General Safety - PerkinElmer Spectrum RX I Getting Started Manual

10 . Spectrum RX I Getting Started Guide

General Safety

The Spectrum RX I FT-IR Spectrometer has been designed and tested in
accordance with Perkin-Elmer specifications and in accordance with the safety
requirements of the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). The
spectrometer conforms to IEC publication 61010-1 (Safety requirements for
electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use) as it applies
to IEC Class 1 (earthed) appliances and therefore meets the requirements of EC
Directive 73/23/EEC.
If the instrument is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the
protection provided by the instrument may be impaired.
Only use the Spectrum RX I indoors and under the following conditions:
Temperature
Relative Humidity
If possible, avoid any adjustment, maintenance and repair of the opened,
operating instrument. If any adjustment, maintenance and repair of the
opened, operating instrument is necessary, this must only be done by a skilled
person who is aware of the hazard involved.
Whenever it is likely that the Spectrum RX I is unsafe, make it inoperative. The
Spectrum RX I may be unsafe if it:
• shows visible damage;
• fails to perform the intended measurement;
• has been subjected to prolonged storage in unfavorable conditions;
•
has been subjected to severe transport stresses.
Use of con rols or adjustments or performance of procedu es
other than those specified herein may result in hazardous
radiation exposure.
WARNING
15 °C to 35 °C
75% maximum (non-condensing)
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