PerkinElmer OPTIMA 8000, Customer Hardware And Service Manual

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Safety Practices
• Check the condition of pipes, hoses, and connectors regularly. Perform gas
leak tests at all joints and seals of the gas system regularly, using an approved
gas leak detection solution.
• When the equipment is turned off, close all gas cylinder valves tightly at the
cylinder. Bleed the remainder of the line before turning the exhaust vent off.
Hazardous Chemicals Warnings
Before using any chemicals or solvents with the instrument, the customer should
be thoroughly familiar with all hazards and safety handling practices. Observe the
manufacturer’s recommendations for use, storage and disposal. These
recommendations are normally supplied in the material safety data sheets (MSDS)
supplied with the solvents.
Some definitions of terms used in "Hazardous Chemicals Warnings" above are
given next.
OSHA: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (United States)
ACGIH: American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
COSHH: Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (United Kingdom)
Responsible body: "Individual or group responsible for the use and maintenance
of equipment, and for ensuring that operators are adequately trained." [per EN/IEC
61010-1].
Some chemicals used with this instrument may be hazardous or may
become hazardous after completing an analysis.
The responsible body
(e.g. Lab Manager) must take the necessary precautions to ensure that the
surrounding workplace and the 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.
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Warning