Safety Practices and Hazards
Agilent 55B AA Spectrometer User’s Guide 11
1 Safety Practices and Hazards
Verify safe state 12
Electrical hazards 12
Heat, vapors and fumes 13
Compressed gases and cylinders 14
Gas hoses and connections 17
Ultraviolet radiation 18
Other 18
Warning symbols 18
CE compliance 20
Electromagnetic compatibility 21
Flame operation 22
Your Agilent 55B AA instrument and accessories have been carefully designed so
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 which 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 referenced in your Agilent accessory manuals. Before using your
instrument or accessories, thoroughly read these safety practices.
Observe relevant safety practices at all times.