Safety; Instrument Symbols; Electrical Safety - TA Instruments DSC Q Series Getting Started Manual

Safety

CAUTION: The operator of this instrument is advised that if the equipment is used in a
manner not specified in this manual, the protection provided by the equipment may be
impaired.

Instrument Symbols

The following labels are displayed on the DSC instrument for your protection:
Symbol
Indicates that a hot surface may be present. Take care not to touch this area or allow
any material that may melt or burn come in contact with this hot surface.
This symbol on the rear access panel indicates that you must unplug the instrument
before doing any maintenance or repair work; voltages exceeding 120/240 Vac are present
in this system.
If you are not trained in electrical procedures, do not remove the cabinet covers unless
specifically instructed to do so in the manual. Maintenance and repair of internal parts
must be performed only by TA Instruments or other qualified service personnel.
Please heed the warning labels and take the necessary precautions when dealing with those parts of the
instrument. The DSC Getting Started Guide contains cautions and warnings that must be followed for your own
safety.

Electrical Safety

CAUTION: The hold-down thumbscrews that hold the DSC Q2000/Q1000 cell in place
ensures proper lid alignment and electrical connections. You cannot run experiments
without them. If they are not fully in place, the instrument may not be able to apply power
to the cell and will not operate.
You must unplug the instrument before doing any maintenance or repair work; voltages as high as 120/240 Vac
are present in this system.
WARNING: High voltages are present in this instrument. Maintenance and repair of
internal parts must be performed only by TA Instruments or other qualified service
personnel.
DSC Q Series Getting Started Guide
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