Safety Guidelines For Operation - Thermo Scientific VH-D20 Operating Manual

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Safety Guidelines for Operation

Charged Aerosol Detectors (VH-D20, VF-D20)
Operating Manual
When operating the device, pay attention to the following safety
guidelines:
Observe all warning messages and precautionary statements presented
in Safety Precautions (} page 21).
CAUTION—Explosion Hazard or Damage to the Detector
When using tetrahydrofuran (THF), the use of air as supplied gas may
pose an explosion hazard. This can pose a safety and health risk and
damage the detector.
Always use nitrogen with tetrahydrofuran or other highly combustible
solvents.
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