P3 International P0270 User manual

Mold Alert
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Operation Manual
P0270

Congratulations on your purchase of the P0270 Mold Alert!
Mold is as old as the Earth and it’s everywhere. Under the right set of
conditions, it can actually start to grow inside your home. Some types
of mold even contain mycotoxins (toxins produced by fungus-type
organisms) which can be hazardous to your health.
Mold can grow at humidity levels over 65%. If you keep the relative
humidity in your home below 50%, mold growth can be inhibited. The
Mold Alert Thermo-Hygrometer allows you to monitor some of the key
factors in the home that can lead to mold, dust mites, and bacteria.
INTRODUCTION
FEATURES
● AudibleandVisualalarmfunctiontoindicateriskofmold
● RoomTemperature
● IndoorRelativeAirHumidity
● DewPoint
● MaximumandMinimumvalues
● On/Offswitchforaudioalarm
OVERVIEW
The interaction of temperature and air humidity:
Cold air absorbs little or no moisture. When this air enters living areas
it becomes warmer and can then absorb much more water vapor. This
interdependency of temperature and relative humidity is expressed by
means of the dew-point.
If the measuring unit indicates an air temperature of 68°F and a
relative humidity of 65%, then the dew-point temperature will be 56°F.
What does this mean? That the air, in your bedroom for instance, will
condense and form water droplets on surfaces that are cooler than
56°F, and these damp areas may lead to mold.

STARTUP
OVERVIEW
If the air is at a relative humidity of 40%, then the dew-point
temperature is only 43°F. The walls and ceilings would therefore have
tobesignicantlycolderfortheairtoreachitsdew-pointandforwater
droplets to form.
How to achieve the correct temperature and air humidity:
Tips for active heating and ventilation:
● Checkthedew-point!Surfacesofwallsshouldnotfallbelowa
temperature of 59°F.
● Avoidshuttingofftheheatcompletelywhenleavingthehousefor
extended periods of time.
● Ventilateinallweatherconditions,evenifit’sraining.
● Openthewindowsforashorttimetoairtheroom.Apartially
opened window does not have the desired effect, wastes heating
energy and can even promote the formation of mold.
● Iftheroomairistoodry,particularlyinthewinter,thenelectrical
airhumidiersarerecommended,sinceairingatlowtemperatures
will tend to decrease the humidity further.
● Whenairingaroom,afewminutesshouldbesufcient.Check
the value indicated on your Mold Alert thermo-hygrometer.
1. Select°F/°Candplacetheaudioalarmswitchonthebackofthe
unit in “on” mode.
2. Slideofffrontcompartmentandinstall2batteries1.5VAA.Once
these are in place, the frowning face on the display will light up
brieyandthealarmwillsoundfor2seconds.
3. Replacebatterycompartmentcover.
4. Removetheprotectionlmonthedisplay.
5. The unit is now ready to use.

SET UP
READING THE DISPLAY
Suggestions for Placement of the Unit
There is an opening on the back of the unit, which allows it to be easily
hung from the wall. In addition, a base is provided for the unit to be
placed on any surface in a standing position.
Since the humidity level within rooms can vary greatly, the Mold
Alert should be placed in an area most likely subject to mold growth.
Problem areas are often basements, closets, surfaces near windows
and exterior walls. Anywhere in a home that is damp or has suffered
from water damage is also a prime location for mold growth.
Three values of measurement are displayed simultaneously.
The left column shows the indoor relative humidity (%), the middle
columnindicatesroomtemperature(°C/°F),andtherightcolumn
displays the dew point (Td).
The temperature can be displayed either in Fahrenheit or Celsius by
adjustingthe°C/°Fswitchonthebackoftheunit.Theaudioalarmcan
beactivatedusingthe“AlOn/AlOff”switchonthebackoftheunit.
Riskofmoldformationoccursathumiditylevelsexceeding65%.When
this point is reached, the frowning face icon on the display will light up.
If the audio alarm is activated, it will also sound. An arrow pointing up
willbeashingnexttotherelativehumiditydisplay.Theaudioalarm
can be silenced by pressing any button.
When humidity levels are reduced below 65% the frowning face icon
willstopashingandthealarm(ifactivated)willbesilenced.Thearrow
pointing up display will persist to indicate high humidity levels have
occured in the past. The arrow pointing up display can be reset by
pressing any button.

Minimum/Maximum Temperatures
● Thehighesttemperatureandhumidityvaluessincethelastreset
canbedisplayedbypressingtheMin/Maxbuttonontherightside
of the Mold Alert.
● Thelowesttemperatureandhumiditylevelssincethelastreset,
canbedisplayedbypressingtheMin/Maxbuttonasecondtime.
● ThecurrentvaluescanbeshownagainbypressingtheMin/Max
button a third time.
● TheresetkeyislocatedabovetheMin/Maxbuttonontheright
sideoftheunitandisusedtoresetMin/Maxvalueswhenthey
are displayed.
If humidity levels are high
● Tolowerhumidity,youcanopenwindowsorputafaninthearea
to better ventilate it, which may prevent mold growth.
● Ifthereismoistureorawaterleak,moldgrowthmayhave
occurred. This mold can cause health problems and the sooner
you detect it, the more likely you are to be able to control it.
● Ifyoususpectthatyouhaveamoldproblem,andtheremedies
outlinedinthismanualprovetobeinsufcient,pleasecontacta
mold control professional.
If humidity levels are low enough
The area in which you have placed the unit is safe from mold growth,
however the Mold Alert thermo-hygrometer is a useful product to have
in any home due to its accurate measurements of temperature, dew
point, and humidity.
MAINTENANCE
● DonotexposetheMoldAlerttoextremetemperatures,vibration,
or shock.
● Cleantheunitwithasoftdampcloth.Donotusesolventsor
scouring agents.
● Replacebatteriesiftheunitstopsworking.

SPECIFICATIONS
Model: P0270
RelativeHumidity: 1%to99%RH,accuracy±5%
RoomTemperature: 14°Fto140°F,accuracy±1%
AlarmTriggerPoint: 65%humiditytriggersaudio/visualalarm
Display: UserselectableF°orC°,Min/Maxvalues
Batteries: 2 x AA (not included)
Weight: 4.8 oz.
Dimensions: 33/4"Hx33/4"Wx21/2"D
(Specicationssubjecttochangewithoutnotice)
The Swiss precision hygroTECH sensor allows our Mold Alert to give
accurate measurements when checking a room’s ambient condition.

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