Umwelt-Geräte-Technik GmbH
| Eberswalder Str. 58 | D-15374 Müncheberg | phone: +49 (0) 33 43 2 - 89 575 |
1.1.
Safety Instructions
Tensiometers are measurement devices for the determination of soil water tension and should
only be used for that purpose. Please note that damage due to improper handling may not be
covered by warranty.
Please attend to the following safety instructions for your own protection and for maintaining the
full functionality of the device:
CAUTION
Freezing of water within the tensiometer may result in permanent
damage of the tensiometer. Make sure to store the tensiometer
in a frost-free environment. At temperatures below 0° C the
tensiometer should not be used for measurements.
Protect from
frost
CAUTION
High pressure may lead to permanent damage of the pressure
transducer. Avoid compression of trapped media during
installation or when putting on protective caps.
Protect from
high pressure
CAUTION
Sudden pressure drops inside the tensiometer may result in
permanent damage of the pressure transducer. Do not open the
screw plug when a negative pressure is applied inside the
tensiometer. This accounts for all available types.
Protect from sudden
pressure drops
CAUTION
Mechanical forces may result in damage of the ceramic and/or the
pressure transducer. Prevent jolting or hard hitting as well as
partial pressure on the ceramic by rocks in the soil.
Protect from
mechanical forces
CAUTION
Grease, talc and solvents may influence the properties of the
ceramic. Aggressive media may affect the whole device and lead
to permanent damage. Do not touch the ceramic with bare hands.
Use only pure water and no detergent for cleaning.
Protect from
chemical influences
