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estimated exposure time (eet) calculation
Press the
„MoDe”
button to toggle the top display between the clock and EET modes.
note:
the EET mode cannot be activated unless the UVI measure is turned an. Press the
UC button to turn the UVI on or off, as explained in the following section:
1. If it is not already on, press
„uV”
to turn on the UVI measurement.
(The “UVI” icon appears on the left side of the UV display when it is on).
2. Press
„MoDe”
to switch from Clock to EET mode. The „Skin Type” and „SPF” icons
flash. The current SPF numbers are located directly above the „SPF” icon.
3. Press the „+” button to move to the appropriate skin type (1-4). Press the „-“ button
to move to the appropriate SPF number (1-50). Skin Type and SPF definition charts are
found on the next page.
4. Press the
„uV”
button to confirm the skin Type and SPF settings. The current UV index
reading is used to calculate an Estimate Exposure Time (up to 12 hours).
The EET flashes in the top LCD screen.
5. Press the
„uV”
button again to start the EET count down timer.
6. When the EET count down is complete, an alarm will sound for 1 minute. Press any
key to turn off the alarm.
7. If the „UVI” mode is turned off during EET count down, the clock will reappear in the
top LCD and the EET will clear. To start another EET countdown, repeat the steps above.
uVI # exposure
category
Bar
Display
sun Protection Actions
1-2
low
1
- Wear sunglasses on bright days, even in winter.
Reflections off snow can nearly double UV strength.
- If you burn easily, cover up and use sunscreen with
an SPF that will best protect your skin type.
3-5
moderate
2
- Take precautions against sun exposure, such as wea-
ring sunglasses, covering up and using appropriate
sunscreen when outside.
- Stay in shade around midday, when the sun is
strongest.
- Protection against sunburn is required.
6-7
high
3
- Keep time in sin between 10 AM and 4 PM to a
minimum.
- Cover up, wear a hot and sunglasses, use appropriate
sunscreen.
- Take extra sun protection precautions, as unprotected
skin will burn quickly an be damaged.
8-10
very high
4
- Try to avoid sun exposure between 10 AM to 4 PM;
otherwise, seek shade, cover up, wear a hat and
sunglasses, and use appropriate sunscreen.
- Take all precautions, as unprotected skin can burn
and be damaged within minutes. White sand, water,
snow and other bright surfaces reflect UV will increa-
se UV exposure.
11+
extreme
5
- Avoid the sun between 10 AM and 4 PM.
- Seek shade, cover up, wear a hot and sunglasses,
and use appropriate sunscreen.
*According to the Global Solar UV Index (May 2004) by EPA and NWS.
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