Endress+Hauser Analytik Jena PlasmaQuant MS Operating Manual page 13

PlasmaQuant MS product family
2.5 Safety instructions - operation
2.5.1 General
 The device may only be placed on surfaces, such as desks, which were designed to
bear the specific load of the device.
 The device must not be placed on an uneven or inclined surface to avoid tipping
over.
 The instrument should never be moved or hit while the vacuum system is running.
Observe the following notes:
 The operator of the PlasmaQuant MS must make sure before each commissioning
that the condition of the device, including its safety equipment, is sound.
 Modifications, conversions and extensions to the device are only permitted after
consultation with Analytik Jena. Any unauthorized modifications can jeopardize the
device's operational safety and may lead to limitations regarding the warranty and
access to customer service.
 The device may only be operated if all protective equipment (e.g., interlocks and
covers) are in place, properly installed and fully operational. The sound condition of
the protection and safety equipment must be checked regularly. Any defects must
be corrected as soon as they occur. Protective and safety equipment must never be
removed, modified or decommissioned during operation.
 During operation, free access to gas and water connections, the standby switch on
the front, the circuit breaker on the rear side of the device, and to the plasma off
button on the right side of the device, must always be ensured.
 The ventilation equipment on the device must be in good working condition.
Covered vents or ventilation slits etc. may cause the device to break down or may
cause damage to it.
 To insure the instrument´s safe and long-term use, never operate the plasma
unless both interface cones are installed. To prevent damage to the turbo pumps,
do not vent the vacuum system or open the gate valve unless both cones are
installed.
 For organic solvents, explosion protection must be observed. If the spray chamber
drain is not pumped properly, the excess flammable solvents in the spray chamber
may ignite and become explosive. If the torch clogs, the increased pressure in the
sample introduction system may cause the spray chamber cap to blow off exposing
the solvent to ignition.
 Caution when handing quartz glass and glass parts. Risk of broken glass and
therefore risk of injury!
 Prevent any liquids, e. g. condensate, from entering the inside of the instrument.
The liquids might get into contact with electronic components and cause a short
circuit. Ensure uninterrupted air conditioning at high humidity, even during
operating pauses.
 There is a risk of your hand being crushed in the peristaltic pump. Do not wear long
loose hair or loose-fitting clothes as they can get caught in the peristaltic pump.
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