Thermo Scientific thermoscientific Vanquish UHPLC System, Operating Manual

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Contents
UHPLC System
Operating Manual Page 5
Contents
1 Using this Manual ........................................................................ 9
1.1 About this Manual ................................................................................................ 10
1.2 Conventions.......................................................................................................... 11
1.2.1 Safety Messages....................................................................................... 11
1.2.2 Special Notices and Informational Notes ................................................. 11
1.2.3 Typographical Conventions ...................................................................... 12
1.3 Reference Documentation ................................................................................... 13
2 Safety......................................................................................... 15
2.1 Safety Symbols and Signal Words......................................................................... 16
2.1.1 Safety Symbols and Signal Words in This Manual .................................... 16
2.1.2 Observing this Manual ............................................................................. 16
2.1.3 Safety Symbols on the System ................................................................. 17
2.2 Intended Use ........................................................................................................ 18
2.3 Safety Precautions................................................................................................ 19
2.3.1 General Safety Information...................................................................... 19
2.3.2 Qualification of the Personnel ................................................................. 19
2.3.3 Personal Protective Equipment................................................................ 21
2.3.4 General Residual Hazards......................................................................... 22
2.3.5 In Case of Emergency ............................................................................... 24
2.4 Solvent and Additive Information ........................................................................ 25
2.4.1 General Compatibility .............................................................................. 25
2.4.2 Allowed pH Ranges................................................................................... 26
2.4.3 Allowed Concentrations ........................................................................... 26
2.4.4 Further Information ................................................................................. 27
3 System Overview ....................................................................... 29
3.1 System Description (Standard Configuration) ...................................................... 30
3.1.1 Solvent Rack ............................................................................................. 31
3.1.2 System Base ............................................................................................. 32
3.2 Operation ............................................................................................................. 33
4 Unpacking .................................................................................. 35
4.1 Unpacking............................................................................................................. 36
4.2 Scope of Delivery.................................................................................................. 37