10
Safety
KNAUER
Degasser 20DG User Manual V7632A, Version 1.1
Target Group
To what should the user pay particular atten-
tion?
To make your HPLC separations as efficient as possible, pay close
attention to the following:
Checking for clogged
tubes and for leaks
• Regularly check for leaks or clogged tubes.
Using filtered solvents
• Use ultra-pure, filtered solvents –
gradient grade
– for HPLC.
The device open may
only be opened by the
technical service depart-
ment.
Only allow the technical support of KNAUER or a company
authorized by KNAUER to open the devices for maintenance and
repair work.
What expertise should users have to safely
operate an HPLC device or device system?
Completed qualification as chemical laboratory technician or
comparable vocational training
Fundamental knowledge of liquid chromatography
Participation in an installation of the system performed by the
manufacturer or a company authorized by the manufacturer,
or suitable training on the system and chromatography soft-
ware
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Windows
®
Knowledge regarding substances that are suitable only to
a limited extent for use in liquid chromatography