Precautions On Use Of Solvents - PerkinElmer 200A Series User Manual

Series 200a Fi User's Guide
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Precautions on Use of Solvents

• Fluorocarbon resin and quartz materials are used for the wetted parts of the instrument.
Never use solvents that would corrode these materials.
• This instrument has internal parts made of materials that could be corroded by strongly
acidic solutions, strongly alkaline solutions or organic solvents. Take care not to spill these
corrosive solutions or solvents into the inside of the instrument. If a corrosive solution or
solvent spills inside, wipe it off immediately.
• For use of the liquid leak sensor, follow the instructions given below.
a. Turn on the leak sensor function when feeding a solvent.
b. The leak sensor function may remain inactive in cases where the amount of leakage is
too small.
Furthermore, leakage of a highly volatile solvent may not be detected. Be sure to check
for liquid leakage regularly to prevent a possible serious accident regardless of whether
the leak sensor is activated or not.
c. In routine inspection of the instrument, visually check for liquid leakage before
attempting measurements.
d. In periodic inspection of the instrument, check that the leak sensor works normally.
Referring to the instruction manual accompanying each module unit of the liquid
chromatograph system, set up the automatic liquid feed stop function (such as the
pressure limiter function of the pump unit) to prevent a possible problem.