BUCHI UV-Vis Detector C-640 - Manual (Page 9)

2 Safety
9 C-640 Operation Manual, Version A
2 .5 Product safety
Safety warnings in this manual (as described in section 2.4) serve to make the user alert and to avoid
hazardous situations emanating from residual dangers by giving appropriate counter measures.
However, risks to users, property and the environment can arise when the instrument is damaged,
used carelessly or improperly.
2 .5 .1 General hazards
The following safety messages show hazards of general kind which may occur when handling the
instrument. The user shall observe all listed counter measures in order to achieve and maintain the
lowest possible level of hazard.
Additional warning messages can be found whenever actions and situations described in this manual
are related to situational hazards.
! Warning
Death or serious injuries by use in explosive environments.
• Do not operate the instrument in explosive environments.
• Do not operate the instrument with explosive gas mixtures.
! Warning
Death or serious poisoning by contact or incorporation of harmful substances at use.
! Warning
Death or serious injuries by contact with high voltage.
• Only open the housing of the product when instrument is switched off and unplugged.
Notice
Risk of instrument short-circuits and damage by liquids.
• Do not spill liquids over the instrument or parts of it.
• Wipe off any liquids instantly.
• Do not move the instrument when it is in use.
• Keep external vibrations away from the instrument.