Use Of Hazard Information; Precautionary Labels; Product Hazards; Section 4 Preparation For Use - Hach PHC101 User Manual

3.2 Use of hazard information

Indicates a potentially or imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
Indicates a potentially or imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death
or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that may result in minor or moderate injury.
Indicates a situation which, if not avoided, may cause damage to the instrument. Information that
requires special emphasis.

3.3 Precautionary labels

Read all labels and tags attached to the instrument. Personal injury or damage to the instrument
could occur if not observed. A symbol on the instrument is referenced in the manual with a
precautionary statement.
Electrical equipment marked with this symbol may not be disposed of in European
domestic or public disposal systems. Return old or end-of-life equipment to the
manufacturer for disposal at no charge to the user.

3.4 Product hazards

Chemical exposure hazard. Obey laboratory safety procedures and wear all of the
personal protective equipment appropriate to the chemicals that are handled. Refer to
the current safety data sheets (MSDS/SDS) for safety protocols.
Chemical exposure hazard. Dispose of chemicals and wastes in accordance with local,
regional and national regulations.
Personal injury hazard. Glass components can break. Handle with care to prevent cuts.

Section 4 Preparation for use

Make sure to remove the protective tape from the reference junction of new probes. A probe with a
blocked reference junction will not operate correctly.
New probes come with protective tape and a soaker bottle that contains storage solution to keep the
glass bulb and reference junction hydrated. Prepare the probe as follows.
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