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WARNING
• There are no bio-hazardous materials within the unit; however this unit could be used with bio-hazardous samples.
Before using the instrument, the customer should have in place decontamination procedures designed to protect
laboratory workers from occupationally acquired infections. The sample chamber cell holders are removable and
may be decontaminated using the appropriate disinfectant for the bio hazard in question, rinsed with distilled
water and then allowed to dry. The sample chamber and exterior may be wiped with a suitable disinfectant
cleaning wipe. It is the responsibility of the customer to ensure that the user of the equipment is provided with a
safe working environment.
• Any chemicals used in Analyses should be used, stored and disposed of in accordance with manufacturer’s
guidelines and local safety regulations.
• Toxic Fumes. Efficient laboratory ventilation must be provided when working with volatile solvents or toxic
substances.
• Waste disposal. Disposal of some solvents and chemicals may be classed as hazardous waste and must be dealt
with in accordance with local regulatory practice.
• Personal protective equipment. This is not required to operate the unit but the samples measured may require PPE.
A local risk assessment should be carried out.
• Decontamination. Equipment returned for repair should include an appropriate decontamination certificate.
1.4. General Safety
This equipment has been designed to conform to the following directives
2006/95/EC
Low voltage directive (LVD)
2004/108/EC
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) directive
2012/19/EU
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment directive recast (WEEE Recast)
2011/65/EU
Restriction on the use of certain hazardous substances (ROHS) directive
2006/42/EC
Machinery directive
1999/5/EC
Radio and Telecommunications terminal equipment directive (Applicable
only to products fitted with Bluetooth communication devices)
Standards, to which conformity is declared, are as follows:
EN61010 - 1:2010
Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement,
control and laboratory use. General requirements
EN61326 - 1:2006
Electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory
use -EMC Requirements*
EN50581:2012
Technical documentation for the assessment of electrical and
electronic products with respect to the restriction of hazardous
substances.
EN ISO 12100:2010 Safety of machinery-General principles for design, risk
assessment and risk reduction
EN 301 489-1/-17
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio
equipment and services; Part 1: Common technical
requirements (Applicable only to products fitted with Bluetooth
communication devices)
EN 300 328
Data transmission equipment operating in the 2,4 GHz ISM
band and using wide band modulation techniques; essential
requirements under article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive.
(Applicable only to products fitted with Bluetooth
communication devices)
