MTS Insight - 1kN to 300kN - Manual (Page 7)

Conventions
Insight Material Testing System Preface 7
Conventions
The following paragraphs describe some of the conventions that are used in
your MTS manuals.
Hazard conventions
Hazard notices are embedded in this manual and contain safety information
that is specific to the task to be performed. Hazard notices immediately
precede the step or procedure that may lead to an associated hazard. Read all
hazard notices carefully and follow the directions that are given. Three
different levels of hazard notices may appear in your manuals. Following are
examples of all three levels.
Note For general safety information, see the Safety manual included with
your system.
Danger notices
Danger notices indicate the presence of a hazard which will cause severe
personal injury, death, or substantial property damage if the danger is
ignored. For example:
High intensity light and dangerous radiation are emitted by class 3B
lasers.
Viewing a class 3b laser directly or viewing it using optical instruments
will cause immediate and severe injury.
Avoid eye or skin exposure to the laser beam. Ensure that all power to the
laser is off before attempting any maintenance, service, or adjustment
procedure.
Warning notices
Warning notices indicate the presence of a hazard which can cause severe
personal injury, death, or substantial property damage if the warning is
ignored. For example:
Hazardous fumes can accumulate in the test chamber as a result of
testing.
Breathing hazardous fumes can cause nausea, fainting, or death.
Ensure the chamber is properly ventilated before you open the chamber door
or put your head or hands into the chamber. To do this, ensure the
temperature controller is off and allow sufficient time for the ventilation
system to completely exchange the atmosphere within the chamber.
DANGER
WARNING