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ENERGY SAVINGS FOR SCHOOLS 

How to use the tools in your kit 

Summary of Contents for KILL A WATT EZ

Page 1: ...ENERGY SAVINGS FOR SCHOOLS How to use the tools in your kit ...

Page 2: ...ioxide Detector 5 URCERI Light Meter 9 Images Right Energy Savings for Schools Colorado Energy Office 2018 ColoradoESS org Below High Performing School Program Colorado Energy Office 2018 https www colorado gov pacific energyoffi ce high performing school program ...

Page 3: ...rate your watt meter 1 Plug the watt meter into an electric outlet Ensure that the appliance you want to check is turned off and then plug the appliance into the watt meter 2 To reset the meter press and hold the RESET button until rEST appears on the screen Release the RESET key This indicates that all previously recorded measurements have been erased and reset to zero 3 Program the price you pay...

Page 4: ... the meter the more accurate the estimate will become especially for appliances that are used periodically such as televisions and refrigerators Appliances like computer servers that are never turned off will have accurate cost estimates within minutes as they do not cycle through periods of ON and OFF 5 To change the type of power being measured press the MENU key until Volt is displayed on the s...

Page 5: ...les in the air For maximum accuracy place the monitor in a clean dry area out of direct sunlight and away from any heat sources vents or humidity sources An explanation of the various buttons on the device from the instruction manual are shown in Figure 2 Figure 2 Features of the Humidity Monitor from the Instruction Manual Here is how to use this monitor 1 Install 2 AAA batteries into the battery...

Page 6: ...monitor until dashes appear in place of the numbers 4 To calibrate the real time temperature and humidity being displayed press and hold all three buttons UP wrench DOWN on the back of the device at the same time until the screen clears leaving the humidity value flashing Use the UP and DOWN arrows to adjust the humidity as needed Press the wrench button to move to calibrating the temperature Use ...

Page 7: ...n the device from the instruction manual are shown in Figure 3 Here is how to use your detector 1 Try not to breath directly on the device 2 To turn on the device press the Power button on the back A 30 second countdown will be displayed as the device powers up 3 To set the CO2 alarm level date and time press and hold the MODE button for 2 seconds a The first option will be to set the CO2 alarm le...

Page 8: ...and time can be synced to the computer s built in clock by connecting the device to the computer using the USB cable and clicking Set Time in the software program Figure 3 Features of the CO2 Detector from the Instruction Manual ...

Page 9: ...graphically Here is how to calibrate the device if necessary Automatic Baseline Calibration This option is used in areas that are regularly unoccupied meaning that the CO2 levels have the opportunity to return to 400 PPM every few days 1 Turn off the device 2 Press and hold the up arrow and down arrow buttons then press the Power button Release the Power button first then release the arrow buttons...

Page 10: ...nical support at support co2meter com 386 256 4910 Notes If the CO2 levels are higher than the selected alarm level a buzzer will sound Press the left arrow button to turn on off the buzzer on the main display screen Carbon dioxide guidelines are shown in Figure 4 Figure 4 Carbon Dioxide Level Guidelines Provided in the Instruction Manual The device s data logging memory is reset whenever the devi...

Page 11: ...oto detector 3 Use the Power button to turn on the device a When the meter is off holding down the FC LUX button then pressing the Power button changes the power settings If the Auto Power Off icon shows on the screen the device will automatically turn off after 15 minutes If the Auto Power Off icon is not on the screen the screen will need to be turned off manually by pressing the Power button 4 ...

Page 12: ...Hold on 8 To change the temperature units turn off the device While holding down the Hold button press the Power button 9 When done with the device replace the photo detector cap and remove the batteries Table 1 presents recommended light levels for spaces within schools as a reference Table 1 Recommended Light Levels in Schools Space Recommended illumination foot candles Hallway 5 10 Classrooms 2...

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