
Except for IMPORTANTs, each safety alert word in an Applied Biosystems
™
document appears with an
open triangle figure that contains a hazard symbol.
These hazard symbols are identical to the hazard
symbols that are affixed to Applied Biosystems
™
instruments
Symbols on instruments
Electrical symbols on instruments
The following table describes the electrical symbols that may be displayed on Applied Biosystems
™
instruments.
Symbol
Description
Indicates the
On
position of the main power switch.
Indicates the
Off
position of the main power switch.
Indicates a standby switch by which the instrument is switched on to the
Standby
condition. Hazardous voltage may be present if this switch is on standby.
Indicates the
On/Off
position of a push-push main power switch.
Indicates a terminal that may be connected to the signal ground reference of another
instrument. This is not a protected ground terminal.
Indicates a protective grounding terminal that must be connected to earth ground
before any other electrical connections are made to the instrument.
Indicates a terminal that can receive or supply alternating current or voltage.
Indicates a terminal that can receive or supply alternating or direct current or voltage.
Environmental symbols on instruments
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).
Appendix F
Safety and EMC compliance information
Symbols on instruments
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