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Safety Practices and Hazards
8 Agilent Cary 600 Series FTIR Spectrometers and Microscopes User’s Guide
General
Operation of an Agilent Cary 600 Series FTIR spectrometer and
microscope involves the use of compressed gases, high voltage
energy, and hazardous materials including liquid nitrogen, tungsten
halogen source lamps that emit ultraviolet radiation and a helium-
neon laser operating in the visible region at 632.8 nanometers. The
instrument is rated at Class II (USA) or Class 2 (European). Careless,
improper or unskilled use of this spectrometer or microscope can
cause death or serious injury to personnel, and/or severe damage to
equipment and property. You may choose to wear personal
protective equipment, such as optical safety glasses, but this is not
required for this instrument.
The spectrometer incorporates interlocks and covers that are
designed to prevent inadvertent contact with any potential hazards.
If the instrument is used in any manner not specified by Agilent, this
protection may be impaired. Develop safe working habits that do not
depend upon the correct operation of the interlocks for safe
operation. Do not bypass any interlock or cover.
These safety practices are provided to help you operate the
instrument safely. Read each safety topic thoroughly before
attempting to operate the instrument and
always operate the
spectrometer and microscope in accordance with these safety
practices.
Ultraviolet radiation
Tungsten halogen source lamps (for near-infrared analysis) emit
hazardous ultraviolet (UV) radiation. This radiation can cause
serious damage to eyes. NEVER look directly at the lamp and always
wear appropriate protective equipment and clothing when required.
Cryogenic cooling
Some detectors used with your Agilent Cary 600 Series FTIR
instrument (MCT or InSb detectors) are cryogenically-cooled. The
liquid nitrogen used in this process is extremely cold (-196 °C,
-320.8 °F) and can cause damage to the human body. Use appropriate
protective equipment when working with liquid nitrogen.