User Manual: Model PM2110 miniCO
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1. and is measured in ppm hours Example If from the time you turned on the miniCO you were exposed to 25ppm for 5 hours and then 10 ppm for 1 hour your Total Exposure would be Total Exposure 25ppm x 5 hours 10ppm x 1 hour 135 ppm hours Time Weighted Average exposure TWA gives you an idea of how much CO on average you ve been exposed to and is calculated as follows TWA Total Exposure to CO in ppm hrs 8 hours Example If your total exposure was 135 ppm hours as in the first example your 8 Hour TWA at that point would be TWA 135ppm hours 8 hours 16 9 ppm The TWA is called time weighted because its calculation weighs more heavily exposure that took place over a longer period of time Hence an additional exposure to a large amount of CO but over a very short period of time e g 1 2 minutes would not largely affect the TWA calculated in the second example The American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists ACGIH has published a recommended limit of 25ppm for an 8 Hour TWA Based on this limit the miniCO will issue a warning if you have exceeded this average over 8 hours 7 Important User Information The Battery The battery on the miniCO should last for 1 year under typical usage 8 hours per day 5 days per week with no more than 0 5 hours of TWA alarming per week If the mini CO alarms more than this average the battery life will be reduced Page 3 PM2110 mini2. is recommended that the calibration of the miniCO be checked periodically using a known concentration of carbon monoxide gas If the unit appears to be out of calibration return the device to AirTest for calibration service fee involved To arrange to return a miniCO to AirTest for calibration you must first call AirTest at 888 855 8880 or email us at sal irtesttechnologies com to get an RMA number This number must be placed so it is clearly visible on the outside of the package being returned This RMA number is our way to track your package so it does Page 4 not get lost Do not send packages to AirTest without this RMA number as it may be refused delivery and returned to you unopened Also when you call you will be quoted a price for the battery replacement and re calibration and asked for your method of payment all credit cards accepted Calibration is recommended every one to two years 8 Carbon Monoxide Health Effects Carbon Monoxide amp Health miniCO z 800 ppm Headache nausea and dizzyness after 45 Audible Alarm 800 ppm minutes Collapse and unconsciousness after minutes UL approved residential CO sensors 125 ppm should alarm UL 2034 1 hour exposure adults Alert every mm 400 ppm Headache and nausea after 1 2 hours of 4 seconds BE exposure Life threatening in 3 hours adults 400 ppm p 200 ppm Dizziness nausea faituge headache after 2 3 hours of exposure adults Alert every 8 seconds D 100 ppm H
3. 520 Cliveden Ave Unit 9 Delta BC V3M 6J8 www AirTestTechnologies com P 604 517 3888 TF 888 855 8880 FX 604 517 3900 Page 6 User Manual Model PM2110 miniCO 1 Introduction The MiniCO has been designed as a simple and effective tool to determine measure or record Carbon Monoxide CO levels in any environment The miniCO measures parts per million of CO ppm in the air The instrument has been programmed to comply with guidelines set by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA the American conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists ACGIH and the national institute for Occupational safety and health NOISH Alarms are factory set at the ACGHI recommended 8 hour TWA of 25 ppm The ACGIH maximum excursion limit of 125 ppm and the OSHA ceiling value of 400 ppm Low levels of CO typically less than 10 ppm are not considered especially hazardous but they do indicate a source of combustion fumes that should be investigated Indoor levels should be at or near 0 ppm Sustained levels above 25 ppm for 8 hours and exposure to more than 125 ppm CO should be avoided Also it is important to note that children the elderly and people with respiratory or liver problems may be more susceptible to lower levels of CO Seek clean air increase ventilation or employ whatever ever means to eliminate exposure The miniCO is a stand alone monitor that is designed to be carried as a personal monitor It can be carrie
4. CO Monitor Manual The Battery continued The miniCO will indicate a low battery with a BATT message during the startup self test At this point the miniCO will continue to work but you should take action to replace it soon You may also notice a low battery if you see he backlight dimmer than normal or if you hear any unusual noises from the beeper even when the miniCO is not alarming The Battery in the miniCO is not user changeable You must return the your miniCO to AirTest at your own expense for a battery replacement When the battery is replaced AirTest will also perform a calibration on your sensor There will be a charge for this service To arrange to return a miniCO to AirTest you must first call AirTest at 888 855 8880 or email us at sales airtesttechnologies com to get an RMA number This number must be placed so it is clearly visible on the outside of the package being returned This RMA number is our way to track your package so it does not get lost Do not send packages to AirTest without this RMA number as it may be refused delivery and returned to you unopened Also when you call you will be quoted a price for the battery replacement and re calibration and asked for your method of payment all credit cards accepted Temperature Sensitivity The MiniCO may display slightly higher readings of CO when being moved quickly between extreme temperatures such as cold outside air and a warm building The higher reading will se
