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Occupational safety
When using the apparatus observe the health and safety regulations (among others those
concerning protective clothing and laboratory equipment). In the United Kingdom, relevant
information is provided by the Health and Safety Executive. In Ireland it is the Health and
Safety authority, in Australia, Safe Work Australia and in New Zealand, Worksafe. In the
United States of America it is the OSHA, in Canada the CSC.
Ambient conditions
The detector is to be operated only in the following conditions:
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Temperature 3...45 °C (37.4...113 °F)
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Humidity 0...90 %, non-condensing
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Atmosphere: air in room, inert gas, no explosive or corrosive fumes
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No direct sunlight (danger of overheating)
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No ignition sources in the vicinity of flammable solvents
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