Preface; Before You Begin - MTS Systems 318 Series Product Information

Preface

Before You Begin

Safety first!
Other MTS manuals
318 Load Unit
Before you attempt to use your MTS product or system, read and understand the
Safety manual and any other safety information provided with your system.
Improper installation, operation, or maintenance of MTS equipment in your test
facility can result in hazardous conditions that can cause severe personal injury or
death and damage to your equipment and specimen. Again, read and understand
the safety information provided with your system before you continue. It is very
important that you remain aware of hazards that apply to your system.
In addition to this manual, you may receive additional MTS manuals in paper or
electronic form.
If you have purchased a test system, it may include an MTS System
Documentation CD. This CD contains an electronic copy of the MTS manuals
that pertain to your test system, including hydraulic and mechanical component
manuals, assembly drawings and parts lists, and operation and preventive
maintenance manuals. Controller and application software manuals are typically
included on the software CD distribution disc(s).
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