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Bruker Optik GmbH BRAVO Analyzer - User Manual
1 Safety
1.1 General safety information
1.2 Classification of the safety notes
Depending on the degree of hazard, important safety notes are classified in this manual
by signal words as follows:
➣ Read carefully all instructions and safety notes in this manual before putting the
handheld Raman spectrometer BRAVO into operation. Keep the manual for future
reference available at any time at a suitable place.
➣ Always observe the instructions and safety notes given in this manual. Failure to
do so can lead to severe personal injuries and/or property damage. Non-obser-
vance of the instructions and safety notes also violates the intended use of the
handheld Raman spectrometer BRAVO. (See section 1.9.)
➣ It is the operator's duty to plan and implement all necessary safety measures and
to supervise their observance. Moreover, the operator must ensure that the hand-
held Raman spectrometer BRAVO is in proper condition and fully functioning.
➣ A safe and trouble-free operation of the handheld Raman spectrometer BRAVO is
ensured only if it is operated, maintained and repaired according to the proce-
dures described in this manual and in compliance with all relevant safety stan-
dards and regulation.
➣ The handheld Raman spectrometer BRAVO should be operated only by autho-
rized personnel which is trained in operating the instrument and which is familiar
with the relevant safety instructions and laser safety regulations.
➣ Do never remove or deactivate any supporting safety systems during the opera-
tion.
The handheld Raman spectrometer BRAVO has been developed according to the
safety regulation EN 61010-1:2010 (IEC 61010-1:2010+Cor.:2011) for electrical
equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use.
DANGER
➣ Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious
(possibly irreversible) injury and major property damage.
WARNING
➣ Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or seri-
ous (possibly irreversible) injury and major property damage.
CAUTION
➣ Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or mod-
erate (reversible) injury and minor property damage.