© BTG
Operation Manual Mütek
TM
PCD-05, September 2017
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I. Basic safety instructions
1.5 General
safety
directions
For all installation, operation, maintenance and repair
work performed on the Mütek™ PCD-05 Particle
Charge Detector, it is essential that the directions given
below be followed:
- Installation and operation have to be performed by
trained personnel
- Maintenance work described in this manual shall
exclusively be carried out by trained staff
- Maintenance and repair work not described in this
manual shall only be performed by BTG In-stru-
ments or by personnel trained by an authorized
service agent of BTG Instruments AB
- When working on electrical and electronic parts, be
sure to power off the instrument at the main switch
and to disconnect the power plug
- When replacing defective parts, make sure to use
only original spare parts and expendables
- When handling hazardous materials, please
observe the directions for protective equipment,
industrial hygiene and proper disposal
1.6 Informal safety directions
Take care to keep this operation manual handy at all
times on the Mütek™ PCD-05. In addition, make sure
that documentation on general and local accident pre-
vention and environmental protection standards is near
at hand and strictly adhered to.
Keep all safety instructions and warnings on the
Mütek™ PCD-05 in a legible condition and replace, if
necessary.
1.7 Spare parts and expendables
Be sure to use exclusively original spare parts and
expendables to ensure operational safety of the
Mütek™ PCD-05 and to safeguard your guarantee
claims. Please order these items from your local autho-
rized representative of BTG Instruments AB.
1.8 Symbols
The following symbols and notices are used in this ope-
ration manual to designate hazards or to provide special
information:
Information
"Information" includes tips for operators and provides
useful information.
It helps you make optimum use of all functions of the
Mütek™ PCD-05.
Hint
"Hint" refers to expert handling and operation of the
Mütek™ PCD-05.
Non-adherence to these hints may lead to operational
failures of the Mütek™ PCD-05 or to trouble in its
environment.
Caution
"Caution" refers to a potentially dangerous situation.
Failure to observe this information may result in slight
personal injury or in damage to equipment.
Warning
"Warning" refers to the risk of accidents.
Failure to observe this information may result in severe
damage to health or even in life-threatening injuries.