Safety Precautions - Thermo Scientific TSG Series Installation Manual

Safety Precautions

In this manual, the following symbols and conventions are
used:
This symbol when used alone indicates important
operating instructions which reduce the risk of
injury or poor performance of the unit.
WARNING: This symbol indicates potentially
hazardous situations which, if not avoided, could
result in serious injury or death.
WARNING: This symbol indicates situations
where dangerous voltages exist and potential for
electrical shock is present.
WARNING: This symbol indicates potentially
hazardous situations, which if not avoided could
result in fire.
CAUTION: This symbol, in the context of a
CAUTION, indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which if not avoided could result in
minor to moderate injury or damage to the
equipment.
CAUTION: This indicates a situation which may
result in property damage.
This symbol indicates surfaces which may
become hot during use and may cause a burn if
touched with unprotected body parts.
Before installing, using or maintaining this
product, please be sure to read the manual and
product warning labels carefully. Failure to follow
these instructions may cause the product to
malfunction, which could result in injury or
damage.
This symbol indicates the need for users to
consult the instructions for use.
This symbol indicates possible pinch points
which may cause personal injury.
This symbol indicates a need to use gloves during
the indicated procedures. If performing
decontamination procedures, use chemically
resistant gloves.
This symbol indicates possible sharp points
which may cause skin abrasion.
2 | Safety Precautions
Below are important safety precautions that apply to this
product.
CAUTION: Use this product only in the way
described in the product literature and in this
manual. Before using it, verify that this product is
suitable for its intended use. If the equipment is
used in a manner not specified by the
manufacturer, the protection provided by the
equipment may be impaired.
CAUTION: Do not modify system components,
especially the controller. Use OEM exact
replacement equipment or parts. Before use,
confirm that the product has not been altered in
any way.
WARNING: Risk of Shock. Your unit must be
properly grounded in conformity with national and
local electrical codes. Do not connect the unit to
overloaded power sources.
WARNING: Risk of Shock. Disconnect unit from
all power sources before cleaning,
troubleshooting, or performing other
maintenance on the product or its controls.
WARNING: Risk of Fire. This unit is not for
storage of flammable materials.
WARNING: Risk of Fire. This unit is charged with
hydrocarbon refrigerants. Only qualified service
personnel should service this unit.
CAUTION: Unauthorized repair of your
refrigerator will invalidate your warranty. Contact
Technical Service at 1-800-438-4851 for
additional information.
WARNING: Risk of Fire. No equipment that uses
an open flame should be placed inside the unit.
This will harm the unit, hamper functionality and
compromise your safety.
WARNING: Risk of Fire. Do not use any battery
powered or externally-powered equipment in the
device.
CAUTION: Risk of Abrasion. Hidden sharp
edges may be present on drawers. Use
appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (such
as gloves) while handling the drawers to avoid
possible sharp points related injury.
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