Electrical Hazards; Other Precautions - Agilent Technologies 4100 Site Preparation Manual

Electrical Hazards

The Agilent 4100 MP-AES and some accessories contain electrical
circuits, devices and components operating at dangerous voltages.
Contact with these circuits, devices and components can cause death,
serious injury or painful electric shock. Panels or covers that are
retained by screws on the MP-AES and accessories may be opened
only by Agilent­trained, Agilent-qualified or Agilent­approved field
service engineers (unless specifically instructed). Consult the
documentation or product labels supplied with your personal
computer (PC), monitor and printer to determine which parts are
operator-accessible.

Other Precautions

Use of the MP-AES and accessories may involve materials, solvents
and solutions that are flammable, corrosive, toxic or otherwise
hazardous. Careless, improper or unskilled use of such materials,
solvents and solutions can create explosion hazards, fire hazards,
toxicity and other hazards that can result in death, serious personal
injury or damage to equipment.
Always ensure that laboratory safety practices governing the use,
handling and disposal of hazardous materials are strictly observed.
These safety practices should include wearing appropriate safety
clothing and safety glasses.
Air flow to the MP-AES and accessories must be unobstructed. Do
not block the ventilation grill on the instrument. Consult the
documentation supplied with your PC, monitor and printer for their
specific ventilation requirements.
Great care should be taken when working with glass or quartz parts
to prevent breakage and cuts. This is especially important when
attaching plastic tubing to glass barbs, or removing and replacing
pieces of broken torch.
The MP-AES weighs approximately 73 kg (161 lb). To avoid injury to
personnel or damage to the MP-AES or property, always use a forklift
or other suitable mechanical lifting device to move the MP-AES.
Use only Agilent-supplied spares with your MP-AES.
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