Temp’n’Glow IN‐16 Nixie Thermometer Documentation
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1 Safety and Legal Warnings
DANGER: This circuit design includes a switching‐mode voltage converter which generates 170 VDC.
experienced in
Therefore, assembly should be attempted only by competent qualified personnel
electronics assembly and high voltage safety.
Safe assembly and operation of this kit is completely the reader’s responsibility.
Read instructions: All the safety and operating instructions should be read carefully and completely before
he thermometer is operated. Heed warnings: All warnings on the appliance and in the operating
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e adhered to.
Retain
Instructions
: The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
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• If one of the tubes is broken or damaged, immediately pull the power plug out of the thermometer a
contact the customer support.
• The tubes are made of glass and are consequently very easy to break. Because of their fragility, it is
of being struck
important that you keep the thermometer in a safe place free from the possibility
inadvertently.
• No part of the thermometer may be swallowed or inserted into body openings.
• The power supply may not be swallowed or inserted into body openings.
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• No part of the thermometer or the power supply may be used for other purpose other than described i
this user manual.
• Water and moisture: The thermometer should be kept in a dry room free from humidity and dust. The
thermometer should not be used near water – for example, near a bath tub, washbowl, kitchen sink,
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laundry tub, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, in a sauna, etc. In addition the thermometer shoul
be kept out of direct sunlight and high temperatures.
or have
• Object and liquid entry: Care should be taken so that the thermometer does not fall into liquids
them spilled over the thermometer.
• Do not use this appliance for anything other than the intended use as described in the manual.
• Immediately pull the power plug out of the thermometer and contact the customer support if the
mance. In this case
appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in perfor
do not run the thermometer again!
• This thermometer is not a toy! Keep this thermometer out of the reach of children.
Pay attention that this thermometer shall only be touched by people who have completely read and
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understood the user manual.
IMPORTANT: Please follow the assembly steps with extreme care. Please operate the thermometer only
in an enclosed housing which prevents contact with the dangerous voltages present on both printed
circuit boards (PCB).
DISCLAIMER: The information in this document is provided strictly 'as is'. It is hereby stated that this kit is
to be assembled only by experienced electronics engineers. No troubleshooting information is provided.
Readers should not attempt to build this kit and/or design unless they are competent at electronics
assembly and understand the dangers of mains voltages. Further, www.nixieclocks.de takes no
responsibility for any possible personal or property damage. No responsibility is accepted for any damage,
injury (however serious) or death. In no event shall www.nixieclocks.de be held liable to you or any third
parties for any special, punitive, incidental, indirect, consequential, or any other damages resulting from
he assembly or use of this kit and/or design. The assembled unit should be properly encased to prevent
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contact with high voltages.
All applicable UL, CCE, VDE and local regulations must be considered. Commercial use of the kit, circuit
designs, software or any parts thereof requires express written permission.
