Waters Xevo TQD, Operator'S, Overview And Maintenance Manual

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Safety and handling 4-7
Safety and handling
Bear in mind the following safety considerations when performing
maintenance procedures:
See Appendix A for safety advisory information.
Preparing the instrument for working on the source
For safety reasons, you must follow this procedure before working on the
source (for example, when changing the probe, operating the source isolation
valve, and when maintaining the source).
Warning:
The instrument components can be contaminated with
biologically hazardous 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
parts 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.
Caution:
When performing maintenance inside the source enclosure,
ensure that the following criteria are met:
• Instrument is in Standby mode.
• LC flow is diverted to waste or set to Off.
• Desolvation gas is turned off.