HBK 4231 Manuel De L'utilisateur page 4

Health and Safety Considerations
This apparatus has been designed and tested
in accordance with IEC/EN 61010–1 and
Safety Requirements for
ANSI/UL 61010–1
Electrical Equipment for Measurement,
Control and Laboratory Use
contains information and warnings which
must be followed to ensure safe operation and
to retain the apparatus in safe condition.
Safety Symbols and Signal Words
Used
The apparatus will be marked with
this symbol when it is important that
you refer to the associated danger
or warning statement given in this
manual
The manual uses this symbol when a
danger or warning statement is
applicable
Hazardous Voltage/Electricity. Both
the apparatus and manual use this
symbol when there is a risk for shock
or electrocution
Hot Surface. This manual will use
this symbol when there is a risk for
burning or scolding
Earth (Ground)
apparatus will be marked with this
symbol when applicable
Protective Conductor Terminal. The
apparatus will be marked with this
symbol when applicable
Alternating Current. The apparatus
will be marked with this symbol
when applicable
Danger Signals an imminent hazardous
Warning Signals
. This manual
Caution Signals
Notice
Risks and Hazards
Explosion Hazards
Electrical Hazards
Terminal. The
Caution: Switch off all power to equipment
situation, which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury
a possibly
situation, which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury
a hazardous
which, if not avoided, could result in
minor or moderate
damage to the apparatus
Signals a situation or practice that
requires attention, but does not
directly result in personal injury if
ignored
Danger: The apparatus is not
designed to be used in potentially
explosive environments. It should
not be operated in the presence of
flammable liquids or gases
Any
Warning:
maintenance and repair of the open
apparatus under voltage must be
avoided as far as possible and, if
unavoidable, must be carried out
only by trained service
before connecting or disconnecting
their digital interface. Failure to do
so could damage the equipment
hazardous
situation,
injury or
adjustment,