Teledyne CombiFlash Torrent, Руководство по установке

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Section 1 Introduction
WARNING
Avoid hazardous practices! If you use this instrument in any way not specified in
this manual, the protection provided by the instrument may be impaired.Liquids
associated with this instrument may be classified as carcinogenic, biohazard,
flammable, or radioactive. Should these liquids be used, it is highly recommended
that this application be accomplished in an isolated environment designed for
these types of materials in accordance with federal, state, and local regulatory
laws, and in compliance with your company’s chemical/hygiene plan in the event
of a spill.
WARNING
If you are using flammable solvents or chemicals with this system, vapor
concentration levels may exceed the maximum exposure levels as recommended
by OSHA Guide 1910.1000. To reduce those levels to a safe exposure, Teledyne
Isco recommends that you place the system in a laboratory hood designed for the
purpose of ventilation. This hood should be constructed and operated in
accordance with federal state and local regulations. In the event of a solvent or
chemical spill, your organization should have a plan to deal with these mishaps.
In all cases, use good laboratory practices and standard safety procedures.
WARNING
The Combi Flash Torrent has redundant safety devices to limit pressure to less
than 100 psi (689 kPa). Redi Sep columns smaller than 100 g are CE certified using
standard IEC61010-1 for use on the Combi Flash Torrent. Redi Sep columns larger
than 100 g meet Pressure Vessel Directive 97/23/EC. Teledyne Isco strongly
recommends against the use of columns rated less than 100 psi (689 kPa).
1.4.1 Hazard Severity Levels
This manual applies Hazard Severity Levels to the safety alerts. These three
levels are described in the sample alerts below.
CAUTION
Cautions identify a potential hazard, which if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury. This category can also warn you of unsafe practices, or conditions
that may cause property damage.
WARNING
Warnings identify a potentially hazardous condition, which if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
DANGER
DANGER – limited to the most extreme situations to identify an imminent
hazard, which if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.