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Operational Precautions and Limitations
4500 Series of Instruments System User Guide
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Caution: Potential Mass Shift: Maintain a stable ambient temperature. If the temperature
changes by more than 2°C, then the resolution and mass calibration will be affected.
Decommissioning and Disposal
Decontaminate the system before decommissioning following local regulations. Follow the
AB SCIEX Red Tag process and complete an instrument Decontamination Form for instrument
returns.
When removing the system from service, different materials must be separated and recycled
according to national and local environmental regulations. Refer to Storage and Handling on
page 127 .
Do not dispose of system components or subassemblies, including computer parts, as unsorted
municipal waste. Follow local municipal waste ordinances for proper disposal provisions to
reduce the environmental impact of WEEE (waste, electrical, and electronic equipment). To
make sure that you safely dispose of this equipment, contact an FSE for instructions.
European Union customers: Contact a local AB SCIEX Customer Service office for
complimentary equipment pick-up and recycling.
Qualified Personnel
After installing the system, the AB SCIEX Field Service Employee (FSE) uses the Customer
Familiarization Checklist to familiarize the customer with system operation, cleaning, and basic
maintenance. Only qualified AB SCIEX personnel shall install and service the equipment. Only
personnel qualified by AB SCIEX shall operate and maintain the equipment. Contact an FSE for
more information.
Equipment Use and Modification
Use the system indoors in a laboratory that complies with the environmental conditions
recommended in the system Site Planning Guide . If the system is used in an environment or in a
manner not prescribed by AB SCIEX, the protection provided by the equipment can be impaired.
WARNING! Toxic Chemical Hazard, Biohazard, Radiation Hazard: Make sure that
the mass spectrometer system is connected to the local exhaust system and
ducted to control hazardous emissions. Use the system only in a well-ventilated
laboratory environment, in compliance with local regulations, and with
appropriate air exchange for the work performed.
In the USA, OSHA 29 CFR Part 1910-1450 requires 4 to12 air changes per hour in
laboratories.
WARNING! Biohazard: For biohazardous material use, always follow local
regulations for hazard assessment, control, and handling. Neither the mass
spectrometer nor any of its parts are intended to act as a biological containment
safety cabinet.