BARTINGTON INSTRUMENTS
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7.3. Care and Maintenance
Note:
Surface or dirt contamination should be removed using a mild detergent solution
only. If the connector pins become contaminated then they should be lightly cleaned with a
swab of isopropyl alcohol.
8. Storage and Transport
Your magnetometer is a precision electronic instrument and should be treated as such.
Note:
Avoid exposing this instrument to shocks or continuous vibration.
Note:
Store only within the temperature range as indicated in the product brochure.
Note:
Do not expose this instrument to strong magnetic fields while being stored.
8.1. Shipping your Instrument with a Battery
Batteries, and equipment containing batteries, should only be shipped in accordance with local
regulations. Refer to the IATA website (
www.iata.org
) for regulations regarding air transport.
Caution:
If there is any doubt at all as to the integrity of a battery (for example, cracked or
dented casing) then it
must not
be shipped. Remove it from the equipment and dispose of it
according to local regulations.
When changing batteries in this equipment, ensure that the replacement battery is of the same
type as described in the product brochure.
9. End of Life Disposal
This product should not be disposed of in domestic or municipal waste. For information about
disposing of your sensor safely, check local regulations for disposal of electrical / electronic
products.
9.1. Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Regulations
This sensor complies fully with Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in
Electrical and Electronic Equipment (RoHS) and WEEE Regulations current at the time of
printing.
