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Contents
123456789About this document ............................................................................ 5General safety instructions ................................................................... 6
Disposal ............................................................................................... 8Batteries, rechargeable batteries and button cells ................................ 8Cleaning ............................................................................................ 10Products with wireless technology ..................................................... 10Storage .............................................................................................. 11Approvals .......................................................................................... 11
EU declaration of conformity .............................................................. 11

1 About this document

1 About this document•

The Testo Information document is an integral part of the product.

•Read this document through carefully to prevent injuries and damage to theproduct. Familiarize yourself with the product before using it.

•Keep this documentation to hand so that you can refer to it whennecessary.

•Hand this documentation on to any subsequent users of the product.

Symbols and writing standards
Representation

Explanation
Note: basic or further information

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Action: several steps, the sequence must be followed.

►Result of an actionRequirement

Warning notices
Always pay attention to any information marked with the following warning
notices along with warning pictograms. Implement the specified precautionary
measures!
DANGER
Risk of death!
WARNING
Indicates possible serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates possible minor injury.
CAUTION
Indicates possible damage to equipment.
52 General safety instructions

2 General safety instructions
You will find product-specific safety instructions, approvals andtechnical data in the accompanying documentation or on the Testo
website, www.testo.com, under the product-specific download.

•Only operate the product properly, for its intended purpose, and within theparameters specified in the technical data.

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Do not apply any force.

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Do not operate the product if there are signs of damage on the housing,mains unit or connected cables.

•Only use the product in closed, dry rooms and protect it from rain andmoisture.

•The product must be checked for any visible damage before
commissioning.

•Dangers may also arise from objects to be measured or the measuringenvironment. Always comply with the locally valid safety regulations whencarrying out measurements.

•Only perform maintenance and repair work on this instrument that isdescribed in this documentation. Follow the prescribed steps exactly when
doing the work.

•Any additional work must only be carried out by authorized, qualified
personnel. Otherwise, Testo will refuse to accept responsibility for theproper functioning of the product after repair and for the validity ofapprovals.

•Maintenance work that is not described in this documentation must only becarried out by trained service engineers.

•Safety instructions for patients with an implanted cardiac pacemaker whenusing Testo products with magnets
Handle instruments or accessories containing a magnet with care andkeep them in a safe place.
oMaintain a distance of 20 cm between your implant and the magnet
which is incorporated into the instrument or accessories.
Keep a safe distance from products which could be damaged by the effects
of magnetism (e.g. monitors, computers, pacemakers or credit cards).
o••6Use only original spare parts from Testo.

2 General safety instructions•Temperature information given on probes/sensors relates only to themeasuring range of the sensor technology. Do not expose handles andsupply lines to temperatures above 45°C (113°F), unless they are explicitly
approved for higher temperatures.
WARNING
Risk of burns due to hot probes, probe shafts and sensor tips!
 Do not get hold of hot parts (> 45°C/113°F) with bare hands
immediately after a measurement.

- In the event of burns, immediately cool the relevant spot with cold water andconsult a doctor if necessary.
Allow probes, probe shafts and sensor tips to cool down.
•The product must not be used in potentially explosive atmospheres, if it isnot explicitly approved for these areas.

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Do not carry out any contact measurements on uninsulated, live parts.

•Do not expose the product to any extremely high or low temperatures.
Avoid temperatures below -5°C or above 45°C. The exception is when aproduct has been explicitly approved for other temperatures.

•Protect the product from dust and dirt. Make sure that it is not exposed toan environment with dust, dirt, sand, etc.

•Prevent the product from falling.

•If operator safety can no longer be guaranteed, the product is to be takenout of service and secured against inadvertent use. This is the case if theproduct:ooooooo

is obviously damaged
has fractures on the housing
has faulty measuring cables
has leaking batteries
no longer performs the required measurements
has been stored for too long in unfavourable conditions
has been exposed to mechanical stresses in transit

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3 Disposal3 Disposal•

Dispose of faulty energy storage units in accordance with the valid legal
specifications.

•At the end of its useful life, deliver the product to the separate collection
point for electric and electronic devices (observe local regulations) or return
the product to Testo for disposal.

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WEEE Reg. no. DE 75334352
Any button cells that may be used in a Testo product contain 1,2Dimethoxyethane (CAS 110-71-4). In this connection, see EU Regulation no.
1907/2006 (REACH) Art. 33.

4 Batteries, rechargeable batteries andbutton cells•

Improper use of batteries may cause destruction of the batteries, injuries
due to current surges, fire or the escape of chemicals.

•Only use the batteries supplied in accordance with the instructions in theinstruction manual.

•Do not charge batteries where there is a non-rechargeable battery system.
Attempting to charge a non-rechargeable battery may cause gas to be
produced or heat to be generated. That may lead to the escape of gases,
an explosion and/or possibly to fire.

