INFICON Ecotec E3000 Multigas-Sniffer-Leak Detector - Manual (Page 8)

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2.3 Operator requirements
► Read, observe and follow the information in these operating instructions and the
working instructions created by the owner, especially the safety instructions and
warnings.
► Carry out any work only based on the complete operating instructions.
► If you have questions regarding operation or maintenance that you cannot find
answers for in these instructions, please contact the INFICON customer service.
2.4 Dangers
The unit was built according to the state of the art and the recognized safety regulations.
Nevertheless, improper use can result in danger to life and limb of the operator or other
persons and damage to the unit and other property.
Dangers due to electric
power The device is operated with electrical voltages of up to 265 V. Touching parts where
electric voltage is applied can result in death.
► Disconnect the device from the power supply prior to any installation and maintenance
work. Make sure that the electric power supply cannot be reconnected unauthorized.
Touching live parts with the sniffer probe can result in death.
► Before starting the leak test, disconnect electrically operated test objects from the
power supply. Make sure that the electric power supply cannot be reconnected
unauthorized.
The device contains electric components that can be damaged from high electric voltage.
► Before connecting the device to the power supply, make sure that the supply voltage
specified on the device is the same as the local power supply.
Dangers due to liquids
and chemical
substances Liquids and chemical substances can damage the unit.
► Adhere to the restrictions of use ( see “4.4 Technical data”, page 14 ).
► Do not suction in liquids with the device.
► Never try to find toxic, caustic, microbiological, explosive, radioactive or other harmful
substances with the device.
Hydrogen and air form a highly explosive mixture.
► Use the device only outside of explosive areas.
► You may not smoke. Do not subject the device to open fire and avoid sparking.
Dangers due to strong
light irradiation Exposure of the eyes to LED light can lead to lasting eye damage.
► Do not look into the LEDs of the sniffer handle from a short distance or for a longer
period of time.