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• Wear appropriate eye protection at all times while
handling chemicals. Depending on the types of chemicals
you are handling, wear safety glasses with side shields, or
goggles, or a full-face shield.
• Wear suitable protective clothing, including gloves if
necessary, resistant to the chemicals you are handling.
• When preparing chemical solutions, always work in a fume
hood that is suitable for the chemicals you are using.
• Perform sample preparation away from the instrument
to minimize corrosion and contamination.
• Clean up spills immediately using the appropriate equipment
and supplies, such as spill-cleanup kits.
Location and Space Requirements
Space Requirements
The system should be located near the required electrical
and gas supplies as well as the coolant supply. The roughing
pump can be located up to a distance of 2 meters (6.5 ft.)
from the instrument – up to 3 meters (10 ft.) using optional
kit. There can be no more than 2 to 3 bends or couplings in
the vacuum hose over its entire length. The diameter of the
hose must remain at least 25 mm (1 in.) ID.
The NexION 300 ICP-MS is designed to operate on a bench
66-91 cm high (26-36 in. high). PerkinElmer offers a bench
designed for the NexION 300 ICP-MS (Part No. N8141230).
This bench is 76 cm wide x 152 cm (198 cm with shelf
extended) long x 74 cm high (30 in. wide x 60 in. long
[78 in. with shelf extended] x 29 in. high). This bench has
storage bins and an acoustic barrier to muffle the sound of
the roughing pump.
Allow space on the right and left sides of the instrument for
the workstation or any accessories. The main air intake is
on the left-hand side of the instrument and a minimum of
45 cm (18 in.) clearance is required. In operation, NexION
can be operated with the back up against a wall. Access for
most service procedures is through the front of the instrument.
However, some infrequent service procedures may require a
space of at least 30 cm (12 in.) behind the instrument.
Storage Conditions
• Ambient temperature: –20 ˚C to +60 ˚C (–4 ˚F to +140 ˚F).
• Relative humidity 20% to 80%, without condensation.
• Altitude: in the range 0 m to 12,000 m (sea level to
39,370 ft.).
NOTE: When you remove the instrument from storage and before you put it
into operation, allow it to stand for at least a day under the required
environmental conditions.
General Laboratory Requirements
Laboratory Hygiene
• Keep the work area scrupulously clean to avoid con-
taminating your samples and to maintain a safe working
environment. Clean up spilled chemicals immediately and
dispose of them properly.
• Do not allow waste to accumulate in the work area.
Dispose of waste correctly.
• Do not allow smoking in the work area. Smoking is a
source of significant contamination and also a potential
route for ingesting harmful chemicals.
• Do not store, handle, or consume food in the work area.
• Ensure that the area around, under and behind the
instrument is clear of any dirt and dust to prevent their
entry into the instrument’s interior, which could cause a
negative effect on performance.
Working with Chemicals
Some chemicals used with the instrument may be hazardous
or may become hazardous after completion of an analysis.
• Use, store, and dispose of chemicals in accordance with
the manufacturer’s recommendations and the applicable
national, state, and/or local regulations.
• Do NOT put open containers of solvent near the instrument.
• Store solvents in an approved cabinet (with the appropriate
ventilation) away from the instrument.
EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE. This instrument is not
designed for operation in an explosive atmosphere.
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WARNING
