
Note:
SCIEX will not accept any system returns without a completed Decontamination Form. Contact an FSE
to obtain a copy of the form.
Do not dispose of system components or subassemblies, including computer parts, as unsorted municipal waste.
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
Follow local municipal waste ordinances for proper disposal provisions to reduce the environmental impact of
waste, electrical, and electronic equipment (WEEE). To safely dispose of this equipment, contact a local Customer
Service office for complimentary equipment pick-up and recycling.
Equipment Use and Modification
WARNING! Personal Injury Hazard. Contact the SCIEX representative if product
installation, adjustment, or relocation is required.
WARNING! Electrical Shock Hazard. Do not remove the covers. Removing the covers
might cause injury or malfunctioning of the system. The covers need not be removed
for routine maintenance, inspection, or adjustment. Contact a SCIEX Field Service
Employee (FSE) for repairs that require the covers to be removed.
WARNING! Personal Injury Hazard. Use SCIEX-recommended parts only. Use of parts
not recommended by SCIEX or use of parts for any purpose other than their intended
purpose can put the user at risk of harm or negatively impact system performance.
Use the system indoors in a laboratory that complies with the environmental conditions recommended in the
Site
Planning Guide
.
If the system is used in an environment or in a manner not prescribed by the manufacturer, then the protection
provided by the equipment might be impaired.
Unauthorized modification or operation of the system might cause personal injury and equipment damage, and
might void the warranty. Erroneous data might be generated if the system is operated either above or below the
recommended environmental conditions or operated with unauthorized modifications. Contact an FSE for information
on servicing the system.
Qualified Personnel
Only qualified SCIEX personnel shall install, inspect, and service the equipment. After installing the system, the
Field Service Employee (FSE) uses the
Customer Familiarization Checklist
to orient the customer on system
operation, cleaning, and basic maintenance.
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