Safety Instructions; Accessories - Gossen MetraWatt PROFITEST INTRO Kurzbedienungsanleitung

Gossen Metrawatt GmbH
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Safety Instructions

Observe this documentation, the operating instructions, and in particular all included safety
information, in order to protect yourself and others from injury, and to prevent damage to the
instrument.
These condensed operating instructions and the detailed operating instructions should be made
available to all users.
General
• Tests/measurements may only be performed by a qualified electrician, or under the supervi-
sion and direction of a qualified electrician. The user must be instructed by a qualified electri-
cian concerning performance and evaluation of the tests/measurements.
• Observe the five safety rules in accordance with DIN VDE 0105-100:2015-10, VDE 0105-
100:2015-10, Operation of electrical installations – Part 100: General requirements
(1. Shut down entirely. 2. Secure against restart. 3. Assure absence of voltage at all poles. 4.
Ground and short circuit. 5. Cover neighboring live components, or make them inaccessible.).
• Observe and comply with all safety regulations which are applicable for your work environ-
ment.
• Wear suitable and appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) whenever working with
the instrument.
• The functioning of active medical devices (e.g. pacemakers, defibrillators) and passive medi-
cal devices may be affected by voltages, currents and electromagnetic fields generated by
the tester and the health of their users may be impaired. Implement corresponding protective
measures in consultation with the manufacturer of the medical device and your physician. If
any potential risk cannot be ruled out, do not use the instrument.

Accessories

• Use only the specified accessories (included in the scope of delivery or listed as options) with
the instrument.
• Carefully and completely read and adhere to the product documentation for optional accesso-
ries. Retain these documents for future reference.
Handling
• Use the instrument in undamaged condition only.
Inspect the instrument before use. Pay particular attention to damage, interrupted insulation
or kinked cables.
Damaged components must be replaced immediately.
• Use the accessories and all cables in undamaged condition only.
Inspect accessories and all cables before use. Pay particular attention to damage, interrupted
insulation or kinked cables.
• If the instrument or its accessories don't function flawlessly, permanently remove the instru-
ment/accessories from operation and secure them against inadvertent use.
• If the instrument or accessories are damaged during use, for example if they're dropped, per-
manently remove the instrument/accessories from operation and secure them against inad-
vertent use.
• If there are any signs of interior damage to the instrument or accessories (e.g. Loose parts in
the housing), permanently remove the instrument/accessories from operation and secure
them against inadvertent use.
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