Note:
Before operating the system, carefully read all of the sections of this guide.
This section contains general safety-related information and provides regulatory compliance information. It also
describes potential hazards and associated warnings for the system and the precautions that should be taken to
minimize the hazards.
In addition to this section, refer to
Glossary of Symbols on page 229
for information about the symbols and
conventions used in the laboratory environment, on the system, and in this documentation. Refer to the
Site
Planning Guide
for site requirements, including AC mains supply, source exhaust, ventilation, compressed air,
nitrogen, and roughing pump requirements.
General Safety Information
To prevent personal injury or system damage, read, understand, and obey all of the safety precautions and warnings
in this document, the manufacturer chemical safety data sheet (SDS), and product label information. These labels
are shown with internationally recognized symbols. Failure to heed these warnings could result in serious injury.
This safety information is intended to supplement federal, state, provincial, and local environmental health and
safety (EHS) regulations. The information provided covers system-related safety information applicable to the
operation of the system. It does not cover every safety procedure that should be practised. Ultimately, the user
and the organization are responsible for compliance with federal, state, provincial, and local EHS regulations and
for maintaining a safe laboratory environment.
Refer to the appropriate laboratory reference material and standard operating procedures.
Regulatory Compliance
This system complies with the regulations and standards listed in this section. Refer to the Declaration of Conformity
included with the system and the individual system components for dated references. Applicable labels have been
affixed to the system.
Australia and New Zealand
•
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC):
Radio Communications Act 1992 as implemented in these
standards:
• Electromagnetic Interference—AS/NZS CISPR 11/ EN 55011/ CISPR 11 (Class A) . Refer to
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