GE TYPHOON FLA 7000 Getting Started Manual page 21

Radiation safety
This instrument is not equipped with any radioisotope or radiation generating unit, and
is therefore not regulated by radiation hazard prevention laws. However, the instrument
is capable of reading Storage phosphor screens which may be polluted by radioisotopes.
Personal protection
Installing and moving the
instrument
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CAUTION
If radioisotope (RI) pollution occurs, stop use of the instrument im-
mediately and follow the instructions of your radiation administra-
tor.
CAUTION
Always wear gloves, protective glasses and a lab coat or similar
when handling samples.
CAUTION
Always wear cotton gloves when handling Storage phosphor
screens.
CAUTION
Wear gloves, protective glasses and a lab coat or similar when
disposing of the Typhoon FLA 7000.
WARNING
The Typhoon FLA 7000 instrument must always be connected to
a grounded power outlet.
2 Safety instructions
2.1 Safety precautions
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