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2 safe operation, 1 authorized use, 2 requirements for safe operation – YSI pHotoFlex STD Colorimeter User Manual

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Safety instructions

pHotoFlex

®

STD

12

ba76122e01

02/2013

2.2

Safe operation

CAUTION

Danger of eye damage by visible and invisible LED radiation. In
the cell shaft there are light emitting diodes (LED) of the 1M class.
Do not look at the radiation using optical instruments. With
normal, authorized use there is no hazard.

2.2.1

Authorized use

This meter is authorized exclusively for the following measurements:

 Analysis of substances in water and aqueous solutions

using round cells

 Concentration measurement
 Absorbance and transmission measurement

The fields of application are mobile use and use in the laboratory. Only
the operation and running of the meter according to the instructions and
technical specifications given in this operating manual is authorized
(see chapter 7 T

ECHNICAL

DATA

). Any other use is considered unauthor-

ized.

2.2.2

Requirements for safe operation

Note the following points for safe operation:

 The meter may only be operated according to the authorized use

specified above.

 The meter may only be supplied with power by the energy sources

mentioned in this operating manual.

 The meter may only be operated under the environmental conditions

mentioned in this operating manual.

 The meter may only be opened if this is explicitly described in this

operating manual (example: Inserting the batteries).

2.2.3

Unauthorized use

The meter must not be put into operation if:

 it is visibly damaged (e.g. after being transported)

 it was stored under adverse conditions for a lengthy period of time

(storing conditions, see chapter 7 T

ECHNICAL

DATA

).