Shimadzu IRAffinity-1, Instruction Manual

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IRAffinity-1
Installation Precautions
CAUTION
• During installation, consider the entire weight of all of this system including this instrument and
accessories.
The lab table on which this instrument is installed should be strong enough to support the total weight of
the system. It should be level and stable.
Otherwise, the instrument could tip over or fall off the table.
• Avoid installation sites that are exposed to corrosive gases, vapors of organic halides, organic
solvents, Siloxane, oil mists or excessive dust.
These adverse conditions may be detrimental to maintaining the instrument performance and may
shorten its service life.
• Additional information for applications using organic halides
If vapors of any organic halide, such as difluoromethane (CH
2
F
2
), dichloromethane (CH
2
Cl
2
),
chloroform (CHCl
3
), or carbon tetrachloride (CCl
4
) enter the interferometer, they are decomposed by
the heat of the light source to highly caustic hydrogen halides such as Hydrofluoric acid (HF),
Hydrochloric acid (HCl), etc. Mirrors, other optical elements, screws and another parts in the
interferometer might be damaged. Please prevent the entry of organic halide vapors into the
interferometer by installing a local ventilation system at the FTIR sample compartment, or purging the
interferometer with dried air or N
2
gas, when you run samples that include volatile organic halide
compounds.
WARNING
• To ensure safe operation, contact your Shimadzu representative if product installation,
adjustment, or re-installation (after the product is moved) is required.
• Take measures to prevent the instrument from falling in the event of an earthquake or other
disaster.
Strong vibrations could cause the instrument to fall over, resulting in injury.
• The power supply voltage of the instrument is indicated on the label on the back of the
instrument. Connect the instrument only to a power supply of the voltage indicated;
otherwise, fire or electric shock could result. Check that the power supply voltage is stable and that its
current capacity is sufficient to operate all the components of the system. If not, the instrument will not
operate at its rated performance.
• Ground the instrument.
Grounding is necessary to prevent electric shock in the event of an accident or electrical discharge, and
important for ensuring stable operation.
• Do not place heavy objects on the power cord, and keep any hot items away.
The cord could be damaged, resulting in fire, electrical shock or malfunction. If the cord becomes
damaged, contact your Shimadzu representative immediately.
• Do not modify the cord in any way. Do not bend it excessively or pull on it.
The cord could be damaged, resulting in fire, electrical shock or malfunction. If the cord becomes
damaged, contact your Shimadzu representative immediately.
• Please insert the power cord in the power outlet at an easily accessible position.
The power cord must be unplugged from the power outlet in case of emergency.