Restrictions On Use - Fluke Datapaq TP3 User Manual

Restrictions on Use

The following general considerations apply to use of the logger
and its associated equipment. For reasons of health and safety,
and to avoid harm or damage to the logger, to other equipment
and to the environment, always observe the following
restrictions and cautions.
For the logger's specifications, see p. 11.
• The logger is not approved for use in potentially-explosive
atmospheres as defined by the EU ATEX directives. Do not use the
logger in such atmospheres: there is risk of major injury or death.
• It is essential to use the logger with the correct Datapaq thermal
barrier for your individual process, as supplied and approved by Fluke
Process Instruments. Failure to use the appropriate approved barrier, or
use in an unapproved manner (e.g. using above the specified temperature,
or for longer than the specified time, or with insufficient opportunity for
adequate cooling between profile runs), can cause catastrophic damage to
the data logger or to other equipment, and can endanger health, or may
lead to major injury or death. In particular, exceeding the logger's
specified temperature range for any length of time may cause battery-
leakage producing toxic fumes and leading to respiratory irritation and
chemical skin burns. For the same reasons, never use a damaged thermal
barrier.
• Ensure that all dimensions of your logger/barrier/accessory assembly are
such that it will fit comfortably within the oven through all stages of
the process. Pay particular attention to handles, catches, etc., and to
trailing thermocouples. Failure to do this can cause the assembly to jam in
the oven with consequent overheating and potentially-severe damage to
the equipment. Resultant battery-leakage, and the process of recovering
the equipment, may cause skin burns and respiratory irritation.
• Batteries:
○ If using rechargeable batteries (see p. 17), use only the Datapaq
mains battery charger supplied with your logger. Using a charger
which is not approved by Fluke Process Instruments for use with
your logger could cause major injury or death.
○ Do not charge the battery in a wet environment, e.g. outside. This
could cause major injury or death.
○ Always use the correct Datapaq batteries (see p. 17). Using with
unapproved batteries may cause battery-leakage producing toxic
fumes and leading to respiratory irritation and chemical skin burns.
Never use a damaged battery-pack (e.g. with split in heatshrink
covering, wires detached, etc.).
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