Bowers Group Trimos Mestra Height Gauges - Manual (Page 3)

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1 Safety regulations
1.1 Important information
In order to prevent any damages due to a wrong manipulation, please read carefully the following
instructions. TRIMOS will not assume any responsibility in case of damages caused by inadequate use
which is not in line with the present manual.
1.2 Symbols used
The following symbols are used in this manual :
General warning, utilization advices
Risk of electric shock
Electrostatic protection
1.3 General warnings
Protection against electrostatic interferences:
The static electricity can damage the electronic components of the instrument. In order to
prevent this type of damages, avoid any contact with the connector pins.
Switch on the power supply :
The instrument should be switched on only when the electrical connections have been
completed correctly.
In order to prevent any changes of the instrument performance or any accident, the instrument
should never be dismounted.
The electronic display unit incorporates high voltage components. If, for any reason, the
electronic unit needs to be opened, only authorized personnel is allowed to do it.
Do not expose the instrument, its components and accessories to rain or any projection of
fluids. Avoid penetration of foreign substances into the connectors and the instrument
openings.
In case of problems with the instrument or any of its parts (no display, overheating, anomalous
smell, ..), switch off the instrument immediately and disconnect the power supply. Please
contact your local TRIMOS agent.
This is a high accuracy instrument. Particular care should be taken during its entire operational
lifetime. Care mainly about the following specific points:
- Use the instrument on a stable, smooth and clean surface plate.
- Avoid any shock to prevent the characteristic features of the instrument from loosing its
performances.
- Use the instrument in a vibration free area.
- Avoid the exposure to direct sunlight and excessive humidity.
- Avoid the proximity of heating or air conditioning systems.
- Respect the indicated environmental conditions.