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FUNCTIONING
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OPERATING
SAFETY
Authorized use
Please read carefully the specifications listed in the following chapter. You are allowed to use the instrument
only in compliance with these instructions. Any other use is not authorized.
General safety instructions
This instrument is manufactured and tested in compliance with EN 61010-1 safety standard on electronic
measuring instruments and it leaves the factory in perfect safety conditions.
Normal functioning and operating safety are guaranteed only if all usual and specific safety standards de-
scribed in this manual are observed.
Normal functioning and operating safety are guaranteed only if climatic conditions are the same as described
in the “specifications” chapter.
Use and store the instrument avoiding:
Sudden change of the ambient temperature that may cause condensation.
Inflammable or corrosive gases.
Direct vibration or blows.
Intense electromagnetic fields, static electricity.
If you carry the instrument from a cold to a hot environment, condensation may affect its functioning. In this
case you should wait for the instrument temperature to reach the ambient temperature before using it again.
User obligations
The user must comply with the following standards and directives on the use of dangerous materials:
EEC directives on safety in the workplace
National legislation on safety in the workplace
Safe working practices