Safety Information - Mettler Toledo LV12 Referenzhandbuch

2 Safety Information

This Reference Manual contains a full description of the instrument and its use.
Keep the Reference Manual for future reference.
Include the Reference Manual if you transfer the instrument to other parties.
Only use the instrument according to the Reference Manual. If you do not use the instrument according to the
Reference Manual or if it is modified, the safety of the instrument may be impaired and Mettler-Toledo GmbH
assumes no liability.
2.1 Definition of signal words and warning symbols
Safety notes contain important information on safety issues. Ignoring the safety notes may lead to personal
injury, damage to the instrument, malfunctions and false results. Safety notes are marked with the following
signal words and warning symbols:
Signal words
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTICE
General hazard
2.2 Product-specific safety information
Intended use
This accessory is intended to be used by trained staff. The LV12 is intended to be used as automatic feeder for
small parts (ø max. 20 mm) such as capsules, tablets or small electronic and mechanical components.
Any other type of use and operation beyond the limits of use stated by Mettler-Toledo GmbH without consent
from Mettler-Toledo GmbH is considered as not intended.
Responsibilities of the instrument owner
The instrument owner is the person holding the legal title to the accessory and who uses the accessory and the
main instrument or authorizes any person to use them, or the person who is deemed by law to be the operator
of the accessory and the main instrument. The instrument owner is responsible for the safety of all users of the
accessory and third parties.
Mettler-Toledo GmbH assumes that the instrument owner trains users to safely use the accessory and the main
instrument in their workplace and deal with potential hazards. Mettler-Toledo GmbH assumes that the
instrument owner provides the necessary protective gear.
Safety notes
Hearing impairment due to high noise level
Depending on the used samples (material and weight), potentially hazardous noise levels may
occur when samples fall down on the chute. A noise level above 80 db(A) may result in serious
damage to hearing.
1 If you feed parts where you expect the noise level to be above 80 db(A), perform a noise
measurement. Take the examples below as references.
2 Wear ear protection if the noise level exceeds 80 db(A).
Automatic Feeder
A hazardous situation with high risk, resulting in death or severe injury if not avoided.
A hazardous situation with medium risk, possibly resulting in death or severe injury if
not avoided.
A hazardous situation with low risk, resulting in minor or moderate injury if not
avoided.
A hazardous situation with low risk, resulting in damage to the instrument, other
material damage, malfunctions and erroneous results, or loss of data.
WARNING
Notice
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