ETI 822-400, User Manual

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SAFETY INFORMATION
Use this instrument only as specified in this manual, otherwise, the protection
provided by the instrument may be impaired.
Please note the warnings and cautions listed below.
WARNINGS
BURN HAZARD- DO NOT touch the IR target surface of the unit.
The temperature of the IR target surface is the same as the actual temperature
shown on the display. If the unit is set at 500 °C and the display reads 500 °C,
the target surface is 500 °C. The top of the instrument case may exhibit extreme
temperatures for areas close to the IR target surface.
DO NOT turn off the unit at temperatures higher than 50 °C. This could create
a hazardous situation.
DO NOT connect and operate this unit without a properly grounded, properly
polarized power cord.
HIGH VOLTAGE is used in the operation of this equipment. Severe injury or death
may result if personnel fail to observe safety precautions. Before working inside the
equipment, turn the power off and disconnect the power cord. Overhead clearance
is required.
DO NOT place this instrument under a cabinet or other structure.
DO NOT use this unit in conditions other than those listed in the environmental
conditions section (page 5).
DO NOT operate near flammable materials.
Use of this instrument at HIGH TEMPERATURES for extended periods of time
requires caution. Completely unattended high temperature operation is not
recommended for safety reasons.
CAUTIONS
To avoid possible damage to the instrument, follow these guidelines.
DO NOT plug the unit into 220V if the heater switches and fuse holder read
11OV. This action will cause the fuses to blow and may damage the instrument.
DO NOT use fluids to clean the target surface.
DO NOT change the values of the calibration constants from the factory set values.
The correct setting of these parameters is important to the safety and proper
operation of the calibrator.