User manual
Instructions for use Instructions for use
Tech-
nical 
data
Safety 
instructions
Descrip-
tion 
of the 
device
1. Prism cover
2. Prism surface
3. Adjusting screw
4. Ocular
5. Adjusting ring
6. Adjusting screwdriver
7. Storage box
8. Pipette
9. Refractometer
A: Measurement scale for battery 
fl uid
B: Measurement scale for radiator 
fl uid
C: Measurement scale for 
windscreen washer fl uid
D: Zero point (waterline)
1
2
3
5
6
7
9
8
A
B
C
D
Appli-
cation
A B C
Measuring
range
1,10-
1.40 kg/l
-50°C
-0°C
-
40°C
-0°C
Accuracy
0.01 
kg/l
5°C 5°C
Scale
division
+/-0.01 
kg/l
+/-1°C +/-5°C
Attention!
Danger of chemical burns when 
testing battery fl uids. Wear pro-
tective clothing, protective gloves 
and safety goggles when handling 
battery acid.
• Avoid contact of the skin, eyes 
or clothes with the acid, rinse off 
affected skin with lots of water. 
Then visit a doctor/eye specialist 
immediately.
• If the eyes are affected, fl ush the 
eyes – for at least 15 minutes 
– with the lids open and with 
lukewarm, fl owing water from the 
inside to the outside. 
• Clean the refractometer thoroughly 
after every use.
• The refractometer must not be 
subjected to extreme temperatures, 
strong mechanical loads, direct 
sunshine or high humidity.
• The refractometer is not a toy, keep 
it out of the reach of children.
• Ensure that you are not subject to 
any impacts or similar during the 
use of the refractometer as this 
can lead to dangerous eye injuries.
• Do not touch the lens of the 
refractometer with the fi ngers!
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