Rice Lake Upper Body Single Frequency Composition Analyzer - D1000-2 - Manual (Page 8)

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1.3 Safety and Information Symbols
The International Electro-technical Commission (IEC) has established a set of symbols for medical electrical
equipment, which classify a connection or warning any potential hazard.
The classification of symbols is as follows.
Isolated patient connection (IEC 60601-1-1:1995 Type BF (Body Protected))
This means that the input connectors are suitable for connection to humans provided there is no direct electrical
connection to the heart.
This symbol identifies a safety note. Make sure you understand the function of the device before using. This
symbol is described in appropriate operating manual where it is necessary to follow specified instructions and
safety is involved.
Identifies equipotential ground (IEC 417-5021). This symbol is used in applications where it is important to
indicate to the operator that two or more accessible functional earth terminals or points are equipotent. More for
functional purposes than for safety purposes the protective conductor terminal is placed at the device earthlings
point.
This symbol is an inside system. It identifies the point where the safety ground of the system is fastened to the
chassis.
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). The device could be sent back to the manufacturer for
recycling or proper disposal after their useful lives. Alternatively the device shall be disposed in accordance with
national laws after their useful lives.
Alternating current
Direct current
OFF (only for a part of the equipment).
ON (only for a part of the equipment).