Abatement Technologies VL602 VAPOR-LOCK® Carbon Filter 6-Pack
Product Details
The Abatement Technologies VL602 is the OEM VAPOR-LOCK® pleated particulate carbon filter compatible with both the CAP600 Series whole-home air purifiers and the PREDATOR® PRED600 / PRED750 commercial portable air scrubbers. It provides dual-function filtration: a pleated media layer captures fine airborne particulates, while a woven activated carbon layer adsorbs odors, vapors, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). UL 900 Class 2 listed. This listing ships six (6) filters.
Using the VL602 in the CAP600 Series — Whole-Home Air Purification
Compatible units: CAP600, CAP600-UV, CAP600-UVP
In the CAP600 system, the VL602 is the standard 2nd stage VAPOR-LOCK® carbon filter, running continuously as part of a permanent whole-home installation. The 6-to-9-month replacement interval reflects that steady, residential use cycle.
Recommended Replacement — CAP600:
- Normal conditions — Every 6 to 9 months
- Replace more frequently if: you have pets, active children, wall-to-wall carpeting, cook frequently with spices or oils, or live near a high-traffic road
Staying current on 1st and 2nd stage filter changes is the most cost-effective way to extend the life of your HEPA core.
Using the VL602 in the PREDATOR® PRED600 / PRED750 — Commercial Portable Air Scrubber
Compatible units: PRED600, PRED750
In the PREDATOR® portable air scrubber, the VL602 is an optional upgrade that replaces the standard H502 2nd stage pleated filter. When substituted for the H502, the VL602 functions as a combined 2nd and 3rd stage filter in a single media — handling both fine particulate filtration and carbon-based odor/VOC control simultaneously. This makes it the right choice for jobsites where odors, chemical vapors, or VOCs are a concern, such as mold remediation, demolition, or post-fire restoration work.
Because the PREDATOR® operates in high-particulate commercial environments with variable and often intensive duty cycles, replacement intervals are driven by jobsite conditions — not a calendar schedule. If you are running the standard H502 alongside the VL602, follow the H502's jobsite-based indicator light schedule for the pleated filter, and replace the VL602 bi-annually or as odor control demands.
Not sure which 2nd stage filter is right for your jobsite?
- Use the H502 when particulate load is the primary concern and odor/VOC control is not needed
- Use the VL602 in place of the H502 when jobsite odors, vapors, or VOCs are present — it handles both particulate and chemical filtration in one filter
Compatible Units: CAP600 | CAP600-UV | CAP600-UVP | PRED600 | PRED750
Filter Dimensions: 15½" x 16" x 2"
Filter Type: Pleated Particulate + Activated Carbon (VAPOR-LOCK®)
Efficiency Rating: MERV 7
Certification: UL 900 Class 2
Package Contents: 6 filters per case
Also available: Single & 2-Pack options | PRED750 Annual Filter Bundles