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1 General Safety & Care Information
General Safety & Care Information
1.1
Who Can Use This Equipment
• This equipment must only be used by people suitably trained in the use of pipe and cable
locators.
1.2
Work-site Safety
• Use your companies, or other applicable safety code and rules when using this equipment.
• Unless having the required authorization, license and appropriate training – do NOT make
connections to any pipe, cable or conductor.
• The equipment should not come in contact with corrosive or hazardous chemicals, or gases,
dust.
• Do NOT directly connect this equipment to cables or pipes that have a potential difference to
ground of greater than 25V AC.
1.3
Equipment Safety
• Do NOT open the enclosures (housings) of either the transmitter or receiver.
• Place the ground stake firmly in the ground before connecting the cable from the transmitter.
• Do NOT hold any uninsulated portion of the connection leads & clips when the transmitter is
switched on.
1.4
Batteries and Environmental Safety
Vivax-Metrotech products use four types of batteries:
•
Alkaline batteries
1.4.1
Alkaline Batteries (Non Rechargeable)
• When replacing the alkaline batteries – use only the size and type specified – do NOT mix
battery types (rechargeable and alkaline).
• Do NOT mix partially discharged and fully charged cells in the same battery pack – do NOT
mix old with new.
•
Never attempt to charge alkaline batteries.
1.4.2
General Rules Regarding Disposal of Batteries
•
NEVER disassemble a battery, or battery pack.
• Never dispose of in a fire or water.
•
Dispose of batteries in accordance with your Company’s work practice/environmental
standards, the prevailing laws, or recognized best practice. Always dispose of batteries
responsibly.
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