Operation – Q3 Innovations UV HAWK User Manual
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OPERATION
Operating Instructions
1. Make sure the UV sensor lens is clean.
2. Press On/Off button for 2-3 seconds and unit will power on.
3. Hold the unit so that the sensor is directly exposed to sunlight. Note:
the unit will not measure UVB light through glass or other transparent
materials.
4. Press the Measure/Adjust Button for 2 seconds until you see the sun
icon flashing. (Fig 1). Note: the UVI and Temperature Icons will also
flash at this time. Release the button and wait 3 seconds. When the
sun icon disappears, the unit displays the UV Index.
5. The unit will 1) automatically display a count down until an alarm will
sound to remind the user to take action to decrease risk of sunburn; 2)
Display the % of maximum suggested sun exposure to avoid sunburn
(Fig. 3). Note: Every 6 seconds, the unit will alternate between
showing the time remaining until maximum sun exposure and the % of
maximum exposure limit you have reached.
6. Press button for 2-3 seconds to turn off the unit when not in use.
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On/Off
Measure/Adjustment
SPF/Skin Adjustment
LCD Display
UV Sensor