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M5000 Imaging System User Guide
Safety symbols
The following table describes the safety symbols that may be displayed on
Thermo Fisher Scientific instruments. Each symbol may appear by itself or in
combination with text that explains the relevant hazard (see “Safety labels on
instruments”). These safety symbols may also appear next to
DANGERS
,
WARNINGS
, and
CAUTIONS
that occur in the text of this and other product-
support documents.
Symbol
Description
Indicates that you should consult the manual for further information
and to proceed with appropriate caution.
Indicates the presence of an electrical shock hazard and to proceed
with appropriate caution.
Indicates the presence of a hot surface or other high-temperature
hazard and to proceed with appropriate caution.
Indicates the presence of a laser inside the instrument and to proceed
with appropriate caution.
Indicates the presence of moving parts and to proceed with
appropriate caution.
Indicates the presence of a biological hazard and to proceed with
appropriate caution.
Indicates the presence of an ultraviolet light and to proceed with
appropriate caution.
Environmental
symbols on
instruments
The following symbol applies to all Thermo Fisher Scientific electrical and
electronic products placed on the European market after August 13, 2005.
Symbol
Description
Do not dispose of this product as unsorted municipal waste.
Follow
local municipal waste ordinances for proper disposal provisions to
reduce the environmental impact of waste electrical and electronic
equipment (WEEE).
European Union customers:
Call your Customer Service representative for equipment pick-up and
recycling. See
for a list of customer service
offices in the European Union.
