Chapter 1 _________________________________________________________ General Information 
 
VAISALA ________________________________________________________________________ 11 
WARNING 
To prevent operator injury or damage to the Visibility Sensor, verify that 
the 
line voltage setting is correct before con
necting the line power. Also 
ensure that the line power outlet is provided with a protective ground 
contact.
 
 
WARNING 
Do not operate the equipment in the presence of flammable gases or 
fumes. Operation of any electrical instrument in such an environment 
c
onstitutes a definite safety hazard. 
 
WARNING 
Do not attempt internal service or adjustment unless another person, 
capable of rendering first aid and resuscitation, is present.
 
 
WARNING 
Operating personnel must not remove instrument covers. Component 
rep
lacement or internal adjustments must be made by qualified 
maintenance personnel. Do not replace components with the power cable 
connected. Under certain conditions, dangerous voltages may exist even 
with the power cable disconnected. To avoid injuries dis
connect the 
power and discharge all circuits before touching them.
 
 
CAUTION 
The component boards including CMOS microchips should be 
transported and stored in conductive packages. Although new CMOS 
devices are protected against overvoltage damages caused 
by static 
electric discharge of the operator, careful handling is recommended: The 
operator should be properly grounded. Unnecessary handling of 
component boards should be avoided.
 
 
CAUTION 
Because of the danger of introducing additional hazards, do not m
odify 
or substitute parts in the instrument. Contact Vaisala or its authorized 
representative for repairs to ensure that safety features are maintained.