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HYPERION User Manual Bruker Optik GmbH
Safety 1
1.3 Overview of possible types of hazard
1.3.1 Possible hazards during installation, operation, maintenance and
repair
Hazards that can possibly occur during installing, operating and repairing the micro-
scope are indicated by the appropriate warning labels on the microscope. The following
warning labels indicate different dangerous situations which may be occur by an
improper use of the analysis system:
Important: All warning labels on the microscope must always be kept legible. Immedi-
ately replace a worn or damaged label!
Warning
symbol
Definition
General hazard
This warning symbol indicates a general hazard area. Consult the man-
ual and inform yourself about the concrete nature of the hazard in ques-
tion. Observe the safety instructions and follow the precautions
described in the manual to avoid personal injury and/or property dam-
age.
Electrical shock hazard
This warning symbol indicates an electrical hazard. It is located near
live parts or on housings behind which are live parts that represent an
accidental contact hazard.
Do not touch these parts. Do not remove any housing part for which you
are not authorized. Ensure that all live parts do not come into contact
with a conductive substance or liquid.
Crushing hazard due to moving parts
This warning symbol indicates a crushing hazard caused by a moving
part. It is located near or on the moving part in question. Keep your
hands and other parts of the human body away from moving parts.
Potential source of hazard: motorized microscope stage
Danger of frostbite in case of skin contact with cryogenic sub-
stances
Exposure to cryogenic substances or cooled components causes frost-
bite effects. Handle these substances with utmost care. Observe the
safety instructions for operating with cryogenic liquids. Do not touch
cold parts.
Potential source of hazard: liquid nitrogen used for cooling the MCT
detector and FPA detector; heating / freezing sample stage THMS600
(Linkam)
Hot surface
This warning symbol indicates a risk of burn injuries caused by compo-
nents and surfaces which can become very hot during operation. Do
not touch these components and surfaces. Be careful when operating
near hot components and/or surfaces.
Potential source of hazard: heatable sample holder and heating / freez-
ing sample stage THMS600 (Linkam)
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