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PFP7/REV C/01-08
Safety
Please read this information carefully prior to installing or using this equipment.
1. The unit described in this manual is designed to be operated only by trained personnel.
Any adjustments, maintenance and repair must be carried out as defined in this manual
by a person qualified to be aware of the hazards involved.
2. It is essential that both operating and service personnel employ a safe system of work
in addition to the detailed instructions provided in the manual.
3. The covers of the unit should only be removed by personnel who have been trained to
avoid the risk of shock. At this point the unit must be disconnected from all services i.e.
gas and electric.
4. References should always be made to the health and safety data supplied with any
chemicals used. Generally accepted laboratory procedures for safe handling of
chemicals should be employed.
5. If it is suspected that safety protection has been impaired in any way, the unit must be
made inoperative and secured against any intended operation. The fault condition
should be reported immediately to the appropriate servicing
authority.
In all such
reports
the serial number of the flame photometer must be quoted.
6. Please read the operating precautions in section 4.6.