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7. FUNCTIONING AND 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
standards 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 described in this manual are observed.
Normal functioning and operating safety are guaranteed only if climatic conditions are
the same as described in the following chapter.
Use and store the instrument avoiding:
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Sudden change of the ambient temperature that may cause condensation.
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Inflammable or corrosive gases.
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Direct vibration or blows.
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Intense electromagnetic fields, static electricity.
If you carry the instrument from a cold to a hot environment, condensation may af-
fect 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 dan-
gerous materials:
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EEC directives on safety in the workplace
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National legislation on safety in the workplace
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Safe working practices