Intended Use - Benning ST 755+ Operating Manual

Safety

2.4 Intended use

2.4 Intended use
Only use the device within the framework of the corresponding technical data. Any operating
conditions that deviate from this shall be considered as improper use. Solely the user of the
device shall be liable for any resulting damage.
Please note the following:
• In case of improper use, the liability and warranty claims become void. Solely the user of the
device shall be liable for any damage resulting from improper use. Uses not complying with
the intended use include e. g.:
– Hardware or software changes without the knowledge and approval of Benning
– Use of components, accessories, spare or replacement parts that have not been
released and approved for the respective application by Benning
– Non-observance, manipulation, changes or misuse of the operating manual or the
instructions and notes contained therein
– Any form of misuse of the device
– Any use other than or beyond that described in this operating manual
• Warranty and liability claims are generally excluded if the damage is the result of force
majeure.
• If any prescribed services are not performed regularly or not on time, according to the
manufacturer's specifications during the warranty period, a decision about a warranty claim
can only be made once the findings are available.
Direct any questions to Technical Support [} page 12].
Using the device
Please observe the following basic obligations when using the device:
• The device may only be used in a technically perfect and safe condition. Always check the
device for damages before using it.
• The personnel must be qualified for the respective task.
• Electrical safety tests of portable electrical equipment can be carried out by competent
persons or qualified electricians. Due to the definitions of the German technical guideline for
operational safety "Competent persons – Specific requirements – Electrical hazards" (TRBS
"Befähigte Personen – Besondere Anforderungen – Elektrische Gefährdungen"), it is no
longer possible to let the testing be carried out only by electrotechnically trained persons.
However, the electrotechnically trained person can take over tasks in a testing team (e. g.
qualified electrician / electrotechnically trained person) within the framework of periodic tests
and thus support the qualified electrician.
• Observe relevant regulations on occupational safety and health as well as those on
environmental protection.
• The device may only be used inside buildings and in dry environments.
• Do not use the device in potentially explosive environments.
• Use suitable (approved) safety measuring lines.
• Use suitable (approved) safety measuring accessories.
• Operate the display only with your fingers or the rubberised side of the enclosed stylus.
Doing this, do not apply any pressure to the display.
• Use the device only in a TN, TT or IT power supply network [} page 56] with a maximum of
230 V + 15 % / 400 V that complies with the applicable safety regulations.
• Connect the device only to a single-phase mains with 230 V, 50 Hz and a pre-fuse of 16 A.
• Do not connect any external voltage to the test socket, to the built-in jacks or the
IEC connector.
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