikin Technology and Innovation Centre, the new MERV 8 Filter is proven to effectively remove up to 99% of 3.0-10μm particles and 97% of 1.0-3.0μm particles.^ This ability to improve indoor air quality and potentially contribute to a building’s green star credentials.

The MERV 8 filter can easily be installed by replacing the cassette’s existing prefilter, efficiency is maintained for up to 180 days* before a replacement is recommended.