Chapter 3
Health and safety
Page 3-6
MAN 0486
Power safety information
The following notes indicate guidelines to follow when connecting the Malvern
Instruments power supply using single and multiple extension leads, connection
via AC Adapters and use of Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS).
Warning!
To prevent electric shock, plug the instrument or dispersion unit into a
correctly earthed electrical outlet.
The power cord supplied is equipped with a grounding connection to
ensure grounding integrity is maintained.
Advice on use of Extension leads
Follow this advice when using
single or multiple socket extension leads
. These
are also called ‘trailing sockets’.
Ensure the lead is connected to a wall power outlet and
not
to
another
extension lead. The extension lead
must
be designed for grounding plugs and
plugged into a grounded wall outlet.
Ensure that the total ampere rating of the products being plugged into the
extension lead
does not exceed
the ampere rating of the extension lead.
Use
caution
when plugging a power cord into a multiple socket extension
lead. Some extension leads may allow a plug to be inserted incorrectly.
Incorrect insertion of the power plug could result in permanent damage to the
instrument or dispersion unit, as well as risk of electric shock and/or fire.
Ensure that the ground connection (prong/pin) of the power cord plug is
inserted into the mating ground contact of the extension lead.
Advice on use of AC adapters
Warning!
Do not use adapter plugs that bypass the grounding feature, or remove the
grounding feature from the plug or adapter.
Place the AC adapter in a ventilated area, such as a desk top or on the floor.
The AC adapter may become hot during normal operation of the instrument
or dispersion unit. Use care when handling the adapter during or immediately
after operation.
Use only the Malvern-provided AC adapter approved for use with the instru-
ment/dispersion unit. Using a different adapter may cause fire or explosion.
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