Section 325.5495. Instructions, labels and warnings.

(1) Manufacturers shall provide, or cause to be provided, with each tube to which rules 492 to 495  are  applicable,   appropriate  safety instructions, and instructions   for the  use of  the tube,  including the specification of a power source for use with the tube.

(2)   Each enclosure or tube shall have inscribed on or permanently affixed to it, tags or labels, which identify the intended polarity of the terminals and;

(a)  ) in the case of tubes designed primarily to demonstrate the heat effect, fluorescence effect or magnetic effect, a warning that application of power in excess of that specified may result in the production of x-rays in  excess of allowable limits; and

(b)   in the case of tubes designed primarily to demonstrate the production of x-radiation, a warning that this device produces x-rays when energized.

(3)   The tag or label required by subrule (2) shall be located on the tube or enclosure so as to be readily visible and  legible when  the  product  is fully assembled for use.

History: 1979 AC.