1. General information
Please read this document through carefully and familiarize
yourself with the operation of the product before putting it to use.
Keep this document to hand so that you can refer to it when
necessary.
2. Safety information
Avoid electrical hazards:
Do not conduct measurements on or near live parts!
Adhere to the product safety/warranty requirements:
Always operate the instrument properly and according to its
intended purpose and within the parameters specified. Do not
use force.
Do not store with solvents (e.g. acetone).
Only open the instrument if this is expressly described in the
documentation for the purpose of maintenance or repair work.
Ensure correct disposal:
Dispose of defective rechargeable batteries and spent
batteries at the collection points provided.
Send the instrument directly to us at the end of its life cycle.
We will ensure that it is disposed of in an environmentally
friendly manner.
3. Intended use
The testo 104-IR is a robust food thermometer.
The product is designed for the following tasks/areas:
· Food sector: production, food service, spot check
measurement, incoming goods.
· Measuring liquids, pastes and semi-solid materials
The following product components are designed for continuous
contact with foodstuffs in accordance with Regulation (EC)
1935/2004:
The immersion/penetration probe from the tip up to 2 cm before the
probe handle or the plastic housing. If provided, information about
penetration depths in the instruction manual or the mark(s) on the
immersion/penetration probe should be observed.
The product should not be used in the following areas:
· Potentially explosive areas
· For diagnostic measurements in the medical sector
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