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Safety Information
Your Barnstead E-pure
®
water purification unit has been designed with function, reliability, and safety in
mind. It is the user’s responsibility to install it in conformance with local electrical codes. For safe operation,
please pay attention to the alert boxes throughout the manual.
Alert Boxes
WARNING
Warning alerts apply when there is a possibility of personal injury.
CAUTION
Caution alerts apply when there is a possibility of damage to the equipment.
NOTE
Notes alert the manual user to pertinent facts and conditions.
Warnings
Water Purification technology employs one or more of the following: Chemicals, electrical devices,
mercury vapor lamps, steam and heated vessels. Care should be taken when installing, operating or
servicing Barnstead Products. Listed below are the specific safety notes pertinent to the Barnstead E-
pure.
WARNING
To avoid electrical shock, always:
1. Use a properly grounded electrical outlet of correct voltage and current handling capacity.
2. Ensure that the equipment is connected to electrical service according to local and national
electrical codes. Failure to properly connect may create a fire or shock hazard.
3. Do not mount E-pure
®
directly over equipment that requires electrical service. Routine
maintenance of this unit may involve water spillage and subsequent electrical shock hazard if
improperly located.
4. For continued protection against possible hazard, replace fuses with same type and rating of
fuse.
5. Disconnect from the power supply prior to maintenance and servicing.
To avoid personal injury:
1. Do not use in the presence of flammable or combustible materials; fire or explosion may result.
This device contains components which may ignite such materials.
2. This device is to be used with water feeds only. Sanitizing/cleaning agents must be used in
compliance with instructions in this manual. Failure to comply with the above could result in
explosion and personal injury.
3. Avoid splashing disinfectant solution on clothing or skin. Ensure all piping connections are tight
to avoid leakage of chemicals. Always depressurize chemical lines before disassembly. Ensure
adequate ventilation. Follow carefully the manufacturer’s safety instructions on labels of chemical
containers and material data sheets.
4. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.
