Sonics VC602 - Manual (Page 2)

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
READ BEFORE INSTALLING OR
USING THE EQUIPMENT
Your Ultrasonic Processor has been designed with safety in mind. However, no design
can completely protect against improper usage, which may result in bodily injury and/or
property damage. For your protection and equipment safeguard, observe the following
warnings at all times, read the operating instructions carefully before operating the
equipment, and retain this instruction manual for future reference. If the ultrasonic
Processor is used in a manner contrary to that specified in this instruction manual, the
protection features designed into the unit may be impaired.
W hen mounting the probe, always clamp the converter housing. Never clamp the
probe.
M ake sure the Ultrasonic Processor is properly grounded via a 3-prong outlet.
H igh voltage is present in the power supply. Do not remove the cover. Refer all
servicing to qualified service personnel.
T o avoid electric shock, disconnect the electrical power cord before removing the
cover prior to servicing.
N ever operate the power supply unless it is connected to the converter.
N ever secure anything to the probe, except at the nodal point (point of no activity).
N ever touch a vibrating probe.
W hen using a microtip, never allow the AMPLITUDE control setting to exceed
MICROTIP LIMIT “40”.
N ever operate a probe with threaded end without a tip, extender or microtip.
I t is recommended that ear protection be used when operating the Ultrasonic
Processor.
WARNING or CAUTION
Where you see this alert symbol and WARNING or
CAUTION heading, strictly follow the warning instructions
to avoid personal injury or equipment failure.