GE akta start Maintenance Manual page 17

Using flammable liquids
Personal protection
ÄKTA start Maintenance Manual 29-0603-08 AC
WARNING
When using flammable liquids with ÄKTA start, follow these precau-
tions to avoid any risk of fire or explosion.
•
Fire Hazard. Before starting the system, make sure that there
is no unintentional leakage in the instrument or tubing.
•
Explosion hazard. To avoid building up an explosive atmo-
sphere when using flammable liquids, make sure that the room
ventilation meets the local requirements.
CAUTION
To avoid hazardous situations when unpacking, installing or moving
ÄKTA start, follow the precautions below.
ÄKTA start is filled with denaturated alcohol (50% C2H5OH (ethanol))
at delivery. The denatured alcohol mixture can be hazardous to
humans if consumed. Flush out the denaturated alcohol before
assembling, testing or integrating ÄKTA start into the intended
process context.
WARNING
To avoid hazardous situations when working with ÄKTA start, take
the following measures for personal protection.
Spread of biological agents. The operator has to take all necessary
actions to avoid spreading hazardous biological agents in the
vicinity of the equipment. The facility should comply with the na-
tional code of practice for biosafety.
2 Safety instructions
2.1 Safety precautions
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