Safety And Handling - Waters APGC Operator's Manual Supplement

Safety and handling

Bear in mind the following safety considerations when performing
maintenance procedures:
Warning:
biologically hazardous materials. Always wear chemical-resistant,
powder-free gloves while handling the components.
Warning:
Practices 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:
panels. The panels do not cover user-serviceable components.
Warning:
Standby mode before performing any maintenance activity.
Warning:
with the probe and source; they can be hot.
Warning:
performing maintenance inside the source enclosure:
• The instrument is in Standby mode, and the auxiliary gas flow
• The APGC is disconnected from the instrument (see
• The APGC protection cap is fitted to the capillary column tip
See Appendix A
If you are working on the GC equipment, refer to the relevant manufacturer's
user documentation.
The instrument components can be contaminated with
To prevent injury, always observe Good Laboratory
To avoid electric shock, do not remove the instrument's
To avoid electric shock, ensure that the instrument is in
To avoid burn injuries, take great care while working
To avoid injury, ensure that these criteria are met when
(API gas) is turned off (see
(see page 1-8).
for safety advisory information.
page 2-2).
Safety and handling
page 2-17).
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