Vectronix USMC VECTOR 21 Operating & Operator Maintenance Instructions page 52

Safety notices (continued)
Physical injury hazard
• Do not place the VECTOR on
a vehicle parcel-shelf or
dashboard – risk of injury
when braking.
• Check the carrying strap at
regular intervals, and replace it
if damaged.
Environmental hazard
The VECTOR contains certain
components that should be
treated as hazardous waste,
and must therefore be disposed
of via a specialist dealer.
Deposit used batteries at a
proper collection point.
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Avoiding storage and
transport damage
• When not in use, always keep
the VECTOR in its pouch with
the eyepiece protection caps
fitted.
• Remove the battery prior to
prolonged storage. Battery
leakage can damage the
VECTOR!
• Observe the permissible
storage temperatures.
• Do not expose the VECTOR to
strong mechanical shocks or
abrupt temperature transitions
during transport (moisture
condensation).
• Use the pouch and transit
case or equivalent packaging
for shipment.
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Avoiding measurement errors
• Note the factors affecting
measurement accuracy (see
pages 10, 18).
• Always perform test
measurements after the
VECTOR has been exposed to
rough handling (vibration, falls,
etc.), and before carrying out
important measurement tasks.
Safety notices