Hioki ST5520-01 - Usage and Handling Precautions; Preliminary checks

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Usage Notes
Usage Notes
Follow these precautions to ensure safe operation and to obtain the full benets of
the various functions.
Preliminary checks
DANGER
If the probe or the instrument is damaged, there is a risk of electric
shock. Before using the instrument, perform the following inspection.
• Before using the instrument, check that the coating of the probes
are neither ripped nor torn and that no metal parts are exposed.
Using the instrument under such conditions could result in electric
shock. Replace the probes with those specied by our company.
• Before using the instrument the rst time, verify that it operates
normally to ensure that no damage occurred during storage or
shipping. If you nd any damage, contact your authorized Hioki
distributor or reseller.
Installation
Installing the instrument in inappropriate locations may cause a malfunction of
instrument or may give rise to an accident. Avoid the following locations.
For details on the operating temperature and humidity, refer to the specications.
(p. 151)
CAUTION
• Exposed to direct sunlight or high temperature
• Exposed to corrosive or combustible gases
• Exposed to water, oil, chemicals, or solvents
• Exposed to high humidity or condensation
• Exposed to high quantities of dust particles
• Susceptible to vibration
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