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Precautions and Safety Statement
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Read this manual in its entirety prior to operating your SonaVu™ acoustic
imaging camera.
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Follow all instructions for safe operation, care, and maintenance of your SonaVu™
.
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Never leave the instrument powered on while stored in the closed case or other enclosure. Doing so could
cause the instrument to overheat. Overheating increases the risk of damage to the instrument or the
possibility of a fire.
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Avoid subjecting SonaVu™ to high levels of vibration or shock which could damage the electronics and
impact the highly sensitive sensor microphones.
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Do not drop your SonaVu™ nor expose it to any sudden impacts.
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When charging your SonaVu™ take care to avoid creating a tripping hazard from the power cord by
maintaining a safe and neat workplace. This is both a personnel safety and an instrument care issue.
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Your SonaVu™ should only be stored in a cool, dry area. Avoid storage rooms that are hot, humid, dirty,
dusty, or in direct sunlight. Also avoid storing your SonaVu™ in rooms where other chemicals are kept.
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Avoi
d using your SonaVu™ in environments outside the prescribed temperature ranges listed on the
specification section (-20°C to 50°C or -4°F to 122°F).
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Keep your SonaVu™ away from powerful magnets, power meters, and other similar sources.
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Use care when conne
cting and disconnecting cables and cords from the main body of your SonaVu™.
When disconnecting, grip by the connector
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never by the cable itself
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and gently pull in a direction
perpendicular to the plug. When connection, grip by the connector, align the plugs, and gently insert in a
direction perpendicular to the plug. This will avoid unnecessary damage to the cable connection pins.
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Use caution in dirty environments. Avoid the introduction of foreign matter to your SonaVu™
, especially
around the sensor array, camera lens, and heat shield.
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Never disassemble or modify your SonaVu™ Acoustic Imaging Camera. Doing so automatically voids the
warranty.
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In the unlikely event that your SonaVu™ does not work as expected, accurately document the details of
the failure and contact SDT Ultrasound Solutions or an authorized service representative.
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Your SonaVu™ contains electronic components and lithium ion batteries. SDT encourages its consumers to
properly dispose/recycle unwanted batteries and end-of-life products in accordance with local Federal
and state regulations. One solution is to contact MRM E-Cycling Management. Their mission is to bring
manufacturers together to help provide convenient, environmentally responsible recycling opportunities
to consumers:
