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AIR QUALITY MONITOR
MODEL NO.: AR112C
USER’S MANUAL
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:
MAJOR HOUSEHOLD
EXAMPLES
SOURCES
Building Materials
Insulating materials, vinyl or plastic wall
coverings,construction adhesives, plastic
piping and gypsum boards
Cleansers
Aerosol bathroom cleansers, window
cleansers, oven cleansers, abrasive
cleansers, dishwashing detergents,
spot removers and room deodorants
Paints
Oil, urethane and acrylic paints, varnishes,
paint thinners and removers
Adhesives
Rubber cement and adhesives, floor tile
adhesives, ceramic adhesives and carpet
adhesives
Cosmetics
Deodorants, talc, rubbing alcohol and hair
sprays
Pesticides
Roach, flea and rat killers, mold and mildew
inhibitors, plant insecticides, moth repellents
and fungicides
Appliances
Heaters, gas cooking stoves, wood-burning
stoves and fireplaces
Others
Tobacco and cigarette smokes, vehicular
exhaust, upholstery, draperies and
carpets