Additional Documents For Safety; Use According To Destination; Basic Requirements For A Safe Use; Unauthorized Use - Dostmann pH 7 Vio Manuel D'utilisation

Additional documents for safety

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The following documents can provide the operator with additional information to work with the
measuring system safely:
operating manual for electrochemical sensors;
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• safety data sheets for buffer solutions and other maintenance solutions (e.g. storage);
• specific notes on product safety.

• Use according to destination

This instrument is designed exclusively for electrochemical measurements both in the laboratory and
directly in the field.
Pay attention to the technical specifications shown in the INSTRUMENT FEATURES / TECHNICAL DATA
table; any other use is to be considered unauthorized.
This instrument has been manufactured and tested in compliance with EN 61010-1 safety standards
relating to electronic instruments and has left the factory in perfect technical and safety conditions (see
test report in each package).
The regular functionality of the device and the operator safety are guaranteed only if all the normal
laboratory safety standards are respected and if all the specific safety measures described in this manual
are observed.

• Basic requirements for a safe use

The regular functionality of the device and the operator safety are guaranteed only if all the following
indications are respected:
• the instrument can be used in accordance with the specifications mentioned above only;
• use the supplied power supply only. If you need to replace the power supply, contact your local
distributor;
• the instrument must operate exclusively in the environmental conditions indicated in this manual;
no part of the instrument can be opened by the user.
Do this only if explicitly authorized by the manufacturer.

• Unauthorized use

The instrument must not run, if:
• it is visibly damaged (for example due to transportation);
it has been stored for a long period of time in adverse conditions (exposure to direct light, heat
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sources or places saturated by gas or vapours) or in environments with conditions different from
those mentioned in this manual.

• Device maintenance

If used correctly and in a suitable environment, the instrument does not require maintenance procedures.
It is recommended to occasionally clean the instrument case with a damp cloth and a mild detergent.
This operation must be performed with the instrument off, disconnected from the power supply and by
authorized personnel only.
The housing is in ABS / PC (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene / polycarbonate). This material is sensitive to
some organic solvents, for example toluene, xylene and methyl ethyl ketone (MEK).
If liquids get into the housing, they could damage the instrument.
In case of prolonged non-use of the device, cover the BNC connectors with the special cap.
Do not open the instrument housing: it does not contain parts that can be maintained, repaired or
replaced by the user. In case of problems with the instrument, contact your local distributor.
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