Introduction; Safety - ISHIDA Uni-3 Technical Manual

1.0

Introduction

This manual is intended for use by service technicians responsible for installing and servicing
Authorized distributors and their employees can view or download this manual from the Rice Lake
Weighing Systems website at
An Operation Manual is included with the scale and provides basic operating instructions for users of the
Please leave the Operation Manual with the scale when installation and configuration are complete.
1.1

Safety

This scale is manufactured for use according to proper procedures by a qualified person and only for the purposes
described in this manual. Always heed the information provided in this manual. Failure to heed precautions can
result in personal injury or property damage.
Safety Symbol Definitions
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in serious injury or death, and
WARNING
includes hazards that are exposed when guards are removed.
CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
Indicates information about procedures that, if not observed, could result in damage to equipment or
Important
corruption to and loss of data.
Safety Precautions
Do not operate or work on this equipment unless you have read and understand the instructions and
warnings in this Manual. Failure to follow the instructions or heed the warnings could result in injury or
death. Rice Lake Weighing Systems is not liable for any damage, loss or injury that results from
incorrect operation, insufficient caution, unauthorized modifications to the scale, or failure to follow the
instructions contained in this manual. Contact any Rice Lake Weighing Systems dealer for replacement
manuals. Proper care is your responsibility.
Some procedures described in this manual require work inside the indicator enclosure. These procedures
WARNING
are to be performed by qualified service personnel only.
Do not allow minors (children) or inexperienced persons to operate this unit.
Do not operate without all shields and guards in place.
Do not use for purposes other than weight taking.
Do not place fingers into slots or possible pinch points.
Do not use any load-bearing component that is worn beyond five percent of the original dimension.
Do not use this product if any of the components are cracked.
Do not exceed the rated load limit of the unit.
Do not make alterations or modifications to the unit.
Do not remove or obscure warning labels.
Before opening the unit, ensure the power cord is disconnected from the outlet.
Do not allow water or any liquids to come into contact with the scale.
Do not drop or apply shock to the scale.
Do not disassemble, modify or attempt to repair the scale.
Do not hold the connector cover when carrying the scale.
Do not hold the operation panel or weigh platter when carrying the scale.
Do not hold the customer display when carrying the scale.
Dispose of batteries according to local regulations.
Handle with care when removing or inserting the cassette.
www.ricelake.com/retail
General Safety
WARNING
Failure to heed may result in serious injury or death.
Uni-3
.
counter top scales.
.
Uni-3
Introduction 1