Use Of Hazard Information; Safety Precautions - Hach ORBISPHERE 3100 Manuel D'utilisation Simplifié

Make sure that the protection provided by this equipment is not impaired. Do not use or install this
equipment in any manner other than that specified in this manual.

3.2 Use of hazard information

Indicates a potentially or imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
Indicates a potentially or imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death
or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that may result in minor or moderate injury.
Indicates a situation which, if not avoided, may cause damage to the instrument. Information that
requires special emphasis.

3.3 Safety precautions

The 3100 Oxygen Analyzer is powered with a lithium battery pack. To ensure the safe use of this
instrument, read and pay close attention to the safety related information that follows.
When using the analyzer (also includes storage):
Burn Hazard, Fire, Explosion.
• The temperature range over which the battery can be used, stored or discharged is -10 to 60°C.
Use of the battery outside of this temperature range may result in:
• Damage to the analyzer's battery, resulting in a potential fire hazard from a battery rupture and
electrolyte leakage, and
• Reduced battery life expectancy
• Immediately discontinue use of the instrument if, while using or charging the battery, the battery
emits an unusual smell, smoke or the enclosure feels unusually hot to the touch. Contact your
Hach Service Center, if any of these problems are observed.
• In the event of a battery electrolyte leakage from the enclosure, avoid contact of the electrolyte
with the eyes. Do not rub the eye. Rinse well with water and immediately seek medical care. If
left untreated the battery fluid could cause damage to the eye.
• Never place the analyzer and its batteries in microwave ovens, high-pressure containers, or on
induction cookware.
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