TMA Q Series Getting Started Guide
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WARNING:
Potential Asphyxiant
Liquid nitrogen can cause rapid suffocation without warning.
Store and use in an area with adequate ventilation.
Do not enter confined spaces where nitrogen gas may be present unless the
area is well ventilated.
The warning above applies to the use of liquid nitrogen. Oxygen depletion sensors are sometimes utilized
where liquid nitrogen is in use.
Thermal Safety
During an experiment, the furnace and sample can become very hot or very cold to the touch.
WARNING: Do not use your hands to manually move the furnace and do not put your
hands up inside the furnace. It may be hot enough to cause burns.
Cleaning the Instrument
See Chapter 3 for recommended cleaning and maintenance of the TMA instrument.
CAUTION: Before using any cleaning or decontamination method except those
recommended by TA Instruments, please check with TA Instruments to make sure that
the proposed method will not damage the equipment.