Intended Use; Prohibited Operating Conditions; Residual Risks - Ametek Spectro MIDEX Original Operating Instructions

Safety
2.3

Intended use

Only solid substances weighing up to 20 kg may be analyzed with this instrument.
The instrument is designed as a table-top device and intended solely for operation
in enclosed rooms.
2.4

Prohibited operating conditions

Do not operate the instrument if one of the following conditions exists:
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If the instrument is faulty or damaged.
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If the instrument is not maintained at regular intervals.
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If the ambient conditions do not comply with the specification.
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If the area where the instrument is used is not a commercial/industrial
premise.
2.5

Residual risks

This instrument has been manufactured in accordance with the state of the art.
Nevertheless, a residual risk cannot be completely excluded.
Information
The instrument produces X-ray radiation when it is switched on.
Warning of hazardous voltage!
The spectrometer produces electric voltages of up to 50 kV.
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Shut down the instrument immediately if damaged.
Warning of toxic substances!
The ray exit window of the X-ray tube and the detector window contain beryllium.
Vapors or dust of beryllium and its compounds are toxic and hazardous to your
health when inhaled.
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Therefore never touch these windows.
Warning of hand injury!
Your fingers may get crushed when closing the sample chamber lid.
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When closing the sample chamber lid keep your fingers out of the sample
chamber.
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