Metrohm 833 IC Liquid Handling Unit - Manual (Page 18)

1 Introduction
833 IC Liquid Handling Unit / Instructions for Use 8.833.1003
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1.4 Safety information
1.4.1 Electrical safety
Electrical safety when handling the 833 IC Liquid Handling Unit is
guaranteed within the scope of Standard IEC 1010-1 (protection class
1, protection code IP40). The following points must be observed:
• Mains connection
The mains connection must be made in accordance with the
instructions given in Section 2.2.
• Opening the instrument
The housing contains no components which could be set or adjusted
by the user .
When the 833 IC Liquid Handling Unit is connected to the mains
supply the instrument must not be opened, nor should any of its
components be dismantled as otherwise you could come into contact
with current-carrying components. Before opening the instrument
separate it from all current sources and make sure that mains cable
has been removed from mains connection socket 9 !
• Protection against electrostatic charges
Electronic components are sensitive to electrostatic charges and can
be destroyed by a discharge. Before you touch any electronic
components of the 833 IC Liquid Handling Unit 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.
• Regular replacement of pump tubing
Pump tubing is a consumable and must be replaced from time to
time (see Section 9.2.4). Take suitable measures to ensure that any
leak in the pump tubing or connections during unattended and
continuous operation cannot cause any damage (placing the
instrument in a low position, collection trough for escaping liquid).