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Document Outline
This User Guide contains useful information about the BearingChecker, beginning with general infor-
mation about instrument parts, user interface, battery and settings.
A chapter explaining the theories of shock pulse measurement follows. It is advisable that you read
this as it is valuable in order to understand measurement results and to evaluate them correctly.
The shock pulse theories chapter is followed by chapters describing the hands-on use of the instru-
ment and how to confirm and evaluate measurement results.
References to icons, displays and modes in the instrument are in bold text. References to instrument
keys are in capital letters.
Safety notes
• The instrument is intended for professional, industrial process, and educa-
tional use only while taking into consideration the technical specifications.
The accessories may only be used for their respective intended purpose
as defined in this User Guide.
• The instrument must not be used in environments outside of the tempera-
ture range specified under “Technical specifications” in this User Guide, as
the battery may be damaged and may cause harm or danger.
• When measuring, ensure that no cables, etc. can be caught in rotating
parts which can cause injury.
• For safety reasons, the measurement device must only be operated and
maintained by properly trained personnel.
• The battery should be charged in a dry office environment with a tempera-
ture range within 0 to +45 degrees °C (0 to 113 °F). If the battery is charged
in an environment outside of specified temperatures, it may be damaged.
• The service and repair of the measurement device may only be performed
by SPM authorized service technician.
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