Safety Notices; Chemical Hazards; Electrical Hazards; Flammable Solvents - Gilson PLC 2050 User Manual

Safety Notices

the following safety notices may appear in this document:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in personal
WARNING
injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or
CAUTION
moderate injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in equipment
NOTICE
damage.

Chemical Hazards

any chemicals used for analysis should be handled according to good laboratory
practice (GLP). they should also be stored, used, and disposed of in accordance with the
manufacturer's specifications, as well as local and national regulations. Potentially hazardous
chemicals can be used with the instrument. use care when handling chemicals and wear
appropriate personal protective equipment (PPe), such as safety glasses, gloves, etc.
the responsible individual must ensure that personnel are not exposed to hazardous
levels of toxic substances as outlined in the material Safety Data Sheets (mSDSs), or any
documentation provided by local governing bodies such as the Health Protection agency
(united Kingdom) or the occupational Safety and Health administration (united States).

Electrical Hazards

unless specifically instructed, do not remove any protective covers. Detach all sources of
voltage from the instrument before the service, repair, or exchange of parts.
use only the grounded aC cord provided. ungrounded power cords can result in electrical
shock and serious personal injury. faulty or frayed power cords must be immediately
replaced with one of the same type and rating. When it is necessary to use a non-original
power cord, make sure the replacement cord adheres to following specifications and
local building safety codes: 1) european union model; Connector a: male, type e or f
(Schuko), 16a; Connector B: female, ieC320/C13, 10a; 250 V~, H05VV-f 3G1.0 mm² and
2) united States and Canadian model; Connector a: male type, nema 15-5, 15a; Connector B:
female, ieC320/C13, 10a; 125 V~, SVt 3x18 aWG.
Use only approved fuses with the specified current rating. the instrument must be
NOTICE
operated within the voltage specified on the right panel of the instrument.

Flammable Solvents

Secure all flammable solvents. the temperature of liquids inside the system must be
25°C (77°f) below the lowest flame temperature of any solvents used.

Lifting

the instrument exceeds the weight one person can lift safely. two or more people are
required to lift the instrument safely. always lift the instrument from the base and follow any
unpacking instructions provided with the instrument.
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