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software program. You are responsible for payment of any taxes, including personal
property taxes, resulting from this license.
Using the APEX in USA and Europe
Please note the following.
Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)
The Occupational Safety and Health Act clearly places the burden of compliance on the
user of the equipment and the act is generalized to the extent that determination of
compliance is a judgment decision on the part of the local inspection. Hence, Thermo
Fisher Scientific will not be responsible for meeting the full requirements of OSHA in
respect to the equipment supplied or for any penalty assessed for failure to meet the
requirements, in respect to the equipment supplied, as interpreted by an authorized
inspector. Thermo Fisher Scientific will use their best efforts to remedy such violation at
a reasonable cost to the buyer.
European Directives
Thermo Fisher Scientific products sold in Europe are compliant with European Directives
relating to CE marking and all heads or systems (head, product transport, and rejecting
mechanisms) are labeled in accordance with the directives. Product labeling is affixed
securely, visible to the user, and contains the following information.
Warnings of any residual risk (nip points, reject mechanisms, inside PSU areas).
Name and address of Thermo Fisher Scientific.
Year of manufacture.
Product type.
Serial number.
Supply voltage and frequency.
Maximum rated current.
Identification of the protective earth terminal.
CE mark on machines.
Other Certifications
The APEX is designed to operate in all parts of the world and, as such, is marked with a
label bearing CE and cCSAus marks. In addition, the APEX is designed to be used in
atmospheres where combustible dust may sometimes be present. An explanation is
given on the marking label.
The APEX is designed to operate in a Zone 22 hazardous area and complies with the
following standards.
• IEC 61242 Electrical Apparatus for Use in the Presence of Combustible Dust—
Part 0 (General Requirements)
• IEC 61241 Electrical Apparatus for Use in the Presence of Combustible Dust—
Part 1 (Protection by Enclosures "tD")
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