CHAPTER 1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1 Safety instructions
1.1 General safety instructions
1. Read the safety instructions and the operating instructions first.
2. Pay attention to all the safety warnings.
3. Keep the device away from water or high moisture areas.
4. Keep the device away from dust, sand and dirt.
5. Always ensure there is sufficient ventilation.
6. Do not put the device anywhere near sources of heat.
7. Connect the device only to the power source indicated in the
operating instructions or on the device.
8. Clean the device only according to the manufacturer’s
recommendations.
9. Ensure that no liquids or other foreign bodies can find their way
inside the device.
10. The device should only be repaired by qualified personnel.
1.2 Special safety instructions
1. The MINI-PAM Photosynthesis Yield Analyzer is a highly
sensitive research instrument which should be used only for
research purposes, as specified in this manual. Please follow the
instructions of this manual in order to avoid potential harm to the
user and damage to the instrument.
2. The MINI-PAM employs high intensity light sources which may
cause damage to the eye. Avoid looking directly into these light
sources during continuous illumination or saturation pulses.
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