Safety Practices For Flame Atomization; Safety Interlocks; Safe Use Of Burner Gases - PerkinElmer AAnalyst 700 User Manual

Safety/Regulatory Information

Safety practices for flame atomization

Safety interlocks

PerkinElmer provides a number of safety interlocks on the burner system to
monitor gas pressure and check for the proper setup of the burner head, nebulizer,
and drain system. In addition a flame sensor checks that the flame is burning.
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Do not attempt to defeat these interlocks; you may compromise your own, or
someone else's, safety.

Safe use of burner gases

The seepage of fuel gas or fuel gas mixture from the burner system, the drain
system, the gas control system, or the gas connections constitutes a serious fire
hazard.
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Make sure that there are no breaks or leaks in any of these systems and that
all the seals are correctly installed and in good condition.
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Regularly check for leaks at joints and seals using an approved leak test
solution.
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When you perform any maintenance or installation procedures, follow the
instructions in the guide exactly.
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Do not attempt to service the gas control system yourself.
A PerkinElmer service engineer, or similarly authorized and trained person,
must perform the work.
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When you shut down the instrument, for example at the end of the working
day, shut all the gas lines at the cylinder or regulator valves. Bleed the lines
between the regulator and instrument to atmosphere before switching off the
ventilation system.
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