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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Heat Stress Monitor Model SK-180GT.
This product is for measuring temperature, globe temperature, humidity and WBGT Index*. Do not use it
for other purposes.
* The heat index (WBGT) is an abbreviation for Wet Bulb Globe temperature, and is an
index used to evaluate the heat stress (thermal environment) of workers defined in
“ISO7243 / JIS Z8504”. Please use as a guide to prevent the heat stress.
Read this manual thoroughly before using the instrument and keep it in a safe place for your future
reference.
PRECAUTION
Make sure you fully understand the following facts about this instrument before use for proper usage.
This instrument
does not
prevent a heat stress.
This instrument indicates WBGT index which can be used as guidelines for general heat stress.
Heat stress is caused not only by high temperature ambient, but also by one’s health condition, one’s
adaptability to hot environment, etc.
WARNING
Never use this instrument in an atmosphere exposed to inflammable gases as it may
explode.
* If there is anything you are not clear about this instrument, please contact us or the
dealer from which the unit was purchased.
CAUTION
Please keep to the following cautions for proper use of the instrument.
Use this instrument in a normal atmosphere only.
This instrument is not waterproof. Never let the instrument to get wet.
If the instrument gets condensed with moisture, turn the power off immediately and let it dry naturally
before using it again.
This is a precision instrument. Be careful not to drop or give shocks to it.
When storing or transporting the instrument, use the box supplied. Do not use foam cushioning
materials (air packing, etc.), polyethylene bags (poly bags, etc.) or non-charged polyethylene bags
(generally colored bags such as light blue). Otherwise, the temperature and humidity sensors will
be deteriorated
Never disassemble or alter the instrument to avoid any malfunctions and damages.
Never directly touch the temperature and humidity sensors.