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Environmental Specifications
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Environmental Specifications
General
Conformity with EU directives
Instron declares under our sole responsibility that 5980 testing systems are in conformity
with all relevant provisions of the following regulations:
• Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC
• EMC Directive 2014/30/EU
Instron testing systems are CE marked. A signed CE declaration of conformity is supplied
with each system.
Environmental Impact
Instron materials testing systems and their accessories are designed to produce no adverse
environmental impact during normal use as long as they are operated and serviced in
accordance with their operating instructions.
Normal care must be taken with service items such as greases and oils needed to operate and
maintain the equipment as indicated in their packaging and operating instructions.
These systems comprise mechanical and electronic components that contain potentially
environmentally harmful chemicals, such as chromium, chromates, lead and brominated fire
retardants. Care must be taken at the end of the equipment's life to ensure its disposal in
accordance with local environmental regulations.
Table 2-1. Environmental Specifications
Parameter Specifications
Operating
Temperature
+5°C to +40°C (+41°F to +104°F)
Storage
Temperature
-25°C to +55°C (-13°F to +131°F)
Humidity 10% to 90% (non-condensing)
Environmental
Conditions
Designed for use under normal laboratory conditions. Protective measures may
be required if excessive dust, corrosive fumes, electromagnetic fields or
hazardous conditions are encountered.
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