Hach-Lange 5740 sc - Manual (Page 9)

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Section 2 General Information
2.1 Safety Information
Please read this entire manual before unpacking, setting up, or operating this equipment.
Pay attention to all danger and caution statements. Failure to do so could result in serious
injury to the operator or damage to the equipment.
Do not use or install this equipment in any manner other than that specified in this manual.
2.1.1 Use of Hazard Information
DANGER
Indicates a potentially or imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that may result in minor or moderate
injury.
Important Note: Information that requires special emphasis.
Note: Information that supplements points in the main text.
2.1.2 Precautionary Labels
Read all labels and tags attached to the instrument. Personal injury or damage to the
instrument could occur if not observed
This symbol, if noted on the instrument, references the instruction manual for operation and/or safety information.
This symbol, when noted on a product enclosure or barrier, indicates that a risk of electrical shock and/or
electrocution exists.
This symbol, if noted on the product, indicates the need for protective eye wear.
This symbol, when noted on the product, identifies the location of the connection for Protective Earth (ground).
This symbol, when noted on the product, identifies the location of a fuse or current limiting device.
Electrical equipment marked with this symbol may not be disposed of in European public disposal
systems after 12 August of 2005. In conformity with European local and national regulations (EU Directive
2002/96/EC), European electrical equipment users must now return old or end-of life equipment to the
Producer for disposal at no charge to the user.
Note: For all electrical products (marked or unmarked) which are supplied or produced by Hach-Lange, please
contact the local Hach-Lange sales office for instructions for proper disposal.