K250 / SD250 Operating Manual
4)
Always perform a visual check on the equipment prior to use to validate that it has not
been damaged or degraded.
5)
Never use the ISG INFRASYS thermal imager as the sole source of navigation. If
system failure occurs, you may become disoriented or lost in a hostile environment,
which could result in injury or death.
6)
The ISG INFRASYS thermal imager is a complex, electro-optical piece of equipment
and, just like any other piece of machinery or electronic system, is subject to potential
failures. Should a failure occur, the user will no longer have access to the thermal
images provided by the thermal imager. Tactical usage of this equipment must not
deviate from Standard Operating Procedures used by personnel who do not have the
benefit of the equipment.
7)
While every effort has been made to ensure that your ISG INFRASYS thermal imager
is both tough and reliable, the thermal imager is a sophisticated electro-optical system
that will fail if it is abused or exposed to environments beyond its design envelope.
8)
Repeated exposure to high temperature environments without adequate periods for
the unit to self-cool may result in degradation or loss of the thermal image, or damage
to the internal components. Be sure to allow adequate cool-down periods between
high temperature exposures.
9)
The ISG INFRASYS thermal imager will not provide images through glass, water, or
shiny objects. These surfaces act like reflective mirrors to the system.
10)
The ISG INFRASYS thermal imager will not provide thermal images underwater.
11)
Batteries supplied with the ISG INFRASYS thermal imager have been selected for
specific performance values. Replacement batteries must be obtained ONLY from an
authorised ISG INFRASYS service centre. In addition:
Never try to dispose of the battery pack by burning or through exposure to a
heating device such as a microwave oven – it could explode and cause injury.
Never try to disassemble, repair or otherwise tamper with a battery pack.
Never short-circuit the battery pack by contacting the terminals with a metal
object.
Never puncture the battery pack with a sharp object or strike with a hammer or
other object.
12)
Users should be conscious of the battery life. Only enter a hazardous environment
when a full battery charge is indicated on the battery charge indicator.
13)
Failure to exit a hostile environment immediately on observation of the low battery
warning may result in system failure in a hostile environment, which could result in
injury or death.
14)
The ISG INFRASYS thermal imager is not rated as "Intrinsically Safe". Do not use the
system in environments or atmospheres where static or a spark could cause explosion.
15)
The ISG INFRASYS thermal imager must be serviced only by authorised personnel.
The thermal imager contains high voltage components, and therefore the user should
never remove the cover due to risk of shock.
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