AQ EXPERT Instruction & Operations Manual
Version 1.13
Page 6 of 63
MODEL AQ EXPERT
– SAFETY GUIDELINES
This section provides general rules which must be followed for product safety, avoiding
personal injury, damage to equipment and preserving the manufacturer’s warranty.
Please take care to carefully observe the following instructions.
A. PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:
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Follow the instructions in the AQ Expert Manual
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Do not operate the instrument outside of the parameters specified in the
technical specifications
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Never use the instrument without the disposable fiber soot line filter or the
condensation disk filter, which are located inside the monitor connected to
the “Sample In” input. Operating the instrument without the filters will put
the monitor at high risk to damage the pump and sensors. These filters
should be replaced as needed. See maintenance chapter for filter
changing.
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It is recommended to keep the AQ Expert horizontal using the included
swivel handle as its stand with the LCD display facing the user
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Do not use or store the instrument together with any solvents
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Do not block the exhaust port in the back of the instrument
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Do not expose the monitor to extreme hot or cold temperatures outside of
the stated range in this manual
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Do not abuse the charger cord. Do not use power cord for carrying,
pulling. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges, or moving parts.
Damaged or entangled cords can increase risk of electric shock
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Only use the supplied, appropriate AC Charger
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If the monitor enclosure is ever unscrewed and taken apart, avoid over-
tightening the screws that hold the two main enclosure pieces together.
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Do not store or operate in dusty, dirty areas
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Always use the monitor with care and use the instrument properly
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Do not use force when disconnecting and reconnecting the Black external
Temp, RH and Pressure Sensor (see photo below)
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Do not use instrument in the rain or high moisture areas to prevent water
droplets on the black external Temp, RH, and Pressure Sensor.
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Remember to have the monitor checked and calibrated at least once a
year to ensure sensor accuracy and compliance with existing standards
NOTE: Please take special care when performing Span Calibration of the
monitor. You cannot revert back to the factory setting after any adjustments!
NOTE: CO
2
should ALWAYS be Calibrated or Zeroed with a Cylinder of ZERO
AIR. Do Not Use AQ CAL-ZF for CO
2
sensor calibration.
