General Considerations; General Safety Instructions; Important Safety Instructions - Barco EC Series Safety Manual

1. Safety guidelines
Always check for the latest version of the manual at the following address. Click on the EC series product
page and go to the "Downloads" tab.
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General considerations

General safety instructions

• Before operating this equipment please read the EC series controller User Guide thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
• All warnings in this documentation manual should be adhered to.
• All instructions for operating and use of this equipment must be followed precisely.
• All local installation codes should be adhered to.
Battery caution (EC-200 only)
Partially based on a microcomputer, the EC-200 controller needs a CMOS battery to store BIOS settings in memory.
CAUTION: Risk of explosion when the battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the waste
instructions.
ATTENTION : Risque d'explosion en cas d'usage d'une batterie non prévue pour cet appareil. Jetez les batteries usagées suivant
les règles de recyclage prévues.
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tions mentioned in the product documentation.
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installation modes.
Environment
Do not place this equipment on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may fall, causing serious damage to it.
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Important safety instructions

To prevent risk, personal injury and EC series controller damage
Please read this chapter carefully. It contains important information to prevent personal injury while installing the EC series con-
troller. Furthermore, it includes several cautions to prevent damage to the device. Ensure that you understand and follow all safety
guidelines, safety instructions and warnings mentioned in this chapter before installing the EC series controller. After this chapter,
additional "warnings" and "cautions" are given depending on the installation procedure. Read and follow these "warnings" and "cau-
tions" as well.
• Read these instructions.
• Keep these instructions.
• Heed all warnings.
• Follow all instructions.
• Only trained technicians may install a EC series controller.
• Installation of the EC series controller must be done in a dust free area.
• Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
• CAUTION: Troubleshooting must be performed by a trained technician. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not attempt
to service this equipment unless you are qualified to do so.
• Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the system has been damaged in any way, such
as liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the system, or the system has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not
operate normally, or has been dropped.
• FRAGILE: The EC series controller is fragile. Handle the unit with care at all times.
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Ensure you understand and follow all safety guidelines, safety instructions, warnings and cau-
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The mains power plug connected to the wall outlet must be easily accessible at all times for all
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