931026D / 060118
ORTEC
®
Fission Meter
®
(FM-P3) Portable Neutron Source Identification System
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND SYMBOLS
This manual contains up to three levels of safety instructions that must be observed in order to avoid personal
injury and/or damage to equipment or other property. These are:
DANGER
Indicates a hazard that could result in death or serious bodily harm if the safety instruction
is not observed.
WARNING
Indicates a hazard that could result in bodily harm if the safety instruction is not observed.
CAUTION
Indicates a hazard that could result in property damage if the safety instruction is not
observed.
Please read all safety instructions carefully and make sure you understand them fully before attempting to
use this product.
In addition, the following symbol might appear on the product:
ATTENTION
– Consult the manual in all cases where this symbol is marked in order
to determine the nature of the potential hazards and any actions that must be taken
to avoid them
DANGER
– Hazardous voltage
Protective earth (ground) terminal
Please read all safety instructions carefully and make sure you understand them fully before attempting to
use this product.
CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
To clean the instrument exterior:
•
Remove all batteries from the instrument.
•
Remove loose dust on the outside of the instrument with a lint-free cloth.
•
Remove remaining dirt with a lint-free cloth dampened in a general-purpose detergent and water
solution. Do not use abrasive cleaners.
•
Allow the instrument to dry completely before reconnecting it to the power source.
CAUTION
To prevent moisture inside of the instrument during external cleaning, use only enough
liquid to dampen the cloth or applicator.