GMI V!SA Manual De Instrucciones página 4

V!SA - USER HANDBOOK
SAFETY
• • The instrument must be regularly serviced and calibrated by fully The instrument
trained personnel in a safe area. trained personnel in a safe area.
• • Batteries: Batteries: Alkaline batteries or *Rechargeable battery pack must be
exchanged (*and recharged) in a safe area and fitted correctly before
use. use. Never use damaged batteries or expose to extreme heat.
See Section 4 : OPERATOR MAINTENANCE. See Section 4 : OPERATOR MAINTENANCE.
• • Only GMI replacement parts should be used. Only GMI replacement parts should be used.
• • If the instrument detects gas, follow your own organisation's procedures
and operational guidelines. and operational guidelines.
• • Gas can be dangerous and care should always be taken in its use.
• • This equipment is designed and manufactured to protect against other
hazards as defined in paragraph 1.2.7 of Annex II of the ATEX Directive
94/9/EC 94/9/EC
Any right of claim relating to product liability or consequential damage to any
third party against GMI is removed if the above warnings are not observed.
AREAS OF USE AREAS OF USE
Exposure to certain chemicals can result in a loss of sensitivity of the flammable
sensor. Where such environments are known or suspected it is recommended
that more frequent response checks are carried out. The chemical compounds
that can cause loss of sensitivity include Silicones, Lead, Halogens and Sulphur.
Do not use instrument in potentially hazardous atmospheres containing greater
than 21% Oxygen. than 21% Oxygen.
STORAGE, HANDLING AND TRANSIT
The batteries in the rechargeable pack contain considerable energy and care
should be taken in their handling and disposal.
The instrument is designed to handle harsh environments. The instrument is sealed
to IP65 and the sensing elements, sample inlet and charging socket sealed to IP54.
If not subject to misuse or malicious damage, the instrument will provide many years
of reliable service.
The instrument can contain electrochemical sensors. Under conditions of prolonged
storage these sensors should be removed. The sensor contains potentially corrosive
liquid and care should be taken when handling or disposing of the sensor, particularly
when a leak is suspected.
There is no special precautions to be taken when the instrument is in transit.
WARRANTY
The GMI V!SA instrument has a warranty against faulty goods or workmanship
of 5 years. Consumable and Mechanical parts are not included in this. These
are covered under GMI standard warranty conditions. For details, please contact
GMI Ltd (UK).
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