Instron DX Series - System Safety and Information Labeling

Chapter 1: Introduction
18 M47-17027-EN
System safety and information labeling
Table 3 explains the meanings of any safety and information labels that may be attached to any part of
the testing system.
Table 3. Descriptions of safety and information labeling.
Label Meaning and Purpose
Crush hazard - Indicates that a pinching or crush hazard exists from two objects coming together
and instructs the user to read and understand the operator’s manual before using the machine.
Electrical hazard - Indicates that a hazard exists from high voltage or electrical current.
Electrical hazard - Indicates that a hazard exists from leakage current and that the equipment must
be connected to a mains ground point.
High pressure hazard - Indicates that a hazard exists from high pressure. Do not adjust or reset any
pressure settings until you have read and understood the operator’s manual. Personal injury or
damage to equipment may result. Most pressure settings should only be adjusted by an Instron
service engineer.
Eye protection - Indicates that a flying debris hazard exists either from specimen failure or improper
use of system components. Wear eye protection or use protective shields or screens. Be sure to
read and understand the operator’s manual before using the system.
Read the manual - Read and understand the operator’s manual before using the system.
Guard removal hazard - Indicates that a hazard exists - do not operate the system with covers
removed. Be sure to read and understand the operator’s manual before using the system. Only
authorized personnel should service the equipment.
Guard removal hazard - chain drive inside - Indicates that a hazard exists from a chain drive - do not
operate the system with covers removed. Be sure to read and understand the operator’s manual
before using the system. Only authorized personnel should service the equipment.
Hand crush hazard - Indicates that a pinching or crush hazard exists from two objects coming
together - movement from the sides.
Pinching hazard - Indicates that an increased risk of pinching hazard exists if the grip closing speed
is adjusted to be faster than 4 mm/sec (0.16 in/sec).
Ground stud - Indicates a ground stud. Connect to an appropriate ground/earth system.
Protective earth - Indicates the protective earth terminal for the main power supply.
Three-phase power supply - Indicates that the equipment requires a three-phase power supply.
Grip engagement - Indicates the proper amount of grip engagement to avoid damage to equipment.