Metrohm 817 Bioscan - Manual (Page 16)

1 Introduction
817 Bioscan
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1.3 Information about the Instructions for Use
Please read through these Instructions for Use carefully before you put
the 817 Bioscan into operation. The Instructions for Use contain
information and warnings to which the user must pay attention in order
to assure safe operation of the instruments.
1.3.1 Organization
These Instructions for Use 8.817.1003 for the 817 Bioscan provide a
comprehensive overview of the startup procedure, operation, fault recti-
fication and technical specifications of these instruments. The Instruc-
tions for Use are organized as follows:
Section 1 Introduction
General description of instruments, parts and controls
and safety notes
Section 2 Installation
Setting up, mains connection, attachment of accesso-
ries, connection to IC system
Section 3 Operation
Detailed description of the operation
Section 4 Basics
Information about the pulsed amperometric detection
Section 5 Notes – Maintenance – Faults
Notes on ion chromatography, maintenance, fault rectifi-
cation, diagnostic tests, validation
Section 6 Appendix
Technical data, standard equipment, options, warranty,
declarations of conformity, index
To find the required information on the instrument, you will find it an ad-
vantage to use either the Table of contents or the Index at the back.
As a supplement to the Instructions for Use, the 8.732.2003 Metrohm
Monograph "Ion chromatography" is also supplied. This provides an
introduction to the theoretical fundamentals and general information on
separating columns and sample pretreatment.
The 8.792.5003 Metrohm Monograph "Practical Ion Chromato-
graphy" is a practical textbook, which provides an illustrative introduc-
tion to the basic principles of ion chromatography and also describes
22 experiments covering the whole world of ion chromatography.
IC Application Notes for different applications of Metrohm IC systems
are also supplied.