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Safety Considerations
To ensure operation safety, this instrument must be operated correctly and
maintained regularly according to schedule. Carefully read to fully understand all
safety precautions in this manual before operating the instrument. This manual
denotes precautions against actions that can result in hazardous situations or
equipment damage by using the signal words WARNING, CAUTION, and Note.
(1) Safety symbols
Instruction manual symbol. If the product is marked with this symbol,
refer to the instrument manuals to protect the instrument against
damage.
WARNING A WARNING indicates an potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury
.
CAUTION A CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used
to alert against unsafe practices.
Do not proceed beyond a WARNING or CAUTION notice until you
understand the hazardous conditions and have taken the appropriate
steps.
Note A Note provides additional information to aid the operator in obtaining
optimal instrument performance.
Pressurized, hazardous solvents are used in high-performance liquid
chromatography. Always follow the proper laboratory procedures to ensure operator
safety. Always wear goggles, gloves and protective clothing when operating the
instrument, especially when injecting sample and opening valves.
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