Sources Of Heat; Laser And Optical Safety; Potential Hazards During Maintenance - Thermo Scientific Nicolet Summit User Manual

Sources of Heat

Laser and Optical Safety

Potential Hazards during Maintenance

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Parts of the spectrometer can become quite hot during normal use. Be careful around the
spectrometer's infrared source and the vents.
Figure 1. Take care around the instrument's infrared source and the vents
Heat from infrared
source (underneath
the instrument)
The outward facing surface of the infrared source is located on the bottom of the instrument
and can become quite hot. Do not touch the underside of the instrument during operation or
shortly after use.
The spectrometer's vent is located on the left side of the instrument. During normal use, the
spectrometer dissipates hot air from internal components to the area outside the spectrometer
through these vents. Leave enough space around the instrument vents for hot air to dissipate.
You will never be exposed to unsafe levels of laser radiation during normal use of the
spectrometer. If the cover is removed during a service procedure, you may need to take special
precautions, such as using protective eyewear. Your service person will notify you if this is
necessary.
WARNING Avoid personal injury. Never stare into the laser beam or at its reflection.
Never tamper with the laser, even if you are replacing a defective laser, or you could be
exposed to laser light or to high voltage.
You may be exposed to different hazards while performing maintenance on the instrument
than you would encounter during normal use. During maintenance, the primary hazards
involve purging the instrument and working with the instrument's internal components.
Personal Safety with the Summit Spectrometer
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