hama 00186434 Air Quality Detector Instruction Manual

hama 00186434 Air Quality Detector

Controls and displays

A. Power button: On/Off button
B. +button
C. Button
D. Charging connection
E. Ventilation openings -never cover

1. The loudspeaker on /off
2. Max/Min display
3. Battery charge level
4. CO2 measured value: carbon dioxide concentration in ppm (parts per million = 1millionth =1ppm =10-6 -equivalent to 0.001 ‰). The Federal Environment Agency recommends letting fresh air into the room from outside if value of 1,000 ppm CO₂ is exceeded.
5. CO2 traffic light: GOOD –NORMAL –POOR
6. Temperature measured value
7. Ambient humidity measured value

Explanation of warning symbols and notes

Warning
This symbol is used to indicate safety instructions or to draw your attention to specific hazards and risks.

Note
This symbol is used to indicate additional information or important notes.

Package contents

•  1air quality measuring device
•  1micro-USB connection cable*
•  These operating instructions

for charging or continuous operation, an external USB power supply unit 5V min. 1A is required.

Safety instructions

• The product is intended for private, non-commercial use only.
• Use the product only for the intended purpose.
• Protect the product from dirt, moisture and overheating and use it in dry rooms only.
• Do not use the product in the immediate vicinity of heaters, other heat sources or in direct sunlight.
• As with all electrical products, this device should be kept out of the reach of children.
• Do not operate the product outside the power limits specified in the technical data.
• Do not use the product in areas in which electronic products are not permitted.
• Do not use the product in a damp environment and avoid splashing water.
• Do not place the product near interference fields, metal frames, computers, TVs, etc. Electronic devices and window frames can negatively affect the product’s functionality.
• Do not drop the product and do not expose it to any major shocks.
• Donot modify the product in any way. Doing so voids the warranty.
• Keep the packaging material out of the reach of children due to the risk of suffocation.
• Dispose of packaging material immediately in accordance with the locally applicable regulations.
• Route all cables so that thereisnorisk of tripping.
• Do not bend or crush the cable.
• Only use the article under moderate climatic conditions.
• The battery is integrated and cannot be removed.
• Do not open the device or continue to operate it if it becomes damaged.
• Do not attempt to service or repair the product yourself. Leave any and all service work to qualified experts.
• Do not incinerate the battery or the product.
• Do not tamper with or damage/heat/disassemble the batteries/rechargeable batteries.
• The product and the measurements it displays are intended for use in the home, offer no absolute accuracy and do not satisfy the requirements needed and/or prescribed in professional applications.
• This product and its measured values may not be used for professional applications or to inform the public.

Getting started

The product can be used both in battery and main operation. For battery operation, fully charge the product once before first use.

 Battery operation

Warning –rechargeable battery

• Only use suitable charging devices or USB connections to charge the product
• Do not use defective chargers or USB ports and do not attempt to repair them.

Warning –rechargeable battery

• Do not overcharge the product or allow the battery to completely discharge.
• Avoid storing, charging and using in extreme temperatures and at extremely low atmospheric pressures (such as at high altitudes).
• Charge regularly (at least quarterly) during periods of prolonged storage

 Mains operation

Connect the supplied micro-USB charging cable to the micro-USB port (D) on the product. Connect the free plug on the micro-USB charging cable to a suitable USB charger.To do this, consult the operating instructions for the USB charger you are using

• The battery indicator (3) indicates the charge level by means of the bars.
• When fully charged, the charging process can be terminated. Disconnect the product from the mains.

Note –charging process

• A complete charging cycle takes about 2hours.
• The product’s battery can be charged both when it is switched on and off.
• When fully charged, the maximum operating time is approx. 180 to 210 minutes.

Switching on/off

• Remove the protective film from the display
• Press and hold POWER (A) for approximately 3 seconds to switch the product on.
• With each switch-on, a countdown of 180 seconds begins. This is the time required to pre-heat the internal CO2 sensor. The display (4) counts backwards from 180.

