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5. Cautions on handling
Warning
1. About handling of flammable or combustible solution
The unit is not explosion proof. Take special care for handling samples on which explosive
substances, combustible substances or substances containing them. Flammable or
combustible solution will evaporate when left at a room temperature (or at a lower
temperature for some types of solutions) and may be ignited and explode from switches,
lights and other ignitable sources. Be sure to assure sufficient ventilation when using these
materials.
See section “13. List of dangerous materials” on page 37.
2. Ban on use/countermeasures when an error occurs
If smoke is emerges on the unit or an odd odor is felt, immediately turn the ELB on the main
unit off, turn the power supply off and contact your dealer or a Yamato sales office for
inspection. Otherwise, a fire or an electrical shock may result. The user shall never attempt
to repair the unit to avoid any possible dangers.
3. When using a wet material
Drain off well the water of wet material before putting it in chamber in case to dry it.Otherwise,
it may cause dew condensation or excessively high humidity and cause harm to electrical
system. Be careful that it may cause malfunction.
Caution
1. Do not step on the unit.
Do not step on the unit. Otherwise, the unit may trip over or be damaged resulting a personal
injury or a malfunction.
2. Do not put or drop an object on the unit.
Do not put or drop an object on the unit. Since the unit contains high precision devices,
vibrations or shock may cause a malfunction.
3. When a thunder is heard.
When a thunder is heard, turn the ELB on the main unit off then turn the main power off
immediately. Otherwise, a lightning strike may result and cause a fire.
4. During night and not to be operated for a long period of time.
During the night and when you want to stop the unit for a longer period of time, turn the ELB
to “off” and pull out the power cord from the power supply.