Safety precautions IND221 IND226 User Manual EN

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1.1 Safety precautions

CAUTION Do not use IND221 IND226 in hazardous areas Our product range includes special devices for hazardous areas. CAUTION Use the IND226 weighing terminal with Protection Class IP65 if: • the weighing terminal is used in wet areas • wet cleaning is necessary • the weighing terminal is used in a dusty environment Even with Protection Class IP65, the weighing terminal must not be used in environments with corrosion risk. ▲ Never flood the weighing terminal or immerse it in liquid. DANGER Electric shock hazard ▲ Always unplug power cord before performing any work on the weighing terminal. DANGER Hazard of electric shock if the power cable is damaged ▲ Check the power cable for damage regularly. Unplug the power cord im- mediately if the power cable is damaged. ▲ Maintain a clearance of at least 3 cm on the rear side of the weighing terminal in order to prevent the power cable from bending too much. CAUTION Do not open the weighing terminal The warranty is void if this stipulation is ignored. The weighing terminal may only be opened by authorized persons. ▲ Call METTLER TOLEDO Service. 1 Introduction 6 Disposal In conformance with the European Directive 200296EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE, this device may not be disposed of in do- mestic waste. This also applies to countries outside the EU as per their spe- cific regulations. ➜ Please dispose of this product in accordance with local regulations at the collecting point specified for electrical and electronic equipment. If you have any questions, please contact the responsible authority or the distributor from which you purchased this device. Should this device be passed on to other parties for private or professional use, the content of this regulation must also be related. Thank you for your contribution to environmental protection. If the weighing terminal has a rechargeable battery: The battery contains heavy metals. ➜ Observe the local regulations on the disposal of environmentally hazardous materials.

1.2 Description