LIST OF ICONS USED IN THIS MANUAL
WARNING
The raised hand icon warns of
a
situation or condition that may lead to personal
injury
or
death.
Do not proceed until the warning
is
read and thoroughly
understood.
Warning messages are shown in bold
type.
DANGEROUS
VOLTAGE
The lightning icon warns of the presence of an uninsulated dangerous voltage
within
the product enclosure that might be of sufficient magnitude to cause serious
shocks
or
death.
Never open the enclosures unless you are an authorized and
qualified
CHATILLON service personnel. Never open any enclosure when power
is
connected to the system or its
components.
CAUTION
The exclamation point icon indicates
a
situation or condition that may lead
to
equipment malfunction or damage. Do not proceed until the caution message
is
read
and
thoroughly understood. Caution messages are shown in bold
type.
NOTE
The note icon indicates additional or supplementary information about the
action,
activity or concept. Notes are shown
in
bold
type.
GENERAL SAFETY
Read this manual completely before
attempting to use the CS series force
tester. By following the instructions
contained in this manual, the optimum
safety, accuracy and performance can
be attained.
Never operate the CS series force tester
with the lower cover removed.
Use an industrial-quality Power Surge
Suppressor with your CS System.
Always make sure that the supply
power matches the setting on the
Power Input Module BEFORE turning
power ON. Failure to do so may cause
serious damage to the tester.
The CS series force tester has a
switchable mains input and may operate
with 110V or 230V provided the Power
Input Module is in the proper setting
corresponding to the source power.
The equipment is a Class 1 product
which must be connected to a mains
socket outlet with a protective earth
connection.
The CS series force tester has a moving
crosshead! Exercise extreme caution
during testing or whenever the crosshead is
moving. Never place fingers inside the
column.
Position the CS series force tester
so
that
it is easy to access the mains power
switch and mains power cord.
Never use the CS series force tester in a
manner not specified by AMETEK.
Obey all warning labels on your CS
series force tester.
General safety precautions must
be followed
when using this CHATILLON product.
Failure to observe precautions and warnings
may result in damage to the equipment, or
injury to personnel.
It is understood that safety rules within
companies vary. If a conflict exists between
the material contained in all CHATILLON
User’s Guides and the rules of a company
using a CHATILLON product, the more
stringent rules should take precedence.
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