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1. SAFETY
“
WARNING
” refers to situations that could result in
personal injury
.
“
CAUTION
” refers to situations that could result in
equipment damage
.
Failure to follow the requirements below may lead to dangerous situations.
1.1. General safety
WARNING
The spectrometer weighs ~18 kg; handle with care
CAUTION
Do not operate outside the range of environmental or analyte
conditions specified on the product label
CAUTION
The probe is NOT a carry handle
CAUTION
D
o not open the spectrometer; it contains no user-serviceable
parts
1.2. Lifting instructions
Lift the device using the lip around the lid or with hands underneath the base. Do not use the
probe as a carry handle; this could cause damage. Users should risk assess manual handling
and use lifting equipment if necessary.
1.3. Electrical safety
WARNING
The electrical mains cable must be earthed and should include
a 5A fuse with a means of isolating both live and neutral; obey
local electrical safety codes
WARNING
An additional earth connection is provided on the enclosure
chassis using an M6 screw; use if required by local codes
WARNING
Never disconnect the mains power connector when energised
CAUTION
Residual current protection or ground fault interrupter devices
are recommended
1.4. Pressure and temperature limits
The maximum pressure and temperature (ambient and analyte) limits for the device vary
depending on the model and mechanical interface. Refer to the product label to confirm the
limits.
Do not exceed the pressure limits on the product label as this could be dangerous and will
invalidate the warranty. If in doubt, contact Keit for advice before installing the spectrometer.
