1. Introduction
Safety and Equipment Considerations
User Manual
NOTE:
Save all shipping materials for possible future use. If you return the P-102 to Polycold
Systems for service or ship it to another location, the original shipping crate must be used.
Safety and Equipment Considerations
These the following are basic guidelines. If the facility additional safety guidelines, follow those as
well. Also follow all national and international safety codes that apply.
Equipment Guidelines
The following guidelines aid in the use and service of the Polycold Cryocooler P-102.
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Brooks Automation Technical Support issues a Technical Support Bulletin (TSB) to notify the owners of
record of any field retrofits.
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Contact Brooks Automation Customer Support for information about repair and maintenance service
policies, both during the production of the product and after production is discontinued.
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Any user caused damage during the assembly of the product into their equipment is the user’s respons-
ibility.
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Polycold System’s responsibility for work performed by Polycold/Brooks authorized technicians or for
equipment transported or resold by the owner of record is determined on a case-by-case basis by Brooks
Automation Technical Support.
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Any parts being returned to Polycold are to be packaged according to the instructions provided with the
replacement part. Packing instructions for shipping the Cryocooler P-102 are provided.
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Only qualified, properly trained persons should perform any procedures on the product. Damage that res-
ults from not properly performing a procedure or not following cautions and notices is not covered under
warranty or service agreements.
Personnel Safety Guidelines
The Brooks Automation, Inc. Polycold Systems P-102 may provide several direct safety hazards to
personnel if not properly installed or operated.
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Persons operating the product should be properly trained.
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Possible injury can result from the automatic operation of the product if the covers are removed.
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Wear the following safety equipment according to the manufacturer’s instructions before you to install or
service the P-102:
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Eye protection
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Gloves
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Observe the facility guidelines pertaining to loose clothing while working around or operating the P-102.
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Read and understand the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for each chemical used with the product.
These individual sheets are provided in
"Material Safety Sheets" on page I
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It may be recommended that the use of hazardous materials, such as cleaning fluids, be used during
routine maintenance procedures. Read and understand the facility’s MSDS (provided by the man-
ufacturer) for each substance.
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