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2. Safety precautions
2. Safety precautions
2.1 Please read now!
These warnings should put PS 20 owners and
operators in the position where they can recogni-
ze possible danger in advance and avoid it,
i.e. prevent it. The owner must make sure all
operators understand and follow these warnings.
2.2 Intended purpose
The Hilti PS 20 detector is intended to be used
for the following purposes:
• detecting and depth of coverage measure-
ment of steel reinforcement.
• detecting copper tubing and aluminum parts.
• localising live electrical cable.
The PS 20 detects electrically
conductive ferrous and non-ferrous
metals. The presence of small objects
made from such materials or the pre-
sence of objects made from other
materials cannot be ruled out.
Never attempt to open up the structu-
re without first turning off the power
supply.
In order to guarantee reliable results,
the tool must not be used during
large temperature changes. Allow the
tool time to adjust to the surrounding
ambient temperature before use.
Measurement and evaluation of the
measurements should be performed
by properly trained personnel.
Use as intended
Misuse
They:
• have read and understood the operating
instructions
•are aware of the special features and limita-
tions of the measuring principle used
• possess sufficient knowledge of reinforce-
ment technology.
• Using the product without following the
instructions in the manual.
• Using the product outside of application limits
or technical specifications.
• Using the product before checking the mini-
mum depth and offset function
settings. When set incorrectly, these will result
in misleading or incorrect measurements.
• Using in areas of electromagnetic anomalies.
This may result in
misleading or incorrect measurements.
• Using in areas where there is a danger of
explosions.
• Using in the proximity of medical
equipment. Use near such equipment may
result in disturbances or failure of it.
• Do not immerse in water or use in very heavy
rain.
• Opening parts of the product other than the
battery compartment cover.
• Modifying and/or adding parts to the product.
• Using third party accessories not explicitly
approved by Hilti.
• Using a damaged product or a product that
returns results that are not plausible.
• Measuring with very worn or dirty sensor head
cover or battery compartment cover.
• Measuring without sensor head cover or bat-
tery compartment cover
• Using without first testing the accuracy.
• Using to detect metal in humans or animals.
• Use of measuring results for purposes relating
to safety without control measures and eva-
luation by qualified specialists. (e.g. civil
engineers)
• Drilling very close to or on marked live electric
cables or pipes.
• Drilling on marked reinforcement deeper than
the depth displayed on the tool, also taking
into account depth accuracy specifications.
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