Warning:
To avoid electric shock, do not remove protective panels from system
modules. 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 the mass spectrometer
is in Standby 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 ignition of flammable solvent vapors in the enclosed space of a
mass spectrometer’s ion source, ensure that nitrogen flows continuously through the
source. The nitrogen supply pressure must not fall below 690 kPa (6.9 bar, 100 psi)
during an analysis requiring the use of flammable solvents. Also a gas-fail device must
be installed, to interrupt the flow of LC solvent should the nitrogen supply fail.
A.1.1.4 Biohazard warning
The following warning applies to Waters instruments and devices that can process material
containing biohazards, which are substances that contain biological agents capable of producing
harmful effects in humans.
Warning:
To avoid infection with potentially infectious, human-sourced products,
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).
Observe Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) at all times, particularly when working with
hazardous materials, and consult the biohazard safety representative for your
organization regarding the proper use and handling of infectious substances.
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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