Safety Symbols And Signal Words - Thermo Scientific DSQ Series User Manual

Preface
Safety Alerts and Special Notices

Safety Symbols and Signal Words

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All safety symbols are followed by a WARNING or CAUTION safety alert word, which indicate
the degree of risk for personal injury and/or instrument damage. Safety alert words are
followed by the safety symbol's signal word, such as CAUTION BURN HAZARD or WARNING
BURN HAZARD. A WARNING alerts to prevent improper actions that could cause personal
injury. Whereas, a CAUTION alerts to prevent improper actions that may cause personal injury
and/or instrument damage. When you see a safety alert on your instrument or in the
publications, please carefully follow the safety instructions before proceeding. Safety symbols
that may be found on your instrument and/or in this manual include the following:
BURN HAZARD. This symbol indicates a hot surface that could or may cause
burn injuries.
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. This symbol indicates that an electrical shock
could or may occur.
FIRE HAZARD. This symbol indicates a risk of fire or flammability, or that
fire/flammability damage could or may occur.
FLAMMABLE GAS HAZARD. This symbol alerts you to gases that are
compressed, liquefied or dissolved under pressure and can ignite on contact
with an ignition source. This symbol indicates this risk could or may cause
physical injury.
GLOVES REQUIRED. This symbol indicates the user must wear gloves when
performing the sequence or physical injury could or may occur.
HAND AND CHEMICAL HAZARD. This symbol indicates that chemical
damage or physical injury could or may occur.
INSTRUMENT DAMAGE. This symbol indicates that damage to the
instrument or module may occur. This damage may not be covered under the
standard warranty.
LIFTING HAZARD. This symbol indicates two or more people are required to
lift the object to prevent a physical injury, which could or may occur.
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