FlowStar2 LB 514
1. Introduction
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1.3 Safety Instructions
Special instructions and precautions
Caution!
This sign alerts you to important operating procedures with a potential danger
of damaging the equipment and endangering your safety on disobeying. Refer to the user
and instrument manuals for precautionary instructions.
This operating manual includes information and warnings that have to be observed by the
user in order to ensure safe operation of the instruments.
Please do always act according to the following safety instructions, before as well as dur-
ing operation of the system! Before set up and operation of the instrument it is necessary
to read the instructions below as neither safe operation of the instrument nor safety of the
user are guaranteed otherwise. Failure to follow the instructions may invalidate the war-
ranty.
The instrument has been manufactured in accordance with the safety requirements for
electronic and medical measuring systems. If the law lays down regulations on the instal-
lat
ion and/or operation of sample measuring system, then it is the operator’s responsibil-
ity to adhere to them.
The manufacturer has done everything possible to guarantee that the equipment func-
tions safely, both electrically and mechanically. The user has to make sure that the instru-
ment will be set up and installed properly to guarantee safe operation. Using the instru-
ment in other manner than described in the manual can result in damage of the instru-
ment, other system components and can also cause user injuries.
The instruments are tested by the manufacturer and supplied in a condition that allows
safe and reliable operation.
This equipment must be installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer´s
recommendations. Installation must be performed by properly trained and authorized
personnel.
Please observe the legal requirements concerning work with radioactive material!
Without special permit the instrument must always be used with radioactivity below
the permitted limit. The manufacturer cannot guarantee a maximum radiation of
1µSv/h in a 100mm distance. When using high activities the user has to make sure
this limit is not exceeded.
Operate the instrument inside a collecting pan to avoid uncontrolled contamination in
case of leakage.
The instrument is meant to be used with solvents commonly used in chromatog-
raphy.
The installation category is II.
The instrument may only be operated by personnel who have been trained on the
use of the system. It is strongly recommended that all users read this manual prior to
use.
Use the instrument only for the designated application.
The instrument is designed for indoor use only.
The instrument may not be operated at altitudes above 2000 m above sea level.
