Metrohm 766 IC Sample Processor - Manual (Page 13)

1 Introduction
766 IC Sample Processor
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• Protection against static charges
Electronic components are sensitive to static charging and can be
destroyed by discharges. Before you touch any of the components
inside the 766 IC Sample Processor, you should earth yourself and
any tools you are using by touching an earthed object (e.g. housing of
the instrument or a radiator) to eliminate any static charges which
exist.
1.5.2 General safety rules
• Install splash protection
To avoid any danger of injury by the needle, the splash protection
must always be installed when operating the 766 IC Sample Proces-
sor!
• Install plug cover
To prevent any contamination of the mains and remote connection by
spilled solvents or chemicals, the plug cover must always be installed
when operating the 766 IC Sample Processor !
• Do not use caps together with the PEEK tube
If you are using the 6.1835.000 PEEK needle, the sample tubes may
not be sealed with caps because they cannot be pierced by the PEEK
needle and the needle may be damaged thereby.
• Handling of solvents
Check the pump tubing and all input and output leads periodically for
possible leaks. Follow the relevant instructions regarding the handling
of flammable and/or toxic solvents and their disposal.
• Regular exchange of pump tubings
Pump tubings constitute consumable material and must be replaced
from time to time (see section 6.3.3). Suitable measures must be
taken so that any leak which might occur in the pump tubing or
connections during unattended operation will cause no damage
(collection device for any liquid which may leak out).