12 Maintenance
Warnings and Cautions
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Toxic, flammable and hazardous solvents, samples and reagents
The handling of solvents, samples and reagents can hold health and safety
risks.
 When working with these substances observe appropriate safety
procedures (for example by wearing goggles, safety gloves and
protective clothing) as described in the material handling and safety
data sheet supplied by the vendor, and follow good laboratory practice.
 The volume of substances should be reduced to the minimum required
for the analysis.
 Do not operate the instrument in an explosive atmosphere.
Hot heat exchangers
The column compartment has two heat exchanger assemblies that might
be hot.
 Allow them to cool down before starting repairs.
Safety standards for external equipment
 If you connect external equipment to the instrument, make sure that you
only use accessory units tested and approved according to the safety
standards appropriate for the type of external equipment.