PerkinElmer Lambda 1050, Hardware Manual

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Safety Practices . 15
Environmental Conditions
The instrument has been designed to be safe under the following conditions:
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Indoor use;
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Altitude up to 2000 m;
• Ambient temperatures of 5 °C to 40 °C;
• A maximum ambient relative humidity of 80% for temperatures up to 31 °C, decreasing
linearly to 50% relative humidity at 40 °C;
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Mains fluctuations not exceeding ±10% of the nominal voltage.
WARNING
This instrument is not designed for operation in an explosive
atmosphere.
Other Environmental Conditions
Chemicals
Use, store, and dispose of chemicals that you require for your analyses in accordance with
the manufacturer’s recommendations and local safety regulations.
WARNING
Hazardous Chemicals
Some chemicals used with this instrument may be hazardous or may
become hazardous after completion of an analysis.
The responsible body (for example, the Laboratory Manager) must
take the necessary precautions to ensure that the surrounding
workplace and instrument operators are not exposed to hazardous
levels of toxic substances (chemical or biological) as defined in the
applicable Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) or OSHA, ACGIH, or
COSHH documents.
Venting for fumes and disposal of waste must be in accordance with
all national, state and local health and safety regulations and laws.
OSHA: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (U.S.A.)
ACGIH: American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (U.S.A)
COSHH: Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (U.K.)