General
Operation of the VGA 77 with an Atomic Absorption spectrometer
(AA) or VGA 77P with an Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical
Emission Spectrometer (ICP-OES) involves the use of compressed
gases and hazardous materials, including corrosive fluids. Unskilled,
improper, or careless use of equipment can create explosion hazards,
fire hazards or other hazards which can cause death, serious injury
to personnel, or severe damage to equipment and property.
Appropriate safety practices have been included in this operation
manual and your spectrometer operation manual, to help users
operate the equipment safely. Read all safety practices thoroughly
before attempting to operate your system.
If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the
manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment may be
impaired.
Do not position the equipment so that it is difficult to operate the
disconnecting device.
Verifying Safe State
The following general safety precautions must be observed during all
phases of operation, maintenance and service of this instrument.
Agilent Vapor Generation Accessory VGA 77 and VGA 77P User's Guide
1. Safety Practices and Hazards
General
Verifying Safe State
Hazard Warnings
Color Coding
Electromagnetic Compatibility
Safety Practices and Hazards
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