Air Knight AK1000 Manual de usuario
Quick Start Guide
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PROTECT YOUR AIR
The AirKnight AK1000 is an advanced, multifunctional air quality monitor that combines numerous
different types of high-quality air sensors with a built-in fan to allow real-time monitoring of carbon
dioxide (CO2), formaldehyde (HCHO), total volatile organic compounds (TVOC), PM2.5/10, air quality
index (AQI) indication, temperature, humidity and time on its digital LCD display.
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GET STARTED - HOW TO USE
Plug in the air quality monitor and press the power button for 2 seconds to turn it on.
Note: If the device does not power on right away, then please charge it first.
STEP 1:
Wait 5 minutes for it to warm-up.STEP 2:
STEP 3: Set the time (see step-by-step directions on the next page).
STEP 4: The AK1000 will automatically turn off after 11 hours in order to recalibrate the sensors and prolong
the product life (including battery life). Turn it back on when you want to use it again.
STEP 5: Enjoy the added benefits of having an AirKnight in your home!
Note:
call our US-based customer support at +1 224 477 5846 and we will be happy to assist you.
TIME / TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT & CHARGING
Time Adjustment:
1Press the power button (quickly) 3 times to enter time setting mode.
3Then press the power button to switch to minutes.
4Press the left or right buttons to adjust the minutes.
Once done adjusting, press the power button to confirm and complete the
time setting.
Press the left or right buttons to adjust the hours.
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5
Charging: Please use the included power adapter or any other power adapter that outputs at
>=1000mA. Please avoid charging with a USB computer port which only outputs 500mA and please
avoid charging with any adapter that outputs higher than 1000mA to ensure the longest battery life.
Temperature: The default Fahrenheit temperature scale may be changed to Celsius by pressing the
right button twice.
The AirKnight AK1000 was designed with a built-in CO2 alarm option. If enabled, this CO2 alarm
beeps when CO2 levels surpass 1000 ppm (which is above the desired range). The purpose of the
CO2 alarm is to notify you right away so the appropriate action can be taken immediately to improve
CO2 levels (i.e. by opening a window / door or stopping the activity causing the high reading).
CO2 ALARM
Note 1: The default setting for the CO2 alarm is OFF. The AK1000 CO2 alarm can be turned on by
simply pressing the LEFT button on the top of the monitor twice. Exposure to less than optimal
CO2 levels for an extended period of time may not be healthy and it is therefore recommended to
turn this CO2 alarm function ON.
Note 2: If you have elected to turn the CO2 alarm on, please be aware that the CO2 alarm’s beeping
will stop automatically even when CO2 levels are still above 1000 ppm if the CO2 levels are
decreasing.
TIPS
Tip 1: Strange Readings? Do This:
Tip 2: Not Using It? Turn It Off: For the most consistently accurate readings and longest product life,
it is recommended to leave the air quality monitor off while it is not being used (i.e. overnight, while on
vacation, etc.). This will preserve the battery, sensors, and fan.
Tip 3: Open a Window: Often the quickest and most practical way to get readings back into the desired
range is to simply open a window to ventilate more clean outdoor air into your home. This obviously does
not apply if you are located in a wildfire area or any other area with compromised outdoor air quality.
Tip 4: Cooking Impacts Air Quality: Cooking often releases increased amounts of unhealthy pollutants
into the air including but not limited to CO2, PM2.5 and 10, and VOCs. Furthermore, how and what you
cook determines the types of pollutants which will be released into the air.
Tip 5: Use Filters and Air Purifiers: To improve indoor air quality, it is highly recommended to use not
only a standard pleated or HEPA furnace filter, but also an air purifier in the areas in which you spend
the most time; perhaps maybe your home office or bedroom.
CRITICAL NOTE: Auto-Saver Technology: Please note that the AirKnight AK1000 is programmed to
automatically power off every 11 hours in order to recalibrate the sensors and prolong the product life
(including battery life). You can simply turn it back on when you want to use it again.
1.
Turn the device off for a few minutes and then turn it on back on again (effectively allowing the
monitor to reset). After continuous use for extended periods or exposure to certain
chemicals / fumes, the device may need to be reset.
