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Precautions
These terms have specific meanings in this manual:
WARNING
information to prevent personal injury.
information to prevent damage to the equipment.
important general information.
Hazard symbols
The meaning of hazard symbols appearing on the equipment and in the documentation is as
follows:
Symbol Description
Refer to the operating manual when this symbol is marked on
the instrument. Familiarize yourself with the nature of the
hazard and the actions that may have to be taken.
Toxic hazard
General conditions of use
This product is designed and tested to comply with the requirements of IEC/EN61010-1 ‘Safety
requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use’, for Class I
portable equipment and is for use in a pollution degree 2 environment. The equipment is designed
to operate from an installation category II supply.
Equipment should be protected from the ingress of liquids and precipitation such as rain, snow,
etc. When moving the instrument from a cold to a hot environment, it is important to allow the
temperature of the instrument to stabilize before it is connected to the supply to avoid
condensation forming. The equipment must only be operated within the environmental conditions
specified in Chapter 1 ‘Performance data’ in the operating manual, otherwise the protection
provided by the equipment may be impaired.
This product is not approved for use in hazardous atmospheres or medical applications. If the
equipment is to be used in a safety-related application, e.g. avionics or military applications, the
suitability of the product must be assessed and approved for use by a competent person.
WARNING
Initial visual inspection
After unpacking the instrument, inspect the shipping container and its cushioning material for
signs of stress or damage. If damage is identified, retain the packing material for examination by
the carrier in the event that a claim is made. Examine the instrument for signs of damage; do not
connect the instrument to a supply when damage is present, internal electrical damage could result
in shock if the instrument is turned on.