Safety – Boekel Scientific 260013-2 Polar Block User Manual
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1. Safety
The following symbols marked on the equipment mean:
Caution: Read these operating instructions fully before use and pay particular
attention to sections containing this symbol.
Attention: Suivre attentivement les instructions avant l’usage et prêtez une attention
particulière aux sections comportant ce symbole.
Always observe the following safety precautions:
• Use only as specified by the operating instructions or the intrinsic protection may
be impaired. After transport or storage in humid conditions, dry out the unit
before connecting it to the supply voltage. During drying out the intrinsic
protection may be impaired.
• Connect only to a power supply with a voltage corresponding to that on the serial
number label.
• Connect only to a power supply that provides a safety ground terminal.
• Before moving, disconnect at the power supply socket.
• To reduce the risk of eye injury use safety goggles.
• Ensure that the power switch is easily accessible during use.
• If liquid is spilled inside the unit, disconnect it from the power supply and have it
checked by a competent person.
• It is the user’s responsibility to carry out appropriate decontamination if
hazardous material is spilled on or inside the equipment.
• Ensure that the fan intake and output ports are not blocked or restricted.
• Do not submerge the unit in water.
• The Power Cord supplied with the unit is the disconnect means.