Safety instructions
contrAA 600
Edition 01/2014
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INSTRUMENT SHUTDOWN IN CASE OF DANGER!
In an emergency, switch off the contrAA 600 using the power switch right side wall. Discon-
nect the mains plug from the mains socket.
Switch off the installed components using the mains switch of the connected socket strip.
Ensure that the socket strip is positioned in such a way that it allows quick access.
Caution!
For the PC there is a risk of data loss and damage to the operating system!
ELECTRIC SHOCK!
The contrAA 600 is supplied with electrical voltage. Life-threatening electrical voltages occur
at various locations within the system!
The mains plug may only be connected to a proper CEE power socket to ensure that the
device meets protection class I (ground connector). The protective effect must not be invali-
dated by the use of an extension line which does not have a protective conductor (
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The contrAA 600 must be switched off before carrying out any electrical work, the mains plug
must be pulled out. Safe disconnection from the mains can only be achieved by pulling out
the mains plug. Power is still supplied to certain areas of the spectrometer, as well as the
output socket, after the device has been switched off at the main switch.
The removal of the rear panel of the device may only be carried out by the customer service
of Analytik Jena AG and specially authorized technicians.
Only Analytik Jena service engineers or specially trained electrical staff may open any com-
ponents of the instrument, especially the xenon lamp housing.
CAUTION! SHORT CIRCUIT CAUSED BY WEARING JEWELRY
There is a risk of a short circuit occurring between the two parts of the furnace, or between a
furnace part and the console. Short-circuited jewelry heats up quickly and can cause burns.
No metallic jewelry (especially around the neck) may be worn during working on and with the
contrAA 600. Otherwise there is a risk of causing a short circuit of the electrically heated
graphite tube.
CAUTION! OPERATING SUBSTANCES, DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES
The operator is responsible for the selection of substances used in the process as well as for
their safe handling. This is particularly important for radioactive, infectious, poisonous, corro-
sive, combustible, explosive and otherwise dangerous substances.
When handling dangerous substances local safety instructions and guidelines must be
observed.
Observe the notes on the labels!
Only use clearly marked containers and wear protective goggles and rubber gloves!
The contrAA 600 may only be operated under an active laboratory exhaust hood (ozone,
combustion gases given off by the sample, poisonous and combustible by-products from
sample preparation processes).
Biological samples have to be handled according to local guidelines regarding the handling
of infectious material.
Warning! Sodium borohydride
(NaBH
4
) is strongly corrosive, hygroscopic and, in solution,
extremely aggressive. Avoid dripping and spilling of reduction agent.
