Radon Pro Series III Detector
Radon is a radioactive gas that is colorless, odorless, and tasteless and is
impossible to detect without the use of sensitive test equipment. Radon is
a naturally occurring gas produced by the breakdown of uranium in soil, rock,
and water. When allowed to accumulate to high levels, it can be hazardous
to long-term health. The Surgeon General has warned that Radon is the
second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States. Only cigarette
smoking causes more lung cancer deaths.
The EPA presently suggests that corrective
action be taken to reduce the radon levels in your home if measured over the
long term at 4pCi/L or greater.
This radon detector is designed to be plugged
into a standard 120VAC outlet. The detector should be placed in the lowest
living area f the home in a location where it will not be disturbed.
Of course, it should be in a place where it will be heard if activated.
The numeric LED display shows the level of
radon gas in Pico Curies per liter (pCi/L). The display range is 0.00 to
999.0. The radon detector display is designed to notify the user of the
level of radon gas on either a short-term or long-term basis, and is updated
every hour if there is a change in the level of radon gas.
4 pCi/L is the level set by the EPA as the threshold at which action should
begin to correct the radon problem within the home. The detector will
alarm in both long-term and short-term modes. The detector will alarm
when:
- Short-term displays 4 pCi/L or greater for
30 consecutive days, or
- Long-term displays 4 pCi/L or greater
(alarms immediately, no 30 day delay)
When the detector goes into alarm state, the
buzzer will sound 4 short chirps. This sound will be repeated every hour
until the level on the longer-term reading drops below 4 or until the user mutes
the alarm.
This radon detector has been approved for radon
measurement by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, as well as the
Radiation and Indoor Environments National Laboratory. Calibration and
background checks should be performed annually for professionals who use this
radon detector for home inspections, etc.
Specifications:
- Power source: 120 VAC, 60 Hz, 6.5 W
- Input for Gas Detector: 18 VDC, 200mA
- Sensor Voltage: 250 VDC
- Sensor: Ionization Chamber
- Full Scale Reading: 0.0 to 999.9 pCi/L
- Operating environment: 32 degrees F to 104
degrees F
- Audible alarm: 85 dB at 10cm
- Averaging Frequency: Levels will be
displayed every on the display every hour
- Short-Term: Average over the past 7 days
- Long-Term: Average from the time of last
reset. Max. sampling time 5 years
- Accuracy: +/- 20% pCi/L
- Dimensions: 4.7" x 3.1" x 2.1"
- Warranty: 1 year limited warranty
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