Thermo Scientific NITON XL3t 500 User Manual page 192

Appendix D:
Appendix D: Summary of Warnings
Appendices-x NITON XL3 Analyzer User's Guide
WARNING! Do not attempt to use this instrument without first reading and
understanding the entire User's Guide!
WARNING! Always treat radiation with respect. Do not hold your
instrument near the Kapton window during testing. Never point your
instrument at yourself or anyone else when the shutter is open.
WARNING! The preconditions for operation must be continued for the
duration of the reading. If the preconditions are violated, the x-ray tube will
turn off, the calibration shutter will close, and the measurement will end.
The four LED lights will stop blinking when the measurement is ended.
The flashing of the LED lights is not synchronized to minimize power
consumption.
WARNING! When the four LED lights are blinking, the x-ray tube is on.
This should only occur during a measurement, while the preconditions for
operation are met. If the LED lights blink at any other time, disconnect the
battery pack and call Thermo Scientific's Service Department in the United
States, toll free, at (800) 875-1578, or outside the United States, at
+1-978-670-7460, or your local Authorized NITON Service Center.
WARNING! Tampering with the 5,500 ppm (lead high) lead-in-soil
standard may cause exposure to lead dust. Keep all standards out of the
reach of children.
WARNING! Do not attempt to take measurements while downloading
readings! This will generate an error requiring a system reset, and may
corrupt your stored readings, requiring all stored readings to be erased.
WARNING! Grinding and sifting dried samples produces dust. Even clean
soil contains silica, which may be hazardous when airborne. Prepare all
samples in a ventilated area; wear a mask, gloves, and an apron; and spread a
drop cloth.
WARNING! All Service, except exterior cleaning and Kapton window
replacement, must be performed by Thermo Scientific or an Authorized
NITON Analyzers Service Center. Do not attempt to make repairs yourself.
Opening the case of your NITON will void the analyzer Warranty in its
entirety.
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