2.1 General
838 Advanced Sample Processor
, Safety notes
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2 Safety notes
Warning!
This instrument should only be used in accordance with the information
given in these installation instructions.
2.1 General
This instrument left our works in perfect condition from the point of view
of its operational safety (see Technical data, safety specifications). To
keep it in this condition and to continue to operate safely the following
information must be carefully observed.
2.2 Electrical safety
Please observe the following guidelines:
•
Only qualified Metrohm personnel should carry out service work on
electronic components.
•
Do not open the instrument housing as this could damage the in-
strument. The housing contains no components which could be
serviced or exchanged by the user.
Electrical safety when handling the instrument is guaranteed within the
scope of Standard IEC 61010-1.
•
Protection against electrostatic charges
Warning!
Electronic components are sensitive to electrostatic charges and can
be destroyed by a discharge. Before you touch any electronic compo-
nents of the Sample Processor you should ground you and your tools
by grasping a grounded object (e.g. the instrument housing or a radia-
tor) in order to eliminate any electrostatic charges that may be present.
•
Opening a Sample Processor
When the Sample Processor is connected to the mains supply the in-
strument must not be opened, nor should any of its components be
dismantled as otherwise you could come into contact with current-
carrying components. Before opening the instrument separate it from all
current sources and make sure that
mains cable has been removed
from the mains connection socket
!
