TOPwave Basic information
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1 Basic information
1.1 User manual notes
The user manual describes the TOPwave microwave digestion system.
The TOPwave is intended for operation by qualified specialist personnel observing this
user manual.
The user manual informs about the design and function of the TOPwave and provides
the necessary know-how for the safe handling of the device and its components to per-
sonnel familiar with analysis. The user manual further includes notes on the mainte-
nance and service of the equipment and potential causes and remedies of any faults.
Instructions for actions which occur in chronological order are numbered and combined
in action units.
Warnings are indicated by a warning triangle and signal word. The type, source and
consequences of the danger are stated together with notes on preventing the danger.
The meaning of the signal words used is explained in section "Safety instructions" p. 8.
The elements of the control and analysis program are indicated as follows:
Program terms are identified with
SMALL CAPS (e.g., Menu FILE).
Buttons are shown by square brackets (e.g., [OK])
Menu items are separated by arrows (e.g.
FILE OPEN)
The user manual uses the following symbols and signal words to indicate hazards or in-
structions. The warnings are always placed before an action.
WARNING
Means that failure to follow
the safety instructions may cause severe personal injury,
death or severe property damage.
CAUTION
Means that failure to follow the
safety instructions may cause personal injury or some
NOTICE
Provides indications of
potential material and environmental damage.
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Conventions
Symbols and signal words
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