Safety Symbols And Precautions - Ametek BROOKFIELD HPQA Series Operation Instructions Manual

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Safety Symbols and Precautions

Safety Symbols:
The following explains the safety symbols that may be found in this operating manual.
Indicates hazardous voltages may be present.
Refer to the manual for specific warning or caution information to avoid personal injury or damage to the
instrument.
Precautions:
If this device is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the
instrument may be impaired.
This device is not intended for use in a potentially hazardous environment.
In case of emergency, turn off the device and then disconnect the electrical cord from the wall outlet.
The user should ensure that the substances placed under test do not release poisonous, toxic, or
flammable gases at the temperatures to which they are subjected during the testing.
The safety of any system incorporating this equipment is the responsibility of the assembler of the
system.
Make sure the device is on a level surface.
Keep fingers, long hair, and loose clothing clear of moving parts, to avoid pinching hazards. In the case of
entrapment or uncontrollable movement, unplug the HPQA and manually move the moving assembly.
Once a spindle is installed and the sample container is set up, set the bottom end-stop so a collision
cannot occur. A spindle collision can cause damage to the viscometer, spindle, or container.
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