Conventions Used In This Manual; Understanding The Symbols - Siemens RAPIDLAB 248 Operator's Manual

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Conventions Used in this Manual

This manual uses the following text and symbol conventions.
Convention
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Understanding the Symbols

This section describes the symbols that may appear on the exterior of the system or on
packaging. The symbols on the system provide you with the location of certain components and
with warnings for proper operation. The symbols on the system or packaging provide you with
other important information.
Symbol
Description
Bold type within text indicates either:
1. A screen name
For example, if the word 'Ready' appears as 'Ready', this indicates that
'Ready' appears on the top left of the screen as the screen name.
or
2. A key on the instrument
For example, if the number '1' appears as '1', it refers to the instrument
key marked '1'.
Caution statements provide information about conditions that may cause
product damage.
Biohazard statements alert you to potentially biohazardous conditions.
Description
Shows the probe lever position for sampling from syringes and capillaries
Shows the probe lever position for sampling from ampules and other open
top containers
Cautions you not to spray this area with cleaning solutions or other fluids
that may damage sensitive parts of the system
Shows the direction of rotation of the pump
Cautions you about the risk of exposure to potential electrical hazards
Alerts you to important information about the fuses
Indicates that the input electricity is alternating current
Indicates the gas connectors
Alerts you to important information about gas bottle pressure
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