Elcometer 280 Guia Del Usuario página 4

1 WORKING SAFELY (continued)
ü DO
read and understand these instructions before using the
equipment.
ü DO
charge the battery before the first use of the equipment.
This will take approximately 4 hours.
ü DO
consult the plant or safety officer before carrying out
the test procedure.
ü DO
undertake testing well clear of other personnel.
ü DO
work with an assistant to keep the test area clear and to
help with the testing procedure.
ü DO
check that there are no solvents or other ignitable
materials from the coating activities left in the test area,
particularly in confined areas such as tanks.
ü DO
switch the instrument off and disconnect the leads when
the work is finished and before leaving it unattended.
ü DO
ensure that the earth signal return cable is connected
and extended before you switch on the instrument.
ü DO
only use on coatings that are cured, thickness tested and
visually inspected and accepted.
ü DO
only use on coatings having a dry film thickness of at
least 200μm (0.008"). For thicknesses between 200μm
and 500μm (0.008" to 0.020"), ensure that an
appropriately low voltage is applied (to prevent damage
to the coating), or use the wet sponge method (using the
Elcometer 270).
ü DO
take care when using this product with coatings that are
damp or wet.
ü DO
dry the instrument if it gets wet, paying special attention
to the ribbing area.
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