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User Manual | AURA handheld NIR – 2289-971 and 2298-955
Safety instructions
AURA handheld NIR
1.2 General safety instructions
The AURA handheld NIR including the original accessories must only be
used for the applications described in this user manual. The manufacturer
cannot be held liable for any other use.
Only our service staff or authorized personnel is allowed to carry out repair
work on this device. The device manufacturer does not assume any liability
for damages caused by unauthorized actions with the device. Furthermore,
such actions result in the forfeiture of all warranty and guarantee claims.
The devices may only be operated by instructed personnel. Such personnel
must be instructed on the possible risks associated with working with the
device and the respective area of application. The AURA handheld NIR is a
precision instrument, the functions of which may be adversely affected or
irreparably damaged in case of improper use.
Warning and note signs must not be removed and must always be in a
legible condition.
Please note:
• The AURA handheld NIR must not be started if it is damaged or in a
wet condition.
• Do not open the system.
• Never look directly into the measuring beam. The bright light of the
halogen lamp can cause glare.
• Beware of hot surfaces.
• The system contains a battery with a transport temperature range
from – 20 to + 60 °C. Never expose the system to the open sun for an
extended time span. If so, the system can get damaged seriously.
• Never leave samples unobserved in front of the measurement window.
The radiation from the halogen lamp can cause fire.