OR
2. Open a window or bring the AK1000 outdoors to allow the sensors to exhaust any possible
accumulated fumes and to allow the readings to adjust back down to more normal levels.
HOW TO INTERPRET READINGS
CO2
AQI
Good
0-1000
HCHO
TVOC
PM 2.5
PM 10
Temperature
Humidity
0.0 - 0.1
0-0.5
0-35
0-60
65°F-79°F
30-60%
1000-2000
0.1 - 0.123
0.5-1.0
35-55
60-80
<65°F or >79°F
<30% or >60%
2000-3000
0.123 - 0.5
1.0-3.0
55-75
80-100
3000+
0.5+
3.0+
75+
100+
Acceptable Unhealthy Very Unhealthy
Note: The AQI indicator is calculated using a combination of the HCHO, PM2.5, and PM10 readings.
For example, if ALL of the aforementioned metrics have readings which lie within the “Good” range,
the smiley face will appear. If one of the readings falls into a less healthy range, the emoji face of that
lower range will appear.
See the “PARAMETERS” section below to learn more details regarding measuring method, range,
accuracy, and resolution.
PARAMETERS
Measurement
Range
400-5000 PPM
CO2
PM 2.5, PM 10
HCHO
TVOC
Temperature
Humidity
0-999 µg/m³
0.000-1.999 mg/m³
0.000-9.999 mg/m³
14-122°F
20%-85%
Infrared (NDIR)
Laser Scattering
Semiconductor
Semiconductor
Semiconductor
Semiconductor
0.1°F
1%
1 PPM
1 µg/m³
0.001 mg/m³
0.001 mg/m³
50ppm±5%
±15%
±15%
±2 °F
± 4%
Measurement
Method Resolution Measurement
Accuracy
±10µg/m³(0~100µg/m³),
±10%(≥100µg/m³)
PARAMETERS
Carbon Dioxide is a gas which is colorless, tasteless, and important for plant
photosynthesis.
Too much CO2 may cause drowsiness, reduce cognitive function, and poor
decision making. CO2 is generally allowable up to 1,000ppm. With readings above 2,000, it can
cause dizziness, tinnitus, or even suffocation.
Poor ventilation and recycled indoor air (Note: A newer home could trap and accumulate
higher levels of CO2 as newer homes are constructed to be more air tight)
Cooking (especially using the oven) and use of certain appliances
Soil build-up / mold (which releases CO2)
UNDERSTANDING THE AIR QUALITY METRICS
1. CARBON DIOXIDE (CO2)
Increase air circulation. It is imperative that a room or building has proper ventilation to
ensure lower, healthy levels of CO2. Outdoor air typically contains CO2 levels between
400 - 450 PPM (although certain areas may have less healthy outdoor air and be above this).
Tips to Improve:
Add plants to your home. This helps to reduce CO2 and increase oxygen which can have
the effect of making you feel less drowsy. Some recommended indoor plants for improving
air quality in your home are Areca Palm, Philodendron, Rubber Plant, Peace Lily, Dracaena,
Snake Plant, Boston Fern, Aloe Vera, English Ivy and Spider Plant.
Poor ventilation and recycled indoor air (Note: A newer home could trap and accumu
late CO2 because they are made to be more air tight)
Cooking (especially using the oven)
Soil build-up and release of CO2
Some appliances
TVOC stands for “Total Volatile Organic Compounds” and is comprised of organic
compounds / substances that have a high vapor pressure.
Irritation to nose, throat, eyes and affects on breathing which could produce
symptoms such as fatigue, nausea, skin problems and more. High levels could affect organs and
damage the lungs, liver, kidney or the nervous system.
Ensure that you adhere to the warning labels on paints, gasses and cleaning
products. When possible, avoid using products that are aerosol and solvent-based.
Cooking
Solvent-based paints
Cleaning using chemicals, disinfectants, and solvents
Automobile fumes
Aerosol sprays, hobby supplies, pesticides
2. TOTAL VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS (TVOC)
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