Cleaning and decontamination
CAUTION!
Cleaning and Decontamination.
Use only the cleaning and decontamination methods
specified in the manufacturer's user documentation. It is the responsibility of the operator (or other
responsible person) to ensure the following requirements are met:
·
No decontamination or cleaning agents are used that could cause a HAZARD as a result of a
reaction with parts of the equipment or with material contained in the equipment.
·
The instrument is properly decontaminated a) if hazardous material is spilled onto or into the
equipment, and/or b) prior to having the instrument serviced at your facility or sending the
instrument for repair, maintenance, trade-in, disposal, or termination of a loan (decontamination
forms may be requested from customer service).
·
Before using any cleaning or decontamination methods (except those recommended by the
manufacturer), users should confirm with the manufacturer that the proposed method will not
damage the equipment.
Safety and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) standards
The instrument design and manufacture complies with the following standards and requirements for
safety and electromagnetic compatibility.
Safety compliance
Reference
Description
EU Directive 2014/35/EU European Union “Low Voltage Directive”
IEC 61010-1
EN 61010-1
UL 61010-1
CSA C22.2 No. 61010-1
Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and
laboratory use – Part 1: General requirements
IEC 61010-2-010
EN 61010-2-010
Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control and
laboratory use – Part 2-010: Particular requirements for laboratory equipment
for the heating of materials
IEC 61010-2-081
EN 61010-2-081
Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control and
laboratory use – Part 2-081: Particular requirements for automatic and semi-
automatic laboratory equipment for analysis and other purposes
Appendix E
Safety
Safety and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) standards
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