Siemens PFA-100 System - General Safety Information

PFA-100 System – Instruction Manual (US) – Version 1.0.1
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2 Safe handling
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2.2 General safety information
The system has been inspected for technical safety before distribution. To
maintain this status and to ensure hazard-free operation:
• Always follow the instructions in this manual.
• If you obtain an addendum, read the addendum. The information in the
addendum reflects the current status and supersedes other information
in the corresponding manual, if applicable.
• Only use the system as intended. If the system is not used as intended,
Siemens disclaims all liability for any personal injury and property
damage.
• Only perform maintenance as described in this manual. If maintenance
is not performed as described or if other maintenance is performed,
Siemens disclaims all liability for any personal injury and property
damage.
• Always follow good laboratory practice.
• Make sure the operating and storage conditions are met, see
Chapter 3.2.1 and Chapter 6.3.
2.2.1 Operator qualification
Risk of death and serious injury due to lack of knowledge. To avoid this
hazard:
• The system must be operated only by persons whose skills, knowledge,
and practical experience qualify them to do so, and who have read and
understood this manual.
• Instruction in operating the PFA-100 System is given when the analyzer
is installed by Siemens. If you have any further training requirements,
contact your local Siemens office.
2.2.2 Electrical safety
Risk of electric shock when contacting live parts. Even when the system is
switched off, some components, for example, capacitors, can be live as
they can still be electrically charged. Death or serious injury can result. To
avoid this hazard:
• Check that the voltage is set correctly before connecting the analyzer to
the mains supply.
• Connect the system only to a socket with a ground contact (earth).
• Only use double insulated extension cables with a protective conductor
and ground contact.
• Never disconnect the ground contacts from the line.
• Never interrupt the protective conductor inside or outside the system.
• Never remove protective guards or fused components.