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2.3 Requirements for operating personnel
Only qualified personnel may operate the product. Qualified personnel are
persons who meet the following requirements:
￭ Basic regulations on occupational safety and accident prevention for
chemical laboratories are known and complied with.
￭ Knowledge of handling hazardous chemicals is present. Personnel have
the ability to recognize and avoid potential dangers.
￭ Knowledge regarding the application of fire prevention measures for
laboratories is available.
￭ Safety-relevant information is communicated and understood. The per-
sonnel can operate the product safely.
￭ The user documentation has been read and understood. The personnel
operate the product according to the instructions in the user documen-
tation.
2.4 Safety instructions
2.4.1 Danger from electrical potential
Contact with electrical potential can cause serious injuries or death. To
avoid danger from electrical potential, observe the following:
￭ Operate the product only if it is in perfect condition. The housing must
also be intact.
￭ Only use the product with the covers fitted. If covers are damaged or
missing, disconnect the product from the energy supply and contact
the regional Metrohm service representative.
￭ Protect live components (e.g. power supply unit, power cord, connec-
tion sockets) against moisture.
￭ Always have maintenance work and repairs on electrical components
carried out by a regional Metrohm service representative.
￭ Disconnect the product from the energy supply immediately if at least
one of the following cases occurs:
– The housing is damaged or open.
– Live parts are damaged.
– Moisture penetrates.
2.4.2 Danger from biological and chemical hazardous substances
Contact with biological hazardous substances may cause poisoning from
toxins or infections from microorganisms. Contact with aggressive chemi-
cal substances may cause poisoning or chemical burns. To avoid danger
from biological or chemical hazardous substances, observe the following:
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