DSC Q Series Getting Started Guide
9
Safety
CAUTION: The operator of this instrument is advised that if the equipment is used in a
manner not specified in this manual, the protection provided by the equipment may be
impaired.
Instrument Symbols
The
following
labels
are
displayed
on
the
DSC
instrument
for
your
protection:
Symbol
Explanation
Indicates
that
a
hot
surface
may
be
present.
Take
care
not
to
touch
this
area
or
allow
any
material
that
may
melt
or
burn
come
in
contact
with
this
hot
surface.
This
symbol
on
the
rear
access
panel
indicates
that
you
must
unplug
the
instrument
before
doing
any
maintenance
or
repair
work;
voltages
exceeding
120/240
Vac
are
present
in
this
system.
If
you
are
not
trained
in
electrical
procedures,
do
not
remove
the
cabinet
covers
unless
specifically
instructed
to
do
so
in
the
manual.
Maintenance
and
repair
of
internal
parts
must
be
performed
only
by
TA
Instruments
or
other
qualified
service
personnel.
Please
heed
the
warning
labels
and
take
the
necessary
precautions
when
dealing
with
those
parts
of
the
instrument.
The
DSC
Getting
Started
Guide
contains
cautions
and
warnings
that
must
be
followed
for
your
own
safety.
Electrical Safety
CAUTION: The hold-down thumbscrews that hold the DSC Q2000/Q1000 cell in place
ensures proper lid alignment and electrical connections. You cannot run experiments
without them. If they are not fully in place, the instrument may not be able to apply power
to the cell and will not operate.
You
must
unplug
the
instrument
before
doing
any
maintenance
or
repair
work;
voltages
as
high
as
120/240
Vac
are
present
in
this
system.
WARNING: High voltages are present in this instrument. Maintenance and repair of
internal parts must be performed only by TA Instruments or other qualified service
personnel.