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GENERAL SAFETY RULES

1.

Keep your work area clean and well lit.  Cluttered work areas invite accidents.

2.

Maintain labels and nameplates on the Radiation Detector.  These carry
important information.  If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for
a replacement.

3.

Do not immerse the Radiation Detector in any liquid.   Keep the Detector dry
at all times.

4.

Do not allow chemicals, such as acids, alkali, solvents, etc., to come in
contact with the LED Display of the Radiation Detector.  
Do not store the
Detector where these substances are present.

5.

Do not leave the Radiation Detector for long periods in the presence of
direct solar and fluorescent light.

6.

Always keep the Radiation Detector clean of dust, dirt, and debris.

7.

Remove the Batteries in the Radiation Detector prior to storing the unit for
a long period of time.  
Remember that the strength of the batteries will affect
the accurancy of this instrument.

8.

Industrial applications must follow OSHA requirements.

9.

Use the correct Radiation Detector for your application.  The correct Detector
will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed.

10.

Maintain the Radiation Detector with care.  Do not use the unit if it is
damaged.  Tag damaged equipment “Do not use” until repaired.

11.

If damaged, have the Radiation Detector serviced before using.  Check for
cracked or broken parts, low or leaking batteries, and any other condition that
may affect its safe operation.  Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained
equipment.

12.

Equipment service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel.
Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk
of injury.

13.

When servicing equipment, use only identical replacement parts.  Follow
instructions in the 

“Inspection, Maintenance, And Cleaning” section of this

manual.  Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow maintenance instructions
may create a risk of injury.

SKU 92573           For technical questions please call 1-800-444-3353           PAGE 3

Summary of Contents for 92573

Page 1: ...IOUS INJURY READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE Copyright 2005 by Harbor Freight Tools All rights reserved No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools For technical questions or replacement parts please call 1 800 444 3353 ...

Page 2: ...Y PRECAUTIONS WARNING READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS Failure to follow all instructions listed in the following pages may result in serious injury SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS SKU 92573 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 PAGE 2 Item Description Electrical Requirements Power Input 2 AAA 1 5VDC Batteries Not Included Product Applications Designed for evaluation of ambient dosage of ...

Page 3: ...rancy of this instrument 8 Industrial applications must follow OSHA requirements 9 Use the correct Radiation Detector for your application The correct Detector will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed 10 Maintain the Radiation Detector with care Do not use the unit if it is damaged Tag damaged equipment Do not use until repaired 11 If damaged have the Radiation Detecto...

Page 4: ...sult their physician s before using this product Operation of electrical equipment in close proximity to a heart pacemaker could cause interference or failure of the pacemaker To Install Batteries 1 Remove the Battery Compartment Lid on the back of the Radiation Detector to expose the Battery Comparment Install two AAA size batteries not included in the Compartment making sure to match the polarit...

Page 5: ...unction and turn off the Radiation Detector See Figure B 5 BATTERY CONDITION Icon 5 The BATTERY CONDITION Icon indicator See Figure B Batteries are completely charged Batteries are discharging Batteries are discharged below the proper level Replace Batteries micro Sievert per hour micro Roentgen per hour 7 AUDIBLE SIGNAL Icon 7 for unit of uSv h See Figure B 0 30 uSv h 0 60 uSv h 1 20 uSv h FIGURE...

Page 6: ... Light is turned on The Background Light is turned off 10 OFF INDICATOR 10 See Figure B 11 uSv h or uRem h RESULTS 11 See Figure B 12 CURSER INDICATOR 12 See Figure B 13 MENU INDICATOR 13 See Figure B 14 EXECUTED CYCLES OF OBSERVATION Icon 14 See Figure B First short cycle of observation Four or more cycles of observation Three cycles of observation Two cycles of observation One cycle of observati...

Page 7: ... the object being examined As the ionizing radiation source is approached the frequency of audio signals will increase When moving the Detector away from the ionizing radiation source the fre quency of audio signals will decrease To Turn On The Radiation Detector 1 Press the OFF Button 4 to turn on the Radiation Detector The LCD Display 1 will read RD1503 See Figure B To Enter The Menu 1 To enter ...

Page 8: ...VATION 14 icon are displayed on the LCD Display 1 The second and third short cycles of observation automatically average out See Figure C 5 The short cycle of observation is equal to 10 seconds and intended for a fast calculation of the preliminary results See Figure C Corresponds to the First short cycle of observation Corresponds to the Second short cycle of observation Corresponds to the Third ...

Page 9: ... Button 4 Then press the OFF Button 4 repeatedly until all messages on the LCD Display 1 disappear See Figure B INSPECTION MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING 1 Before each use Inspect the general condition of the Radiation Detector Check for broken or cracked parts and any condition that may affect the proper operation of the product If a problem occurs have the problem corrected before further use Do not u...

Page 10: ...R WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT OR THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO REPLACE ANY PARTS OF THE PRODUCT IN FACT THE MANUFACTURER AND OR DISTRIBUTOR EXPRESSLY STATESTHAT ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN BY CERTIFIED AND LICENSED TECHNICIANS AND NOT BY THE BUYER THE BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY ARISING OUT O...

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