Brookfield Dial Stepper Viscometer - Manual (Page 8)

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Brookfield Engineering Laboratories, Inc. Page 8 Manual No. M00-151-H0612
I.5 IQ, OQ, PQ
Please refer to our website, www.brookfieldengineering.com, for a guideline document for
validating this instrument to meet IQ, OQ, PQ (Installation Qualification, Operation Qualification,
Performance Qualification) requirements for those customers who need such documentation.
I.6 Safety Symbols and Precautions
Safety Symbols
The following explains safety symbols which 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 instrument is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection
provided by the instrument may be impaired.
This instrument is not intended for use in a potentially hazardous environment. Contact
Brookfield for special application instruments.
In case of emergency, turn off the instrument and then disconnect the electrical cord
from the wall outlet.
For indoor use only.
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 to during the
testing
I.7 Cleaning
Make sure the instrument is in a decent working environment (dust-free, moderate
temperature, low humidity, etc.).
Make sure the instrument is on a level surface.
Hands/fingers must be clean and free of residue sample. Not doing so may result in
deposit build up on the upper part of the shaft and cause interference between the shaft
and the pivot cup.
Be sure to remove the spindle from the instrument prior to cleaning. Note left-handed
thread. Severe instrument damage may result if the spindle is cleaned in place.