Comfort Zone; Heat Index; Heat Index Levels; View Min / Max Heat Index Levels - Oregon Scientific BAR998HGN Manual

COMFORT ZONE

The Comfort Zone indicates how comfortable the climate
is, based on current temperature and humidity
measurements.
ZONE TEMPERATURE
Any
20 – 25 ° C
(68 - 77 ° F)
Any
This information is shown in the Humidity Area when the
current measurement is displayed.

HEAT INDEX

The Heat Index indicates apparent, or felt, temperature.
This can significantly differ from measured temperatures
on hot, low humidity days since it estimates the effects of
heat stress (temperature and humidity) on the body.
To view the Heat Index,
press MODE while the
Temperature and Humidity
Area is selected.

HEAT INDEX LEVELS

IF THE
HEAT
HUMIDITY
27 to 32°C
(80 to 89°F)
>70%
32 to 40°C
40 – 70%
(90 to 104°F)
<40%
41 to 54°C
(105 to 129°F)
54 to 93°C
(130 to 199°F)
"HH"

VIEW MIN / MAX HEAT INDEX LEVELS

Press MEMORY while the Heat Index Area is shown.
15
THEN THE DANGER LEVEL
FOR PROLONGED OUTDOOR
INDEX IS PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IS
CAUTION
(possible heat fatigue)
EXTRA CAUTION
(possible sunstroke, heat cramps,
or heat exhaustion)
DANGER
(likely sunstroke, heat cramps, or
heat exhaustion; possible
heat stroke)
VERY DANGEROUS
(possible heat stroke or sunstroke)
OVER RANGE
(the temperature falls outside the
26 to 93°C (80 to 199°F) range)