R&S FSH Safety Instructions
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Safety Instructions
Make sure to read through and observe the following safety instructions!
All plants and locations of the Rohde & Schwarz group of companies make every effort to keep the
safety standard of our products up to date and to offer our customers the highest possible degree of
safety. Our products and the auxiliary equipment required for them are designed and tested in
accordance with the relevant safety standards. Compliance with these standards is continuously
monitored by our quality assurance system. The product described here has been designed and tested
in accordance with the EC Certificate of Conformity and has left the manufacturer’s plant in a condition
fully complying with safety standards. To maintain this condition and to ensure safe operation, observe
all instructions and warnings provided in this manual. If you have any questions regarding these safety
instructions, the Rohde & Schwarz group of companies will be happy to answer them.
Furthermore, it is your responsibility to use the product in an appropriate manner. This product is
designed for use solely in industrial and laboratory environments or, if expressly permitted, also in the fi
eld and must not be used in any way that may cause personal injury or property damage. You are
responsible if the product is used for an intention other than its designated purpose or in disregard of
the manufacturer’s instructions. The manufacturer shall assume no responsibility for such use of the
product.
The product is used for its designated purpose if it is used in accordance with its product documentation
and within its performance limits (see data sheet, documentation, the following safety instructions).
Using the product requires technical skills and a basic knowledge of English. It is therefore essential
that only skilled and specialized staff or thoroughly trained personnel with the required skills be allowed
to use the product. If personal safety gear is required for using Rohde & Schwarz products, this will be
indicated at the appropriate place in the product documentation. Keep the basic safety instructions and
the product documentation in a safe place and pass them on to the subsequent users.
Symbols and safety labels:
Observing the safety instructions will help prevent personal injury or damage of any kind caused by
dangerous situations. Therefore, carefully read through and adhere to the following safety instructions
before putting the product into operation. It is also absolutely essential to observe the additional safety
instructions on personal safety that appear in relevant parts of the product documentation. In these
safety instructions, the word “product” refers to all merchandise sold and distributed by the Rohde &
Schwarz group of companies, including instruments, systems and all accessories.