hama 00186425 Air Quality Detector Instruction Manual

hama 00186425 Air Quality Detector

Controls and displays

1. Battery label: Battery charge level
2. TVOC: Total Volatile Organic Compounds in mg/m³. Substances containing hydrocarbons that evaporate at low temperatures. Values above 10 mg/m3 are considered unacceptable for hygiene. Noticeable effects are lack of concentration, exhaustion, dry skin through to eczema or headaches.
3. AQI: Air Quality Index
4. ON/OFF: On/Off button
5. ANEW: Data cleansing and new measurement
6. RESET: Instrument calibration
7. HCHO: Formaldehyde concentration in mg/m³ (HCHO = CHO) HCHO: Formaldehyde is an organic chemical compound with the molecular formula CHO. Under standard conditions formaldehyde is a gas with a pungent odour. According to the European Union, formaldehyde can increase the risk of cancer. The Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) has set the tolerable concentration for CHO at 0.1 ppm, corresponding to 0.124 mg/m³.
8. CO2: Carbon dioxide concentration in ppm (parts per million = 1 millionth = 1 ppm = 10-6 – corresponds to 0.001 ) The Federal Environment Agency recommends letting fresh air into the room from outside if a value of 1,000 ppm CO is exceeded.
9. CO: Carbon monoxide concentration in ppm. In unventilated rooms with gas burners, fireplaces or cigarette smoke, higher values are quickly reached. If the CO concentration rises to values between 136 and 280 ppm, fatigue, dizziness and nausea occur after only two to three hours. A value of 368 ppm or more is considered to be unhealthy exposure, higher values are considered to be directly life-threatening.
10. Vents: Ventilation opening
11. Charging Point: Charging socket

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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

• 1 air quality detector
• 1 micro-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.
• Do not 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 there is no risk 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 mains 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.
• 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.
• Connect the supplied micro-USB charging cable to the micro-USB port (11) 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 (1) indicates the charge level by means of the red-yellow-green colour code.
• When the battery is fully charged (green) the charging process can be terminated. Disconnect the product from the mains
• In the case of battery operation, the display goes out after approx. 30 minutes. Press ON/OFF (4) briefly to make the display appear again.

Note -­ charging process

• A complete charging cycle takes about 4 hours.
• The product’s battery can be charged both when it is switched on and off.
• When fully charged (green), the maximum operating time is approx. 180 to 240 minutes.

Mains operation

• Connect the supplied micro-USB charging cable to the micro-USB port (11) 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.
• In continuous operation with a USB cable, the display is permanently visible.

Switching on/off

• Remove the protective film from the display.
• Press and hold ON/OFF (4) for approximately 3 seconds to switch on the product.
• After switching on, the device needs approx. 120 seconds to warm up. This is displayed in the CO field (9) and is incremented.
• The device requires an operating time of approx. 10 to 60 minutes for a meaningful measurement. In small rooms (such as cupboards, drawers etc.) the operating time is approx. 3 to 15 minutes.
• A frequent fluctuation of the display is normal and shows the constantly repeated measurements. The overall result is shown as the AQI value (3).

Air quality guidelines (AQI)

HCHO mg/m³| 0-0.080| 0.081 – 0.100| 0.101 – 0.200| 0.201 – 0.500 0| 0.501 – 1.000| 1.001 – 1.999
---|---|---|---|---|---|---
TVOC mg/m³| 0-0.5| 0.5 – 0.6| 0.6 – 1.5| 1.5 – 3.0| 3.0 – 6.0| 6.0 – 12.0
CO2 ppm| 0-450| 451 – 1000| 1001 – 1500| 1501 – 2000| 2001 – 3000| 3001 – 5000
CO ppm| 0-50| 51-100| 101 – 200| 201 – 400| 401 – 800| 801 – 2400
AQI| 01| 02| 03| 04| 05| 06
| Good| Moderate| Unhealthy for sensitive people| Unhealthy| Very unhealthy| Endangering health

Specifically by providing the value for the CO2 concentration in the air (8) , 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 viruscontaminated 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.

The display of the concentrations of carbon monoxide (9) , formaldehyde (7) and other volatile compounds (2) also helps to ensure that remedial action can be taken in good time by means of ventilation. Furthermore, the different displays can help to identify the corresponding sources: e.g. formaldehyde emissions from furniture, wood panelling, etc. Respiratory diseases can thus be prevented and a healthy indoor climate created.

Reset to factory settings (e.g. after relocation)

• Press and hold ANEW (5) for around 3 seconds to reset the product to the factory default settings.
• All previous measurements are permanently deleted.

Recalibration of the product

• Press and hold Reset (6) for approximately 3 seconds to recalibrate the product.
• Calibration should be carried out outdoors, as CO2 levels here are usually around 400-450ppm.
• Please ensure that there is no CO2 source in the immediate vicinity. Avoid direct sunlight and rain.

Care and maintenance

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

• Only clean this product with a slightly damp, lint-free cloth and do not use aggressive cleaning agents.
• Ensure that 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 the USB cable.

Hama GmbH & Co KG assumes no liability and provides no warranty for damage resulting from improper installation/ mounting, improper use of the product or from failure to observe 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. This 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 utilising old devices/batteries, you are making an important contribution to protecting our environment.

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Hama GmbH & Co KG
86652 Monheim / Germany

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www.hama.com
+49 9091 502-0 DG

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