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Safety Notices
The following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operation of this
instrument. Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific warnings or instructions elsewhere
in this manual violates safety standards of design, manufacture, and intended use of the instrument.
ODA Technologies assumes no liability for the customer's failure to comply with these requirements.
In Case of Damage
Instruments that appear damaged or defective
should be made inoperative and secured against
CAUTION
A CAUTION notice denotes a hazard. It calls
attention to an operating procedure, practice, or
Verify that all safety precautions are taken. the like that, if not correctly performed or adhere
Make all connections to the unit before
applying power. Note the instrument's
of important data. Do not proceed beyond a
external markings described under "Safety Symbols"
CAUTION notice until the indicated conditions
are fully understood and met.
Fuses
The instrument contains an internal fuse, which
WARNING
is not customer accessible.
attention to an operating procedure, practice,
Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere or the like that, if not correctly performed or
Do not operate the instrument in the presence
of flammable gases or fumes.
death. Do not proceed beyond a WARNING
notice until the indicated conditions are fully
Do Not Remove the Instrument Cover understood and met.
Only qualified, service-trained personnel who
are aware of the hazards involved should
Location of parts
remove instrument covers. Always disconnect Do not place power cord, equipment inlet,
the power cable and any external circuits before main switch, etc. to make it difficult to operate
removing the instrument cover. the equipment.
for service and repair to ensure that safety
instructions.
(provided with a protective earth terminal).
features of this product may be impaired if it is the product to an ODA Sales and Service Office
used in a manner not specified in the operation
General Do Not Modify the Instrument
Do not use this product in any manner not Do not install substitute parts or perform any
specified by the manufacturer. The protective unauthorized modification to the product. Return
packaging, warranty may not be assured.
features are maintained.
When returning, be sure to use the box that was
Ground the Instrument originally packaged.
If there's any damage occurred from using other
This product is a Safety Class 1 instrument
To minimize shock hazard, the instrument
chassis and cover must be connected to an
electrical ground. The instrument must be
connected to the ac power mains through
A WARNING notice denotes a hazard. It calls
adhered to, could result in personal injury or
a grounded power cable, with the ground
interruption of the protective (grounding)
conductor or disconnection of the protective
wire firmly connected to an electrical ground
(safety ground) at the power outlet. Any
Before Applying Power
hazard that could result in personal injury.
earth terminal will cause a potential shock
qualified service personnel.
unintended operation until they can be repaired b
Keep the vents unobstructed.
Ventilation precautions
to, could result in damage to the product or loss