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1.2 Safety
The operating and maintenance personnel must read the instructions carefully
before using the equipment. Knowing all the information contained therein - in
particular the warning and safety instructions - is needed to safely operate the
equipment, and to protect yourself and others against possible dangers. Ignoring the
warning, safety and operating instructions can result in injury, damage, or a considerable
shortening of the equipment life time. Do not make any changes or alterations to our
products.
The ALPHA contains a rechargeable battery. The battery/cells must not be removed from the
ALPHA, must not be short-circuited, physically damaged or exposed to heat, fire or water.
Follow the transport stipulations of the carrier (IATA-DGR, IMDG-Code, ADR, RID) when
returning an ALPHA to Gutermann. To protect the battery, the ALPHA must be recharged
every 6 months. For questions concerning replacing the battery, please contact your
Gutermann distributor.
When using the software or the equipment, make sure you adhere to any applicable
regulations, in particular traffic regulations.
1.3 Intended Use
ALPHA products, hardware, software, and accessories are exclusively intended for industrial
use and exclusively intended for leak detection on water pipes of the public water supply. In
particular, these products are not intended to be used on waste water and gas pipes.
Gutermann is not liable for any damages caused by misuse, improper operation, and as a
result of non-compliance with safety instructions and warnings.
