2 General safety instructions
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2 General safety instructions
• Only operate the product properly, for its intended purpose, and within the
parameters specified in the technical data.
• Do not apply any force.
• Do not operate the product if there are signs of damage on the housing,
mains unit or connected cables.
• Only use the product in closed, dry rooms and protect it from rain and
moisture.
• The product must be checked for any visible damage before commissioning.
• Dangers may also arise from objects to be measured or the measuring
environment. Always comply with the locally valid safety regulations when
carrying out measurements.
• Only perform maintenance and repair work on this instrument that is
described in this documentation. Follow the prescribed steps exactly when
doing the work.
• Any additional work must only be carried out by authorized, qualified
personnel. Otherwise, Testo will refuse to accept responsibility for the proper
functioning of the product after repair and for the validity of approvals.
• Maintenance work that is not described in this documentation must only be
carried out by trained service engineers.
• Safety instructions for patients with an implanted cardiac pacemaker when
using Testo products with magnets
o Handle instruments or accessories containing a magnet with care and
keep them in a safe place.
o Maintain a distance of 20 cm between your implant and the magnet
which is incorporated into the instrument or accessories.
• Keep a safe distance from products which could be damaged by the effects
of magnetism (e.g. monitors, computers, pacemakers or credit cards).
• Use only original spare parts from Testo.
• Temperature information given on probes/sensors relates only to the
measuring range of the sensor technology. Do not expose handles and
supply lines to temperatures above 45°C (113°F), unless they are explicitly
approved for higher temperatures.