General Safety Precautions - Solartron Analytical Power Booster System EXTBOOST50V5A User Manual

The equipment described in this manual has been designed in accordance with
EN61010 "Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control
and laboratory use", and has been supplied in a safe condition. To avoid injury to
an operator or service technician the safety precautions given below, and
throughout the manual, must be strictly adhered to, whenever the equipment is
operated, serviced or repaired. For specific safety details, please refer to the
relevant sections within the manual.
The equipment is intended solely for electronic measurement and should be used for
no other purpose. Solartron accept no responsibility for accidents or damage resulting
from any failure to comply with these precautions.
GROUNDING
To minimise the hazard of electrical shock, it is essential that the equipment be
connected to a protective ground through the ac supply cable. The continuity of
the ground connection should be checked periodically.
AC SUPPLY VOLTAGE
Never operate the equipment from a line voltage or frequency in excess of that
specified. Otherwise, the insulation of internal components may break down and
cause excessive leakage currents.
FUSES
Before switching on the equipment check that the fuses accessible from the
exterior of the equipment are of the correct rating. The rating of the ac line fuse
must be in accordance with the voltage of the ac supply.
Should any fuse continually blow, do not insert a fuse of a higher rating. Switch
the equipment off, clearly label it "unserviceable" and inform a service technician.
EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES
You must NEVER OPERATE the equipment, or any sensors connected to the
equipment, in a potentially explosive atmosphere. The equipment is NOT
designed for use in these conditions and could possibly cause an explosion.
SAFETY SYMBOL
For the guidance and protection of the user, the following safety symbol appears
on the equipment:
Symbol
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Meaning
Refer to operating manual for detailed instructions of use. In
particular, note the maximum voltage permissible at the input
sockets, as detailed in the Specification.
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