Your Barnstead|Thermolyne NANOpure DIamond LifeScience (UV/UF) ultrapure water system has beendesigned with function, reliability, and safety in mind. It isyour responsibility to install it in conformance with localelectrical codes. This manual contains important safetyinformation. You must carefully read and understand thecontents of this manual prior to the use of this equipment.For safe operation, please pay attention to the alertsignals throughout the manual.Water purification technology employs one or more of thefollowing: chemicals, electrical devices, mercury vaporlamps, steam and heated vessels. Care should be takenwhen installing, operating or servicing Barnsteadproducts. The specific safety notes pertinent to thisBarnstead product are listed below.WarningsTo avoid electrical shock, always:1. Use a properly grounded electrical outlet ofcorrect voltage and current handling capacity.2. Do not locate the NANOpure DIamond LifeScience (UV/UF) directly over equipment thatrequires electrical service. Routine maintenanceof this unit may involve water spillage and sub-sequent electrical shock hazard if improperlylocated.3. Replace fuses with those of the same type andrating.4. Disconnect from the power supply prior to main-tenance and servicing.To avoid personal injury:1. Do not use in the presence of flammable orcombustible materials; fire or explosion mayresult. This device contains components whichmay ignite such materials.2. This device is to be used with water feeds only.Sanitizing/cleaning agents must be used in com-pliance with instructions in this manual. Failureto comply with the above could result inexplosion and personal injury.3Safety InformationCautionCautions alert you to a possibility ofdamage to the equipment.WarningWarnings alert you to a possibility ofpersonal injury.NoteNotes alert you to pertinent facts andconditions.Alert SignalsNoteThe UV lamp contains mercury. If bro-ken or no longer needed, do not dis-pose of the UV lamp in the trash.Recycle or dispose of the UV lamp ashazardous waste.