Safety
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2.2 User information
Compliance with all safety instructions is mandatory. It's for your own safety.
Carry out only operator maintenance work that is described in chapter 6. The
operating personnel is not permitted to proceed with any other maintenance
work. Any further services (e.g. technical maintenance) or repairs must only
be performed by service personnel that are authorized by the manufacturer.
Comply with all safety instructions and accident prevention regulations at all
times while operating and maintaining the instrument. This regulation is, for
example, DIN EN 61010 or any other comparable national standard.
The safety measures must be checked following every technical maintenance
or repair activity. This check must be performed according to VBG4/DIN EN
61010 or a comparable national standard.
Compliance with the maintenance schedule specified by the manufacturer is
mandatory, All maintenance activities must be recorded. This will maintain the
operational safety of the instrument.
Never tamper with the safety devices! If you feel that a safety device does not
work properly, shut down the instrument immediately! Please contact your
Service Center.
Only genuine spare parts must be used when repairing the instrument. The
use of non-genuine spare parts will make the CE Declaration of Conformity
null and void.
The instrument may only be connected to the power supply with a protective
grounding conductor.
If an instrument is positioned on a sloped surface, it may roll away during the
operation. Secure the instrument while in operation. This applies also when
the instrument is being transported.
Compliance with the relevant safety regulations when using tools and
operating equipment is mandatory.
Compliance with the safety instructions when handling and preparing the
samples (material safety data sheet) is mandatory. The contact with certain
metals, plastics, powders, liquids, or other materials can be hazardous to
health.
2.3 Intended use
The spectrometer must only be used to analyse liquid substances or powdery
materials inside special containers (e.g., cuvette, sample cup). Solid samples, e.g.,
metal parts, may be analyzed outside of these containers.