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Read This First
Practice Makes Perfect
Before attempting to shoot important subjects, shoot several trial images to confirm that the thermal
camera is operating correctly and that you know how to operate it correctly.
General Tools & Instruments LLC (General) and its subsidiaries, affiliates and distributors are not
liable for any consequential damages arising from any malfunction of the camera or any accessory
that results in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded in a format that is
machine-readable.
Safety Precautions
Before using the camera, read and understand the safety and precautions described in this section.
They are intended to help you operate the thermal camera and its accessories without 1) risking
injuries to yourself and others or 2) damaging the camera itself.
Avoid damaging eyesight
Warning:
Do not aim the laser pointer at any person or animal.
Prolonged exposure may damage eyesight.
Do not disassemble
Do not attempt to disassemble or modify any part of the camera or its accessories.
Stop operating immediately if the camera is dropped, the casing is damaged, or the
camera emits smoke or noxious fumes
Failure to do so may result in fire or electrical shock. Immediately turn the thermal camera’s power off,
remove the battery or unplug the power cord from the power outlet.
Do not use substances containing alcohol, benzene, thinners or other flammable
substances to clean or maintain the thermal camera
The use of these substances may start a fire.
Remove the power cord on a regular periodic basis and wipe away the dust and dirt that
collects on the plug, the exterior of the power outlet and the surrounding area
In dusty, humid or greasy environments, the dust that collects around the plug over long periods of time
may become saturated by humidity and short-circuit, leading to fire.
Do not handle the power cord if your hands are wet
Handling the cord with wet hands may lead to electrical shock. When unplugging the cord, pull on the
plug, rather than the cord. Pulling on the cord may damage or expose wires and insulation, creating the
potential for fires and electric shocks.
Do not cut, alter or place heavy items on the power cord
Any of these actions may cause an short circuit than can lead to fire or electrical shock.
Use only recommended power accessories
Use of power sources not expressly recommended for this thermal camera may lead to overheating,
