Qualified Personnel; Permitted Materials - Thermo Scientific iCAP Q Operating Manual

Qualified Personnel

Permitted Materials

Thermo Fisher Scientific
! Only employees of Thermo Fisher Scientific or personnel acting on
behalf of Thermo Fisher Scientific are permitted to install the iCAP Q
mass spectrometer.
Personnel that installs or operates iCAP Q mass spectrometer must
have the following qualifications:
Electrical Connections
•
The electrical installation must be carried out by qualified and
trained personnel (electrician) according to the appropriate
regulations (for example, cable cross-sections, fuses, PE connection).
• General Operation
The iCAP Q mass spectrometer is designed to be operated by
qualified laboratory personnel. Before starting, all users must be
instructed about the hazards presented by the instrument and the
used chemicals. The users must be advised to read the relevant
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs).
The iCAP Q mass spectrometer is designed to be operated with the
following materials:
Argon: Used to maintain the ICP, and to actuate pneumatic controls
•
Helium: Used for the removal of polyatomic interferences
•
Oxygen: Used for analysis of organic matrices
•
Helium/Hydrogen Mixed Gas (7% Hydrogen/93% Helium)
•
Fore vacuum pump oil: Used for cooling, lubrication, and sealing of
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the fore vacuum pump
• Calibration compounds, samples
Organic solvents like isopropanol
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NOTICE Do not use pure hydrogen with the iCAP Q instrument.
iCAP Q Operating Manual (P/N 1288090, Revision B)
Safety

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