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1.2 Safety Information
Use this instrument only as specified in this manual. Otherwise, the protection
provided by the instrument may be impaired. Refer to the safety information in The
following sections.
The following definitions apply to the terms "Warning" and "Caution".
"Warning" identifies conditions and actions that may pose hazards to the user.
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"Caution" identifies conditions and actions that may damage the instrument
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being used.
1.2.1
Warnings
DO NOT use this unit in environments other than those listed in the User's
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Guide.
Follow all safety guidelines listed in the User's Guide.
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Calibration equipment should only be used by trained personnel.
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This instrument can measure extreme temperatures. Precautions must be taken
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to prevent personal injury or damage to objects. Probes may be extremely
hot or cold. Cautiously handle probes to prevent personal injury. Carefully
place probes on a heat/cold resistant surface or rack until they reach room
temperature.
If this equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the
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protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.
Before initial use, or after transport, or after storage in humid or semi-humid
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environments, or anytime the instrument has not been energized for more than
10 days, the instrument needs to be energized for a "dry-out" period of 2 hours
before it can be assumed to meet all of the safety requirements of the IEC
1010-1. If the product is wet or has been in a wet environment, take necessary
measures to remove moisture prior to applying power such as storage in a low
humidity temperature chamber operating at 50 °C for 4 hours or more.
The AC adapter can present safety concerns if misused or damaged. To avoid
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the risk of electric shock or fire, do not use the AC adapter outdoors or in a
dusty, dirty, or wet environment. If the cord, case, or plug of the adapter is
damaged in any way, discontinue its use immediately and have it replaced.
Never disassemble the AC adapter. Use only the AC adapter provided with the
instrument or equivalent adapter recommended by the manufacturer of this
instrument.
The AC adapter has circuits with high voltage inside that could present danger
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of electrical shock or fire if exposed. If the AC adapter is damaged in any way
or becomes hot, discontinue its use immediately, disconnect it from any AC
Description
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