Chapter 1 Introduction to this manual
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Warning!
The instrument and the samples to be measured may be hazardous if mis-
used. Users must read the Health and Safety information in the Essen-
tials Manual before operating the system.
Access to the instrument
Within this manual, reference is made to the various people who will have access to
the instrument. Below is a list of these people and their responsibility:
Malvern personnel
Malvern personnel (service engineers, representatives, etc.) have full access to the
instrument and are authorised to perform all service procedures that may require
the removal of the covers.
Supervisor
The supervisor is the person responsible for the management/safety of the instru-
ment and of its operation. The supervisor is responsible for the training of the
operators. The supervisor can perform all user maintenance routines identified in
the Essentials Manual, including changing the fuses.
Warning!
Under no circumstances must the supervisor or operator remove the
covers of the instrument.
Operator
An operator is a person trained to use the instrument. The operator can perform all
user maintenance routines in the Essentials Manual except for changing the
fuses.
Warning!
Failure to follow these guidelines could result in the emission of laser radi-
ation. Laser radiation can be harmful to the body and can cause permanent
eye damage.
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