Oregon AR112C USER MANUAL
AIR QUALITY MONITOR
MODEL NO.: AR112C
USER’S MANUAL
MAJOR HOUSEHOLD EXAMPLES
SOURCES
Building Materials Insulating materials, vinyl or plastic wall
coverings,construction adhesives, plastic
piping and gypsum boards
SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchasing the AR112C Air Quality
Monitor.
The AR112C is an indispensable household appliance for better
living. It helps improve your life quality and health by providing
significant information on the concentration of harmful VOC
(volatile organic compounds) gases in the environment. In addition
to warning you against bad air quality, it also keeps you constantly
informed of the indoor temperature and humidity.
ABOUT VOC GASES
VOC gases are invisible to the human eye. They are chemical
compounds very often found in building materials, household
detergents and bleaches, cigarettes, material additives and adhesives
and the like. Here is a brief look at the most common sources of
household VOC gases:
Cleansers Aerosol bathroom cleansers, window
Paints Oil, urethane and acrylic paints, varnishes,
Adhesives Rubber cement and adhesives, floor tile
Cosmetics Deodorants, talc, rubbing alcohol and hair
Pesticides Roach, flea and rat killers, mold and mildew
Appliances Heaters, gas cooking stoves, wood-burning
Others Tobacco and cigarette smokes, vehicular
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cleansers, oven cleansers, abrasive
cleansers, dishwashing detergents,
spot removers and room deodorants
paint thinners and removers
adhesives, ceramic adhesives and carpet
adhesives
sprays
inhibitors, plant insecticides, moth repellents
and fungicides
stoves and fireplaces
exhaust, upholstery, draperies and
carpets
POTENTIAL HEAL TH HARZARDS
These gases cause pollution to the environment and when breathed
in high concentrations over a long period of time, may cause harm
to the human body. Here are some of the potential health hazards
caused by common VOC gases:
SOLUTIONS
As VOC gases are not particles that can be filtered by a household
air filter, the best ways to guard against such harmful VOC gases are
adequate supply of fresh air, constant ventilation and a good air
quality monitor to alert you to the existence of such gases.
Sources VOC Gases Affected Organs
Vinyl tiles Benzyl chloride Central nervous system,
Paints, solvents, Benzene and styrene Respiratory tract
resins and (carcinogens)
cigarette smokes
Paint removers, Dichloromethane Central nervous system,
deodorizers and and 1,4- liver, kidney, eye and
moth crystals Dichlorobenzene respiratory tract
Polyurethane foam Trichloroethene and Central nervous system
aerosols, solvents toluene diisocyanate
and cleansing (carcinogens)
compounds
Adhesives, vinyl Toluene (narcotic) Central nervous system
floor covering,
wallpaper, tobacco
smokes, kerosene
heaters
Pesticides, varnishes Xylenes (narcotic) Central nervous system,
and pharmaceuticals heart, liver and kidney
(both narcotic)
liver, kidney, eye and
respiratory tract
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
- Please read carefully before you start to use this unit.
- This unit alerts you to the quality of air you are breathing in. It
does not necessarily reflect the concentration of a particular type
of VOC gases.
- This unit is designed to response to a wide range of VOC gases.
When the [ ] is activated, it does not necessarily mean you are
in immediate bodily danger. It means the room needs immediate
ventilation.
- Always read the instructions of chemicals, materials and appliances used in the household careful. They may contain important
information on the possible danger or health hazards they may
affect when abused.
PRECAUTIONS
Safety warnings, precautions or rules are embedded throughout the
manual to help you use this product safely. Take heed of the advice
to avoid injuries, fire, electrocution, damage or other accidents.
Ignoring this may result in serious injuries or worse accidents.
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