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5-6 Maintenance Procedures
Safety and handling
Bear in mind the following safety considerations when performing
maintenance procedures:
See Appendix A for safety advisory information.
Warning:
The instrument components can be contaminated with
biohazardous and/or toxic materials. Always wear
chemical-resistant, powder-free gloves while handling the
components.
Warning:
To prevent injury, always observe Good Laboratory Practice
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. There are no user-serviceable
items inside the instrument.
• ensure that the instrument is in Standby mode before commencing
any maintenance.
Warning:
The probe and source can be hot. To avoid burn injuries, take
great care while working with these components.
Warning:
To avoid puncture wounds, take great care while working with
the source enclosure open if one or both of these conditions apply:
• An ESI probe is fitted (the probe tip is sharp).
• A corona pin is fitted (the pin tip is sharp).