PhoCheck TIGER
Ion Science Ltd
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WARNINGS
USER MANUAL:
Read and understand this user manual completely before operating the
PhoCheck Tiger instrument.
STATIC HAZARDS:
Do not use abrasive or chemical detergents to clean the PhoCheck Tiger
instrument as this may reduce the antistatic properties of the materials
used, clean it using a damp cloth only.
MATERIAL EXPOSURE
The PhoCheck Tiger must not be exposed to atmospheres known to have an
adverse effect on Thermoplastic polyolefin or Anti-static PC/ABS
SERVICING:
No part of the PhoCheck Tiger may be opened in a hazardous area except for
replacement of the battery pack. The PhoCheck Tiger must be serviced in a
Non Hazardous environment and by Ion Science authorised service centres
only.
BATTERY CHARGING:
Charge PhoCheck Tiger and its Lithium ion battery packs in a Non Hazardous
environment only.
BATTERY REPLACEMENT:
Never replace primary Alkaline battery cells while in a potentially explosive or
hazardous location. Use only Duracell Procell Alkaline batteries MN1500.
BATTERY CONNECTION:
The PhoCheck Tigers Lithium ion and Alkaline battery packs have been
specially designed to allow connection to the PhoCheck Tiger Instrument
while in potentially hazardous atmospheres.
The PhoCheck Tiger instruments ingress protection rating is reduced to IP
20 when its battery pack is removed so avoid changing batteries in dusty or
wet environments.
FUNCTIONAL TEST
The PhoCheck Tiger must be functionally checked prior to entering a
hazardous area after every occasion when a connection has been made to
the USB port. The instrument must complete its start up routine and display
legible readings. If the LCD display fails to show an intelligible and
uncorrupted display the instrument must not enter a hazardous area.”
USB CONNECTION
The USB port can only be used in a Non Hazardous environment.
