Metrohm 853 IC CO2 Suppressor - Manual (Page 12)

1 Introduction
853 CO
2
Suppressor / Instructions for Use 8.853.8001EN
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1.4 Safety information
1.4.1 Electrical safety
Electrical safety when handling the 853 CO
2
Suppressor is guaranteed
within the scope of Standard IEC 1010-1 (protection class III, protection
code IP20). The following points must be observed:
• Mains connection
The mains connection must be made in accordance with the in-
structions given in Section 2.2.
• Opening the instrument
The housing contains no components which could be set or adjusted
by the user .
The instrument should only be opened by specialists from Metrohm. If
the 853 CO
2
Suppressor is connected to the mains supply it should
neither be opened nor should components be removed from it, as
otherwise there is a risk of coming into contact with current-carrying
components. Before opening the instrument always make sure that
the plug has been pulled out!
• Protection against electrostatic charges
Electronic components are sensitive to electrostatic charges and can
be destroyed by a discharge. Before you touch any electronic com-
ponents of the 853 CO
2
Suppressor you should ground you and your
tools by grasping a grounded object (e.g. the instrument housing or a
radiator) in order to eliminate any electrostatic charges that may be
present.
1.4.2 General safety rules
• Solvent handling
Check the pump tubing and inlet and outlet connections for leaks at
regular intervals. Observe the relevant regulations when handling and
disposing of flammable and/or toxic solutions.