Warnings - Maxtec Handi+ Operating Manual & Instructions For Use

WARNINGS

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
◆ The HANDI+ is not rated intrinsically safe nor is it designed for use in areas where flammable vapors
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are present.
◆ This device does not contain automatic barometric pressure compensation.
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DO NOT use near any type of flame or flammable/explosive substances, vapors or atmosphere.
◆ The HANDI+ is a verification tool and should not be used to control the gas blending or process
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control applications.
◆ The HANDI+ should be disposed of properly in accordance with local regulations.
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DO NOT incinerate or expose the HANDI+ to flame or high temperatures.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, if not avoided, could result in minor or moder-
ate injury and property damage.
◆ Read the manual in its entirety before attempting use.
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◆ Always use protective eyewear and observe proper safety procedures when working with pressur-
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ized gases.
◆ Always assure the pressure of gas entering the HANDI+ is 3psig or less.
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◆ Always calibrate the HANDI+ at an equivalent pressure and flow rate to the measured gas.
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◆ Always calibrate the HANDI+ whenever the point of use elevation changes more than 500 feet (i.e.:
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Mexico City vs. San Diego,...).
◆ Dispose of the HANDI+ properly when it has expired.
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◆ Ensure the protective freshness seal has been removed from the sensing port before use.
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◆ Ensure the HANDI+ has been properly calibrated before use.
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◆ If the HANDI+ display goes blank immediately after the on button is pushed, or the HANDI+ will not
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properly calibrate, the unit has expired.
DO NOT use, dispose of properly.
◆ The display is not valid when in Over Range Mode. Recalibrate the HANDI+ and observe the proper
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operating procedure.
◆ Never immerse the HANDI+ or expose it to high humidity or moisture. It is not watertight.
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◆ Never expose the HANDI+ to high temperatures.
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◆ Never expose the HANDI+ directly to unregulated gas lines, cylinder gas...These may contain high
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gas pressures which may cause the HANDI+ to rupture.
◆ There are no internal user-serviceable parts in the HANDI+.
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