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Introduction
IntroductionIntroduction
Introduction
Description
DescriptionDescription
Description
The Model 1027 Professional Continuous Radon Monitor is a patented elec-
tronic detecting device using a diffused-junction photodiode sensor to mea-
sure the concentration of radon gas. The unit is operated from standard line
power and includes a 9-volt battery which provides backup power. A numer-
ical display shows the average radon gas concentration. Using the data ports,
you can print a complete report or download the data to a personal computer.
The Model 1027 has been evaluated and accepted by the U.S Department of
Environmental Protection (EPA).
About Radon
About RadonAbout Radon
About Radon
EPA maintains a comprehensive web site on radon at: http://www.epa.gov/
iaq/radon/ where you can also find html-ready versions of all of EPA's docu-
ments, brochures, and publications relating to radon.
Below are descriptions of three of the more common EPA publications on
radon, copied from site http://www.epa.gov/iaq/radon/pubs/index.html
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A Citizen's Guide to Radon (second edition)
The Guide To Protecting Yourself
And Your Family From Radon.
This booklet was developed by the EPA, The U.S. Department of Health and
Human Services, and the U.S. Public Health Service. This is the complete guide
to taking action to lower the radon level in your home. It offers strategies for test-
ing and discussions of what steps to take after you have tested, discussions of the
risk of radon, and radon myths. EPA Document Number 402-K-92-001, Septem-
ber 1994. (www.epa.gov/iaq/radon/pubs/citguide.html
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Consumer's Guide to Radon Reduction How to Reduce Radon Levels in Your
Home...
This booklet is for people who have tested their home for radon and confirmed
that they have elevated radon levels. EPA Document Number 402-K-92-003.
(www.epa.gov/iaq/radon/pubs/consguid.html)
Home Buyer's and Seller's Guide to Radon
This guide has been developed for anyone buying or selling a home who wants to
learn about Radon. For sale by the U.S. Government Printing Office, Superinten-
dent of Documents, Mail Stop: SSOP, Washington, DC 20402-9328. Order
Number - ISBN: 0-16-041680-9. EPA Document Number: 402-R-93-003,
March 1993. (www.epa.gov/iaq/radon/pubs/hmbyguid.html)
Application
ApplicationApplication
Application
In a typical test, you locate the Radon Monitor in the home to be monitored,
connect power, and leave it unattended for a period of two or more days.
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