THT80
EN - 2
1 PRECAUTIONS AND SAFETY MEASURES
The instrument has been designed in compliance with the directives relevant to electronic
measuring instruments. For your safety and to prevent damaging the instrument, please
carefully follow the procedures described in this manual and read all notes preceded by
symbol
with the utmost attention. Before and after carrying out the measurements,
carefully observe the following instructions:
CAUTION
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Do not carry out any measurements in case gas, explosive materials or
flammables are present, or in humid or dusty environments
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Do not carry out any measurement in case you find anomalies in the
instrument such as deformation, breaks, substance leaks, absence of
display on the screen, etc
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Keep the instrument steady during any measuring operation
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Do not use the instrument in environments with temperatures
exceeding the operating and storage limits specified in § 8.1.1 in order
not to damage it
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Only the accessories provided together with the instrument will guarantee
safety standards. They must be used only if in good conditions and
replaced with identical models, when necessary
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Check that the battery is correctly inserted
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Check that the LCD display gives indications consistent with the function
selected
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Do not direct the instrument at very high intensity radiation sources
(e.g. the sun) in order to prevent damaging the IR sensor
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Prevent hits or strong vibrations to keep the instrument from damage
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When bringing the instrument from a cold to a hot environment, leave it on
long enough for condensation water to evaporate
In this manual, and on the instrument, the following symbol is used:
Warning: observe the instructions given in this manual; improper use could
damage the instrument or its components.
1.1 DURING USE
CAUTION
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Failure to comply with the caution notes and/or instructions may damage
the instrument or be a source of danger for the operator.
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Use the instrument only in the temperature ranges indicated in § 8.1.1
1.2 AFTER USE
When measurement is complete, switch off the instrument. If you expect not to use the
instrument for a long period, remove the battery.
