Safety And Regulatory Information; General Safety Precautions - Agilent Technologies 8860 User Manual

1 Safety Information

Safety and regulatory information

Safety and regulatory information
The Agilent Gasifier conforms to the following safety standards:
• Canadian Standards Association (CSA): C22.2 No. 61010-1
• CSA/Nationally Recognized Test Laboratory (NRTL): ANSI/UL 61010-1
• International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC): 61010–1, 61010-2-010, 61010-2-081
• EuroNorm (EN): 61010–1
The Agilent Gasifier conforms to the following regulations on Electromagnetic Compatibility
• (EMC) and Radio Frequency Interference (RFI):
• CISPR 11/EN 55011: Group 1, Class A
• IEC/EN 61326-1
This ISM device complies with Canadian ICES-001. Cet appareil ISM est conforme a la norme
NMB—001 du Canada.
The Gasifier is designed and manufactured under a quality system registered to ISO 9001.
NOTE
Declaration of Conformity available.
The Gasifier meets the following IEC (International Electro-technical Commission) classifications:
• Safety Class 1
• Transient Overvoltage Category II
• Pollution Degree 2
This unit has been designed and tested in accordance with recognized safety standards and is
designed for use indoors in non-classified locations. Do not operate it in an explosive atmosphere.
If the instrument is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by
the instrument may be impaired. Whenever the safety protection of the Gasifier has been
compromised, disconnect the unit from all power sources and secure the unit against unintended
operation. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. Substituting parts or performing any
unauthorized modification to the instrument may result in a safety hazard.

General safety precautions

When handling or using chemicals for preparation or use within the GC, all applicable local and
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national laboratory safety practices must be followed. This includes, but is not limited to, correct
use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), correct use of storage vials, and correct handling of
chemicals, as defined in the laboratory's internal safety analysis and standard operating
procedures. Failure to adhere to laboratory safety practices could lead to injury or death.
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