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Safety and handling 3-3
Safety and handling
Bear in mind the following safety considerations when performing
maintenance procedures:
See Appendix A for safety advisory information.
If you are working on the GC equipment, refer to the relevant manufacturer’s
user documentation.
Warning:
The instrument components can be contaminated with
biologically hazardous materials. Always wear chemical-resistant,
powder-free gloves while handling the components.
Warning:
To prevent injury, always observe Good Laboratory
Practices when handling solvents, changing tubing, or operating
the instrument. Know the physical and chemical properties of the
solvents used (see the Material Safety Data Sheets for the solvents
in use).
Warning:
To avoid electric shock, do not remove the instrument’s
panels. The panels do not cover user-serviceable components.
Warning:
To avoid electric shock, ensure that the instrument is in
Standby mode before performing any maintenance activity.
Warning:
To avoid burn injuries, take great care while working
with the probe and source; they can be hot.
Warning:
To avoid injury, ensure that these criteria are met when
performing maintenance inside the source enclosure:
• The instrument is in Standby mode, and the auxiliary gas flow
(API gas) is turned off (see page 2-2 ).
• The APGC is disconnected from the instrument (see page 2-17 ).
• The APGC protection cap is fitted to the capillary column tip
(see page 1-8 ).