31. Safety instructions
1. Safety instructions
This chapter describes general rules which must be observed in order to
ensure safe use of the product.
Avoiding damage and injury
i Do not use the measuring instrument on or close to live components.
i Never store the instrument together with solvents, do not use dessicants.
i Infrared measurement: When measuring live components, observe the
necessary safety distance.
Product safety / Preserving warranty claim
i Use the measuring instrument only within the parameters given in the
Technical Data.
i Use the instrument only for the purpose for which it is intended. Do not use
force.
i Do not subject to electromagnetic radiation (microwaves, induction heating),
static electricity, heat or extreme temperature fluctuations.
i Do not subject handles and wires to temperatures over 70 °C if these are not
expressly approved for higher temperatures. Temperature information on
probes/sensors refers only to the measuring range of the sensors.
i Open the measuring instrument for maintenance or repair purposes only if
this is expressly described in the documentation.
Carry out only maintenance and repair work which is described in the docu-
mentation. When doing so, observe the steps prescribed. For safety
reasons, use only original Testo replacement parts.
i Laser radiation! Do not look into the laser beam. Laser class 2.
Correct disposal
i Hand in defective rechargeable batteries / empty batteries to the correct
collecting points.
i Send the product back to Testo if it is no longer to be used. We will dispose
of it ecologically.