Section 2 General Information; Safety Information; Use Of Hazard Information; Precautionary Labels - Hach QC8500 Series 2 User Manual

Section 2

2.1 Safety information

2.1.1 Use of hazard information

2.1.2 Precautionary labels

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.
This symbol indicates that a risk of electrical shock and/or electrocution exists.
This symbol identifies the location of a fuse or current limiting device.
This symbol, when noted on the product, indicated that the marked item can be hot and should not be touched
without care.
This symbol, when noted on the product, indicated the presence of devices sensitive to Electro-static Discharge
(ESD) and indicate that care must be taken to prevent damage with the equipment.
This symbol, when noted on the product, 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, if noted on the product, indicates the need for protective eye wear.
This symbol, when noted on the product, identifies the location of the connection for Protective Earth (ground).
Electrical equipment marked with this symbol may not be disposed of in European public disposal systems after
12 August of 2005. In conformity with European local and national regulations (EU Directive 2002/96/EC),
European electrical equipment users must now return old or end-of life equipment to the Producer for disposal at no
charge to the user.
Note: For return for recycling, please contact the equipment producer or supplier for instructions on how to return
end-of-life equipment, producer-supplied electrical accessories, and all auxiliary items for proper disposal.
General Information
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.
To 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.
DANGER
Indicates a potentially or imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially or imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that may result in minor or moderate
injury.
Important Note: Indicates a situation which, if not avoided, may cause damage to the
instrument. Information that requires special emphasis.
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.
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