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Hazards
Compressed gas cylinders require careful handling. To prevent damage
and possible personal injury, observe the following precautions:
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Never drop cylinders, allow them to strike each other or subject
them to other strong shocks.
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Secure cylinders to a wall or bench, or place in a cylinder base
support stand.
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Never drag, roll or slide cylinders, even for short distances. Use
a suitable hand truck to move cylinders.
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Never tamper with safety devices in regulators or cylinders.
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Use these gases for the calibration of clinical and research
instrumentation only. US Law prohibits dispensing these gases
for drug use.
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The contents are under pressure – do not puncture.
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Do not use or store near heat or open flame.
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Do not expose cylinders to temperatures above 54°C (130°F) as
this may cause the contents to vent or explode.
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Never throw cylinders into fire or incinerators. Follow the
disposal instructions on the cylinders.
Take care when opening ampules. Use ampule breakers to protect
your fingers.
Do not remove the rear cover from the 248. There are no user
replaceable parts within the instrument.
All samples should be treated with the caution accorded to those
known to contain pathogenic organisms. Gloves should always be
worn when handling samples and waste materials.
Make sure that before handling the component parts of the 248
(such as the probe, sensors, measurement block, pump tubing and
waste bottle) you have used the Disinfect routine, see Section 3,
Maintaining the System. Gloves should always be worn when
carrying out any maintenance to the 248.
Siemens Conditioner contains 0.1M ammonium bifluoride
(ammonium hydrogen difluoride) which is toxic if swallowed and
will cause burns if it comes into contact with the skin. In case of
contact with eyes rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek
expert medical advice. Clear up spillages immediately and wash
with plenty of water.
Make sure that the manufacturer's directions for use are followed
when using disinfectant.
The 248 weighs approximately 9 kg (20 lb). Observe safe lifting
procedures.
Do not move the 248 with the reagent and waste bottles in place.
248 Operator's Manual
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