Perkin-Elmer TITAN MPS, User Manual

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10
Safety Practices
The following precautions must be observed when using this instrument:
• Be sure that the voltage in the laboratory meets the voltage requirements
of this instrument.
• Before the instrument is installed, the area around, under and behind the
instrument's planned location is to be cleared of any dirt and dust to
prevent their entry into the instrument's interior which could cause a
negative effect on performance.
• Do not position the instrument so that it is difficult to disconnect the power
switch and power plug located on the right side of the instrument.
• Keep the work area scrupulously clean to avoid contaminating your
samples and to maintain a safe working environment. Clean up spilled
chemicals immediately and dispose of them properly.
• Do not allow smoking in the work area. Smoking is a source of significant
contamination and also a potential route for ingesting harmful chemicals.
The laboratory manager is responsible for warning users of this
instrument concerning biohazardous materials that are processed in this
instrument and about waste that results from the operation of this
instrument.
Warning: Explosive Atmosphere
This instrument is not designed for operation in an explosive atmosphere.
Note
Important Note for North American-Users:
Voltage of the power supply has to be in the range of 230V ± 15V AC.
Even with a maximum load of approximately 2700 W the supply-voltage
should not drop below 215 V AC. Low voltage can result in low
microwave power delivery, excessive magnetron or inverter heating and
erratic temperature and pressure measurements.
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