Safety Regulations - LEM HEME GEO 30 Manual De Instrucciones

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Safety Regulations

General
This measuring device is only to be installed and operated by qualified personnel
and according to the technical data in compliance with the safety precautions
and regulations set forth below. Additionally, the use of this equipment requires
compliance with all legal and safety regulations pertaining to each specific
application. Similar regulations apply to the use of accessories.
Operating electrical devices implies that parts of the device carry dangerous
voltages. Disregarding warning notices may lead to serious physical injury and
material damage.
It can be assumed that safe operation is no longer possible if the device
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shows visible damage,
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has been exposed to unfavourable conditions (e.g. storage beyond the
permissible climatic limits without adaptation to the ambient climate, dewing etc.)
or
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has been exposed to major strain during transport (e.g. been dropped from
some height without visible external damage etc.).
No measurements must be performed on unprotected measuring circuits.
Qualified Personnel
Are persons familiar with the setting up, installation, starting of and operation of the
device and possess an appropriate qualification required for such activities.
Special warnings
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Use of rubber gloves is a good safety practice even if the equipment is properly
operated and grounded.
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Safety is the responsibility of the operator.
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Use extreme caution when using the instrument around energized electrical
equipment.
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Do not attempt to use the ground tester to twist or pry the ground electrode or
ground wire away from the equipment being grounded.
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All metal objects or wires connected to the electrical system should be assumed
to be lethal until tested. Grounding systems are no exception.
HEME GEO 30
SO8130Z Rev. B
Safety Regulations
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