Introduction This safety guide contains a summary of the safety precautions that must be followed when using a Thermo Scientific Nicolet iS5 spectrometer. Contents • Operating a Spectrometer Safely • Electrical Safety • Laser Safety • Corrosives, Solvents, and Pressurized Gases •...
Each person who will be using this instrument should read this manual. Safety information is also included in your spectrometer, accessory, computer, and software documentation. Nicolet iS5 Spectrometer Safety Guide Thermo Scientific...
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10 minutes after you turn off the instrument. To avoid being burned or starting a fire, do not touch the source with your body or any flammable object until it has cooled. Thermo Scientific Nicolet iS5 Spectrometer Safety Guide...
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State, and this product should be disposed of or recycled through them. Further information on our compliance with these directives, the recyclers in your country, and information on our products which may assist the detection of substances subject to the RoHS Directive are available at www.thermo.com/WEEERoHS. Nicolet iS5 Spectrometer Safety Guide Thermo Scientific...
Fuses Your instrument is protected by fuses that are built into the external power supply. These fuses are not individually replaceable. If the fuses blow, you must replace the power supply. Thermo Scientific Nicolet iS5 Spectrometer Safety Guide...
This instrument is a laser product. The laser source is an 850 nm diode that emits radiation that is invisible to the human eye. If you see the following symbol, there is a risk of exposure to laser radiation in the vicinity. Nicolet iS5 Spectrometer Safety Guide Thermo Scientific...
Many standard spectroscopy methods are based on the use of solvents. Others involve corrosive samples or pressurized samples in a gaseous state. All these sample materials can be measured using your instrument, but special precautions must be taken. Thermo Scientific Nicolet iS5 Spectrometer Safety Guide...
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(If you have questions about this, please contact us.) The following is a list of commonly used halogenated solvents: • Freon • Methylene chloride • Trichloroethylene • Chloroform • Carbon tetrachloride Nicolet iS5 Spectrometer Safety Guide Thermo Scientific...
Label Locations This section shows the locations of safety and other labels on the spectrometer. Contact us if there are questions or problems with the labels. Thermo Scientific Nicolet iS5 Spectrometer Safety Guide...
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Introduction Label Locations KBr/ZnSe windows label (inside sample compartment) Desiccant replacement label (inside sample compartment) Power indicator label Compliance label Serial number label Source replacement label (on bottom surface) Nicolet iS5 Spectrometer Safety Guide Thermo Scientific...
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