Additional safety notices – Agilent Technologies L4400 User Manual
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Additional Safety Notices
The following general safety precautions
must be observed during all phases of
operation of this instrument. Failure to
comply with these precautions or with
specific warnings or instructions else-
where in this manual violates safety stan-
dards of design, manufacture, and
intended use of the instrument. Agilent
Technologies assumes no liability of the
customer’s failure to comply with the
requirements.
General
Do not use this products in any manner
not specified by the manufacturer. The
protective features of this product may be
impaired if it is used in a manner not
specified in the operation instructions.
Before Applying Power
Verify that all safety precautions are
taken. Make all connections to the unit
before applying power.
Ground the Instrument
This product is provided with protective
earth terminals. To minimize shock haz-
ard, the instrument must be connected to
the ac power mains through a grounded
power cable, with the ground wire firmly
connected to an electrical ground (safety
ground) at the power outlet. Any inter-
ruption of the protective (grounding)
conductor or disconnection of the protec-
tive earth terminal will cause a potential
shock hazard that could result in personal
injury.
Do Not Operate in an
Explosive Atmosphere
Do not operate the instrument in the pres-
ence of flammable gases or fumes.
Do Not Remove the
Instrument Cover
Only qualified, service-trained personal
who are aware of the hazards involved
should remove instrument covers.
Always disconnect the power cable and
any external circuits before removing the
instrument cover.
Do Not Modify the
Instrument
Do not install substitute parts or perform
any unauthorized modification to the
product. Return the product to an Agilent
Sales and Service Office for service and
repair to ensure that safety features are
maintained.
In Case of Damage
Instruments that appear damaged or
defective should be made inoperative and
secured against unintended operation
until they can be repaired by qualified
service personnel.
Safety Symbols
Alternating current
Frame or chassis
terminal
Standby supply. Unit is
not completely
disconnected from ac
mains when switch is off
Caution, risk of
electric shock
Caution, refer to
accompanying
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