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VS8197.V2 Issue: 1 - 23/11/11
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5.4 Tool and Work Area Set-Up
CAUTION: Set up the scope and work area according to these procedures
to reduce the risk of injury from electric shock, entanglement, and other
causes and prevent tool damage.
Check work area for:
1.
Sufficient lighting.
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DO NOT
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work in area until flammable sources have been identified and
corrected. The tool is not explosion proof and can cause sparks.
Check the area and determine if VS8179 is the correct tool for the job.
2.
Check the access points to the area.
3.
Check there is no electricity supplied to the area to be inspected.
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The imager head and cable are waterproof to a depth of 3m (10'). Greater
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depths may cause ingress to the imager head and cable and damage the
tool. The display unit is not waterproof and should not be exposed to wet
conditions.
Check if any chemicals are present, especially in the case of drains.
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Chemicals may damage or degrade the tool.
Check the temperature of the area. The working temperature of the tool is
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between 32°F (0°) and 113°F (45°).
Check if any moving parts are present in the area.
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Make sure the tool has been properly inspected.
4.
Install the correct accessories for use in the appropriate application.
5.
CAUTION: Make sure the tool has been powered off before performing
maintenance.
Tool maintenance must be performed only by qualified repair personnel.
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Maintenance performed by unqualified repair personnel could cause injury.
When maintaining, use only identical replacement parts. Use of unauthorized
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parts or failure to follow maintenance instructions will invalidate warranty.
Do not attempt to take the tool apart.
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Follow instructions to change accessories.
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Do not use acetone to clean the tool. Instead,
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use only alcohol to swab the
connections
. Avoid rubbing too hard on the LCD screen. After using, wipe
the display unit clean gently with a dry cloth.
Always handle the tool with care. It is not shock-resistant.
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