3 personnel safety, 4 tubing and capillary connections, Personnel safety – Metrohm 894 Professional CVS User Manual
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1 Introduction
894 Professional CVS
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Protection against electrostatic charges
WARNING
Electronic components are sensitive to electrostatic charges and can be
destroyed by discharges.
Do not fail to pull the mains cable out of the mains connection socket
before you set up or disconnect electrical plug connections at the rear
of the instrument.
1.4.3
Personnel safety
WARNING
Handling hazardous substances
Hazardous substances may result in injuries.
Wear protective glasses and work clothes suitable for laboratory work.
WARNING
Uncontrolled splashing of reagents
Splashing reagents may result in injuries.
Operate the 894 Professional CVS only with the measuring head in
place and the measuring head arm lowered.
1.4.4
Tubing and capillary connections
CAUTION
Leaks in tubing and capillary connections are a safety risk. Tighten all
connections well by hand. Avoid applying excessive force to tubing
connections. Damaged tubing ends lead to leakage. Appropriate tools
can be used to loosen connections.
Check the connections regularly for leakage. If the instrument is used
mainly in unattended operation, then weekly inspections are manda-
tory.