It is normal for the device to heat up while charging and during operation since the CO2 sensor is heated in order to be able to work accurately. If there is an inadequate circulation of air, the device‘s own warming can cause the temperature display to differ. The ventilation opening must never be covered up. This would lead to overheating /destruction of the device and to incorrect CO2 measurements.

Air quality guidelines (AQI)

CO 2

ppm

| 0 – 450| 451 – 1000| 1001 – 1500| 1501 – 2000| 2001 – 3000| 3001 – 5000
---|---|---|---|---|---|---
AQI| 01| 02| 03| 04| 05| 06
 | Good| Moderate| Unhealthy for sensitive people| Unhealthy| Very unhealthy| Endangering health

In addition to the digital display of the CO2 concentration (4), the device also has aCO2trafficlight (5). It offers a visual quick check. From 400 to 700 ppm, GOOD lights up green; from 701 to 1000 ppm, NORMAL lights up yellow; from 1001 to 5000 ppm, POOR lights up red. Above 1001 ~2,000 ppm, the alarm symbol starts to flash and repeated alarm sound is heard twice in succession which becomes more intensive when the limit of 2,000 ppm is exceeded. The alarm symbol and the ppm indicator flash. This can be switched on and off using the POWER button (A). Check via the symbol (1) in the display.
Specifically by providing the value for the CO2 concentration in the air (4) , conclusions can be drawn about aerosols with viruses (e.g. Covid 19) present in the air. Although these are not directly detectable, increased CO2 pollution is at the same time a measure of virus-contaminated air. This can be remedied by regular airing. Permanently inhaling bad and stale air can cause tiredness, headaches, eye irritation, etc. The ability to perform and concentrate decreases noticeably as a result.

Functions of the +and Mbuttons

• Press the +button (B) to check the max /min measured values. Holding the +button (B) for longer permanently deletes all of the measurements made so far.
• Pressing the M button allows the temperature display to be toggled between Celsius and Fahrenheit.

Recalibration of the product

• Press and hold the +(B) and POWER (A) buttons simultaneously for approximately 3seconds to recalibrate the product. Always carry out this calibration at the commissioning stage and after prolonged periods of non-use.
• Calibration should be carried out outdoors for around 20 minutes, as CO2 levels here are usually around 400-450ppm.
• Please ensure that thereisnoCO2source in the immediate vicinity. Avoid direct sunlight and rain.
• CO2 is detected after calibration. Please try to avoid perfumes, paints, air fresheners, cigarette smoke, alcohol, chemical substances and so on while carrying out measurements since these can lead to incorrect measuring results.

Care and maintenance

Note Disconnect the device from the mains before cleaning and during prolonged periods of non-use.

• Only clean this product with aslightly damp, lint-free cloth and do not use aggressive cleaning agents.
• Ensurethat no water is able to enter the product.

Warranty Disclaimer

The measuring device must not be used as a warning device for dangerously high concentrations (e.g. industrial safety monitoring). It is not suitable for medical institutions, certification or test measurements. The measuring device is primarily used for testing purposes and for orientation in private households. No liability is accepted for possible damage in case of malfunction.
It is not possible to transfer data via a USB cable.
Hama GmbH &CoKG assumes no liability and provides no warranty for damage resulting from improper installation/mounting, improper use of the product or from failuretoobserve the operating instructions and/or safety notes.

Technical data

Recycling information

Note on environmental protection: Following the implementation of European Directive 2012/19/EU and 2006/66/EU into the national legal systems, the following applies:
electrical and electronic devices, as well as batteries, must not be disposed of with household waste. Consumers are obliged by law to return electrical and electronic devices as well as batteries to the designated public collection points or to the point of sale at the end of their service lives. Detailed information on this topic is defined in the national laws of the respective country.The presence of the above symbol on the product, operating instructions or package indicates that the product is subject to these regulations. By recycling, reusing the materials or other forms of utilizing old devices/batteries, you are making an important contribution to protecting our environment.

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