Hach SP-510 Basic User Manual page 5

3.1 Safety information
The manufacturer is not responsible for any damages due to misapplication or misuse of this product
including, without limitation, direct, incidental and consequential damages, and disclaims such
damages to the full extent permitted under applicable law. The user is soley responsible to identify
critical application risks and install appropriate mechanisms to protect processes during a possible
equipment malfunction.
Please read this entire manual before unpacking, setting up or operating this equipment. Pay
attention to all danger and caution statements. Failure to do so could result in serious injury to the
operator or damage to the equipment.
Make sure that the protection provided by this equipment is not impaired. Do not use or install this
equipment in any manner other than that specified in this manual.
3.1.1 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.
3.1.2 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, if noted on the instrument, will be included with a danger or
caution statement in the manual.
This is the safety alert symbol. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid
potential injury. If on the instrument, refer to the instruction manual for operation or safety
information.
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.
This symbol indicates the need for protective eye wear.
This symbol identifies a risk of chemical harm and indicates that only individuals qualified
and trained to work with chemicals should handle chemicals or perform maintenance on
chemical delivery systems associated with the equipment.
This symbol indicates that a risk of electrical shock and/or electrocution exists.
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