1.4
Warning and safety information
General
1.4.1
The device corresponds to protection class I.
It was manufactured and tested according to DIN EN 61 010, Part 1, "Protective Measures for electronic
measurement devices" and control devices and has left the factory in an impeccable condition as concerns
safety technology. In order to maintain this condition and to ensure safe operation, the user should observe the
notes and warning information contained in the present operating instructions. Development and production is
done within a system which meets the requirements laid down in the DIN EN ISO 9001 standard.
For reasons of safety, the device must only be used for the range of application described in the present
operating manual. Nonobservance of the intended proper use of the device may result in personal injury or
damage to property.
For reasons of safety, the devics and the power supply must be opened by authorised persons only; this
means, for instance, that work on electrical equipment must only be performed by qualified specialists. In case
of nonobservance of these provisions the device and the power supply may constitute a danger:
electrical accidents of persons or fire hazard! Moreover, in the case of unauthorised intervention in the
device or the power supply, as well as in the case of negligently or deliberately caused damage, the warranty
will become void.
Prior to switching the device on it has to be ensured that the operating voltage matches the mains voltage.
The operating voltage is indicated on the specification plate (backside of the device). Only insert the power
plug into a receptacle with ground contact. Any interruption of the conductor inside or outside of the device or
the loosening of a protective conductor connector is not permitted and can lead to hazardous risk situations of
the device. Only use fuses of the indicated type and rated amperage as a replacement. The use of repaired
fuses or shorting the fuse box is prohibited. Nonobservance of this provision may result in damage to the t
device and the power supply, or in personal injury or damage to property!
If it has to be assumed that safe operation is impossible, the device has to be put out of operation
and secured against inadvertent putting to operation. In this case please switch the device off, pull plug of
the mains cable out of the power supply, and remove the device from the place of work.
Examples for the assumption that a safe operation is no longer possible,
if the package is damaged,
if the device shows visible damages,
if the power supply shows visible damages,
if the device does not function properly,
if liquid has penetrated into the casing.
if the unit has been altered technologically or if unauthorized personnel tried or succeeded to
open the device as attempt to repair it.
In case that the user operates such a device, all thereof resulting risks are on the user!
The device must not be stored or operated in humid rooms.
The relevant regulations regarding the handling of the substances used have to be observed: The
Decree on Hazardous Matters, the Chemicals Act, and the rules and information of the chemicals trade. On
the part of the user it has to be ensured that the persons entrusted with the use of the unit are experts in the
handling of substances used in the environment or that they are supervised by specialized persons,
respectively.
When handling the substances used, the chemical resistance of the materials of the device must be taken
into account.
For all work with chemicals: Always wear protective glasses! Please observe the memorandums of the
employer's liability insurance associations and the safety data sheets of the manufacturers.
Please also note the corresponding Operating instructions for the devices to be
connected!
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