Safety Precautions
These Safety Precautions are to ensure that you use the product safely and correctly and to prevent
harm or injury to users and other people. To prevent injury or harm please read and understand the
below text.
WARNING
Indicates handling prior to reading may
cause serious injury or death.
CAUTION
Indicates handing prior to reading may
cause physical harm or damage.
Disclaimer
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We are not responsible for any damage to equipment or facilities during the installation, use,
or removal of the product.
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We are not responsible for damages caused by earthquakes, thunder, wind, fire, flood, or a
third party to the machine. Negligence, misuse, or abnormal conditions resulting in damage
are also not our responsibility.
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We are not responsible for damages caused by malfunctions due to combinations of
equipment or software not involving Strex.
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We are not responsible for any incidental damage caused by the use or misuse of this
product including loss of business income, interruption of business, loss of stored data, theft
of machine, etc.
WARNING
Please do not place water or water-containing vessels on or near the machine:
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Cups, vials, tubes etc. containing water should not be located on or near the device.
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Be careful as to not wet the connection cable or power cable. Failure to do so could
lead to fire, electric shock etc. Do not disassemble or reconfigure.
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Do not attempt to disassemble or reconfigure this machine. Doing so may result in
fire, electric shock, or equipment malfunction. Please do not use under abnormal
conditions.
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If the machine is overheating, emitting a strange odor, etc. disconnect the power cable
from the outlet immediately. Failure to do so may result in a fire or electric shock.
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Do not use voltage other than the indicated power supply voltage. Failure to do so may
result in fire or electric shock. Be sure to use the supplied power cable.
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Section 6: Safety Instructions
and Precautions
Please read this section carefully before using the instrument. Items in this section alert the user to
operational dangers that, if not followed, may damage the instrument or, more significantly, result in
serious injury or death of the user. To ensure safe operation of the instrument, it is therefore
imperative that you follow these instructions carefully.
Power cable
To avoid possible short circuit, shock, or fire
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Only use the power cable provided with the Cell Strain Instrument.
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Do not touch the cable with wet hands.
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Do not use the machine with other voltage than that specified. In some cases, a
transformer may be used for compatibility. Inappropriate current may result in the machine
overheating, short-circuiting, and/or fire may occur.
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Do not staple around the power cable.
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Do not bend the cable or place heavy objects on it.
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When pulling a connector from an outlet, pull to disconnect gently by holding its plug, not
the cable.
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Do not plug many objects into a single electrical outlet since it may cause fire.
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If you are using an extension cord, ensure it can withstand the total current to be used.
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Disconnect power from the unit when it is not in use.
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Connect the instrument to a power-surge protected outlet.
Installation Location and Environment
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Keep the instrument on a stable, leveled floor or a table, secure from vibrations. Be sure
you have enough space.
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Do not store the instrument in a humid or dusty place. Over time, excessive humidity or
dust may cause deterioration that can result in an electrical short-circuit and possibly fire.
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Do not use the machine in a place where the temperature is excessively high. Do not
place and run the machine near a heater or in a place being exposed to a direct sunlight.
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To avoid possibly explosion, never place and run the instrument nearby the presence of
flammable solid substance, liquid, or gas. It may cause explosion or fire.
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Use the machine in well lit conditions.
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Do not use the machine outdoors in direct sunlight or rain, which may cause overheating
or short circuit.
