Handbook
November 2011
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59-UMC0071
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Issue
01
Mercury
iTC
Page 10
PREFACE
Original Instructions
Health and safety information
The iTC contains hazardous areas. Before working with the
Mercury
iTC, all personnel must read and
become thoroughly familiar with the information given in
. In particular, users must read,
understand and strictly observe all:
Warning notices
Caution notices
Safety labels and markings on the equipment
For ease of reference and rapid response in an emergency, this handbook must be safely kept in close
proximity to the
Mercury
iTC.
Intended users
Users of the
Mercury
iTC must have received adequate training on its safe and effective use before
attempting to work with the equipment. Please contact Oxford Instruments NanoScience for
information on training requirements and training courses that are available.
Training requirements vary from country to country. Users must ensure that training is given in
accordance with all applicable local laws and regulations.
If any user of the equipment has not been directly trained by Oxford Instruments NanoScience, ensure
that they understand the safety issues associated with the equipment, and that they consult relevant
personnel for guidance when operating the equipment.
Statement of intended use of the Mercury iTC
The
Mercury
iTC has been designed for environmental control in a laboratory environment. The
equipment has been designed to operate within the process parameter limits that are outlined in this
manual.
The
Mercury
iTC is intended to be installed, used and operated only for the purpose for which the
Mercury
iTC was designed, and only in accordance with the instructions given in this manual and
other accompanying documents. Nothing stated in this manual reduces the responsibilities of users to
exercise sound judgement and best practice.
It is the user's responsibility to ensure the system is operated in a safe manner. Consideration must be
made for all aspects of the system's life-cycle, including, handling, installation, normal operation,
maintenance, dismantling, decontamination and disposal. It is the user's responsibility to complete
suitable risk assessments, to determine the magnitude of hazards.
The installation, use and operation of the
Mercury
iTC are subject to laws in the jurisdictions in which
the equipment is installed and in use. Users must install, use and operate the equipment only in such
ways that do not conflict with said applicable laws and regulations.
If the equipment is not installed, used, maintained, refurbished, modified and upgraded as specified by
the manufacturer, then the protection it provides could be impaired. Any resultant non-compliance,
damage, or personal injury would be the fault of the owner or user.
Use of the equipment for purposes other than those intended and expressly stated by Oxford
Instruments NanoScience, as well as incorrect use or operation of the equipment, may relieve Oxford
Instruments NanoScience or its agent of the responsibility for any resultant non-compliance, damage
or injury.
