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Important safety information
The instrument is designed for safe use when installed correctly, operated by trained personnel, operated in
accordance with general safety practices and the instructions in this user manual.
Warnings and precautions
The guidelines in this section explain the potential risk associated with operating this instrument and provide
important supplemental safety information to minimize the risks. Follow the instructions carefully to protect
yourself, others, and the equipment from potential hazards and create a safe work environment. Use this
instrument only as specified by the manufacturer to avoid damage of equipment and injury to personnel.
Always follow local working area safety instructions and laboratory policies as well as standards for health,
safety and prevention of accidents. Contact the local authorities governing electrical power supply, building
constructions, maintenance, or safety for more information about the safe installation and operation of the
instrument.
Hazard levels
Signal words are used to identify safety and property damage messages. The following signal words are used to
throughout this user manual.
or WARNING! indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury.
or CAUTION! indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
Safety symbols
The following symbols are used to highlight conditions that could cause injury to personnel.
Safety alert. Risk of danger. The documentation needs to be consulted in all cases where this safety alert
symbol is used on the instrument, in order to find out the nature of the potential hazard and any actions that
have to be taken.
Risk of electric shock.
Risk of crushing and shearing of bodily parts.
Hazardous optical radiation.
Hazardous laser radiation.
Biohazard. Risk of contamination if potentially dangerous biological material is used.
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