Boekel Scientific 240000-2 Slide Moat - Manual (Page 4)

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1.0 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.
Caution: Surfaces can become hot during use.
Attention: Les surfaces peuvent devenir brûlantes pendant l’usage.
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 that provides a safety ground
terminal.
• Before moving, disconnect at the power supply socket. Do not
remove the plug.
• Do not check temperature by touch. Use the temperature
display or a thermometer.
• To reduce the risk of eye injury during high temperature
operation, use safety goggles or spectacles.
• Do not touch surfaces that become hot during high
temperature operation.
• Ensure that the operating temperature is less than the maximum
operating temperature of your sample material.
• Ensure that the power switch is easily accessible during use.
• Do not block or restrict ventilation slots.
• 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 the appropriate
decontamination if hazardous material is spilled on or inside the
equipment.