BUCHI ELS Detector C-650 - Manual (Page 6)

C-650 Operation Manual, Version B 2 Safety 6
2 Safety
This chapter points out the safety concept of the device and contains general rules of behavior
and warnings from hazards concerning the use of the product.
The safety of users and personnel can only be ensured if these safety instructions and the safety
related warnings in the individual chapters are strictly observed and followed. Therefore, the
manual must always be available to all persons performing the tasks described herein.
2.1 User qualification
The device may only be used by laboratory personnel and other persons who on account of
training or professional experience have an overview of the dangers which can develop when
operating the device.
Personnel without this training or persons who are currently being trained require careful instruc-
tion. The present Operation Manual serves as the basis for this.
2.2 Proper use
The device has been designed and built for the use in laboratories. The ELSD C-650 is a stand-
alone device. The C-650 is designed to detect compounds in the eluent from Preparative Chro-
matography.
2.3 Improper use
Applications not mentioned above are improper. Also applications which do not comply with the
technical data are considered improper.
DANGER
During any improper use, the effectiveness of the protection systems can be affected.
• Avoid any improper use of the devices!
The operator bears the sole risk for any damages caused by such improper use.
The following uses are expressly forbidden:
• Use of the device in rooms which require ex-protected devices.
• Use on samples which can explode or inflame (e.g.: explosives, etc.) due to shock, friction,
heat or spark formation.