detectable discolouration of the device, are
categorized as contamination, which means
the loss of any warranty claims. Especially
nicotine and grease condensates do not only
gather on the outer surface of the device,
but also accumulate on the surfaces of the
optical measuring components. Particularly
there, the adhesion of condensates leads to
premature deterioration of the optical prop-
erties of the measurement components,
which the device can compensate through
autonomous recalibration only within its
physical limits.
Moisture damage / corrosion
If the device, and in par ticular its elec-
tronics, are damaged by moisture of any
kind, any warranty claim shall be forfeited.
Moisture thus is not only the exposure to
fluid, but also regular, above-average expo-
sure of the device to humidity (> 70%).
Due to the effect of excessive humidity
(e.g., steam / roasting fumes), the battery of
the device is discharged above average, and
the battery life is shortened considerably.
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Also, liquids and high humidity can damage
the electronics of the device by causing
corrosion.
Thermal damage
If the device has been exposed temporari-
ly or permanently to a temperature below
0° C or above 70° C, any warranty claim
shall be forfeited. In particular, no warran-
ty shall be given for devices that were ex-
posed to high temperatures and fumes in
a fire. Damage to the device as a result of
frost / cold, as well as heat damage, shall not
be covered by the warranty.
Excessive load on the battery
Excessive load on the batter y capacity
through frequent triggering of alarm tones
(more than once a month) may lead to pre-
mature consumption of the battery capacity
due to the related battery consumption and
to the loss of any warranty claims.
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