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RH Accuracy / Resolution: ±5% of reading / 0.1%RH
Display Type / Size: Dual readout LCD / 2 in. (51mm) diagonal 
Auto Power Off Trigger: 15 minutes of front-panel inactivity

(can be disabled)

Operating Temperature: 32° to 122°F (0° to 50°C) @ 

0 to 95%RH, non-condensing

Dimensions: 8.3 x 2.4 x 1.0 in. (210 x 60 x 25mm)
Weight: 7.2 oz. (204g), including batteries
Power Source: (4) “AAA” batteries (not included) or included

110VAC adaptor

* Meets U.S. National Institute for Occupational Safety and

Health's (NIOSH's) acceptance criterion within ±25% of true

value at 95% confidence level

OPERATING & MAINTENANCE TIPS

When the low battery indicator appears in the upper right

corner of the LCD, install fresh batteries immediately,

following the instructions on pages 9 and 10 of this manual.

Be aware that measurements remain valid even though the

batteries have grown weak.
The electrochemical formaldehyde sensor is as power-hungry

as it is accurate and sensitive. OMEGA recommends using

the included 110VAC adaptor if you plan to routinely conduct

measurement sessions lasting more than 15 minutes. The 

AC adaptor can also provide a worry-free way to keep the

HHAQ-108 powered long enough to calculate and display the 

three cumulative formaldehyde exposure metrics.
Remove the batteries if you don’t expect to use the HHAQ-108

for an extended period of time (months or years).
The meter uses a capacitive RH sensor and a thermistor

temperature sensor whose accuracy may drift over time. If you

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Summary of Contents for HHAQ-108

Page 1: ...HHAQ 108 Formaldehyde Meter e mail info omega com For latest product manuals omegamanual info Shop online at omega comSM User sGuide...

Page 2: ...notice Servicing North America U S A Omega Engineering Inc One Omega Drive P O Box 4047 Stamford CT 06907 0047 USA Toll Free 1 800 826 6342 USA Canada only Customer Service 1 800 622 2378 USA Canada o...

Page 3: ...FORMALDEHYDE METER USER S MANUAL HHAQ 108 Please read this manual carefully and thoroughly before using this product...

Page 4: ...e read this user s manual carefully and thoroughly before using the product The HHAQ 108 is an easy to use handheld instrument for measuring levels of gaseous formaldehyde HCHO as part of a workplace...

Page 5: ...sed materials are key to the manufacture of automobile transmissions electrical systems engine blocks door panels axles and brake shoes Occupational exposure to formaldehyde by inhalation is mainly fr...

Page 6: ...ealth An aqueous solution of formaldehyde can be useful as a disinfectant as it kills most bacteria and fungi including their spores Formaldehyde solutions are applied topically in medicine to dry the...

Page 7: ...tudy found that a new home measured 0 076 ppm when brand new and 0 045 ppm after 30 days The agency recommends the use of exterior grade pressed wood products with phenol instead of urea resin to limi...

Page 8: ...construction materials furnishings and consumer products The three products that emit the highest concentrations are medium density fiberboard hardwood plywood and particle board Environmental factors...

Page 9: ...e gas metrics 8 hour TWA time weighted average 1 hour average and 15 minute STEL short term exposure limit One button calibration to 0 ppm in fresh air User adjustable high concentration audible alarm...

Page 10: ...rol buttons and the meanings of the display icons before moving on to the Setup Instructions and Operating Instructions 1 Formaldehyde gas sensor inside vented ball housing 2 Dual readout LCD 3 Contro...

Page 11: ...sed and held enters exits high alarm adjustment mode UNIT Selects F or C unit for ambient temperature reading BKLT Pressed briefly turns backlight on and off Also used to decrement individual digits o...

Page 12: ...at it is warming up During the warmup period the meter will burn off any dust on the formaldehyde sensor inside the vented ball If this is the first use of the meter or if it has not been powered on f...

Page 13: ...r or two if you forget to manually power off the meter after a measurement session Once the meter has been powered on and both readouts have stabilized the HHAQ 108 automatically begins operating in r...

Page 14: ...high concentration alarm threshold To enter threshold adjustment mode press and hold the SET button This will produce a display showing 0 08 ppm the default alarm threshold on the upper readout with...

Page 15: ...PWR button until the icon appears in the upper left corner of the LCD b To disarm the alarm briefly press the PWR button until the icon disappears c To cancel the alarm when it sounds briefly press th...

Page 16: ...ve formaldehyde exposure metrics are displayed by pressing the MAX MIN button To clear the MAX and MIN session values without powering off the meter press and hold the HOLD button for at least 2 secon...

Page 17: ...ight corner of the LCD install fresh batteries immediately following the instructions on pages 9 and 10 of this manual Be aware that measurements remain valid even though the batteries have grown weak...

Page 18: ...n the LCD shows 0 0C and SET release all four buttons 3 If you prefer to work in F press the UNIT button briefly to change 0 0C to 0 0F 4 If your temperature drift is negative you want to add value to...

Page 19: ...n you are satisfied with the temperature and or RH offset values you have entered press and hold the SET button to save the settings After the bottom line of the LCD shows SAVE for 2 seconds the meter...

Page 20: ...r ambient temperature sensor or RH sensor Er2 Typically displayed for 1 second on the lower readout when the meter tries to measure a temperature or RH value outside the specified measurement range It...

Page 21: ...per specification misapplication misuse or other operating conditions outside of OMEGA s control Components in which wear is not warranted include but are not limited to contact points fuses and triac...

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