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8990saf.fm Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions
Please read this entire manual before unpacking, setting up, or operating this instrument.
Pay particular attention to all danger and caution statements. Failure to do so could result in serious injury to the
operator or damage to the equipment.
To ensure the protection provided by this equipment is not impaired, do not use or install this equipment in any
manner other than that which is specified in this manual.
Use of Hazard Information
If multiple hazards exist, this manual will use the signal word (Danger, Caution, Note) corresponding to the
greatest hazard.
DANGER
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.
NOTE
Information that requires special emphasis.
Precautionary Labels
Read all labels and tags attached to the instrument. Personal injury or damage to the instrument could occur if
not observed.
This symbol, if noted on the instrument, references the instruction manual for operation
and/or safety information.
This symbol, when noted on a product enclosure or barrier, indicates that a risk of electrical shock
and/or electrocution exists and indicates that only individuals qualified to work with hazardous voltages
should open the enclosure or remove the barrier.
This symbol, when noted on the product, identifies the location of a fuse or current limiting device.
This symbol, when noted on the product, indicates that the marked item can be hot and should not be
touched without care.
This symbol, when noted on the product, indicates the presence of devices sensitive to Electro-static
Discharge and indicates that care must be taken to prevent damage to them.
This symbol, when noted on the product, identifies a risk of chemical harm and indicates that only
individuals qualified and trained to work with chemicals should handle chemicals or perform
maintenance on chemical delivery systems associated with the equipment.
This symbol, if noted on the product, indicates the need for protective eye wear.
This symbol, when noted on the product, identifies the location of the connection for Protective Earth
(ground).