Section 2 general information, 1 safety information, 2 precautionary labels – Hach-Lange NISE sc User Manual
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Section 2
General information
2.1 Safety information
Read the entire operating instructions before the instrument is unpacked, set up or put into
operation. Observe all hazard and warning notes. Non-observance could lead to serious
injury of the operator or damage to the device.
To make sure that the protection provided by this instrument is not impaired, do not use or
install this instrument in any manner other than that specified in these operating
instructions.
D A N G E R
2.1.1 Hazard information in these operating instructions
W A R N I N G
C A U T I O N
N O T I C E
Note: Information that supplements aspects of the main text.
2.1.2 Precautionary labels
Observe all labels and tags attached to the instrument. Non-observance may result in
personal injury or damage to the device. For symbols attached to the instrument,
corresponding warning notes are found in the user manual.
Note: Contact the manufacturer or supplier for instructions on how to return end-of-life equipment,
manufacturer-supplied electrical accessories and all auxiliary items for recycling or proper disposal.
Indicates a potentially or imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, can result in death or
serious injury.
Indicates a potentially or imminently dangerous situation that, if it is not avoided, can lead to death
or to serious injuries.
Indicates a possible dangerous situation that can have minor or moderate injuries as the result.
Indicates a situation that, if it is not avoided, can lead to damage to the device. Information that
should be particularly emphasized.
This symbol may be attached to the device and references the operation- and/or safety notes in the user manual.
Electrical devices marked with this symbol may no longer be disposed of in unsorted domestic or industrial waste in
Europe after August 12, 2005. According to valid provisions (EU Directive 2002/96/EC), consumers in the EU must
return old electrical devices to the manufacturer for disposal from this date. This is at no cost to the consumer.