Preparation for Use
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10 TEGAM WAY ● GENEVA, OHIO 44041 ● 440
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6100 ● FAX 440
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6110 ●
Safety Notices and Information
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
M
anual. 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
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.
WARNING –
EXPLOSION HAZARD
Use only the probe types as listed in the
manual. Use of other probe types could
impair intrinsic safety.
AVERTISSEMENT – RISQUE
D’EXPLOSION
Utiliser uniquement les types de sondes
spécifiés dans le manuel. L’utilisation
d’autres types de sondes pourrait affecter la
sécurité intrinsèque.