CompactGC manual
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1. Safety
Safety summary
The following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases of
operation, service, and repair of this instrument. Failure to comply with these
precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere in this manual violates safety standards
of design, manufacture, and intended use of this equipment. Interscience assumes no
liability for the customer’s failure to comply with these requirements.
Ground the instrument
To minimize shock hazard, the instrument chassis and cabinet must be connected to an
electrical ground, using the provided three-pin AC power cable.
Do not operate in an explosive atmosphere
Do not operate the instrument in the presence of flammable gasses or fumes.
Operation of any electrical instrument in such an environment constitutes a definite
safety hazard. Contact your supplier for purged housings if the CompactGC needs to
be applied in an EX classified zone.
Keep away from live circuits
Analytical column and component replacement and internal adjustments must be
made by qualified maintenance personnel. Do not replace components with the
power cable connected. Under certain conditions, dangerous voltages may exist even
with the power cable removed. To avoid injuries, always disconnect power and
discharge circuits before touching them.
Do not service or adjust alone
Do not attempt internal service or adjustment unless another person, capable of
rendering first aid and resuscitation, is present.
Do not substitute parts (electronics)
Because of the danger of introducing additional hazards, do not install substitute parts
or perform any unauthorized modification of the instrument. Contact Interscience
Services to ensure that safety features are maintained.
Do not over-pressurize the instrument
See ‘installation’ for maximum allowed pressures.