Safety Practices and Hazards
Agilent 5800 and 5900 ICP-OES User's Guide
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Before opening the torch compartment door,
always
extinguish the plasma by
pressing SHIFT + F5 on the keyboard or by clicking the ‘Plasma Off’ icon on the
ICP Expert software toolbar.
The torch and its surroundings remain hot for up to five minutes after the plasma
is extinguished. Touching this area before it has cooled sufficiently may result in
burns. Allow the torch and torch compartment to cool before carrying out any
work in this area, or wear heat-resistant gloves.
The plasma system has been carefully designed to operate safely and effectively
when using torches and related components that conform to Agilent’s design
criteria. Use of non-approved components in the plasma compartment may render
the system inoperative and/or hazardous. It may also invalidate the warranty on
the instrument. Use only torches and related components supplied or authorized
by Agilent.
Heat, Vapors and Fumes
Heat, ozone, vapors and fumes generated by the plasma can be hazardous and
must be extracted from the instrument by means of an exhaust system. Ensure
that an exhaust system of the appropriate type is fitted (as specified in the Site
Preparation Guide). The system must be vented to the outside air in accordance
with local regulations and never within the building. Regularly check the exhaust
system by smoke test to ensure that the exhaust system is functioning correctly.
The exhaust system must always be switched on
before
igniting the plasma.
Compressed Gas Hazards
All compressed gases (other than air) can create a hazard if they leak into the
atmosphere. Even small leaks in gas supply systems can be dangerous. Any leak
(except that of air or oxygen) can result in an oxygen-deficient atmosphere, which
can cause asphyxiation. The area in which cylinders are stored and the area
surrounding the instrument must be adequately ventilated to prevent such gas
accumulations.
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