Volatile And Flammable Solvents; Corrosive Solvents; Biohazard Or Radioactive Materials And Infectious Agents - Thermo Scientific Nicolet Summit User Manual

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Volatile and Flammable Solvents

The infrared source inside the spectrometer can ignite flammable and volatile samples and
solvents. Take the following actions when working with samples and solvents that are
flammable:
• Work with the sample compartment windows installed.
• Ensure that the workspace is properly ventilated with an active venting system that is free
of spark or other sources of ignition and that prevents flammable vapors from collecting
in the atmosphere surrounding the instrument.
• Do not leave flammable solvents or samples near the instrument.
• Do not leave flammable solvents or samples in the sample compartment for longer than
necessary.
• Purge the spectrometer with clean, dry air or nitrogen.

Corrosive Solvents

Solvents that produce HCl or HF vapors in the sample compartment may severely damage the
system. If you are using halogenated solvents, purge the instrument with clean, dry air or
nitrogen.
NOTICE Your warranty does not cover equipment damage that is due to a failure to
purge the instrument.
HCl and HF vapors may also compromise the coating of KBr sample compartment windows.
If you are planning to work with corrosive solvents regularly, consider installing ZnSe sample
compartment windows, instead.

Biohazard or Radioactive Materials and Infectious Agents

Biological samples, such as tissues, body fluids, infectious agents, and blood, have the
potential to transmit infectious diseases. Follow your organization's Biosafety Program
protocols for working with potentially infectious materials.
Personal Safety with the Summit Spectrometer
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