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General Hazard Information
The following descriptions are of general hazards and unsafe practices that may result in product
damage, severe injury, or death.
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The products, parts, and components in this manual are to be serviced by authorized Montana
Instruments service representatives only. Failure to do so will void the warranty and may damage
the product and/or create a safety hazard.
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Only use all components provided for the intended purpose described herein.
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If the equipment or any component is used or modified in a manner not specified by the
manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.
The following hazards may be typical for this product:
WARNING
Risk of injury when lifting or moving system components
System components, including standalone equipment and installed assemblies, may be heavy.
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Use caution when lifting or moving equipment or assemblies. Ensure proper lifting principles are
used to avoid injury.
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Equipment or assemblies >20 kg should always be lifted by two or more people or with a suitable
lifting device.
WARNING
High voltage: danger of electric shock
Electric shocks and burns from capacitor discharge or power circuits could lead to serious injury or
death.
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Before turning on any power supply, the ground prong of the power cord plug must be properly
connected to the ground connector of the wall outlet. The wall outlet must have a third prong or
must be properly connected to an adapter that complies with these safety requirements.
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Only use replacement power cords or power plugs with the same polarity and power rating as
that of the original ones. Do NOT use inadequately rated cables.
If the equipment or the wall outlet is damaged, the protective grounding could be disconnected.
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Do NOT use damaged equipment until its safety has been verified by authorized personnel.
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Do NOT disconnect or tamper with the operation of the protective earth terminal inside or
outside the apparatus.
