2.
Before you Start
2.1 Safety Information
Use the instrument only as specified in this manual. Otherwise, the protection provided by the
instrument may be impaired. Refer to the safety information below and throughout the manual.
The following definitions apply to the terms “Warning” and “Caution”.
“Warning” identifies conditions and actions that may pose hazards to the user.
“Caution” identi fies conditions and a ctions that may da m a g e t h e i n s t r u m e n t
being used.
2.2 Warning
To avoid possible electric shock or personal injury, follow these guidelines.
This equipment must be correctly earthed.
A protective earth is used to ensure the conductive parts can not become live in the event of
a failure of the insulation.
The protective conductor of the flexible mains cable which is colored green/yellow MUST be
connected to a suitable earth.
Warning: Internal mains voltage hazard. Do not remove the panels.
There are no user serviceable parts inside. Contact us for repair.
Do not use the apparatus outside its recommended range i.e., + 250 to 1200° C.
Ensure inflammable materials, are kept away from hot parts of the apparatus, to prevent
fire risk.
Before connecting to the electricity supply, please familiarize yourself with the parts of the
calibrator with the help of operating manual.
BURN HAZARD – Do not touch the target surface of the unit.
Always replace the fuse with one of the same rating, voltage and type.
Overhead clearance is required. Do not place unit under a cabinet or other structure.
Do not use this unit for any application other than calibration work.
Completely u n a t t e n d e d h i g h t e m p e r a t u r e o p e r ation i s n o t r e c o m m e n d e d f o r
safety reasons.
CALIBRAT I O N E Q U I PEMENT should only be use d by TRAINED PERSONNE L .
We a r a p p r o p r i a t e p r o t e c ti ve clothing.
2.3 Caution
To avoid possible damage to the instrument, follow these guidelines.
Components and heater lifetime can be shortened by continuous high temperature
operation.
Do n o t c h a n g e t h e v a l u e s o f t h e c a l i b r a t i o n c o n s t a n t s f r o m t h e factory set
values. T he c o r r e c t s e tting o f t h e s e parameters i s i m p o r t a n t t o t h e s a f e t y
and proper opera t i o n o f t h e c a l i b rator.