Teledyne MD300 - Oxygen analyzer and monitor (Diving) - Manual (Page 27)

Portable Oxygen Monitor Operation
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2.4 Do’s and Don’ts
– DO –
Read all of the directions before using for the first time.
Calibrate before every use.
Visually inspect the sensor for leakage before each use.
Calibrate using 100% oxygen and check in air.
Check the HI and LO alarm settings prior to each use.
Test batteries regularly and replace when battery indicator shows
low battery (no bars remaining)
Make sure keys are locked by using the LOCK/UNLOCK key
feature.
Keep the unit, sensor and connections dry.
Recalibrate after replacing the batteries.
Recalibrate after replacing the sensor.
Use properly installed alkaline batteries only.
Make sure the R17S sensor is properly attached.
Remove the plastic flow diverter when analyzing non-flowing
samples.
Remove and save the plastic flow diverter when using the sensor
in non-flowing applications.
(MD300 only) Perform an alarm test before each use (press the
ALARM TEST key).
– DON’T –
Use this monitor if you suspect any malfunction.
Do not use the instrument if the oxygen readings are drifting.
Use the instrument in the presence of flammable liquids or gases.
Use anything but alkaline batteries.