Knauer Azura ECD 2.1, Instructions Manual

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1.4 Safety instructions
Adhere to the following standard quality control procedures and the
following equipment guidelines when using the ECD 2.1 detector. The
following safety practices are intended to ensure safe operation of the
instrument.
Working environment & safety
The intended use of the instrument is to detect electroactive substances
in liquid samples in combination with a (U) HPLC system in a GLP-appro-
ved environment. Operators using the system should have the appropri-
ate education an extensive understanding of GLP rules and be skilled in
the art. Use this system ONLY for the intended use. Use of the system for
any other purpose will cause unsafe situations.
System operation
To assure optimal performance of the detector we recommend that the
instrument is checked regularly and maintenance procedures are carried
out. Preventive maintenance contracts are available for that purpose.
Please contact your local distributor or the nearest sales office for more
information.
Electrical safety
The removal of protective panels on the instrument can result in exposure
to potentially dangerous voltages. Therefore, disconnect the instrument
from all power sources before disassembly.
Untrained personnel should not open the instrument, this may only be
done by authorized service engineers.
Replace or repair faulty insula-
tion on power cords immediately after discovery of the fault. Check that
the actual power voltage is the same as the voltage for which the instru-
ments are wired. Make sure power cords are connected to correct voltage
sources: grounded AC power source, line voltage 100 – 240 VAC. The ins-
trument should be connected to a protective earth via a ground socket.
4 General information
AZURA® Detector ECD 2.1 Instructions, V6685