Chemical Hazards; Compressed Gas Hazards; Dangerous High Voltages; High Voltages And Solvents - Gilson VERITY 1910 MS User Manual

Safety Notices
The following safety notices may appear in this document:
WARNING
A potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in serious injury
A potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate
CAUTION
injury
NOTICE
A potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in equipment damage

Chemical Hazards

Any chemicals used for analysis should be handled according to good laboratory practice.
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 VERITY® 1910 MS Detector. Use care when handling chemicals and wear
appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
The responsible individual must ensure that personnel are not exposed to hazardous levels of
toxic substances as outlined in the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), or any documentation
provided by local governing bodies such as The Health Protection Agency (UK) or The
occupational Safety and Health Administration (US).

Compressed Gas Hazards

The VERITY 1910 MS Detector requires a source of dry nitrogen gas for correct operation.
Always follow local health and safety regulations if handling cylinders of compressed gas.
Environmental monitoring must be deployed to detect and alert the user to the occurrence of
a reduction of oxygen due to a nitrogen leak in the environment. In case of oxygen reduction,
all personnel need to leave the room and alert the proper health and safety representative.

Dangerous High Voltages

Several internal parts of the VERITY 1910 MS Detector can supply dangerous voltages. When
the VERITY 1910 MS Detector is connected to the mains supply, dangerous high voltages can
be present even if the power is switched off.

High Voltages and Solvents

This system operates using high voltages. This can introduce additional hazards when certain
solvents are used. Ensure all solvents and instruments are properly connected, vented, or set
up with manufacturer approved settings.
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