USER MANUAL OPTIMA 7
7 / 78 MRU GmbH, D-74172 Neckarsulm
Ensure safety
► Please read the user manual completely before the first use.
► Only use the analyzer for the intended use and within the parameters
specified in the technical data.
► Do not use any violence.
► Avoid falls.
► Do not put the analyzer into use, if the housing, power supply unit or
supply leads are damaged.
► Do not store the analyzer together with solvents. Do not use
desiccants.
► Only carry out maintenance and service work on this analyzer as de-
scribed in the User Manual. Observe the prescribed action steps.
► Operate the analyzer only in closed, dry rooms and protect it from
rain and moisture.
► When operating the analyzer on mains power, operate it only with
the mains adapter supplied.
► Do not use the metal tube of the gas sampling probe or other metal-
lic parts / accessories as electrical conductors.
► The analyzer must not be located in the immediate vicinity of open
fire or great heat.
► The specified temperature range of the gas sampling probe must not
be exceeded, otherwise the probe tube and temperature sensor will
be destroyed.
Important general information about the device
• The analyzer is not suitable for long term (continuous) measure-
ments (this is a spot analyzer).
• Before using the analyzer verify the condition of the various parts of
the analyzer, such as the probe, the ambient air conditions, the con-
densate separator, star filter and the connectors for damage and/or
blockages.
• When starting the analyzer up it will take between 1 – 3 minutes to
set to zero depending on the condition of the sensors and ambient
conditions. (Zeroing).
• The minimum zeroing time of the analyzer to achieve correct meas-
urement values can be expected by 1.5 minutes!
• Exposure to acids; aggressive gases such as Sulphur; vapours such as
thinners, gasoline, alcohol and paint, etc. can damage, reduce the life
of, or destroy the sensors.
• The life of the sensors depends on how they are used, maintained
and treated. Typical average life expectations are: O2 - 2 years; CO -
2 - 3 years and NO - 3 years.