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1.0 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS:
All hand-held test equipment should be operated by responsible, trained
and authorised personnel. It is essential that this Operator Handbook be
read and fully understood before the unit is turned on.
CAUTION
The Porosity Detector puts out voltage. Should the operator accidentally
make contact with the test electrode, they may experience a mild shock or
zap, and in order to avoid this possibility, the wearing of rubber gloves is
recommended.
Furthermore, the operator should enjoy good health and not suffer from a
cardiac condition. If the operator has a pacemaker, then they should
not use this equipment.
This equipment should only be used for the purpose for which it was
designed, ie: checking the porosity, or electrical breakdown, of dielectric or
insulating materials.
It is recommended that testing should be carried out well clear of
personnel not involved in the testing procedure, or in such a position
whereby the surprise of receiving an electric shock could cause a
related accident, if for example, tests being carried out close to moving or
rotating machinery, or in such an unstable position that the operator could
fall and injure themselves.
It is also recommended that the Detector not be operated within close
proximity of sensitive electronic apparatus, such as computer
equipment.
DANGER
Do not use a Porosity Detector in any combustible or flammable
atmosphere, as a test voltage can cause an arc or spark to be
generated and an explosion could result.
Always consult the plant or safety officer before carrying out a test
procedure.
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