Extech Instruments IRC350 User Manual page 3

Safety
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BURN HAZARD – Use extreme caution when the unit is powered on. Do not touch the
IR target surface; the IR target surface temperature is the same temperature as that
shown on the display.The sheet metal at the top of the instrument may also exhibit
extreme temperatures for areas close to the IR target surface
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DO NOT turn off the instrument at
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DO NOT connect and operate
power cord
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HIGH VOLTAGE is used in the operation of this equipment. Severe injury or death
may result if personnel fail to observe safety precautions. Before working inside the
equipment, turn the power off and disconnect the power cord
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DO NOT place this instrument under a cabinet or other structure. Overhead clearance
is required
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DO NOT operate near flammable materials
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DO NOT leave this instrument unattended when in use
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This instrument is intended for indoor use only
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DO NOT use this instrument for any applications other than those described in this
User Guide
Cautions
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Components and heater lifetime can be shortened by continuous high temperature
operation
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DO NOT use liquids to clean the target surface
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DO NOT adjust the values of the calibration constants from the factory set values. The
correct setting of these parameters is important to the safety and proper operation of
the calibrator. Call the Customer Care department if inadvertent changes to the
programming have been made
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Operate the instrument between 5 and 35°C (41 to 95° F)
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Allow at least 6 inches of space between the instrument and nearby objects
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Avoid vibrations in the calibration environment
Environmental conditions
Although the instrument has been designed for optimum durability and trouble-free
operation, there are some precautions that should be taken. The instrument should not be
operated in an excessively dusty or dirty environment. Maintenance and cleaning
recommendations can be found in the Maintenance section of this User Guide.
temperatures higher than
this unit without a properly grounded, properly polarized
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Model IRC350
212°F (100°C).
Version 4.0 06/08