Navigator 500
Sodium analyzer
1 Health & Safety
OI/ASO550–EN Rev. G
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1 Health & Safety
1.1 Safety precautions
Be sure to read, understand and follow the instructions contained within this manual before and during use of the equipment. Failure
to do so could result in bodily harm or damage to the equipment.
1.2 Potential safety hazards
1.2.1 Navigator 550 sodium wet-section – electrical
The Navigator 550 sodium wet-section operates on 24V DC supplied from the transmitter.
There are no hazardous voltages present.
1.2.2 Navigator 550 sodium wet-section – chemical reagents
1.2.3 Navigator 540 transmitter – electrical
1.3 Safety standards
This product has been designed to satisfy the requirements of IEC61010-1:2010 3rd edition 'Safety Requirements for Electrical
Equipment for Measurement, Control and Laboratory Use' and complies with US NEC 500, NIST and OSHA.
Warning.
Installation, operation, maintenance and servicing must be performed:
by suitably trained personnel only
in accordance with the information provided in this manual
in accordance with relevant local regulations
Warning.
To ensure safe use when handling chemicals, the following points must be observed:
Review the Material Safety Data Sheets prior to handling containers, reservoirs, and delivery systems that contain chemical
reagents and standards.
Protective eye wear and hand wear must always be used when contact with chemicals is possible.
Normal safety precautions must be taken to avoid the possibility of an accident occurring when operating in conditions of
high pressure and / or temperature.
Chemicals must be stored away from heat, protected from temperature extremes and powders kept dry.
When disposing of chemicals ensure that no two chemicals are mixed.
Safety advice concerning the use of the equipment described in this manual or any relevant Material Safety Data Sheets (where
applicable) may be obtained from the Company, together with servicing and spares information.
Warning.
To ensure safe use when operating this equipment, the following points must be observed:
Up to 240V AC may be present. Be sure to isolate the supply before removing the terminal cover.
Normal safety precautions must be taken to avoid the possibility of an accident occurring when operating in conditions of
high pressure and / or temperature.
Safety advice concerning the use of the equipment described in this manual or any relevant Material Safety Data Sheets (where
applicable) may be obtained from the Company, together with servicing and spares information.