Description, specifications and standard equipment, Specific safety information – RIDGID micro IR-100 User Manual
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micro IR-100 Non-Contact Infrared Thermometer
Ridge Tool Company
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entanglement, burns and other serious injury. Protective equip-
ment may be required.
If you have any question concerning this RIDGID product:
• Contact your local RIDGID distributor.
• Visit www.RIDGID.com or www.RIDGID.eu to find your local
RIDGID contact point.
• Contact RIDGID Technical Services Department at rtctechser-
[email protected], or in the U.S. and Canada call (800) 519-
3456.
Description, Specifications
And Standard Equipment
Description
The RIDGID
®
micro IR-100 Non-Contact Infrared Thermometer pro-
vides simple, quick, and accurate surface temperature readings at
the push of a button. You simply squeeze the trigger and point the
ultra-sharp dual class II lasers at the surface being measured. The
micro IR-100 provides an immediate temperature measurement on
a clear, easy-to-read backlit LCD display. In addition to numerous
other uses, this rugged, compact instrument enables professional
tradesman to diagnose heating and ventilation problems, perform
preventative monitoring of electrical motors and systems, trou-
bleshoot steam traps and quickly check fuses or circuit breakers for
overheating without contact.
The micro IR-100 uses optics to sense emitted, reflected and trans-
mitted energy, which is collected and focused onto a detector. The
unitʼs electronics translate the information into a temperature read-
ing, which is displayed. Lasers are used to assist in aiming.
• Use only accessories that are recommended by the manu-
facturer for your equipment. Accessories that may be suitable
for one piece of equipment may become hazardous when used
with other equipment.
• Keep handles dry and clean; free from oil and grease. Allows
for better control of the equipment.
Service
• Have your equipment serviced by a qualified repair person
using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that
the safety of the tool is maintained.
Specific Safety Information
WARNING
This section contains important safety information that is
specific to this tool.
Read these precautions carefully before using the RIDGID
®
micro IR-100 Non-Contact Infrared Thermometer to reduce the
risk of eye injury or other serious personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
Keep this manual with the tool for use by the operator.
Infrared Thermometer Safety
• Do not look into the laser beam. Looking into the laser beam
may be hazardous to the eyes. Do not look at the laser beam with
optical aids (such as binoculars or telescopes).
• Do not direct the laser beam towards other people. Make
sure the laser is aimed above or below eye level. Laser beams
may be hazardous to the eyes.
• Take appropriate precautions when working near electrical,
moving or hot parts. Close contact may cause electrical shock,