
Safety symbols
The following table describes the safety
s
ymbols that may be displayed on Applied Biosystems
™
instruments. Each symbol may appear by itself or 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.
Safety labels on instruments
The following CAUTION, WARNING, and DANGER statements may be displayed on Applied
Biosystems
™
instruments in combination with the safety symbols described in the preceding section.
English
Francais
CAUTION!
Hazardous chemicals. Read the
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) before
handling.
ATTENTION
Produits chimiques dangeureux. Lire les
fiches techniques de sûreté de matériels avant la
manipulation des produits.
CAUTION!
Hazardous waste. Refer to
MSDS(s) and local regulations for handling
and disposal.
ATTENTION
Déchets dangereux. Lire les fiches
techniques de sûreté de matériels et la régulation
locale associées à la manipulation et lélimination des
déchets.
Appendix F
Safety and EMC compliance information
Symbols on instruments
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