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Safety Instructions
Please follow the given instructions for use of the instrument carefully because this will guarantee
correct instrument operation. Due to the fact that these instructions touch on Product Liability, it is
absolutely imperative that they be read carefully. Any claim for defect will be rejected if one or more
of the items was observed.
Disregard of the instructions can endanger the two years warranty.
The instrument may only be operated with the voltage written on the power input on the rear panel. Before
opening the case disconnect the power plug and power adaptor.
All eventual modifications must only be carried out by a qualified person who will follow the valid safety
instructions. With the introduction of a third person the warranty will be lost. In case of a destroyed warranty
seal, any warranty claim will be rejected.
The instrument must never be operated outdoors but in dry, closed rooms. Never use the instrument in a
humid or wet environment nor near inflammables.
No liquids or conducting materials must get into the instrument. If this should happen the instrument must
be disconnected from power immediately and be examined, cleaned and eventually be repaired by a quali
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fied person.
Never subject the instrument to temperatures above +50° C or below -10° C. Before operation the instru-
ment should have a temperature of at least 10 øC. Do not place the instrument into direct sun light. Do not
install the instrument near heat sources.
Keep the top side of the instrument free in order to guarantee proper ventilation, otherwise the instrument
could be overheated.
Never place heavy objects on the instrument.
Transport the instrument carefully, never let it fall or overturn. Make sure that during transport and in use
the instrument has a proper stand and does not fall, slip or turn over because persons could be injured.
Never use the instrument in the immediate proximity of interfering electronic devices (e.g. monitors, power
supplies, computers) since this could create disturbances within the MS-404 and corrupt memory data.
The instrument should only be shipped in the original packaging. Any instruments shipped to us for return,
exchange, warranty repair, update or examination must be in their original packaging! Any other deliveries
will be rejected. Therefore, you should keep the original packaging and the technical documentation.
The instrument may only be used for the purpose described in this operating manual. Due to safety rea-
sons, the instrument must never be used for other purposes.
When using the instrument in Germany, the appropriate VDE standards must be followed. The following
standards are of special importance: DIN VDE 0100 (Teil 300/11.85, Teil 410/11.83, Teil 481/10.87), DIN
VDE 0532 (Teil 1/03.82), DIN VDE 0550 (Teil 1/12.69), DIN VDE 0551 (05.72), DIN VDE 0551e (06.75),
DIN VDE 0700 (Teil 1/02.81, Teil 207/10.82), DIN VDE 0711 (Teil 500/10.89), DIN VDE 0860 (05.89), DIN
VDE 0869 (01.85). VDE papers can be obtained from the VDE-Verlag GmbH, Berlin.
