PerkinElmer 200A Series, User Manual

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Operation
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WARNING
Ignition of Flammable Chemicals
b. This instrument is not explosion-proof. In unattended operation, do
not use organic solvents having an ignition point below 70 ° C.
c. Beware of ignition hazard when using flammable chemicals such as
organic solvents.
a. Do not bring a heat or flame source near the instrument.
b. Well-ventilate the laboratory room where the instrument is
used.
c. Always check the following conditions. If an abnormality is
found, stop operation immediately.
o
Leakage of solvent or waste solution.
o
Leakage of solvent inside the instrument.
d.
When using flammable chemicals, be careful about possible ignition
due to static electricity. To prevent the build-up of static electricity,
use a conductive container for waste solution and provide proper
grounding connection to it.
WARNING
Explosion of Vapor from Flammable Chemicals
If a flammable chemical such as organic solvent leaks from the flow
path of the instrument and its vapor concentration reaches the explosion
limit, it could cause spontaneous combustion with dangerously explosive
results.
When using a flammable and readily volatile chemical, be sure to check
for leakage from the instrument flow path and ventilate the laboratory
room adequately.
WARNING
Inflammation or Injury due to Toxic or Corrosive Solvent
When using a toxic or corrosive solvent, be careful not to incur a
physical inflammation or injury.
For details of the properties of each solvent and how to handle it, refer
to the relevant Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS). Be sure to handle
each solvent properly.
a. Wear proper protective clothes (e.g., safety goggles) so that
a solvent will not come into direct contact with the skin.
b. Ventilate the laboratory room adequately to prevent
accidental inhalation of harmful solvent vapor.