Safety
Safety-4 Gilson 157/159 UV-VIS Detectors User’s Guide
Safety
Protective Measures
You are only permitted to perform the maintenance tasks described in this user's guide. If additional
maintenance is required, contact your local Gilson representative.
Personal Safety Equipment
When working with the detector, take measures according to lab regulations and wear protective clothing, such
as safety glasses with side protection, protective gloves, and a lab coat.
Adherence to Laboratory Regulations
Observe national and international regulations pertaining to laboratory work.
• Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) of the American Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
• For development of methods and validation of devices: Protocol for the Adoption of Analytical Methods in
the Clinical Chemistry Laboratory, American Journal of Medical Technology, 44, 1, pages 30-37 (1978)
• Accident prevention regulations published by the accident insurance companies for laboratory work
UV Light
Ozone Formation
UV light can generate ozone out of oxygen at a wavelength smaller than 180 nm. All detectors use safety glass,
and are constructed to prevent UV light from escaping and creating ozone inside the detector.
Voltage
Access to the rear panel is necessary because the detector must be detached from all voltage sources before
service, repair, or exchange of parts.
Operate the instrument using the approved power supply and power cord provided and only at the voltage
specified on the rear panel label of the instrument.
Replacement Parts
Be sure to use only replacement parts mentioned in this user’s guide.
Risk of electric shock!
To avoid possible electric shock, turn off the detector and disconnect the
power cord before opening or servicing the detector.
Irritation of retina through UV light!
Concentrated UV light can disperse from a detector without a flow cell.
Always turn off the detector and disconnect the power cord before opening or
servicing the detector.
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