6. Safety instructions
Read the operating instructions carefully and especially observe the safety information. If you do
not follow the safety instructions and information on proper handling in these operating instruc-
tions, we assume no liability for any resulting personal injury or damage to property. Such cases
will invalidate the warranty/guarantee.
• The device is not a toy. Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.
• Do not leave packaging material lying around carelessly. These may become dangerous playing mate-
rial for children.
• Protect the product from extreme temperatures, direct sunlight, strong jolts, moisture, flammable gases,
vapours and solvents.
• Do not place the product under any mechanical stress.
• If it is no longer possible to operate the product safely, take it out of operation and protect it from any
accidental use. Safe operation can no longer be guaranteed if the product:
- is visibly damaged,
- is no longer working properly,
- has been stored for extended periods in poor ambient conditions or
- has been subjected to any serious transport-related stresses.
• Please handle the product carefully. Jolts, impacts or a fall even from a low height can damage the
product.
• Also observe the safety and operating instructions of any other devices which are connected to the
product.
• Do use the device in rooms or at unfavourable ambient conditions in which there may or could be com-
bustible gases, vapours or dust. Avoid an operation near:
- strong magnetic or electromagnetic fields
- transmitting aerials or HF generators
- since this could affect the measurement.
• The product is only protected against ingress of solid foreign bodies with a diameter > 1 mm when the
protective cap is properly fastened and the housing is completely closed. The data logger must not be
operated with the battery compartment open or without the protective cap..
• Battery must be kept out of reach of children. Do not leave battery lying around, as there is risk, that
children or pets swallow it.
• Correct polarity must be observed while inserting the battery.
• Battery should be removed from the device if it is not used for a long period of time to avoid damage
through leaking. Leaking or damaged battery might cause acid burns when in contact with skin, there-
fore use suitable protective gloves to handle corrupted battery.
• Do not disassemble, short-circuit or throw battery into fire. Never recharge non-rechargeable battery.
There is a risk of explosion!
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