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Chapter 1 Safety
1.1 Safety Information
For the continuing safety of the operators of this equipment, and the protection of the equipment itself, the operator should
take note of the
Warnings, Cautions
and
Notes
throughout this handbook and, where visible, on the product itself.
The following safety symbols may be used throughout the handbook and on the equipment itself.
1.1.1 General Safety Precautions
Shock Warning
Given when there is a risk of injury from electrical shock.
Warning
Given when there is a risk of injury to users.
Caution
Given when there is a risk of damage to the product.
Note
Clarification of an instruction or additional information.
Warning
Do:
Ensure that the workstation is securely positioned prior to any work being undertaken on the system.
If using the workstation with any electrical equipment, incorporate appropriate earthing and/or other safety
circuitry as required by national standards to protect the operator.
When lifting or moving components, ensure that the proper posture is maintained. Do not lift loads in excess of
nationally recognized safe working limits (25kg per operator in Europe). If in doubt use an appropriately designed lifting
device.
Before lifting the breadboard, ensure it is unpopulated.
Before moving the workstation, ensure that the feet are fully retracted.
Exercise particular caution if moving the workstation on a sloping surface.
Ensure all fixings are secure prior to use.
Do not:
Get into any position where you can be trapped between a wall, door frame or other immovable object and the
workstation.
Go underneath the workstation when the unit is being moved.
Move an active system when the breadboard is floating on its isolators.
Tow the workstation with any powered device.
Ride on the workstation.
Move the workstation over uneven ground.
Leave the system on its castors for prolonged periods of time.
Leave the system unattended on its castors without applying the brakes.
Sit or stand on the desk unit or any accessory.
Caution
Before attempting to assemble/fit any accessories or modify the workstation layout, refer to Section 4 –
‘Considerations For Ergonomic Layout’, together with the sections which relate to those particular accessories.
Ensure that proper airflow is maintained to any electrical equipment installed on the workstation.
The workstation is designed only for indoor use.
