CHAPTER 1 GETTING STARTED
Ohaus Corporation www.ohaus.com 1-1 FC5706 Centrifuge Service Manual
1.1 INTRODUCTION
This service manual contains the information needed to perform routine maintenance and service
on the Ohaus centrifuge model FC5706.
Before servicing the equipment, you should be familiar with the Instruction Manual which is packed
with every equipment.
1.2 DEFINITION of SIGNAL WARNING AND SYMBOLS.
Safety notes are marked with signal words and warning symbols. These show safety issues and warnings.
Ignoring the safety notes may lead to personal injury, damage to the instrument, malfunctions and false
results. The degree of danger is a part of a safety note and distinguishes the possible results of non-
observance from each other.
Signal Words
For a hazardous situation with medium risk,
possibly resulting in injuries or death if not
avoided.
For a hazardous situation with low risk, resulting
in damage to the device or the property or in the
loss of data, or injuries if not avoided.
For important information about the product.
May lead to equipment damage if not avoided.
For useful information about the product.
Warning Symbols