PerkinElmer AAnalyst 700, User Manual

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Laboratory Requirements
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Bench and location requirements
The location you choose for the spectrometer must fulfil the criteria listed below:
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Place the spectrometer on a sturdy bench or trolley (cart) capable of sustaining
the weight. The work surface must be level, flat, clean, dry, and free from
vibration. It should be strong and stiff enough to bear the weight of the
spectrometer system over a long period without warping or bending. A
movable table is very convenient, but make sure that the wheels can be
securely locked.
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Position the bench or trolley out of direct sunlight and away from radiators
and heaters.
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Position the system near to the electricity and gas supply points, and close to
a source of cooling water.
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Position the system so that the atomizer compartment is located beneath a
suitable fume ventilation system.
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Make sure that there is space at the rear and sides of the system for air to
circulate freely.
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Make sure that there is sufficient room for you to work comfortably with the
instruments, and that you can reach the connections at the rear of the
instruments and the electricity and gas supply points.
Fume ventilation
You must provide an efficient fume ventilation system to remove the fumes
generated by the atomizer.
The specification for a suitable system is described in brochure no. L-301 –
Preparing Your Laboratory for PerkinElmer Atomic Spectroscopy Instruments .
This brochure is available from PerkinElmer.
Warning: Toxic Gases – Fume Ventilation System
Without adequate ventilation, potentially toxic vapors can build up in the
laboratory.
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Your laboratory must have a reliable fume ventilation system before you use
this instrument.