Safety Information; Definition Of Signal Words And Warning Symbols; Safety Notes - Mettler Toledo SLF6 Serie Guía Rápida

1 Safety Information

1.1 Definition of Signal Words and Warning 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 load cell, malfunctions and false
results.
Signal Words
CAUTION
Attention
Note
Warning Symbols

1.2 Safety Notes

Your load cell meets the state of the art technology and complies with all recognized safety rules, however,
certain hazards could arise. Do not open the load cell: It does not contain any parts which can be
maintained, repaired or replaced by the user. If you ever have problems with your load cell, contact your
authorized METTLER TOLEDO dealer or service representative.
Observe Instructions
Always operate and use your load cell only in accordance with the instructions contained in the product
documentation. The instructions for setting up your load cell must be strictly observed.
If the load cell is not used according to the product manuals, protection of the load cell may be
impaired and METTLER TOLEDO assumes no liability.
Staff Safety
In order to use the load cell, you must have read and understood the operating instructions. Keep the
operating instructions for further reference.
Use only METTLER TOLEDO accessories and peripheral devices, these items are designed to work optimally
with your load cell.
Safety Notes
It is not permitted to use the load cell in explosive atmospheres of gases, steam, fog, dust and flammable
dust (hazardous environments).
Intended Use
METTLER TOLEDO Load Cells are precision weighing instruments for integration in machines and test
equipment.
- Use the instruments exclusively for this purposes. Any other type of use and operation beyond the limits
of technical specifications without written consent from Mettler-Toledo AG is considered as not intended.
SLF6-Series
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.
Important information about the product (no symbol)
Useful information about the product (no symbol)
General hazard
Electrical shock
CAUTION
• The load cell may only be connected to DC power sources that meet the 12 to 24 volt
nominal range (10 to 29 V DC) at all times.
• The power supply must be approved by the respective national test center of the country
in which the load cell will be used.
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