Introduction; Safety Precautions; Intended Use - OHAUS Courier 5000 Bedienungsanleitung

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1. INTRODUCTION

This manual contains installation, operation, and maintenance instructions for Courier 5000. This instruction
manual helps you to install and use this scale easily. Therefore, you must read it carefully before installation
and operation.

1.1. Safety Precautions

Definition of Signal Warnings and Symbols
Safety notes are marked with signal words and warning symbols. These show safety issues and warnings.
Ignoring the safety notes may lead to personal injury, damage to the instrument, malfunctions and false results.
Signal Words
WARNING For a hazardous situation with medium risk, possibly resulting in severe injuries or
death if not avoided.
CAUTION For a hazardous situation with low risk, resulting in damage to the device or the
property or in loss of data, or minor or medium injuries if not avoided.
ATTENTION For important information about the product. May lead to equipment damage if not
avoided.
NOTE For useful information about the product.
Warning Symbols
General hazard
Safety Precautions
CAUTION: Read all safety warnings before installing, making connections, or servicing this
equipment. Failure to comply with these warnings could result in personal injury and/or property
damage. Retain all instructions for future reference.
Before connecting power, verify that the equipment's input voltage range and plug type are
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compatible with the local AC mains power supply.
Do not position the equipment such that it is difficult to reach the power connection.
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Make sure that the power cord does not pose a potential obstacle or tripping hazard.
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Operate the equipment only under ambient conditions specified in these instructions.
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The equipment is for indoor use only.
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Do not operate the equipment in wet, hazardous, or unstable environments.
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Do not allow liquids to enter the equipment.
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Do not load the equipment above its rated capacity.
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Do not drop loads on the platform.
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Do not place the equipment upside down on the platform.
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Use only approved accessories and peripherals.
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Disconnect the equipment from the power supply when cleaning.
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Service should only be performed by authorized personnel.
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WARNING: Never work in an environment subject to explosion hazards! The housing of the
instrument is not gas tight. (Explosion hazard due to spark formation, corrosion caused by the
ingress of gases).
WARNING: Electrical shock hazards exist within the housing. The housing should only be opened by
authorized and qualified personnel. Remove all power connections to the unit before opening.

1.2. Intended Use

This instrument is intended for use in pharmacies, schools, businesses and light industry. It must only be used
for measuring the parameters described in these operating instructions. Any other type of use and operation
beyond the limits of technical specifications, without written consent from OHAUS, is considered as not
intended. This instrument complies with current industry standards and the recognized safety regulations;
however, it can constitute a hazard in use. If the instrument is not used according to these operating
instructions, the intended protection provided by the instrument may be impaired.
Explosion hazard
Courier 5000
Electrical shock hazard