Verifying Safe State - Agilent Technologies 4100 User Manual

Safety Practices and Hazards
The MP-AES instrument incorporates interlocks and covers that are
designed to prevent inadvertent contact with any potential hazards.
If the MP-AES instrument is used in any manner not specified by
Agilent, this protection may be impaired. It is good practice to
develop safe working habits that do not depend upon the correct
operation of the interlocks for safe operation. It is essential that no
interlock or cover is bypassed, damaged or removed.
The safety practices described below are provided to help the user
operate the MP-AES instrument safely. Read each safety topic
thoroughly before attempting to operate the MP-AES instrument and
always operate the MP-AES instrument in accordance with these
safety practices.
If you are unsure of the effects of any liquid, gas or chemical on the
MP-AES instrument, consult your Agilent field service engineer or
approved representative before use.
If the MP-AES instrument is to be used in conjunction with other
non-Agilent equipment, the safety requirements of any system
incorporating the MP-AES instrument is the responsibility of the
assembler of the system.

Verifying Safe State

The following general safety precautions must be observed during all
phases of operation, maintenance and service of this instrument.
To ensure continued safety of the instrument after maintenance or
service procedures verify the instrument is returned to a safe state
before use. This includes running performance checks to verify the
instruments safety systems are functioning correctly. Check the
general condition of the instrument during operation for wear or
signs of corrosion that are likely to inhibit function or safety.
Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific warnings
elsewhere in this manual violates safety standards of design,
manufacture, and intended use of the instrument. Agilent
Technologies assumes no liability for the customer's failure to
comply with these requirements.
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