Preface
xii TSQ Quantum XLS Series User Guide Thermo Scientific
Safety and Special Notices
Make sure you follow the precautionary statements presented in this guide. The safety and
other special notices appear in boxes.
Safety and special notices include the following:
WARNING Highlights hazards to humans. Each WARNING notice is accompanied by an
appropriate hazard symbol.
WARNING Burn Hazard. The ion source, GC oven, injector, and transfer line are hot.
Allow them to cool to room temperature before touching them.
WARNING Shock Hazard. Unplug the product-name mass spectrometer before
proceeding.
WARNING Material and Eye Hazard. Wear impermeable laboratory gloves and eye
protection when performing cleaning procedures.
CAUTION Highlights hazards to property or the environment.
IMPORTANT Highlights information necessary to prevent damage to software, loss of
data, or invalid test results; or might contain information that is critical for optimal
performance of the system.
Note Highlights information of general interest.
Tip Highlights helpful information that can make a task easier.