User`s guide

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Safety Information
Safety Information
The following safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operation, service,
and repair of this instrument. Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific
warnings elsewhere in this manual violates safety standards of design, manufacture, and
intended use of the instrument. Agilent Technologies Inc. assumes no liability for the
customer’s failure to comply with these requirements.
WARNING: This is a Safety Class I instrument (provided with a protective earthing ground,
incorporated in the power cord). The mains plug shall only be inserted in a socket
outlet provided with a protective earth contact. Any interruption of the protective
conductor inside or outside of the instrument is likely to make the instrument
dangerous. Intentional interruption is prohibited.
DO NOT operate the product in an explosive atmosphere or in the presence of flammable
gasses or fumes.
DO NOT use repaired fuses or short-circuited fuseholders: For continued protection
against fire, replace the line fuse(s) only with fuse(s) of the same voltage and current
rating and type.
DO NOT perform procedures involving cover or shield removal unless you are qualified to
do so: Operating personnel must not remove equipment covers or shields. Procedures
involving the removal of covers and shields are for use by service-trained personnel only.
DO NOT service or adjust alone: Under certain conditions, dangerous voltages may exist
even with the equipment switched off. To avoid dangerous electrical shock, service
personnel must not attempt internal service or adjustment unless another person, capable
of rendering first aid and resuscitation, is present.
DO NOT operate damaged equipment: Whenever it is possible that the safety protection
features built into this product have been impaired, either through physical damage,
excessive moisture, or any other reason, REMOVE POWER and do not use the product
until safe operation can be verified by service-trained personnel. If necessary, return the
product to an Agilent Technologies Sales and Service Office for service and repair to
ensure the safety features are maintained.
DO NOT substitute parts or modify equipment: Because of the danger of introducing
additional hazards, do not install substitute parts or perform any unauthorized
modification to the product. Return the product to an Agilent Technologies Sales and
Service Office for service and repair to ensure the safety features are maintained.