Section 1 General Information; Disclaimer; Safety Information; Use Of Hazard Information - Hach ORBISPHERE 410 User Manual

Section 1

1.1 Disclaimer

The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate.
However, Hach Lange assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in
this manual. In no event will Hach Lange be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or
consequential damages resulting from any defect or omission in this manual, even if advised of
the possibility of such damages. In the interest of continued product development, Hach Lange
reserves the right to make improvements in this manual and the products it describes at any
time, without notice or obligation.

1.2 Safety information

Please read the entire manual before unpacking, setting up, or operating this analyzer.
Pay particular attention to all warning and caution statements. Failure to do so could result in
serious injury to the operator or damage to the equipment.
To ensure the protection provided by this equipment is not impaired, do not use or install this
equipment in any manner other than that which is specified in this manual.

1.2.1 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 or imminently 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.

1.2.2 Safety precautions

General Information
Always remove power from the controller before performing maintenance activities.
Potential Electrocution Hazard. Always disconnect power to the instrument when
making electrical connections.
Potential Electrocution Hazard. If this equipment is used outdoors or in potentially
wet locations a Ground Fault Interrupt device must be used for connecting the
equipment to its main power source.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTICE
DANGER
WARNING
WARNING
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