Safety And Handling - Waters Xevo TQD Overview And Maintenance Manual

Safety and handling

Bear in mind the following safety considerations when performing
maintenance procedures:
Warning:
chemical-resistant, powder-free gloves while handling instrument
components. The components can be contaminated with
biohazards or toxic materials.
Warning:
Practice when handling solvents, changing tubing, or operating
the instrument. Know the physical and chemical properties of the
solvents used (see the Material Safety Data Sheets for the solvents
in use).
Warning:
• do not remove the instrument's panels. There are no
• ensure that the instrument is in Standby mode before
Warning:
with the probe and source; they can be hot.
Warning:
performing maintenance inside the source enclosure:
• The instrument is in Standby mode.
• LC flow is diverted to waste or set to Off.
• Desolvation gas flow is stopped.
See Appendix A
To avoid personal contamination, always wear
To prevent injury, always observe Good Laboratory
To avoid electric shock,
user-serviceable parts inside the instrument.
commencing any maintenance.
To avoid burn injuries, take great care while working
To avoid injury, ensure that these criteria are met when
for safety advisory information.
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