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5. SAFETY NOTES
The guarantee/warranty will expire if damage is incurred resulting from non-compliance with
these operating instructions. We do not assume any liability for consequential damage!
We do not assume any liability for damage to property or personal injury caused by improper use
or the failure to observe the safety instructions! In such cases the warranty/guarantee is voided.
Use the required care when handling radioactivity and comply with the radiation protection regu-
lations.
For more information on the subject, see, e.g.: http://www.bmu.de/strahlenschutz or comparable
websites of the authorities of your country.
The counting tube in the device works with high voltage. Improper use of the device or opening of
the housing may cause danger to life from electric shock!
The device must not be used as a full person dosimeter! It only totals up the arising dosage out-
put per time into a total dosage in dosimeter operation; this does not comply with the calculation
HP (0.07) or HP (10)! The device is not suitable for dosage output measurement in tissues, people
or animals!
a) General Information
• For safety and licensing (CE) reasons, unauthorised conversion and/or modifications to the product are
not permitted.
• The product is not a toy and must be kept out of the reach of children!
• Maintenance, adjustments and repair work may only be carried out by a specialist/specialised
workshop. The device contains no parts that require servicing or adjusting by you. The counting tube
working with high voltage poses danger to life from electric shock!
• In schools, training centres, hobby and self-help workshops, the use of the product must be supervised
by responsible trained personnel.
• In commercial institutions, the accident prevention regulations of the Employer's Liability Insurance
Associations for Electrical Systems and Operating Materials are to be observed.
• Do not leave packaging material lying around carelessly. It might become a dangerous toy for children!
• Handle the product with care. It can be damaged by impact, blows or when dropped even from a low
height.
• If you are not sure about the correct operation or if questions arise which are not covered by the operat
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ing instructions, please do not hesitate to contact us or another specialist.
