Safety
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2.5 Lifting Safety
The standard magnet unit may weigh up to 150 kg depending on the type of the minispec
Analyzer, to ensure safety the follow safety instructions must be followed:
CAUTION
Risk of injury from lifting heavy objects.
The unit is very heavy and may lead to injury when lifting.
u Do not attempt to lift the unit over the edge of the carton, remove the carton first.
u Do not attempt to lift the unit on your own or without necessary precaution against
injury.
u Use a hoist if available.
u Follow the step-by-step instructions in the installation section of this manual.
2.6 Personal Safety
2.6.1 Safety for Persons Wearing Pacemakers
The instrument contains strong magnetic fields, some of which extend beyond the magnet
unit house (see stray field diagram below). These pose no danger to routine users, but are
hazardous to persons with heart pacemakers or other medical implantations.
WARNING
Danger to life from strong magnetic fields!
Strong magnetic fields may cause serious injuries or death and significant damage to
property.
u Persons fitted with heart pacemakers must be kept away from the device. The
functionality of the heart pacemaker could be compromised.
u Persons with metal implants must be kept away from the device. Implants may heat up
or be subject to magnetic attraction.
u Ferromagnetic materials, tools, and electromagnets must be kept away from the
magnetic source. Such materials could be subject to magnetic attraction and may fly
around the room, injuring or killing people. Minimum distance 3 meters.
u Remove magnetic items (jewelry, watches, pens etc.) before carrying out maintenance
work.
u Keep electronic equipment away from the magnetic source. Such equipment could be
damaged.
u Keep storage media, credit cards etc. away from the magnetic source. Data could be
erased.