Agilent Technologies 5DX 5000 Series Installation Manual page 6

WARNINGS
The following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operation, service, and repair of
this product. Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere in this manual
violates safety standards of design, manufacture, and intended use of the product. Agilent Technologies, Inc.
assumes no liability for the Customer's failure to comply with these requirements.
Ground the Equipment: For Safety Class 1 equipment (equipment having a protective earth terminal), an
uninterruptible safety earth ground must be provided from the main power source to the product input wiring terminals
or supplied power cable.
DO NOT operate the product in an explosive atmosphere or in the presence of flammable gases or fumes.
For continued protection against fire, replace the line fuses(s) only with the fuse(s) of the same voltage and current
rating and type. DO NOT use repaired fuses or short-circuited fuse holders.
Keep away from live circuits: Operating personnel must not remove equipment covers or shields. Procedures
involving the removal of covers or shields are for use by service-trained personnel only. Under certain conditions,
dangerous voltages may exist even with the equipment switched off. To avoid dangerous electrical shock, DO NOT
perform procedures involving cover or shield removal unless you are qualified to do so.
DO NOT operate damaged equipment: Whenever it is possible that the safety protection features built into this
product have been impaired, either through physical damage, excessive moisture, or by any other reason, REMOVE
POWER and do not use the product until safe operation can be verified by service-trained personnel. If necessary,
return the product to an Agilent Technologies Sales and Service Office for service and repair to ensure that safety
features are maintained.
Do not service or adjust alone: Do not attempt internal service or adjustment unless another person, capable of
rendering first aid and resuscitation, is present.
Do not substitute parts or modify equipment: Because of the danger of introducing additional hazards, do not install
substitute parts or perform any unauthorized modification to the product. Return the product to an
Agilent Technologies Sales and Service Office for service and repair to ensure that safety features are maintained.
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