GE AKTA start Maintenance Manual page 22

3 Maintenance operations
Safety precautions
To avoid damage to person when performing maintenance on the instrument, follow
the instructions below.
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WARNING
To avoid damage to person when performing maintenance on
ÄKTA start, follow the instructions below.
•
Electrical shock hazard. Do not open any covers or parts unless
specified in the user documentation. Except for the mainte-
nance and service described in the user documentation, all
other repairs should be done by service personnel authorized
by GE.
•
Only spare parts and accessories that are approved or supplied
by GE may be used for maintaining or servicing ÄKTA start.
•
Disconnect power. Always switch off power to the instrument
before replacing any component on the instrument or cleaning
the instrument, unless stated otherwise in the user documen-
tation.
•
Spillage Hazard. Avoid spillage of fluids on the surfaces of the
instrument which have cables, plugs and other wirings. Be
careful if there is spillage of fluids on the tray while trying to
remove the tray from ÄKTA start.
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NaOH is corrosive and therefore dangerous to health. When
using hazardous chemicals, avoid spillage and wear protective
glasses and other suitable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
CAUTION
To avoid damage to person when performing maintenance on
ÄKTA start, follow the instructions below.
•
Always use appropriate personal protective equipment during
operation and maintenance of ÄKTA start.
•
Hazardous UV light. Always switch off power to the instrument
before replacing the UV flow cell.
•
If hazardous chemicals are used for system or column cleaning,
wash the system or columns with a neutral solution in the last
phase or step before maintenance.
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