Safety
Residual Hazards
Thermo Fisher Scientific
iCAP Q Operating Manual (P/N 1288090, Revision B)
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Residual Hazards
Where risks remain despite the inherent safe design measures,
safeguarding and complementary protective measures adopted, the
necessary warnings, including warning devices, must be provided.
The iCAP Q mass spectrometer is engineered to minimize machine
components and operating procedures that may compromise operator
safety. To maintain some machine operations and functionality, certain
compromises are required. The following safety notices document some
of these residual hazards. By making the operator aware of the potential
risks, we hope to ensure maximum safety in the operation of this mass
spectrometer.
Users of the iCAP Q mass spectrometer must pay attention to the
following residual hazards.
WARNING
!
Toxic Gases.
Danger of intoxication. Toxic gases are released that may
lead to severe bodily harm when the spray chamber is disassembled. Do
not disassemble the spray chamber when the plasma is still on.
CAUTION
!
Hazardous Chemical.
Samples and solvents might contain toxic,
carcinogenic, mutagenic, or corrosive/irritant chemicals. Avoid
exposure to potentially harmful materials. Always wear protective
clothing, gloves, and safety glasses when you handle solvents or
samples. Also contain waste streams and use proper ventilation. Refer
to your supplier's Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for proper
handling of a particular compound.
CAUTION
!
Burn Hazard.
Fore vacuum pump in
operation
is hot and some
surfaces could reach a temperature higher than 80 °C (176 °F). Switch
off the pump and let it cool down before any intervention or take
appropriate precautions. All work on a pump that is “still warm from
operation” should be done only while wearing heat protective gloves.
CAUTION
!
Hazardous Gases.
Danger to health. When operating the instrument
with hazardous gas, an external warning sensor must be installed in the
vicinity of the instrument.
CAUTION
!
Hot Surface.
Danger of burns. Switch off the plasma at least 2 minutes
before handling the torch or cones.
