User Guide
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Preparing for a Measurement
6.1 POWERING THE DEVICE
The BluFlame can run on either of the following:
• The internal rechargeable battery (included)
• The power adapter (included)
Do not connect any external accessories unless the BluFlame
is turned off.
6.2 AUTO-OFF
The auto-off function will turn off the BluFlame
in the measurement, storage, and extras menus after
60 minutes of no user input.
The auto-off function will be disabled during a measurement,
as well as when the rechargeable battery is being charged with
the charger/USB connection.
A prompt will be displayed for a short time before the device is turned off.
To prevent the device from being turned off, simply tap a button.
6.3 MEASUREMENTS WITH POWER ADAPTER /
BATTERY CHARGING
When you use the power adapter to connect the BluFlame to a line voltage of
90–260 V, 50/60 Hz, the rechargeable battery will be recharged.
You can continue to use the BluFlame and carry out measurements while the
battery is charging.
Once the battery is fully charged, the device will switch to trickle charging
mode in order to keep the battery at full charge.
6.4 BATTERY STATE OF CHARGE
The battery icon on the display will show the remaining
charge on the battery.
Approx. 15 minutes (depending on the device
configuration) before the rechargeable battery is
empty, the battery charge indicator will start flashing
red (around once a second).
When the battery is nearly empty and the BluFlame is not connected to an
outlet within one minute, the BluFlame will be turned off in order to prevent
the battery from being deeply discharged.
6.5 OPERATING TEMPERATURE
Excessively low BluFlame temperature
Condensate formation inside the BluFlame
• Do not turn the BluFlame on if it has been stored outside the operating
temperature range.
• Store the BluFlame within its operating temperature range.
If the operating temperature does not fall within the permissible
range, a prompt to this eect will appear after the device is turned on.
In this state, it will not be possible to use any functions on the BluFlame –
an acoustic signal will be emitted during the warm-up phase.
• Turn off the BluFlame immediately and store it in a warm environment.
6.6 EMPTYING THE CONDENSATE TRAP
Risk of bodily injury and property damage posed by caustic liquid
The liquid emptied from the condensate trap may be slightly acidic.
• Follow all safety instructions.
• Wear work gloves.
• In case of skin contact, clean the aected areas IMMEDIATELY.
• Make sure that your eyes do not come into contact with
the liquid.
• Thoroughly clean all parts that come into contact with
the condensate.
• Check the condensate trap before and after
every measurement.
• Check to make sure that the condensate trap has been
emptied and that the pocket star filter is still white.
• Empty the condensate container after every measurement.
When the device is turned off, a prompt will appear reminding you
to empty the condensate container.