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Issue 10
July, 2005 2 of 20
SAFETY SUMMARY
1. Safety Characteristics
This apparatus has been tested in accordance with IEC publication 348, Safety Requirements for
Electronics Measuring Apparatus, and supplied in a safe condition. This manual contains some
information and warnings which must be followed by the user to ensure safe operation and to retain
the apparatus in a safe condition.
1.1 Terms in This Manual
CAUTION statements identify conditions or practices that could result in damage to the
equipment or other property.
WARNING statements identify conditions or practices that could result in personal injury or loss
of life.
1.2 Terms As Marked on Equipment
CAUTION indicates a personal injury hazard not immediately accessible as one reads the
marking, or a hazard to property including the equipment itself.
1.3 Symbols in This Manual
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This symbol indicates where applicable cautionary or other information is to be found.
1.4 Symbols as Marked on Equipment
Protective ground (EARTH) terminal.
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ATTENTION - refer to manual.
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Upon delivery from the factory the instrument complies with the required safety regulations, see para.
1. To maintain this condition and to ensure safe operation, the instructions below must be carefully
followed.
2.1 Power Source
This product is intended to operate from a power source that will not apply more than 250 volts
rms between the supply conductors or between either supply conductor and ground.
2.2 Do Not Operate in Explosive Atmospheres
To avoid explosion, do not operate this product in an explosive atmosphere unless it has been
specifically certified for such operation.
2.3 Grounding the Product
This product is grounded through the grounding conductor of the power cord. To avoid electrical
shock, plug the power cord into a properly wired receptacle before connecting to the product
input or output terminals. A protective ground connection by way of the grounding conductor in
the power cord is essential for safe operation.
2.4 Do Not Remove Covers or Panels
To avoid personal injury, do not remove the product covers. Do not operate the product without
the covers properly installed.
2.5 Use the Proper Fuse
To avoid fire hazard, use only the fuse of correct type, voltage rating and current rating, as
specified for your product. Refer fuse replacement to qualified service personnel.
WARNING Danger Arising From Loss of Ground
During a fault condition and upon loss of the protective-ground connection all accessible
conductive parts (including controls that may appear to be insulating) may render an electric
shock.
