User`s manual

Lake Shore MTD Series Cryotest System User’s Manual
Unpacking & Inspection 2-3
2.5 SAFETY SUMMARY
The following general 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. Lake
Shore Cryotronics, Inc. assumes no liability for the customer's failure to comply with these requirements.
Ground The Instrument
To minimize shock hazard, the instrument chassis and cabinet must be connected to an electrical
ground. The instrument is equipped with a three-conductor ac power cable. The power cable must
either be plugged into an approved three-contact electrical outlet or used with a three-contact adapter
with the grounding wire (green) firmly connected to an electrical ground (safety ground) at the power
outlet. The power jack and mating plug of the power cable meet Underwriters Laboratories (UL) and
International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) safety standards.
Do Not Operate In An Explosive Atmosphere
Do not operate the instrument in the presence of flammable gases or fumes. Operation of any
electrical instrument in such an environment constitutes a definite safety hazard.
Keep Away From Live Circuits
Operating personnel must not remove instrument covers. Component replacement and internal
adjustments must be made by qualified maintenance personnel. Do not replace components with
power cable connected. To avoid injuries, always disconnect power and discharge circuits before
touching them.
Do Not Substitute Parts Or Modify Instrument
Because of the danger of introducing additional hazards, do not install substitute parts or perform any
unauthorized modification to the instrument. Return the instrument to an authorized Lake Shore
Cryotronics, Inc. representative for service and repair to ensure that safety features are maintained.
Dangerous Procedure Warnings
A WARNING heading precedes potentially dangerous procedures throughout this manual. Instructions
in the warnings must be followed.
2.6 SAFETY SYMBOLS