Safety; Use Of Equipment; Hazard Icons; General Hazards - Ossila Solar Cell I-V Test System User Manual

3. Safety

3.1 Use of Equipment

The Ossila Solar Cell I-V Test System (Automated) is designed to be used as instructed. It is intended for
use under the following conditions:
• Indoors in a laboratory environment (Pollution Degree 2)
• Altitudes up to 2000m
• Temperatures of 5°C to 40°C; maximum relative humidity of 80% up to 31°C.
The unit is supplied with a 24V / 2A power adapter with a power cord for the country of purchase, in
accordance with European Commission regulations and British Standards. Use of any other electrical power
cables, adaptors, or transformers is not recommended

3.2 Hazard Icons

The following symbols can be found at points throughout the manual. Note and read each warning before
attempting any associated operations associated with it:
Symbol

3.3 General Hazards

Before installing or operating the Solar Cell I-V Test System (Automated), there are several health and safety
precautions which must be followed and executed to ensure safe installation and operation.

3.4 Power Cord Safety

Emergency power disconnect options: use the power cord as a disconnecting method
and remove from wall. To facilitate disconnect, make sure the power outlet for this cord is
readily accessible to the operator.
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Table 3.1. Hazard warning labels used in this manual.
Associated Hazard
Electrical shock