•With rechargeable batteries, never use chargers which are not suitable forthe battery type. Suitable chargers for Testo products are to be found in thelist of accessories.

•Do not short batteries. If the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals of abattery are directly connected to one another, the battery will be shorted.
For example, batteries can be shorted when you have them loose in yourpocket along with keys or coins. This may lead to the escape of gases andthe leakage of battery acid.

•With rechargeable batteries, never use chargers which are not suitable forthe battery type. Suitable chargers for Testo products are to be found in thelist of accessories.

84 Batteries, rechargeable batteries and button cells•

Do not deform batteries. Batteries must not be squashed, drilled,dismantled, pierced, modified or damaged in any other way. This may leadto the leakage of battery acid, to the escape of gases and/or to anexplosion.

•Do not heat batteries above the permitted temperature or burn them. If abattery is heated, this may lead to the leakage of battery acid and/or to anexplosion. Lithium batteries can for instance react very strongly incombination with fire. This may involve battery components being emittedwith considerable power.

•Do not consume battery, risk of burns due to hazardous substances. Keep
new and used batteries away from children.

•If the battery compartment will not close securely, do not continue to use
the product and keep away from children.

•In principle, contact with escaping battery components may present a risk
to health and to the environment. Adequate body and breathing protectionis therefore required when in contact with batteries that have peculiar
aspects (escaping contents, deformations, discolourations, dents or thelike).

•Do not reverse the polarities of batteries, always adhere to the + and - signs
on battery and instrument. If batteries are inserted the wrong way round,they can quickly overheat. This may lead to the escape of gases, theleakage of battery acid and/or to an explosion.

•When changing batteries, replace them all at the same time and make sure
you use new batteries of the same make and type. If different sorts ofbattery, or new and old batteries, are used together, some batteries may beoverloaded due to different voltages or capacities. This may lead to theescape of gases and/or to an explosion.

•Do not leave batteries lying around loose once they have been unpacked. Ifbatteries that have been unpacked are left lying around loose, they caneasily short one another, particularly button cells. In some cases, this is very
dangerous because the batteries may heat up. This may lead to anexplosion.

•Always store batteries in a cool, dry place.

•Batteries must be disposed of in accordance with the local and countryspecific regulations. In order to prevent short circuits and the associatedheating, lithium batteries must never be stored unprotected in bulk.
Appropriate measures against short circuits are for instance inserting thebatteries into the original packaging or a plastic bag, masking the poles orembedding them in dry sand.

95 Cleaning•

Lithium batteries must be transported and shipped in accordance with thelocal and country-specific regulations.

•If there is any contact with the skin or eyes, the areas must be rinsed withwater for at least 15 minutes. If there is any contact with the eyes, a doctor
must be contacted in addition to the rinsing.

•If burns are caused, these must be treated appropriately. You are alsostrongly advised to contact a doctor.

•Airways: Leave the room immediately when smoke development or gas
release is acute. Consult a doctor when amounts are larger and airways areirritated.

•Swallowing: Rinse out mouth and surrounding area with water. Get medical
assistance immediately.

5 Cleaning•Clean the product with a dry, soft cloth. Do not use any alcohol, aggressive
cleaning agents and solvents or other washing liquids to clean the product.

•Do not use any desiccants.

•Use distilled water, or alternatively mild solvents or degreasers.

•Store solvents and degreasers separately from the product, because
leaking solvents and degreasers may cause damage to the product.

•The use of strong or harsh alcohol or brake cleaner may result in damage tothe product.

6 Products with wireless technology
Changes or modifications that have been made without the explicit consent of
the competent approval authority may lead to cancellation of the type approval.
Data transfer may be disturbed by equipment that uses the same ISM band.
Places where the use of radio communication links is not permitted include
aeroplanes and hospitals. For this reason, the following points must be ensured
before entering:•Switch the instrument off.

•Disconnect the instrument from any external power sources (mains cable,external energy storage units, etc.).

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7 Storage

7 Storage•

Keep the product away from any liquids and do not put it into water. Protect
it from rain and humidity.

•Do not store the product together with solvents.

8 Approvals
Please find the current country approvals in the attached document.
Please note the following country-specific information for the productauthorization.
The use of the wireless module is subject to the regulations andstipulations of the respective country of use and the module may only
be used in countries for which a national certification has been
granted. The user and every owner has the obligation to adhere tothese regulations and prerequisites for use and acknowledges that there-sale, export, import, etc., in particular in, to or from countries
without wireless authorization, is their responsibility.

9 EU declaration of conformity
You can find the EU declaration of conformity on the Testo website,
www.testo.com, under the product-specific downloads.

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