PerkinElmer AVIO 200, Hardware Manual

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Introduction
Introduction
This chapter describes general practices designed to aid you in safely operating the
spectrometer and accessories.
This advice is intended to supplement, not supersede, the normal safety codes in
the user's country. The information provided does not cover every safety procedure
that should be practiced. Ultimately, maintenance of a safe laboratory environment
is the responsibility of the analyst and the analyst's organization.
Please consult all manuals supplied with the spectrometer and accessories before
you start working with the instrument. Carefully read the safety information in this
chapter and in the other manuals supplied. When setting up the instrument or
performing analyses or maintenance procedures, strictly follow the instructions
provided.
Laboratory Guidelines
This section describes some general laboratory safety guidelines. For additional
information, we recommend
The CRC Handbook of Laboratory Safety (1) and
Prudent Practices for Handling Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories (2).
General
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.
Caution
Attention
The protection provided by this equipment may be impaired if
the equipment is used in a manner not specified by PerkinElmer.
La protection fournie par cet équipement risque d'être moins efficace
si l'équipement fait l'objet d'une utilisation différente de celle
mentionnée par PerkinElmer.
Note
This equipment requires no specified inspection or preventive
maintenance to ensure the continuous functioning of its safety features.