Symbol Description
Canadian Standards Association
OVERVOLTAGE (Installation)CATEGORY II, Pollution Degree2 per IEC1010-1 re-
fersto the level of Impulse Withstand Voltage protection provided.Equipment of
OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORYII is energy-consuming equipment to be supplied from
the fixedinstallation. Examples include household, office, and laboratory appliances.
C-TIC AustralianEMC
The European WasteElectrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive
(2002/96/EC) mark.
1.2 Safety Information
Use the instrument only as specified in this manual. Otherwise, the protection
provided by the instrument may be impaired. Refer to the safety information
below and throughout the manual.
The following definitionsapply to the terms “Warning” and “Caution”.
•“Warning” identifies conditions and actions that may pose hazards to the
user.
•“Caution” identifies conditions and actions that may damage the instru-
ment being used.

1.2.1 WARNINGS

Toavoid personal injury, follow these guidelines.
GENERAL
•DO NOT use this instrument in environments other than those listed in
the User’s Guide.
•Inspect the instrument for damage before each use. DO NOT use the in-
strument if it appears damaged or operates abnormally.
•Follow all safety guidelines listed in the user’s manual.
•Calibration Equipment should only be used by Trained Personnel.
•If this equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer,
the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.
•Before initial use, or after transport, or after storage in humid or semi-hu-
mid environments, or anytime the dry-well has not been energized for
more than 10 days, the instrument needs to be energized for a "dry-out"
period of 2 hours before it can be assumed to meet all of the safety re-
quirements of the IEC 1010-1. If the product is wet or has been in a wet
environment, take necessary measures to remove moisture prior to apply-
9140 Dry-well Calibrator
User’s Guide
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