Safety and regulatory information
R&S
®
HMP Series
6
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1.1
Safety instructions
Products from the Rohde
&
Schwarz group of companies are manufactured
according to the highest technical standards. To use the products safely, follow
the instructions provided here and in the product documentation. Keep the prod-
uct documentation nearby and offer it to other users.
Use the product only for its intended use and within its performance limits. Inten-
ded use and limits are described in the product documentation such as the data
sheet, manuals and the printed "Safety Instructions". If you are unsure about the
appropriate use, contact Rohde
&
Schwarz customer service.
Only people skilled in electrical work should connect, set up and use the product.
Such persons have the education and experience needed to recognize risks and
avoid hazards of working with electricity. These users also need sound knowl-
edge of at least one of the languages in which the user interfaces and the product
documentation are available.
Reconfigure or adjust the product only as described in the product documentation
or the data sheet. Any other modifications can affect safety and are not permitted.
Never open the casing of the product. Only service personnel authorized by
Rohde
&
Schwarz are allowed to repair the product. If any part of the product is
damaged or broken, stop using the product. Contact Rohde
&
Schwarz customer
https://www.rohde-schwarz.com/support
.
Lifting and carrying the product
Look up the maximum weight in the data sheet. A single person can only carry a
maximum of 18
kg safely depending on age, gender and physical condition. If
your product is heavier than 18 kg, do not move or carry it by yourself.
To move the product safely, you can use lifting or transporting equipment such as
lift trucks and forklifts. Follow the instructions provided by the equipment manu-
facturer.
Choosing the operating site
Only use the product indoors. The product casing is not waterproof. Water that
enters can electrically connect the casing to live parts, which can lead to electric
shock, serious personal injury or death if you touch the casing.
Unless otherwise specified, you can operate the product up to an altitude of
2000
m above sea level. The product is suitable for pollution degree
2 environ-
Safety instructions
