Warning:
To avoid electric shock, do not remove protective panels from the device.
The components within are not user-serviceable.
The following warning applies to certain mass spectrometers when they are in Operate mode.
Warning:
To avoid harmless, static-like electric shock, ensure that the mass
spectrometer is in Power Save mode before you touch any of its external surfaces that
are marked with this high-voltage warning symbol.
A.1.1.3 Mass spectrometer flammable solvents warning
This warning applies to mass spectrometers performing an analysis that requires the use of
flammable solvents.
Warning:
To prevent the ignition of flammable solvent vapors in the enclosed space of
a mass spectrometer’s ion source, ensure that these conditions are met:
• Nitrogen flows continuously through the source.
• A gas-fail device is installed to interrupt the flow of LC solvent should the nitrogen
supply fail.
• The nitrogen supply pressure does not fall below 400 kPa (4 bar, 58 psi) during an
analysis requiring the use of flammable solvents.
A.1.1.4 Biohazard warning
The following warning applies to Waters instruments and devices that can process biologically
hazardous materials. Biologically hazardous materials are substances that contain biological
agents capable of producing harmful effects in humans.
Warning:
To avoid infection from blood-borne pathogens, inactivated microorganisms,
and other biological materials, assume that all biological fluids that you handle are
infectious.
Specific precautions appear in the latest edition of the US National Institutes of Health (NIH)
publication
Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories
(BMBL).
Warning:
Observe Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) at all times, particularly when
working with hazardous materials. Consult the Safety Data Sheets regarding the
solvents you use. Additionally, consult the safety representative for your organization
regarding its protocols for handling such materials.
A.1.1.5 Biohazard and chemical hazard warning
This warning applies to Waters instruments and devices that can process biohazards, corrosive
materials, or toxic materials.
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