: 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. MAJOR HOUSEHOLD SOURCES Building Materials EXAMPLES 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 Rubber cement and adhesives, floor tile adhesives, ceramic adhesives and carpet adhesives Deodorants, talc, rubbing alcohol and hair sprays Roach, flea and rat killers, mold and mildew inhibitors, plant insecticides, moth repellents and fungicides Heaters, gas cooking stoves, wood-burning stoves and fireplaces Tobacco and cigarette smokes, vehicular exhaust, upholstery, draperies and carpets Adhesives 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: Cosmetics Pesticides Appliances Others 1 POTENTIAL HEALTH HARZARDS These gases cause pollution to the environment and when breathed in high concentrations over a long period of time, may cause harm to the human body...