Other Hazards - Thermos TriPlus RSH Hardware Manual

Other Hazards

Thermo Scientific
• EN60825-1:1994 + A1:2002 + A2:2001
• IEC60825-1:1993 + A1:1997 + A2:2001
The software contains a built-in safety time limit such that the laser scanning mechanism
cannot be operated in AIM mode for more than 5 continuous seconds.
To avoid injury and possible infection through contamination during TriPlus RSH operation,
keep your hands away from the syringe.
Do not operate the TriPlus RSH without the safety guard. The safety guard must be installed
for safe operation. Do not place any objects inside the area of the safety guard. Keep away
from the area around the safety guard during operation of the TriPlus RSH.
Danger of crushing to fingers and hands. To avoid injury keep your hands away from moving
parts during operation. Turn off the power to the TriPlus RSH if you must reach inside a
mechanically powered system with moving parts.
To avoid injury, observe safe laboratory practice when handling solvents, changing tubing, or
operating the TriPlus RSH. Know the physical and chemical properties of the solvents you
use. See the MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets) from the manufacturer of the solvents being
used.
When using the TriPlus RSH, follow the generally accepted procedures for quality control
and method development.
When using the TriPlus RSH in the field of chromatographic analysis, if a change is observed
in the retention of a particular compound, in the resolution between two compounds, or in
the peak shape, immediately determine the reasons for the changes. Do not rely on the
separation results until you determine the cause of a change.
Do not operate on the instrument components that form part of the work area of the TriPlus
RSH when it is in motion.
Use caution when working with any polymer tubing under pressure:
• Always wear eye protection when near pressurized polymer tubing.
• Do not use polymer tubing that has been severely stressed or kinked.
• Do not use polymer tubing, in particular no PEEK or Tefzel tubing when using
tetrahydrofuran (THF), dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO), chlorinated organic solvents,
concentrated mineral acids such as nitric, phosphoric or sulfuric acids, or any related
compounds.
Do not use vials without a sealing cap, or microtiter or deepwell plates without a plate seal.
Vapor phase from organic solvents can be hazardous and flammable. Acidic vapor phase can
cause corrosion to critical mechanical parts.
Preface
Safety Information and Warnings
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