5. PM2110 miniCO Monitor Manual examination by AirTest Technologies if the unit is found to be defective according to the WARRANTY at AIRTEST s discretion it will be repaired or replaced at no charge If the product is found not to be covered by the WARRANTY the customer will be offered the opportunity pay for repair of the damaged unit AIRTEST is pleased to offer suggestions on the use of its various products However AIRTEST neither assumes responsibility for any omissions or errors nor assumes liability for any damages that result from the use of its products in accordance with information provided by AIRTEST either verbal or written AIRTEST warrants only that the parts manufactured by it will be as specified and free of defects AIRTEST MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED EXCEPT THAT OF TITLE AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED LIMITATION OF LIABILITY The remedies of purchaser set forth herein are exclusive and the total liability of AIRTEST with respect to this order whether based on contract warranty negligence indemnification strict liability or otherwise shall not exceed the purchase price of the component upon which liability is based In no event shall AIRTEST be liable for consequential incidental or special damages For Further Information contact AirTest Technologies Inc 1
6. ack your total exposure to carbon monoxide TE and your 8 hour time averaged exposure TWA It also keeps track of the maximum concentration of CO measured MAX and when this maximum occurred TIME in minutes since being turned on Also reported is the total running time RUN in minutes The miniCO will save this information until Detection Mode is entered again For a more detailed explanation of TE and TWA see Section 3 6 To view the dosimetry information during normal operation quickly push and release the button two times the backlight will turn on after the first push The dosimetry information will be displayed after a moment starting with the word DOSM After the dosimetry information has been displayed miniCO will resume normal operation The dosimetry information from the last use of the 12 Hour Detection period may also be recalled after Pocket CO has turned off With Pocket CO off quick push the button three times The display will show DOSM and then display the dosimetry information from the last use of the 8 Hour Detection period After displaying this information the miniCO will turn back off 5 Alarms The miniCO is equipped with the following alarm mechanisms e Aloud 82 dB beeper at 24 inches e _ Adisplay backlight e Abright red LED on the top of the instrument Pocket CO is programmed to repeatedly pulse all of these alarms when the CO exposure reaches or exceeds certain limits These li
7. d on a key ring clipped to a workers shirt pocket or attached to the dashboard of a vehicle or piece of equipment The miniCO is designed specifically to be affordable and easy to use by health professionals and concerned homeowners The device can be used in CO detection applications such as OSHA enforcement fire services exposure parking garages warehouses municipal buildings and home furnace inspections It can also be used on boats cars trucks trains airplanes in hotel rooms and anywhere else exposure to combustion fumes and carbon monoxide is possible 2 Very Important Information Read all of the information in this booklet before using the miniCO Many factors can affect air quality This instrument will give a dependable indication of CO levels but should not be considered an all inclusive monitor for overall air quality The miniCO is only one tool for CO measurement or CO dosimetry for personal use The miniCO Self Test checks most of its functionality but does not test the CO sensor which can only be tested with actual exposure to carbon monoxide Monthly bump testing of the miniCO with a source of carbon monoxide is recommended AlrTest sells a CO bump test kit for this purpose Page 1 PM2110 miniCO Monitor Manual The miniCO is small and light enough to be transported in your pocket However miniCO should not be operated while in your pocket To detect CO the miniCO must be well exposed to your surrounding environm
8. eadache after a few hours adult After 90 pa 50 ppm Maximum permissible level in workplace OSHA 35 ppm Typical maximum limit in parking garages IBC 25 ppm MaxTWA Exposure for 8 hour work day adult 10 24 ppm Very unusual for indoor air in non industrial buildings Minimal effect on adults may be a problem for children the elderly and individuals with impaired respiratory systems Investigate amp eliminate sources 9 ppm Maximum short term exposure ASHRAE 0 ppm Normal outside air Alert every 12 seconds TWA gt 25 ppm n Note values above are for adults Children the elderly and the sick may exhibit symptoms at much lower levels 9 MiniCO Warranty AirTest Technologies Inc AIRTEST warrants the miniCO to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for the 2 years from date of purchase This WARRANTY is VOID if the unit shows evidence of having been tampered with or shows evidence of being damaged as a result of excessive corrosion or current heat moisture or vibration improper specification misapplication misuse or other operating conditions outside of AIRTEST s control Components which wear are not warranted including but not limited to switches displays batteries and calibration AIRTEST s WARRANTY does not apply to defects resulting from any action of the purchaser including but not limited to mishandling improper interfacing operation outside of design limits improper repair or unautho
