Preparation for Use
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3.
A
DDITIONAL
S
AFETY
N
OTICES AND
I
NFORMATION
To prevent personal injury while in Ex Hazardous areas, follow the guidelines below:
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NEVER SERVICE THIS UNIT IN AN Ex HAZARDOUS AREA.
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Batteries are part of the intrinsically safe system. Use only the specific battery type and
manufacturers listed in the Operation Manual. Use of other batteries could impair intrinsic
safety. Do not mix batteries of different manufactures. Do not mix fresh batteries with old
batteries.
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Do not take spare batteries into an Ex Hazardous area.
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To reduce the risk of ignition of a flammable or explosive atmosphere, batteries must be
changed only in a location known to be Non
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Hazardous.
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Never open the instrument while in an Ex Hazardous area.
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Never store the instrument with batteries installed in an Ex Hazardous area.
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Never use the instrument with the battery cover off.
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Do not put batteries into bags designed to protect parts from electrostatic discharge (ESD).
These bags are specially designed with metal shielding which can short circuit a battery.
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Use only approved accessories with this product in Ex Hazardous
areas.
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Use this product only as specified or protection provided by the instrument could be
compromised.
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Never touch the probe(s) to a voltage source.
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Check the integrity of the case prior to using the instrument in an Ex Hazardous area. Look
for any compromises like cracks or missing plastic.
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Always comply with all safety codes.
Refer to the 720A Safety Notices Manual (720A-903) for a complete list of compliances and warnings.
