Other Precautions; Warning Symbols - Agilent Technologies 4100 User Manual

Safety Practices and Hazards

Other Precautions

Use of the MP-AES instrument and accessories may involve
materials, solvents and solutions that are flammable, corrosive, toxic
or otherwise hazardous. Careless, improper or unskilled use of such
materials, solvents and solutions can create explosion hazards, fire
hazards, toxicity and other hazards that can result in death, serious
personal injury or damage to equipment.
Always ensure that laboratory safety practices governing the use,
handling and disposal of hazardous materials are strictly observed.
These safety practices should include wearing appropriate safety
clothing and safety glasses.
Air flow to the MP-AES instrument and accessories must be
unobstructed. Do not block the ventilation grill on the instrument.
Allow at least 50 mm (2 in.) of space on the sides, and 150 mm (6 in.)
at the rear of the system to permit free air circulation. Consult the
documentation supplied with your PC, monitor and printer for their
specific ventilation requirements.
Great care should be taken when working with glass or quartz parts
to prevent breakage and cuts. This is especially important when
attaching plastic tubing to glass barbs, or removing and replacing
pieces of broken torch.
The MP-AES instrument weighs approximately 73 kg (161 lb). To
avoid injury or damage to the MP-AES instrument or property,
always use a forklift or other suitable mechanical lifting device to
move the MP-AES instrument.
Use only Agilent-supplied spares with your MP-AES instrument.

Warning Symbols

The following is a list of symbols that appear in conjunction with
warnings in this guide and on the MP-AES instrument. The hazard
they describe is also shown. The beginning of the warning text is
noted by a warning icon:
WARNING
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