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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Transport and storage
Please keep the original packaging for later transport, e.g. for calibration. Any transport
damage due to faulty packaging will be excluded from warranty claims. In order to
avoid instrument damage, it is advised to remove accumulators when not using the in-
strument over a certain time period. However, should the instrument be contaminated
by leaking battery cells, you are kindly requested to return it to the factory for cleaning
and inspection.
Instruments must be stored in dry and closed areas. In the case of an instrument being
transported in extreme temperatures, a recovery time of minimum 2 hours is required
prior to instrument operation.
Safety references
The respective accident prevention regulations established by the professional
associations for electrical systems and equipment must be strictly met at all
times.
The respective accident prevention regulations established by the professional
associations are to be strictly enforced at all times regarding body protection in
the event of danger of burns.
In order to avoid electrical shock, the valid safety and VDE regulations regarding
excessive contact voltages must receive utmost attention, when working with
voltages exceeding 120 V (60 V) DC or 50 V (25 V) rms AC. The values in
brackets are valid for limited ranges (as for example medicine and agriculture).
Measurements in dangerous proximity of electrical systems are only to be
carried out in compliance with the instructions of a responsible electronics
technician, and never alone.
If the operator's safety is no longer ensured, the instrument is to be
put out of service and protected against use. The safety is no longer
insured, if the instrument:
• shows obvious damage.
• does not carry out the desired measurements.
• has been stored for too long under unfavourable conditions.
• has been subjected to mechanical stress during transport.
The instrument may only be used within the operating ranges as specified in the
technical data section.
Avoid any heating up of the instrument by direct sunlight to ensure perfect
functioning and long instrument life.
The opening of the instrument for fuse replacement, for example, may only be
carried out by professionals. Prior to opening, the instrument has to be switched
off and disconnected from any current circuit.
The instrument may only be used under those conditions and for those
purposes for which it was conceived. For this reason, in particular the safety
references, the technical data including environmental conditions and the usage
in dry environments must be followed. When modifying or changing the instru-
ment, the operational safety is no longer ensured.
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