Varian 900-LC Series Liquid Chromatograph
Safety Practices and Hazards
Your Varian instrument and accessories have been carefully
designed so that when used properly you have an accurate, fast,
flexible and safe LC system.
Information about safety practices appears throughout the
documentation (both hard copy and online) provided with your
instrument. Before using the instrument, you must thoroughly read
these safety practices.
Observe all relevant safety practices at all times.
This instrument is designed for chromatographic analysis of
appropriately prepared samples. It must be operated using
appropriate solvents and within specified maximum ranges for
pressure, flows, and temperatures as described in this manual. If
the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the
manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment may be
impaired.
It is your responsibility to inform Varian representatives if the
instrument has been used for the analysis of hazardous biological,
radioactive, or toxic samples, prior to any instrument service being
performed or when an instrument is being returned to the service
center for repair, or is being recycled at end-of-life.
General
Operation of a Varian 900-LC Series Liquid Chromatograph
involves the use of pressurized liquid, ultraviolet radiation, and
hazardous materials including corrosive fluids and flammable
liquids. Careless, improper or unskilled use of this liquid
chromatograph can cause death or serious injury to personnel,
and/or severe damage to equipment and property.
The 900-LC Series Liquid Chromatograph incorporates covers that
are designed to prevent inadvertent contact with any potential
hazards. If the instrument is used in any manner not specified by
Publication date: December 2007
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