Brookeld Engineering Laboratories, Inc. Page 8 Manual No. M00-151-I0614
I.6 Safety Symbols and Precautions
Safety Symbols
e following explains safety symbols which may be found in this operating manual.
Indicates hazardous voltages may be present.
Refer to the manual for specic warning or caution information to avoid personal injury
or damage to the instrument.
Precautions
If this instrument is used in a manner not specied by the manufacturer, the protection
provided by the instrument may be impaired.
is instrument is not intended for use in a potentially hazardous environment. Contact
Brookeld for special application instruments.
In case of emergency, turn o the instrument and then disconnect the electrical cord
from the wall outlet.
For indoor use only.
e user should ensure that the substances placed under test do not release poisonous,
toxic or ammable 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/ngers must be clean and free of residue sample. Not doing so may result in
deposit build up on the upper part of the sha and cause interference between the sha
and the pivot cup.
Be sure to remove the spindle from the instrument prior to cleaning. Note le-handed
thread. Severe instrument damage may result if the spindle is cleaned in place.
Instrument and Keypad: Clean with a dry, non-abrasive cloth. Do not use solvents
or cleaners.
Immersed Components (spindles): Spindles are made of stainless steel. Clean with a non-
abrasive cloth and solvent appropriate for sample material.
When cleaning, do not apply excessive force, which may result in bending spindles.