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1400500-101 Rev. A
Warnings and Cautions
Warnings and Cautions
Reichert Technologies
®
(Reichert
®
) is not responsible for the safety and reliability of this instrument when
unauthorized dealers or persons assemble, disassemble, repair, or modify the instrument, or when a per-
son does not use the instrument in accordance with this User’s Guide.
This manual does not claim to address all the safety aspects involved in servicing and operating an
Reichert refractometer and/or handling samples. It is the customers responsibility to ensure all safety
regulations and protective precautions for the persons concerned work with the device. Reichert guaran-
tees and warrants the proper function of the DENSITY4/5 only, if no unauthorized adjustments are made
to mechanical parts, electronic parts and software, and the following points are adhered to. Follow all ad-
vises, warnings and instructions in the manual to ensure the correct and safe functioning of the Reichert
DENSITY4/5.
Each of our units is subjected to an in-depth inspection prior to delivery. Signs of use caused by tests are
possible and have no influence on the performance and function of the instrument.
If you have any questions, call Reichert.
WARNING: AN INSTRUCTION THAT DRAWS ATTENTION TO THE RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH.
WARNING:
THE OPERATOR OF THIS INSTRUMENT SHOULD USE IT IN STRICT ACCORDANCE WITH
THE INSTRUCTIONS OUTLINED IN THIS USER’S GUIDE. REICHERT TECHNOLOGIES CANNOT
GUARANTEE THE SAFETY OF THE OPERATOR AND THE PERFORMANCE OF THE INSTRUMENT
IF THE OPERATOR USES THE INSTRUMENT IN A MANNER NOT SPECIFIED BY REICHERT
TECHNOLOGIES.
WARNING:
DO NOT REPAIR OR SERVICE THIS INSTRUMENT WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION FROM THE
MANUFACTURER.
WARNING:
NO PERSON IS ALLOWED TO MODIFY THIS INSTRUMENT. REICHERT MUST AUTHORIZE
ANY MODIFICATION TO THIS UNIT TO ENSURE CORRECT OPERATION.
WARNING:
APPLY RATED INPUT VOLTAGE TO THE UNIT AS INDICATED ON THE DATA PLATE TO
PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE INSTRUMENT AND/OR INJURY TO THE OPERATOR.
WARNING:
ONLY PLUG THE INSTRUMENT INTO AN OUTLET WITH AN EARTH GROUND. DO
NOT REMOVE OR DEFEAT THE INSTRUMENT’S EARTH GROUND CONNECTION ON THE POWER
INPUT CONNECTOR OR THE UNIT’S POWER CORD, OR YOU COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE
INSTRUMENT AND/OR INJURY TO THE OPERATOR.
WARNING:
DO NOT USE THE EQUIPMENT OR SYSTEM ADJACENT TO OR STACKED WITH OTHER
EQUIPMENT. IF YOU NEED TO USE ADJACENT OR STACKED EQUIPMENT, OBSERVE THE
EQUIPMENT OR SYSTEM TO VERIFY NORMAL OPERATION IN THE CONFIGURATION IN WHICH YOU
USE IT.
WARNING:
THIS INSTRUMENT IS NOT SUITABLE FOR USE IN THE PRESENCE OF FLAMMABLE
ANESTHETIC MIXTURES, SUCH AS OXYGEN OR NITROUS OXIDE.
WARNING:
THE INSTRUMENT MUST BE FREELY ACCESSIBLE FOR INSTALLATION OR
REINSTALLATION AND ALSO SERVICE PURPOSES.
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