10.2 Removing and installing of reagent tubes
Risk of injury
Hazardous chemicals
− When working on the device, hazardous chemicals can cause fatal
poisoning or severe skin burns .
• Please observe the safety data sheet in terms of the substances used.
• Please wear your personal protective equipment.
• Never eat or drink within the immediate vicinity of chemicals.
Risk of injury
Pressurised system
− The device is pressurised during operation. Removing reagent tubes during
operation may lead to an explosive escape of chemicals or sample material
and can cause injuries.
• Never remove any reagent tubes during operation.
• Use the software in order to put the device into the mode “Replace
reagents” before performing any work on the device.
Risk of burns
Hot equipment parts
− Parts of the device can become very hot and cause burns during the
performance of any maintenance work if the waiting time for cooling is not
observed.
• Turn the main switch to position 1.
• Before any maintenance work can be performed, please wait until the
furnace temperature is < 40
0
C.
• Check the furnace temperature in the ELEMENTS software.
Cutting injuries
Broken glass
− Sample tubes and reagent tubes are made of glass and can break. Broken
glass can cause cutting injuries.
• Please check reagent tubes and sample tubes for any damage before
use.
• Please wear protective gloves and goggles when handling with
reagent tubes and sample tubes.
• Replace damaged reagent tubes and sample tubes.
• Do not touch broken glass with unprotected hands.
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