2 Safety
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NIRFlex N-500
Operation Manual, Version G
2 .5
Product safety
The NIRFlex N-500 has been designed and built in accordance with state-of-the-art technology, at the
time of development. Safety warnings in this manual (as described in section 2.4) serve to make the
user alert to and avoid hazardous situations emanating from residual dangers by giving appropriate
counter measures.
However, risks to users, property and the environment can arise when the instrument is damaged,
used carelessly or improperly.
Always follow laboratory safety rules. E.g. wear personal protective equipment such as protective eye
googles, protective clothing and gloves when working with the instrument.
2 .5 .1
General hazards
The following safety messages show hazards of general kind which may occur when handling the
instrument. The user shall observe all listed counter measures in order to achieve and maintain the
lowest possible level of hazard.
NOTE
The instrument contains a laser for wavenumber calibration. When closed the instrument is consi-
dered a Class 1 laser product (DIN Standard: GZS values DIN VDE 0837). When the housing is open,
the instrument is considered a Class 3R laser product.
Additional warning messages can be found whenever actions and situations described in this manual
are related to situational hazards.
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DANGER
Death or serious injuries by use in explosive environments.
• Do not store or operate the instrument in explosive environments
• Remove all sources of flammable vapors
• Do not store chemicals in the vicinity of the device
• Only operate and maintain the device in environment with sufficient ventilation
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WARNING
Serious eye damage by unfiltered LASER emission at open housing.
• Do not operate the instrument with open or damaged housing
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Caution
Minor or moderate injuries by dangerous current.
• Do not spill any liquids over the Measurement Cell connector of the instrument