Safety Practices and Hazards
Agilent 240/280 Series AA (including Zeeman) 7
1 Safety Practices and Hazards
General 7
Verifying safe state 8
Electrical hazards 8
Heat, vapors and fumes 9
Compressed gases and cylinders 10
Gas hoses and connections 11
Ultraviolet radiation 11
Other 12
Warning symbols 12
Color coding 13
CE compliance 14
Electromagnetic compatibility 14
Flame operation 15
Flashbacks 22
Furnace and Zeeman operation 24
General
Your Agilent AA instrument and accessories have been carefully designed so that
when used properly you have an accurate, fast, flexible and safe analytical system.
If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the
protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.
Operation of an atomic absorption spectrometer can involve the use of
compressed gases, flames, and hazardous materials including corrosive fluids and
flammable liquids. Unskilled, improper, or careless use of this instrument can
create explosion hazards, fire hazards, or other hazards that can cause death,
serious injury to personnel, or severe damage to equipment and property.
Information on safety practices is provided with your instrument and operation
manuals, and also referenced in your Agilent accessory manuals. Thoroughly read
these safety practices before using your instrument or accessories.
Observe all relevant safety practices always.