PerkinElmer Frontier FT-IR, User Manual

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Warnings and Safety Information . 15
Use of flammable solvents and samples
WARNING
The instrument contains a hot source and contact with flammable vapors
may cause an explosion. When working with flammable solvents or
samples, particularly during unattended operation with flow-cells, it is
recommended that the instrument optics area should be continuously
purged with dry air or nitrogen to maintain a positive pressure and
prevent flammable vapor from entering the instrument.
WARNING
If flammable solvents or samples are spilled on the instrument and there
is any possibility that they have entered the interior (by coming into
contact with cover gaskets, for example) then the instrument must be
switched off immediately and disconnected from the power supply. The
optics area should then be thoroughly purged with dry air or nitrogen, or
the main cover should be opened to thoroughly ventilate the optics area
before proceeding.
WARNING
Flammable solvents or samples should not be stored on or near the
instrument. Handling of such materials during preparation should be
performed in a safe area away from the instrument such as a fume
cabinet.
WARNING
Do not use a flammable gas to purge the Frontier IR instruments. Use
only clean, dry, oil-free nitrogen or air.