Installation Site Precautions - Shimadzu CBM-20A Instruction Manual

Installation Site Precautions

WARNING
• The solvents used in high performance liquid
chromatograph are flammable and toxic. The room
where the instrument is installed should be well
ventilated; otherwise, solvent vapors could cause
poisoning or ignite and cause a fire.
• High performance liquid chromatograph uses large
amounts of flammable organic solvents. Use of open
flame in the vicinity of this instrument must be
strictly prohibited. Do not install the instrument in
the same room with any other equipment that emits
or could potentially emit sparks, since sparks could
cause a fire.
Provide fire extinguishers for use in case of fire.
• Provide protective equipment near the instrument.
If solvent gets into the eyes or on the skin, it must be flushed
away immediately. Provide equipment, such as eye wash
stations and safety showers, as close to the instrument as
possible.
CAUTION
• The weight of the CBM-20A is 5.5 kg.
During installation, consider the entire weight combined
with other LC components.
The lab table on which this instrument is installed should be strong
enough to support the total weight of the LC system. It should be
level, stable and have depth of at least 600 mm.
Otherwise, the instrument could tip over or fall off the table.
• Avoid installation sites that are exposed to corrosive
gases or excessive dust.
These adverse conditions may be detrimental to maintaining the
instrument performance and may shorten its service life.
CBM-20A/20Alite
Safety Instructions
At least
600 mm
VII