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General Safety Considerations
General Safety Considerations
This product has been designed and tested in accordance with IEC Publica-
tion 61010-1, Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement,
Control, and Laboratory Use, and has been supplied in a safe condition. The
instruction documentation contains information and warnings that mu st be
followed by the user to ensure safe operation and to maint ain the p rod uct in a
safe condition.
WARNING If this instrument is not used as specified , the protection provided by
the equipment could be impaired. This instrument must be used in a
normal condition (in which all means for protection are intact) only.
WARNING To prevent electrical shock, disconnect the Agilent 83434A from
mains before cleaning. Use a dry cloth or one slightly dampened with
water to clean the external case parts. Do not attempt to clean
internally.
WARNING This is a Safety Class 1 product (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 o f the
product is likely to make the product dangerous. Intentional
interruption is prohibited.
WARNING No operator serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified
personnel. To prevent electrical shock, do not remove covers.
WARNING For continued protection against fire hazard , replace line fuse only
with same type and ratings (5x20 mm, 1.6 A, 250 V time-delay, low
breaking capacity fuse). The use of other fuses or materials is
prohibited.
CAUTION This product is designed for use in Installation Category II and Pollution
Degree 2 per IEC 61010-1 and 664 respectively.
CAUTION VENTILATION REQUIREMENTS: When installing the pr oduct in a ca binet, the
convection into and out of the product must not be restricted. The ambient
temperature (outside the cabinet) must be less than the maximum operating