KT-160 and KT-160A USER MANUAL
68
1 Safety
Before you proceed to operate the camera, acquaint yourself thoroughly with the present
manual and observe the safety regulations and specifications defined by the producer.
•
Any application that differs from those specified in the present manual may result in a
damage to the device and constitute a source of danger for the user.
•
The camera must not be used in rooms where special conditions are present e.g. fire
and explosion risk.
•
It is forbidden to use damaged or malfunctioning camera.
•
When the camera is not used for a long time, remove the batteries. Battery spill and
damage to the camera may occur if discharged batteries are left in the meter.
•
Do not use the camera with half-closed or opened battery cover and do not use any
other adapter than the one supplied with the camera.
•
Repairs may be carried out only by an authorised service point.
KT-160 and KT-160A Thermal Cameras are designed to measure and record the images
in the infrared. The camera is constructed in a manner which gives you maximum
performance and safety at work, but the following precautions must be adhered to at all
times (in addition to any advised precautions applicable at the relevant work-site or work
area):
•
Keep the camera steady during operation.
•
Do not use the camera in temperature exceeding its working and storage
temperature ranges.
•
Do not direct the camera toward very high intensity radiation sources such as
the sun, lasers or welding arcs etc.
•
Do not expose the camera to dust and moisture . When operating the device near
water, ensure that it is adequately guarded against splashes
•
When the camera is not in use or is to be transported, ensure that the unit and its
accessories are stored in the protective carry case.
•
Do not jam the holes or loudspeaker on the camera body.
•
Do not re-switch on the camera until 15 seconds later after switching it off.
•
Do not throw, knock or shake intensely the camera and its components in order to
avoid the damage.
•
Do not attempt to open the camera body, as this action will void the warranty.
•
Keep the SD memory card for the exclusive use of the camera.
•
During operation, if the camera is to be moved from hot/cold place to cold/hot place,
e.g. from inside/outside to outside/inside of a room, switch off the camera and leave
it in the new workplace for 20 minutes, then turn it on and start normal operation with
an accurate temperature measurement. Sudden and rapid changes in ambient
temperature may cause fault temperature measurement and even damage camera’s
IR detector.
•
FPA setting (FPA -. Focal Plane Array): in order to ensure accurate temperature