9. ent e g on your key chain attached to your dashboard or uniform or worn around your neck 3 Operating Modes 5 Minute Mode With the miniCO off push the button once After turning on the monitor will perform a brief self test display the temperature and them show the current CO reading in ppm The display will update with a new reading every 4 seconds for a 5 minute period before turning off automatically To turn the miniCO off at any time just press the button once When the button is pressed to turn off the unit it will first display dosimetry information see section 3 If you do not want to see this data press the button once again and the miniCO will turn off immediately 8 Hour Mode With the miniCO off push the button twice quickly After turning on the instrument will perform a brief self test sho 8 HR display the temperature and then show the current CO reading in ppm The display will update with a new reading of CO every 4 seconds for an 8 hour period before turnung off automatically To turn the miniCO off sooner press the button once When the button is pressed to turn off the unit it will first display dosimetry information see section 3 If you do not want to see this data press the button once again and the miniCO will turn off immediately 4 Viewing Dosimetry Information When running in the 8 Hour Detection period the miniCO maintains CO dosimetry information Dosimetry information allows you to tr
10. mits are pre programmed at the following levels e CO level between 50 PPM and 124 PPM Alarm beeper LED Vibrator pulse once every 20 seconds e CO level between 125 PPM and 399 PPM Alarm beeper LED Vibrator pulse once every 10 seconds e CO level exposure at or above 400 PPM Alarm beeper LED Vibrator pulse once every 5 seconds Page 2 These are known as instantaneous alarms since the miniCO will alarm as soon as the level of CO reaches or exceeds these levels The alarms at these levels are designed to protect you from the immediate health effects of carbon monoxide Pay attention to your miniCO when it alarms and vacate the area until the source of the CO can be found and addressed The miniCO will also pulse its alarms during the following non CO related situations e Self Test One alarm pulse is normal and expected during the Self Test e Temperature above 50 C 122 F or below 0 C 32 F Alarm pulses plus HOT or COLD on the display e Sensor Malfunction One alarm pulse plus SNSR on the display Note that absence of this alarm does not necessarily guarantee that the sensor is working normally 6 Understanding Dosimetry and TWA Warnings When run in the 12 Hour Detection period the miniCO keeps track of dosimetry information which includes your total exposure and time weighted average exposure Total Exposure TE is a measure of the amount of CO you ve been exposed to over a length of time
11. rized modification If the unit should malfunction it must be returned to the factory for evaluation Contact AirTest Technologies to determine if a product problem is a Warranty or repair issue 888 855 8880 Prior to sending any product back to AIRTEST you must contact us to receive a Return Materials Authorization Number RMA This number must be marked clearly on the outside of the package you are sending Packages without RMA may be returned to sender unopened Upon Page 5
12. ttle back down to the actual concentration of CO within a few minutes as the miniCO s temperature compensation circuit corrects for the temperature change Response to High Exposures After exposure to a high concentration of CO it may take your miniCO several minutes to return to a 0 ppm reading even when exposed to fresh air 7 Care And Maintenance The miniCO is a high performance CO measurement device TO maintain best performance clean it with a cloth lightly dampened with water The miniCO may become un repairable and unreliable if it is cleaned with or exposed to soap cleansers alcohol gasoline paint thinner or other solvents to clean the device Submerging the device in water or any other type of liquid will also render the device non operational Any of these measures will void the 2 year warranty on the device For optimum life and operation Keep the miniCO away form extremes in temperature and humidity Store the monitor in a clean place away from solvents chemicals disinfectants pesticides and cleaning products For maximum lifetime of the miniCO sensor and electronics store and operate the device in moderate environmental conditions temperatures between 50 80 F 4 27 C RH between 40 85 at normal atmospheric pressures Do not refrigerate or expose to extreme pressure The calibration of the electrochemical sensor in the miniCO can drift over time and can be affected by high regular high concentration exposures It
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