GE AKTA avant - Safety Precautions

2.1 Safety Precautions
Introduction
ÄKTA avant is powered by mains voltage and handles materials that may be hazardous.
Before installing, operating or maintaining the system, you must be aware of the hazards
described in this manual.
Follow the instructions provided to avoid personal injuries or damage to the product,
or to other personnel and equipment in the area.
The safety precautions in this section are grouped into the following categories:
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General precautions, on page 18
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Personal protection, on page 19
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Flammable liquids and explosive environment, on page 20
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Installing and moving, on page 21
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System operation, on page 23
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Maintenance, on page 25
General precautions
WARNING
Risk assessment. Perform a risk assessment for any risks due to
the process or process environment. Evaluate the effects the use
of the product and the operational processes may have on the
classification of the hazardous area. The process might cause the
area to increase or the zone classification to change. Implement
the risk reduction measures needed, including use of personal
protective equipment.
WARNING
Always follow these General precautions to avoid injury when
using the ÄKTA avant instrument.
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Do not operate the ÄKTA avant instrument in any other way
than described in the ÄKTA avant and UNICORN manuals.
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2 Safety Instructions
2.1 Safety Precautions