PerkinElmer clarus 500 gc, Installation Manual

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Clarus 500 GC Installation Guide
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Chapter Overview
This chapter describes the general safety practices and precautions that must be observed
when operating the Clarus 500 GC.
This advice is intended to supplement, not supersede, the normal safety codes in the user's
country. It is also a supplement to the PerkinElmer standard Safety and Health Policy. 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 Clarus 500 GC 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. The Clarus 500 GC should
be used in accordance with the instructions provided in this manual. If used otherwise, the
protection provided by the instrument may be impaired.
Generic Warnings
Before installing or operating the Clarus 500 GC, read the following information concerning
hazards and potential hazards. You should ensure that anyone involved with installation
and/or operation of the Clarus 500 GC is knowledgeable in both general safety practices for
the laboratory and safety practices for the Clarus 500 GC. Get advice from your safety
engineer, industrial hygienist, environmental engineer, or safety manager before you install or
use this instrument.
Heated Zones
Heated zones should be treated with caution, for example, injector caps and detectors. Avoid
physical contact with the injector caps. The detector cover may get hot, especially if flame
ionization detectors are operated at high temperatures. As a general rule, allow heated zones
to cool before attempting to work in the oven, injector, or detector areas.