OTT Hydrolab DS5, User Manual

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Section 2 General Information
2.1 Safety Information
Please read this entire manual before unpacking, setting up, or operating this instrument.
Pay particular attention to all danger and caution statements. Failure to do so could result
in serious injury to the operator or damage to the equipment.
Do not use or install this equipment in any manner other than that which is specified in this
manual.
2.1.1 Use of Hazard Information
If multiple hazards exist, this manual will use the signal word (Danger, Caution, Note)
corresponding to the greatest hazard.
DANGER
Indicates a potentially or imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that may result in minor or
moderate injury.
Important Note: Information that requires special emphasis.
Note: Information that supplements main points in the text.
2.1.2 Precautionary Labels
Read all labels and tags attached to the instrument. Personal injury or damage to the
instrument could occur if not observed.
This symbol, when noted on the instrument, references the instruction manual for operation
and/or safety information.
This symbol, when noted on a product enclosure or barrier, indicates that a risk of electrical shock and/or
electrocution exists and indicates that only individuals qualified to work with hazardous voltages should open the
enclosure or remove the barrier.
This symbol, when noted on the product, identifies the location of a fuse or current limiting device.
This symbol, when noted on the product, indicates that the marked item can be hot and should not be touched
without care.
This symbol, when noted on the product, indicates the presence of devices sensitive to Electro-static Discharge and
indicates that care must be taken to prevent damage to them.
This symbol, when noted on the product, identifies a risk of chemical harm and indicates that only individuals
qualified and trained to work with chemicals should handle chemicals or perform maintenance on chemical delivery
systems associated with the equipment.
This symbol, when noted on the product, indicates the need for protective eye wear.
This symbol, when noted on the product, identifies the location of the connection for Protective Earth (ground).