Safety And Handling - Waters Xevo G2-XS QTof Overview And Maintenance Manual

Safety and handling

Adhere to the following safety considerations when performing maintenance
procedures:
Warning:
when handling solvents, changing tubing, or operating the instrument.
Know the physical and chemical properties of the solvents used (see the
Material Safety Data Sheets for the solvents in use).
Warning:
• do not remove the instrument's panels. There are no user-serviceable
items inside the instrument.
• ensure that the instrument is in Standby mode before commencing
any maintenance.
Warning:
probe and source.
Warning:
the source enclosure open when one or both of these conditions apply:
• An ESI probe is fitted (the probe tip is sharp).
• A corona pin is fitted (the pin's tip is sharp).
Notice:
ensure that the following criteria are met:
• Instrument is in Standby mode.
• LC flow is diverted to waste or set to Off.
• Desolvation gas is turned off.
Warning:
solvent, do not place reservoir bottles on top of the instrument, unless in
the bottle tray provided.
To avoid personal contamination with biologically
Warning:
hazardous, toxic, or corrosive materials, and to avoid
spreading contamination to uncontaminated surfaces, wear
clean, chemical-resistant, powder-free gloves when working
with the LC system connections, ESI probe, and source
components.
To prevent injury, always observe Good Laboratory Practice
To avoid electric shock,
To avoid burn injuries, take great care when working with the
To avoid puncture wounds, take great care while working with
When performing maintenance inside the source enclosure,
To avoid injury or equipment damage caused by spilled

Safety and handling

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