Gas; Uv Radiation; Dangerous Substances - PerkinElmer VICTOR Nivo User Manual

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1.4.5

Gas

1.4.6

UV Radiation

1.4.7

Dangerous Substances

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Danger! Carbon Dioxide Gas (CO
In high concentration, carbon dioxide is harmful to health. Depending on
the concentration it can lead to headache, tiredness, and dizziness, in
higher concentrations even to unconsciousness, spasms, and death.
Carbon dioxide is hardly perceptible.
Nitrogen mixes easily with air. High concentrations of nitrogen reduce the
oxygen content in the air.
If using the VICTOR Nivo reader with external gas control option, follow
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the installation and safety instructions in this manual and the safety
instructions provided with the gas control option.
Do not install the system in very small rooms or without sufficient room
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ventilation.
Install pressure controllers at the gas tanks to reduce the output
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pressure of each gas tank to 2 bar. Lower pressures can lead to
malfunctions, higher pressures could destroy the instrument or lead to
harmful concentrations in case of an instrument malfunction.
Keep the plate door of the VICTOR Nivo closed to avoid the escape of
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gas.
Gas supply must be switched off during downtime of the instrument.
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The instrument contains an UV radiation source, which is encapsulated in
routine operation. If the cover of the instrument is removed for service or
maintenance, the service engineer must unplug the power supply cord to
ensure no UV radiation is emitted.
The service engineer must use protective clothing and ensure that the
instrument is cleaned and decontaminated prior to opening the covers, if it
has been introduced to biohazardous, corrosive or toxic materials.
The instrument must be cleaned and decontaminated prior to transport or
disposal, if it has been introduced to biohazardous, corrosive or toxic
materials.
) and Nitrogen Gas (N
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