100053 DefendAir HEPA 500 activated-carbon filter, 4-pack

Dri-Eaz 100053/F397 is the four-pack of activated-carbon filters for the discontinued DefendAir HEPA 500 114178/F284 air scrubber. Each filter contains 2.2 pounds of activated-carbon pellets for volatile organic compounds, smoke, food odors, paint fumes, sewer odors, and other noxious odors. The manufacturer instructs placing the second-stage prefilter between this carbon filter and the primary HEPA filter. Confirm the filter stack and contamination conditions before use.

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The HEPA 500 equipment is discontinued, but Legend Brands states that filter 100053/F397 remains available for ongoing use.
Install the second-stage prefilter between the activated-carbon filter and primary HEPA filter as instructed by the manufacturer.
Confirm 114178/F284 equipment identity, filter-stack position, package quantity, target compounds, contamination conditions, and current instructions before ordering or replacement.

Part numbers

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Current MPN100053

Other numbers100053F397

Prior numbersNone listed

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Dri-Eaz DefendAir HEPA 500 air scrubber (114178 / F284)

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The HEPA 500 equipment is discontinued, but Legend Brands states that filter 100053/F397 remains available for ongoing use.
Install the second-stage prefilter between the activated-carbon filter and primary HEPA filter as instructed by the manufacturer.
Confirm 114178/F284 equipment identity, filter-stack position, package quantity, target compounds, contamination conditions, and current instructions before ordering or replacement.

Specifications

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Component: Activated-carbon odor filter
Package quantity: 4
Carbon per filter: 2.2 lb (1 kg)
Media: Uniform extruded activated-carbon pellets
Filter-stack requirement: Place the second-stage prefilter between the carbon filter and the primary HEPA filter
Reuse: Do not clean or reuse; replace after use to prevent cross-contamination

Documentation

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Manufacturer documentation

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Aug 17, 2026

Reference

Manufacturer documentation

Used to confirm the published part details.

Aug 17, 2026

Reference

Legend Brands DefendAir HEPA 500 owner manual 07-01489J

The manufacturer manual identifies the HEPA 500 as F284 and documents the selectable prefilter positions, replacement guidance, and cross-contamination precautions.

Aug 17, 2026

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