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Operating this instrument
When operating this instrument, follow standard quality control procedures
and the guidelines presented in this section.
Applicable symbols
Audience and purpose
This guide is for operators of varying levels of experience. It gives an overview
of the instrument, and explains how to prepare it, change its modes of
operation, and maintain it.
Intended use
Waters designed the orthogonal-acceleration, time-of-flight Xevo™ G2 QTof
for use as a research tool to deliver authenticated mass measurement. The
Xevo G2 QTof is for research use only and is not intended for use in diagnostic
applications.
Symbol Definition
Manufacturer
Authorized representative of the European
Community
Confirms that a manufactured product complies
with all applicable European Community
directives
Australia C-Tick EMC compliant
Confirms that a manufactured product complies
with all applicable United States and Canadian
safety requirements
Consult instructions for use