INFICON LDS3000 Modular Leak Detector - Manual (Page 8)

8 Safety
2.4 General safety information
The unit was built according to the state of the art and the recognized safety
regulations. Nevertheless, improper use can result in danger to life and limb of the
user or other persons and damage to the unit and other property.
Electric power
The unit is operated with electric voltages up to 24 V. Inside the unit there are
voltages that are considerably higher. Touching parts where electric voltage is
present can result in death.
► Disconnect the unit from the power supply prior to any installation and
maintenance work.
Touching live parts with the sniffer probe can result in death.
► Before starting the leak test, disconnect electrically operated test objects from the
power supply.
The unit contains electric components that can be damaged from high electric
voltage.
► Before connecting the unit to the power supply, make sure that the supply voltage
is 24V +/-10%.
Liquids and chemical substances
Liquids and chemical substances can damage the unit.
► Comply with the limits of application (see Chapter 4.3, page 13 ).
► Do not suck up any liquids.
► Keep the hydrogen concentration low to prevent ignition.
Permanent magnets
Permanent magnets in the unit pose a hazard to health.
► Keep a sufficient distance from the unit.
Kinetic energy
A high force that is caused by sudden blocking of the turbo molecular pump can
damage the unit.
► Make sure the mount of the mass spectrometer module is able to absorb a
braking torque of 620 Nm.