SECTION 3

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

3.1 Safety Information

WARNING Read and understand the entire manual before operating or maintaining Stoelting equipment.

This Owner’s Manual provides the operator with information for the safe operation and maintenance of Stoelting equipment. As with any machine, there are hazards associated with their operation. For this reason safety is emphasized throughout the manual. To highlight specific safety information, the following safety definitions are provided to assist the reader.

The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and their explanations, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.

DANGER

WARNING

CAUTION

CAUTION

NOTICE

Safety Labels

SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL Indicates danger, warning or caution. Attention is required in order to avoid serious personal injury. The message that follows the symbol contains important information about safety.

DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury and equipment/property damage.

WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in death or serious injury and equipment/property damage.

CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury and equipment/property damage.

CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in equipment/property damage.

NOTICE indicates information or procedures that relate directly or indirectly to the safety or personnel or equipment/property.

Take notice of all warning labels on the freezer (refer to Figure 7). The labels have been put there to help you maintain a safe working environment. The labels have been designed to withstand washing and cleaning. All labels must remain legible for the life of the freezer. Labels should be checked periodically to be sure they have not been damaged or removed and that they can be recognized as warning labels.

If you are in need of replacement labels, contact the authorized Stoelting distributor in your area.

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