Xylem TURB 430 PORTABLE TURBIDITY METER - Manual (Page 10)

Safety Turb 430 IR/T
10 ba75507e03 07/2006
2.1 Authorized use
This meter is authorized exclusively for carrying out turbidity
measurements in the field and laboratory.
The technical specifications as given in chapter 7 T ECHNICAL DATA must
be observed. Only the operation and running of the meter according to
the instructions given in this operating manual is authorized. Any other
use is considered to be unauthorized.
2.2 General safety instructions
This instrument is built and inspected according to the relevant
guidelines and norms for electronic measuring instruments (see
chapter 7 T
ECHNICAL DATA ).
It left the factory in a safe and secure technical condition.
Opening the photometer or adjustment, maintenance and repair work
must only be performed by specialist personnel authorized by the
manufacturer.
The only exceptions to this are the activities described in chapter
5 M
AINTENANCE , CLEANING , DISPOSAL . Non-compliance results in the
loss of warranty claims.
Follow the points listed below when operating the photometer:
! Follow the local safety and accident prevention regulations
! Observe the enclosed instructions of reagents and accessories
! Observe the regulations when dealing with dangerous substances
! Follow the operating instructions at the workplace
! Use only original spare parts.
Function and
operational safety
The smooth functioning and operational safety of the meter can only be
guaranteed if the generally applicable safety measures and the specific
safety instructions in this operating manual are followed during
operation.
The smooth functioning and operational safety of the meter can only be
guaranteed under the environmental conditions that are specified in
chapter 7 T
ECHNICAL DATA .
If the instrument was transported from a cold environment to a warm
environment, the formation of condensate can lead to the faulty
functioning of the instrument. In this event, wait until the temperature of
the instrument reaches room temperature before putting the instrument
back into operation.