ALTANA LCM III - Manual (Page 6)

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Section 2 General Information
2.1 Safety information
Please read this entire manual before unpacking, setting up or
operating this equipment. Pay attention to all danger, warning and
caution statements. Failure to do so could result in serious injury to
the operator or damage to the equipment.
To make sure that the protection provided by this equipment is not
impaired, do not use or install this equipment in any manner other
than that specified in this manual.
2.1.1 Use of hazard information
DANGER
Indicates a potentially or imminently hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially or imminently hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that may result in
minor or moderate injury.
Important Note: Indicates a situation which, if not avoided, may
cause damage to the instrument. Information that requires special
emphasis.
Note: Information that supplements points in the main text.
2.1.2 Precautionary labels
Read all labels and tags attached to the instrument. Personal injury
or damage to the instrument could occur if not observed. A symbol,
if noted on the instrument, will be included with a danger or caution
statement in the manual.
2.1.3 Chemical and Biological Safety
DANGER
Potential Chemical/ Biological Exposure Hazards. Handling
chemical samples, standards and reagents can be dangerous.
Users of this product are advised to familiarize themselves
with safety procedures and the correct use of chemicals, and
to carefully read all relevant Material Safety Data Sheets.
This symbol, if noted on the instrument, references the instruction manual for operation and/or safety information.
Electrical equipment marked with this symbol may not be disposed of in European public disposal systems after
12 August of 2005. In conformity with European local and national regulations (EU Directive 2002/96/EC),
European electrical equipment users must now return old or end-of life equipment to the Producer for disposal at no
charge to the user.
Note: For return for recycling, please contact the equipment producer or supplier for instructions on how to return
end-of-life equipment, producer-supplied electrical accessories and all auxiliary items for proper disposal.