Fire Safety And Burn Hazards - Thermo Scientific Antaris II Manual

Regulatory and Safety Information
Fire safety
and burn hazards
10 Antaris II and Antaris MX Site and Safety Information
To avoid a burn injury and the risk of fire or explosion, follow these
guidelines:
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Use only nitrogen or dried air to purge your instrument and
accessories.
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After you turn off your instrument, wait 5 minutes for internal
components to cool before you replace components.
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Use exact replacements for bulbs, fuses and power supplies.
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Never block the vents on the rear panel of the instrument.
The following symbols may appear inside the instrument or on heated
accessories to warn you about hot surfaces in the vicinity of the symbol.
The following Cautions and Warnings provide additional information
about fire safety and preventing burn hazards.
Caution The near-infrared source bulb may be very hot. It stays hot for up to 5
minutes after you turn off your instrument. To avoid being burned or
starting a fire, handle the source assembly only by the exterior handle. Your
User's Guide shows the location of the near infrared source inside your
instrument.
Warning Avoid shock and fire hazards. Always use an exact replacement for the
fuses, bulbs, and power supplies.
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