HTA102
EN - 2
1. PRECAUTIONS AND SAFETY MEASURES
The instrument has been designed in compliance with the safety directives relevant to
electronic measuring instruments. For your safety and in order to prevent damaging the
instrument, please carefully follow the procedures described in this manual and read all
notes preceded by symbol
with the utmost attention. Before and after carrying out
measurements, carefully observe the following instructions:
Do not carry out any measurement in humid environments.
Do not carry out any measurements in case gas, explosive materials or flammables are
present, or in dusty environments.
Do not carry out any measurement in case you find anomalies in the instrument such
as deformation, substance leaks, absence of display on the screen, etc.
The following symbols are used in this manual:
Caution: observe the instructions given in this manual. Improper use may
damage the instrument or its components.
This instrument belongs to Class 2 (double insulation).
This instrument complies with the standards relevant to CE marking.
1.1. PRELIMINARY
INSTRUCTIONS
We recommend following the normal safety rules devised to protect the instrument
against incorrect use.
In case the instrument has not been used for a long time, or has been used in critical
conditions, we recommend performing a new calibration before use (see § 5.4).
Check that the battery is correctly inserted.
1.2. DURING
USE
Please carefully read the following recommendations and instructions:
CAUTION
Failure to comply with the caution notes and/or instructions may damage
the instrument and/or its components or be a source of danger for the
operator.
Do not perform any test under environmental conditions exceeding the limits indicated
in § 8.3
Always use the wind protection in case measurements are performed in windy
environments.
Avoid mechanical shocks and keep the microphone dry.
While measuring, if the value of the quantity being measured remains unchanged,
check if the HOLD function is enabled.
1.3. AFTER
USE
At the end of measurements, switch off the instrument.
If the instrument is not to be used for a long time, remove the battery.
