Safety
Practices and Hazards
PlasmaQuant MS Series
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Shielding around the plasma compartment is designed to reduce UV, visible, and RF
radiation to safe levels while still permitting easy access to the torch when
maintenance is required. The spectrometer has an interlock system which is designed
to extinguish the plasma if either plasma compartment latch is opened or if any of the
cooling water, argon gas, or air flow rates drop below the required minimum level.
DO NOT attempt to bypass the interlock system. Before opening the plasma
compartment lid, ALWAYS extinguish the plasma from the software.
The torch, interface, and their surroundings remain hot for several minutes after
the plasma is extinguished. Touching this area before it has cooled sufficiently may
result in burns. Allow the torch, cones, coils, interface, and torch compartment to
cool before carrying out any work in this area, or wear heat resistant gloves.
The plasma system has been carefully designed to operate safely and effectively
when using torches and related components which conform to Analytik Jena's
design criteria. Use of non-approved components in the plasma compartment may
render the system inoperative and/or hazardous. Use only torches and related
components supplied or authorized by Analytik Jena.
1.4.2
Electricity
The ICP-MS and some accessories contain electrical circuits, devices, and components
operating at dangerous voltages. Contact with these circuits, devices, and components
can cause death, serious injury, or painful electrical shock.
The safety classification is given as Class 1 (EN 61010-1).
Panels or covers which are fastened by screws on the instrument and accessories
must be opened ONLY by an Analytik Jena trained, qualified, or approved field
service engineer. Consult the documentation or product labels supplied with your
accessories, computer, and other peripherals to determine which parts are
operator-accessible.
Application of the wrong supply voltage can create a fire hazard and a potentially
serious shock hazard, and could seriously damage the ICP-MS system, accessories,
and any attached ancillary equipment. Consult the documentation supplied with
your accessories, computer, and other peripherals for their specific voltage
requirements.
Replace blown fuses with fuses of the size and rating as stipulated in the label
adjacent to the fuse holder or in the documentation. Always ensure that the
instrument is turned off and disconnected from the main supply before attempting
any fuse replacement.
NEVER use power cords with faulty or frayed insulation.
Never override or disable the instrument interlocks. Failure to observe this warning
could expose you to high voltage, resulting in death or serious injury.