
PlasmaQuant PQ 9000 (Elite)
Safety
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Safety
For your own safety and to ensure error-free and safe operation of the PlasmaQuant PQ
9000, please read this chapter carefully before using the appliance.
Observe all safety notes listed in this user manual and all messages and notes displayed
by the control and analysis program on the monitor.
Besides the safety instructions in this user manual and the local safety regulations that
apply to the operation of the device, the general applicable regulations regarding acci-
dent prevention, occupational health and safety and environmental protection have to
be observed and complied with.
References to potential dangers do not replace the work protection regulations which
must be observed.
2.1
Safety markings on the PlasmaQuant PQ 9000
Warnings and notice symbols have been attached to the PlasmaQuant PQ 9000 which
must always be observed.
Damaged or missing warning and notice symbols can cause incorrect actions leading to
personal injury or material damage! The symbol labels must not be removed! Damaged
symbol labels must be replaced without delay!
Warning symbol
Meaning
Remark
Warning of a hazard location
At the extractor device:
Warning of optical radiation. If no exhaust tube is con-
nected, it is possible to look indirectly (by mirror) into the
radiation of the plasma.
At the sampling compartment:
Warning of moving parts; warning of hot torch
At the plasma compartment
:
Warning of hot surfaces.
At the power inlet:
Caution when connecting the media (gases, cooling wa-
ter and power)
Warning of a hot surface
At the plasma compartment:
Warning of hot surfaces. Immediately after extinguishing
the plasma, the surface of the plasma compartment and
in particular the torch and the plasma chamber window
components and the induction coil are hot. There is a risk
of getting burnt!