Safety Precautions - Thermo Scientific Surveyor MSQ Plus Hardware Manual

Preface

Safety Precautions

xiv Surveyor MSQ Plus Hardware Manual
IMPORTANT Highlights information necessary to prevent damage to software, loss of
data, or invalid test results; or might contain information that is critical for optimal
performance of the system.
Note Highlights information of general interest.
Tip Helpful information that can make a task easier.
Observe the following safety precautions when you operate or perform service on the
MS detector:
Do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the Surveyor MSQ Plus
Hardware Manual. To avoid personal injury or damage to the instrument, do not perform
any servicing other than that contained in the Surveyor MSQ Plus Hardware Manual or related
manuals unless you are qualified to do so.
Shutdown the MS detector and disconnect it from line power before you service it. High
voltages capable of causing personal injury are used in the instrument. Some maintenance
procedures require that the MS detector be shut down and disconnected from line power
before service is performed. Do not operate the MS detector with the top or side covers off.
Do not remove protective covers from PCBs.
Respect heated zones. Treat heated zones with respect. The ion transfer capillary and the
APCI vaporizer might be very hot and might cause severe burns if touched. Allow heated
components to cool before you service them.
Place the MS detector in Standby (or Off ) before you open the atmospheric pressure
ionization (API) source. The presence of atmospheric oxygen in the API source when the
MS detector is On could be unsafe. The MS detector automatically goes into Standby when
you open the API source; however, it is best to take this added precaution.
Take care when handling the corona pin. The corona pin is sharp and can cause personal
injury. Take care when removing or installing the corona pin.
Make sure you have sufficient nitrogen for your API source. Before you begin normal
operation each day, make sure that you have sufficient nitrogen for your API source. The
presence of atmospheric oxygen in the API source when the MS detector is On could be
unsafe. The MS detector automatically goes into Standby when you run out of nitrogen;
however, it is best to take this added precaution.
Thermo Scientific