OM-SC7610
Health and Safety
Issue 1
9
SC7610 Sputter Coater
2.5.3
Hazard Warning Labels used in Equipment Manuals
The international warning signs used in equipment manuals as shown in Figure 2.2.
Figure 2.2 - International Warning Symbols
Where appropriate these are used when a specific identifiable risk is involved in either using or
maintaining the instrument. These take the form of warning triangles or signs with a graphical
description of the hazard.
2.5.4
Instrument Functionality Signs
CAUTION
Do NOT depress button “P” as this will change the program
Figure 2.3 - Typical Warning sign as shown in this Manual
This typical sign applies to cautions where there is a risk to the functionality of equipment due to
incorrect operation. These cautions or warnings will be contained in a box and be accompanied by
a circular warning symbol as shown in Figure 2.3.
2.5.5
Serious Damage to Instruments
WARNING
Do NOT operate without first filling the reservoir with water as
this will damage both the pump and the heater.
Figure 2.4 - Typical Warning sign as shown in this Manual
This typical caution sign is used where serious damage will be caused by incorrect operation of
instrumentation. They will follow the same form as functionality warnings but with a triangular
warning symbol as shown in Figure 2.4.
2.5.6
Hazard to Operator
WARNING
HAZARD TO HEALTH!
Potentially lethal voltages are used in this equipment.
Before making / breaking connections to the equipment, ensure power
is off and that it is safe to proceed.
Figure 2.5 - Typical Warning as shown in this Manual
These warnings will generally occur in relevant installation and maintaining sections where there
exists a potential hazard to the engineer working on the instrument. They will take the form of the
triangular warning symbol accompanied by an international warning sign and bold type lettering
beginning with
“WARNING-HAZARD TO HEALTH!”
as shown in Figure 2.5.