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• The Consistometer conforms to the relevant safety regulations; however
the user is solely responsible for the correct handling and proper usage of
the instrument.
• The equipment should be operated in such a way that will not endanger
people.
• The equipment must not be operated if there is any evidence of external
damage, leading to any doubt regarding safe operation.
• The user must comply with the instructions in this instruction manual,
otherwise safe operation cannot be guaranteed.
• This instruction manual must be readily available for all operators.
• Do not bend or stress connection cables and mains cable.
• Do not subject connection or mains cables to high temperatures (higher
than 70°C).
• Check integrity of cables at regular intervals.
• The unit must be powered down before any cables are connected or
disconnected. This reduces the risk of electrostatic charging and resultant
damage to electronic circuit boards.
• The operator must have a good familiarity with the installation of the unit
and its surroundings.
• Suitable protective gear should be worn in the factory environment in
which the unit has been installed.
• The unit should be serviced at regular intervals as detailed on page 40.
• The user is responsible for the safe handling of any materials tested. If in
doubt the material safety data sheet should be read, relevant safe han-
dling regulations should be read and observed and good operating and
manufacturing practices should be followed.
