3 SAFETY DIRECTIONS
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IDS GeoRadar Srl
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SAFETY DIRECTIONS
3.1
Description
The following directions enable the person responsible for the product, and
the person who uses the equipment, to anticipate and avoid operational
hazards.
The person responsible for the product must ensure that all users understand
these directions and adhere to them.
3.2
Intended Use
The intended use is the detection of underground targets, such as:
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Water pipes
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Gas pipes
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Sewers
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Optic fibre
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Electric cables
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Telephone cables
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Manholes
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Cavities
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Structures in general
3.3
Reasonably Foreseeable Misuse
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Infringing traffic regulation.
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Use of the product without instruction.
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Use outside of the intended use and limits.
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Opening the product using tools, for example screwdriver, unless this
is permitted for certain functions.
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Modification or conversion of the product.
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Use after misappropriation.
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Use of products with obvious damages or defects.
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Use with accessories from other manufacturers without the prior
explicit approval of IDS GeoRadar s.r.l
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Inadequate safeguards at the working site.
3.4
Limits of Use
Environment
: Suitable for use in an atmosphere appropriate for permanent
human habitation. Not suitable for use in explosive environments.
WARNING
:
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS AREAS
working in hazardous areas, such as potentially explosive areas, or
close to electrical installations, or similar situations, could result
in death or serious injury.
PRECAUTION:
Local safety authorities and safety experts must be
contacted, by the person in charge of the product, prior
commencing any survey in potentially hazardous areas for the due
risk assessment.
3.5
Responsibilities
Manufacturer of the product
- IDS GeoRadar s.r.l. is responsible for supplying
the product, including the user manual and original accessories, in a safe
condition.
Person responsible for the product -
The person responsible for the product
has the following duties:
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To understand the safety instructions on the product and the
instructions in the user manual.
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To ensure that it is used in accordance with the instructions.
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To be familiar with traffic laws and local regulations relating to
safety and accident prevention.
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To inform IDS GeoRadar s.r.l. immediately if the product and the
application becomes unsafe.
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To ensure that the traffic laws, the national laws, regulations,
and conditions for the operation of electromagnetics
transmitters are respected.
