Ion Science Tiger - Manual (Page 3)

TIGER MANUAL Ion Science Ltd
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Warnings
USER MANUAL: Read and understand this user manual completely before operating the
PhoCheck Tiger instrument.
STATIC HAZARDS:
Do not use abrasive or chemical detergents to clean the PhoCheck Tiger
instrument as this may reduce the antistatic properties of the materials
used, clean it using a damp cloth only.
MATERIAL EXPOSURE
The PhoCheck Tiger must not be exposed to atmospheres known to have
an adverse effect on Thermoplastic polyolefin or Anti-static PC/ABS
SERVICING: Do not remove the sensor cover in the hazardous area.
No part of the PhoCheck Tiger may be opened in a hazardous area
except for replacement of the battery pack. The PhoCheck Tiger must be
serviced in a Non Hazardous environment and by Ion Science authorised
service centres only.
Do not service the instrument live; Remove battery pack before servicing
Substitution of components may impair intrinsic safety.
BATTERY CHARGING: Charge PhoCheck Tiger and its Lithium ion battery packs in a Non
Hazardous environment only.
BATTERY REPLACEMENT: Never replace primary Alkaline battery cells while in a potentially
explosive or hazardous location. Use only Duracell Procell Alkaline
batteries MN1500.
BATTERY CONNECTION:
The PhoCheck Tigers Lithium ion and Alkaline battery packs have been
specially designed to allow connection to the PhoCheck Tiger Instrument
while in potentially hazardous atmospheres. Ensure all electrical
connections are clean and undamaged before connection:
The PhoCheck Tiger instruments ingress protection rating is reduced to
IP20 when its battery pack is removed so avoid changing batteries in
dusty or wet environments.
BATTERY USE:
Use supplied battery packs only on the PhoCheck Tiger.
Never replace primary Alkaline battery cells while in a potentially
explosive or hazardous location. Use only Duracell Procell Alkaline
batteries MN1500.
FUNCTIONAL TEST: The PhoCheck Tiger must be functionally checked prior to entering a
hazardous area after every occasion when a connection has been made
to the USB port. The instrument must complete its start-up routine and
display legible readings. If the LCD display fails to show an intelligible and
uncorrupted display the instrument must not enter a hazardous area.
USB CONNECTION:
The USB port can only be used in a Non Hazardous environment.
Proper Use If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer,
the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.
Type of safety protection Intrinsically safe
USB CONNECTION The USB port can only be used in a Non Hazardous environment.