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June 2018
Safety Precautions
In the interest of safety, this manual contains many notes, cautions, and warnings that the user
should follow to protect both the user and the instrument from harm.
Warning – The operator or responsible body is warned that failure to follow the specified
operating, handling, or maintenance procedures may result in death, serious injury, or a long-
term health hazard.
Caution - The operator or responsible body is cautioned that the protection provided by the
equipment may be impaired if the equipment is used or handled in a manner not specified by
Ludlum Measurements, Inc.
Note – The operator or responsible body should give special attention to the information
provided, as failure to do so may result in damage to the instrument or instrument failure.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The following general safety precautions apply to the operator of the instrument during all phases of
operation. These precautions should be followed or else the instrument may no longer provide the
necessary protection for which the instrument was intended.
DO NOT REMOVE CHASSIS FROM CAN WITH BATTERIES INSTALLED
Normal operation of the instrument should always be performed with the instrument chassis
attached to a can. The operator is strongly cautioned to take the following precautions to avoid
contact with internal hazardous live parts should it be determined that the chassis needs to be
separated from the can:
1. Turn the instrument power off and remove the batteries.
2. Allow the instrument to sit for one minute before accessing internal components.
