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Agilent Technologies
708-DS / 709-DS Dissolution Apparatus
Operator’s Manual
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Safety
Electrical Hazards 11
The Agilent 708-DS / 709-DS has been designed and tested so that
when used properly you have an accurate, fast, flexible, and safe
instrument.
If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer,
the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.
Operation of a Agilent 708-DS / 709-DS involves the use of aqueous
liquids and various pharmaceutical dosage forms. Unskilled, improper,
or careless use of this instrument can create shock 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. Before using your instrument or accessories, you
must thoroughly read these safety practices.
Observe all relevant safety practices at all times.
Electrical Hazards
The dissolution apparatus contains electrical circuits, devices, and
components operating at dangerous voltages. Contact with these
circuits, devices, and components can cause death, serious injury, or
painful electric shock.
Panels or covers that are retained by fasteners which require the use of a
tool for removal may be opened only by Agilent-trained,
Agilent-qualified, or Agilent-authorized service engineers. Consult the
manuals or product labels supplied with the dissolution apparatus to
determine which parts are operator-accessible.