B&K Precision 1796 - Manual - Manual (Page 41)

OPERATORS SAFETY SUMMARY
The general safety information in this part of the summary is for both operating & servicing
personnel. Specific warnings and cautions will be found throughout the manual where they
apply, but may not appear in this summary.
TERMS IN THIS MANUAL :
CAUTION : Statements identify conditions or practices that could result in damage to the
equipment or other property.
WARNING : Statements identify conditions or practices that could result in personal injury or
loss of life.
TERMS AS MARKED ON EQUIPMENT :
CAUTION : Indicates a personal injury hazards not immediately accessible as one reads the
markings,or a hazard to property, including the equipment itself.
DANGER : Indicates a personal injury hazard immediately accessible as one reads the marking.
POWER SOURCE : This product is intended to operate from a power source that does not
apply more than 130V rms between the suply conductors or between either supply conductor
and ground. If the Internal Tap is selected for 230V AC operation, then the input voltage
should not be more than 250V rms. A protective ground connections by way of the grounding
conductor in the power cord is essential for safe operation.
GROUNDING THE PRODUCT : This product is grounded through the grounding conductor of
the power cord. To avoid electrical shock, plug the power cord into a properly wired
receptacle before connecting to the product input or output terminals. A protective ground
connection by way of the grounding conductor in the power cord is essential for safe operation
DANGER ARISING FROM LOSS OF GROUND : Upon loss of the protective ground
connection, all accessible conductive parts (including knobs and controls that may appear to
be insulating) can render an electric shock.
USE THE PROPER POWER CORD :
Use only the power cord and connector specified for your product.
Use only a power cord that is in good condition.
Refer cord and connector changes to qualified service personnel.
USE THE PROPER FUSE : To avoid fire hazard, use only fuse of the correct type,voltage
rating and current rating as specified in the parts list for your product.For 115V operation 15A,
For 230V operation 8A Slow blow. Refer fuse replacement to qualified service personnel.
DO NOT OPERATE IN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES : To avoid explosion, do not operate
this instrument in an explosive atmosphere unless it has been specifically certified for such
operation.
DO NOT OPERATE UNIT WITHOUT COVERS : To avoid personal injury, do not operate this
product without covers or panels installed.